Audio Technica ATH-M50x Professional Headphones, $177 Free Shipping (Black/White) @ Addicted to Audio

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MyEducation on 24/04/2017 - 23:59 addictedtoaudio.com.au (505 clicks)
Last edited 27/04/2017 - 02:00 by 1 other user

Easter clearance sale, while stocks last.

Available in Black and White, $177 Free Shipping. ($2 more than last deal posted in December)

"As an all rounder the ATH-M50x is very good, as a style icon its ok but at value for money it is virtually unmatched"
Audiophileion Review here

The ATH-M40x's are available for $149 here as well

EDIT EDIT: Now $187, looks like deal is done

EDIT: Seems like they're out of stock but honouring any purchases made during the sale

"Thank you once again for your order ABC-XYZ.

Unfortunately the item you purchased is temporarily out of stock and we cannot fulfill your order at this present time. However, we have placed an urgent order for you from the supplier and we will dispatch the goods to you immediately, upon its arrival."

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  ThatsCheap on 25/04/2017 - 00:34

  +1

  This is a good price for these headphones, but I highly recommend watching this review: (It was great finding someone who has a similar view of the M50x).

  https://youtu.be/7UrKy1EuO0k

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    MyEducation on 25/04/2017 - 01:35

    +2

    I think for the general public that think beats are good headphones will find these pair of headphones would be an up on overall sound improvement, not that it takes much effort.

    With sound being a (somewhat) subjective topic, I still always recommend trying out any pair of headphones before buying them.

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      AlexF on 25/04/2017 - 09:26

      With sound being a (somewhat) subjective topic

      Enjoyment of sound is subjective, however, reproduction of recorded sound is totally scientific objective topic. Listen to Andrew Jones halfway through this interview with Patrick Norton about speaker design.
      These are genuine professional headphones - their job is to truthfully render source content in studio environment. Truth is mostly boring.

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    cwongtech on 25/04/2017 - 04:09

    +1

    I didn't find their sound quality to be spectacular either..

    • 

      montorola on 25/04/2017 - 08:34

      Same here, I personally found the mids recessed for my liking. I'm loving the xiaomi hybrid earphones though!

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        MyEducation on 25/04/2017 - 17:20

        +1

        The mids do feel a bit recessed compared to some other headphones.
        The Xiaomi hybrid's a spectacular earphones for the price, I have like 3 pairs of them haha :P

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  thisispants on 25/04/2017 - 07:19

  I have one of these, I would day they're very good for the price.

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  steelpanther on 25/04/2017 - 08:18

  I like the sound from them. I wouldn't pay full price, but at this price it's a good buy.

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  jjcf on 25/04/2017 - 08:45

  +1

  'professional' is such a meaningless word now. What profession, exactly, are these specific to? Guys who listen to iphones on trains? Dudes wanting to knock out a quick raid on Terramorphous before bed without upsetting their girlfriend?

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  ttkc on 25/04/2017 - 10:39

  Sennheiser HD598 is better :)

  • 

    lovbargain on 25/04/2017 - 20:28

    +1

    HD598 is open, not an option of commuters.

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      steelpanther on 25/04/2017 - 21:00

      Also not an option when you use them late at night and don't want to wake people up.

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  Epyc on 25/04/2017 - 10:48

  -1

  Save your money and buy the cheaper ATH-M40x's - they're better ;)

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6wBv03B1nk

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    thispasito on 26/04/2017 - 01:45

    +1

    Have both and M50x is definitely better in my opinion but whether or not it's worth paying $50 is up to you. This difference is even more noticeable when plugged into a AMP.

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  Duckman on 25/04/2017 - 11:21

  +1

  What's the difference between these and the cheaper ATH-M50? I recall purchasing my ATH-M50 headphones on Amazon several years ago for around $100. The material on the earpads fell apart rather quickly but aside from that, I was happy with them. They've broken now though so I'm looking to get a new pair.

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    cwongtech on 25/04/2017 - 11:26

    Removeable cable.
    That's about it.

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    MyEducation on 25/04/2017 - 17:26

    Removeable cable.
    That's about it.

    Pretty much that. The M50x comes with 3 different length cables inside the box (1.2m straight, 1.2m coiled, 3m straight).

    The cable does lock in place on the headphones so you don't want to worry about yanking it out accidentally.

    On the off note, I do find most of my headphones breaking from the cable, so this was somewhat of selling point for me.

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    poxy001 on 25/04/2017 - 21:46

    Purchased the same in 2012 for AU$100 from Amazon. Ive never heard of tech going up in price. Must be very little competition or advancement in the headphone market since then.

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  Duckman on 25/04/2017 - 11:37

  There's refurbished headphones on Amazon but they don't ship to Australia. Anybody know where I might be able to buy a refurbished pair locally?

  • 

    Diji1 on 25/04/2017 - 12:48

    +1

    Not sure what you're getting from "refurbished" that you won't get from "used" …

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      Duckman on 25/04/2017 - 13:23

      a warranty

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    MyEducation on 25/04/2017 - 17:32

    Considering that it's $110 USD (~$146 AUD), it'd still be worth buying it new locally if you were to get a US forwarder (~$20ish, depending)

    But I would consider picking up a pair locally for that price, as headphones don't really degrade/de-value.

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  Diji1 on 25/04/2017 - 12:48

  as a style icon its ok

  Forget it then.

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    MyEducation on 25/04/2017 - 17:35

    The selling point is the sound/build quality, I don't think they look bad either.

    If you're after a "style icon" or branding, just get a pair of beats.