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ThatOneRussian
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I want to upgrade my ATHM 50X's should I upgrade or just keep these. 

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Keep them unless you're unhappy with them.  

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Keep them unless you're unhappy with them.  

i just want  something better tbh im happy with them but meh

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i just want  something better tbh im happy with them but meh

What budget do you have?

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Moved to Audio.

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also do you want open or closed back cans?

preferably closed but I wouldnt mind open if they dont let out a lot of sound

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wat type of music u listen to

i want something all round with a straight sound signature. So not beats

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preferably closed but I wouldnt mind open if they dont let out a lot of sound

Well open headphones are open because they leak sound out and allow for a nice soundstage. If you're using them at home then they're the way to go but if in public definitely go closed.

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budget is 200$ usd

The M50X is one of the best pair of cans under $200.  The Sennheiser HD 598 and Beyerodynamic DT-880 Pro are good too.

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The M50X is one of the best pair of cans under $200.  The Sennheiser HD 598 and Beyerodynamic DT-880 Pro are good too.

okay ill take a look

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Well open headphones are open because they leak sound out and allow for a nice soundstage. If you're using them at home then they're the way to go but if in public definitely go closed.

i know and agree but ill be using them indoor i dont want to annoy my buds that i flat with

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okay ill take a look

The Beyrodinamic will be more suitable because they are only semi-open.  The Sennheiser's are full open cans.

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The Beyrodinamic will be more suitable because they are only semi-open.  The Sennheiser's are full open cans.

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The Beyrodinamic will be more suitable because they are only semi-open.  The Sennheiser's are full open cans.

 

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i know and agree but ill be using them indoor i dont want to annoy my buds that i flat with

There isn't much that I know of in closed-back cans not from Beyerdynamic and Audio Technica. Have you checked out the closed-back AD500X?

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The Beyrodinamic will be more suitable because they are only semi-open.  The Sennheiser's are full open cans.

 

do you reckon i can use the hd 598 for games?

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There isn't much that I know of in closed-back cans not from Beyerdynamic and Audio Technica. Have you checked out the closed-back AD500X?

their a bit of a downgrade to the 50x's

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their a bit of a downgrade to the 50x's

Not really. The M50X have no soundstage and the AD500X have lots, even closed.

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AKG K553 should be a clear upgrade, even though you can probably find them cheaper on sale somewhere.

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