Are ATH-m50x's really over-hyped?

[RazerZ]

Not sure what you mean by dry, but I can definitely agree that the m50s are  forward/powerful sounding and the treble can indeed be piercing. Combine that with the terrible comfort and those cans became extremely fatiguing for casual listening. Not sure if the m40x are any different since I've heard all three sound alike and are built similarly.

[ShearMe]

So basically get the m40x, and i'll be happy? I am not a pro audio bloke, and never will be so i guess, so will the M40x be good or not? if so i'll buy them right now.

 

Let us put it this way. IF you WERE a pro audio bloke, and IF you listened to them side by side, and IF you could discern a difference.... you could still potentially prefer the M40X. Without knowing the differences, the reasonable choice is clear.

[Jacona]

The original M50s were $80 at one point and was actually a pretty compelling value for it's intensity. 

 

Audio Technica sure did cashed in on dat hype mang. 

[melias24]

M50 sound so freakin' dry and anemic. The bass is there and in pretty big quantity but it's so dry, I really don't know how to explain this but to me M50s sound mediocre at best.

Not to mention that they are uncomfortable like hell, clamping force like a mofo with that fake-ass leather. Treble was ear piercing and again very very dry. I don't know if they improved that sound with "x" version but this is audio-robbery from those Japanese. 

 

For example DT-770 250Ohm have 10 times better sound, 100 times more comfortable and clamping force, although pretty strong is almost non-existent because of Beyers velour pads.

I do want DT 770's, but i don't have the money they are another $80 here in Aus, from the price of the m50's. I think i'll just go for the ATH-m40x's unless you have a recommendation, in the $130 and less AUD price range?

[melias24]

i did see tih svideo and the m40's were the best, the m50's just sound strong to me, i really don't like them, but i did see a video comparing the m40's to a pair of sonys (that i know has been around since the 90's or so) and some Senheisser 559's, and again the m40's were the best.

[applesuxD]

Yes it is

Beyerdynamic custom one pros are under-hyped.

[filipcro]

For that kind of money, I would never consider getting beats. But speaking as an owner of M50x's, They are nothing short but impressive. The ~$150 usd price tag does give more options although for different choices of headphones similar to m50x's.

Most people would be just as impressed with M30x, for much less cost.

 

I just got ones.

[Fluffinator]

40x is really bad compared to the 50x really bad

Wow, that made me laugh. Obviously don't know your stuff..

[sobe]

To OP, I've said it time and time again, nothing wrong with the M50/M50X, the issue is that where they are priced is not where they belong. If they were priced at a regular price point of perhaps $80 or even maybe $90, they would be a great set of cans, but considering they sell for over $150, even the older M50's sold for $130+, and well.... There are plenty of other options that are less than half the cost that offer just as much as the M50's can offer.

 

They aren't bad, just one of those cans that are priced higher than they are worth.

 

If you have your heart set on a pair, give them a whirl if their sound signature is what you are after, they are a good set of cans, just a bit overpriced.

[KaminKevCrew]

To OP, I've said it time and time again, nothing wrong with the M50/M50X, the issue is that where they are priced is not where they belong. If they were priced at a regular price point of perhaps $80 or even maybe $90, they would be a great set of cans, but considering they sell for over $150, even the older M50's sold for $130+, and well.... There are plenty of other options that are less than half the cost that offer just as much as the M50's can offer.

They aren't bad, just one of those cans that are priced higher than they are worth.

If you have your heart set on a pair, give them a whirl if their sound signature is what you are after, they are a good set of cans, just a bit overpriced.

The original m50 sold for about $80. Also, I'd hardly call a headphone that sells for double what it does "a bit overpriced" more like grossly overpriced.

[xtroria]

For me, people who use beats solo 2 and M50x are the same. They're alright headphones for the prize, but you could always get a better one.

I've always been tempted give thumbs up tp those people who use momentum headphones