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4nt1kDecided to do the same thing with headphones and micro. Stopped between dt770 pro and ath m50x. Went to the store to listen to both of them before deciding to buy anything at all aaand i liked m50x more - they have more "consumer-ish" sound imo: better bass, better highs, almost the same mid as 770 and there was limited color version that i really liked. While on the other side i felt like 770 are more suited for creating music, not listening to it - they show all the flaws in quality any track has.. https://preview.redd.it/ej8jb4j4snzf1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=518f65faf3c2f4903536eff1219da084c6b3a81e
-Accession-If you have studio monitors? Tbh…. I prefer my ATH-m50x over my 660s & dt770. Dt770 also had the misfortune of worsening tinnitus from the harsh high end.
AcrophobicOwlI mostly use Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X. I opted for them because they have a fairly neutral sound signature which is good for monitoring. Additionally, they are closed-back so they better isolate against room sound. My biggest complaint is I'm not a big fan of the position of the cable connector into the headphones. It's mini-XLR which is great, but the connector itself sticks out quite a bit. You might find it pokes into your shoulder or gets snagged on your clothes if you move your head around. It's a minor thing, but definitely something I wish was different. Other than that, I'm very happy with them and I do recommend them. They're a bit expensive, so if you're looking for cheaper options, I would consider the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X or Sony MDR-7506 which are very good, tried and true monitoring headphones.
actionplantI have them, among a lot of other options. They have a purpose. Great for the artist when vocal tracking. They’re my go-to for that. But I’d never mix on them.
Admiral_Ackbar_1325Do not agree about the Audio-Technica's I actually don't understand why so many people like the M50X specifically.
AdvancedPizzaAudio technica ATH-M50x , industry standard for a reason
Fine maybe not an “industry standard” but they have been very solid and my pair have lasted nearly a decade.
adversarialdj+1 the M50x have served me well
AgathormXIf you opt for Audio Technica instead of AKG, I'd opt for an M40X instead of the M50X. Audio Technica went a bit overboard with the Low End on the ATH M50X, so they sound colored.
Open Back: * AKG K240 MKII (Technically it's Semi Open Back, but it practically "behaves" like Open Back). Closed Back: * AKG K371 * Audio Technica ATH M40X * Beyerdynamic DT770/990 Pro. Some people mentioned the Sony MDR7506. They are great but do keep in mind that those headphones don't have detachable cables, so if the cable breaks, you'll need to solder a new one.
For mixing they aren't. As I mentioned in another reply, Audio Technica went overboard with the Low End on the M50X, so they are colored.
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