lol I agree! I too never understand what the F he's saying in his rap songs. He sounds as if he has seen a ghost and trying to scream but the voice doesn't come out of his throat :P
Aniket Kapse Actually, no. They are pretty U shaped. Of course, not as much as he shows in the video. Here's a link to their frequency response graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID[]=1383&scale=25
Never usually leave UA-cam comments, but god damn, the praise for Audio Technica on here blows my mind. Like just because you discovered there are better headphones than beats doesn't mean that this is the only option. There are far better headphones in the $400 dollar price range than the M70X. At that point you're competing with the Sennheiser HD 600, HD 650, AKG K712 Pro, etc., which all sound better. In addition, since the M50s moved well into the $170+ dollar range where they are absolutely bodied by the Sennheiser HD 598, the Beyerdynamic DT 770, DT 990, etc. At $110-$120, the M50s were a steal, but not so at the price they are now.
Paul Simpson It's personal preference at that point. Read up on the differences: www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences-between-dt770-dt990-models-more
***** Then there are better options than the M50s, which aren't portable at all. The Sennheiser Momentums, the huge variety of great IEMs out there, hell, the Beats Solo 2s are supposedly not that bad.
In the frequency response segment... First line: Wow, that's actually pretty flat... Second line: That's more expected... Third line: Jesus Christ, I don't know of any headphones that shit- Oh, OH OOOOOOH oh.... Beats... Yeah.
Ron Paultard The m50's are actually pretty flat, I've listened to quite a few more expensive monitors with a more wonky frequency response. So, I'm not sure what you're talking about with the mids...
This is why ***** is the best tech reviewer on UA-cam. We all know his affection of the m50's over the years, yet there was not even a bit of bias towards the m70's. It was a neutral review video, and he told all the points the way they are. Another awesome review man, keep up the incredible work!
The bias is that he is NOT reviewing other ones. There are plenty of great headphones for lower prices, which he is not even mentioning. He just compares it with a lower end, same brand.
Marques, I really appreciate the reviews of the M50, M50X and M70X by Audio Technica that you've provided over time. I wear hearing aids and was really curious about the comfort, fit, and sound quality of this brand of monitors. I purchased the M50X and I'm extremely pleased with their fit and how they are roomy enough to fit over my BTE hearing aids. Wonderful comfort and no feedback, which is a must when wearing hearing aids. I can't wait to road test these when I travel to China in November and since they collapse so nicely hopefully they're survive my trip. Your recommendations and comparisons are spot on for this brand of monitors. Keep up the great work and peace!
I really dig your videos man. They're honest, unbiased, educational, and you sound like you know your stuff. I rarely comment, thumbs up, or even subscribe on videos. But I like to give kudos where credits are due. Great work.
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Buenisimo review. Tenemos que aprender muchas cosas de este chico en Audio46
JOJOOOO estas aqui tambien!! (sigo tu canal desde hace un tiempo, es buenisimo :D) pues es verdad lo que dices ^^, de hecho me compre estos audifonos ayer, estoy esperando a que lleguen :P espero subas nuevo video pronto!!
Seguro que esa curva de respuesta de frecuencia no es un HD 600? Demasiado plano me parece a mi para el m70x 🤔. Por lo que tengo entendido tienen una caida de ganancia sobre los 400 hz y un poco más arriba creo que en los 8 o 10 kHz más o menos.
true, even sound is better because all the frequencies are equal, it doesn't have that stupid big bass thing, so the high and low frequencies sounds a lot better
seems like every time i watch your videos they get better just a little bit every time. i liked the way you edited this video, it wasn't completely different from the way you usually edit them, but you added a little more "spice" to it lol. i can tell that your videos always come out great cause of the hard work and effort you put into them, good job and i cant wait for more!
the M70x's just don't seem worth it I think this is their attempt to compete in the "over priced" headphone market. I see this just further encourages people to buy the M50's at a lower price.
they aren't trying to beat the ATH-M50Xs they are competing with headphones like the Seinhiesser HD 600s and tbh they are doing a pretty good job. Although they are in the same line up they are not the same type of haedphones.
When I first saw this video in my subscriptions, I got mad because I just got the M50x a month ago and thought that it was a waste of money since I could've gotten the m70x. But after watching the whole video, I'm glad I have the m50x because I use them for everyday activities like listening to music and watching videos, so I want that nice bass when it comes along. I now know that the M70x are for editing and neutral sounds, which I probably wouldn't like.
Nah. My original m50’s are great. Better than my dads old m40’s. However the m50x are a disappointment, seems like they’ve been hit by the magic beats by Dre wand. Completely bass dominant. And sadly that’s the m50’s people are getting today. The m40’s are good. But definitely wouldn’t say better than the original m50’s. I’ve just invested in some m70’s so am interested to hear what they sound like.
The 50X's, which I have, look a lot better in my opinion and seeing how the sound isn't that much different from the 70X's makes it obvious I won't upgrade to these new headphones.
It's more of a side grade than an upgrade. They have a flatter sound which I guess I'm the odd one out for preferring flat sound, but these at more than double the price do not justify anything, other than the fact that audio technica realizes it has a brand name that it can take advantage of
Nordik I have both the M50X and the M70X and when I A/B them on the same music sources there are definite differences. The M70 has a much more noticeable soundstage, better overall tonal balance, where mid-bass frequencies come through in the mix, and a more tightly controlled and articulate bass. I play electric bass and my strings ring more accurately when I monitor them with the M70s, nearly as good as listening from my amp and the cab. I hear recording defects, like tape hiss, and cracks and pops on vinyl more noticeably on the M70s vs the M50Xs.
I also have the FocusRite Scarlett 2i2 interface (though I'm having to work through some DPC Latency issues to use it full-time at the moment) - do you just use it for a DAC, or do you use it for mics as well? Every time I've seen you post anything with it in view, those XLR inputs are very lonely and empty.
Justin Bowie Lol, there's nothing for him to "review" about Ubuntu. It's not a new product that he can just up and compare it to, and there's hundreds of videos and written posts out there to show you updates or tutorials already.
@@FOTHER_MUCKER they sound good with almost any kind of music, but that's missing the point entirely. The complaints beats get are about them sounding inaccurate, not sounding bad. And they a terribly inaccurate, regardless of what music plays
@@GalvakzaMusic good/Bad is completely subjective. Some people love beats and bass, while others hate it. Bad and Good doesn't mean anything, except for accuracy
These are NOT flat headphones. I have tried the ENTIRE M- lineup, and the m40x is the best one for sound quality. It has the most flat, best sounding headphone. The m70x is OBJECTIVELY too bright and makes me cringe from sibilance, the m50x is OBJECTIVELY to V-shaped, but the m40x is perfect. I can find sources to prove this if anybody wants them.
Z3phyr he could just look it up on forums with a quick google search instead of waiting. I agree the m50x have somewhat of a vshaped response. But for 120$ they are an OK buy. M70xs are really not much worth for the price there are better alternatives.
Marques lives in NYC there's construction down in his apartment, that's why starting from 5:40 there's a noise. I hate it too Marquess you aren't the only one haha.
just finally got a pair of m50x because of your glowing review and couldn't be happier. best headphones I've ever owned by a long shot. thanks for the content. even though I'm years behind, better late than never :)
$400 for closed back headphones?! I love audio technica but they went a bit overboard with the price on these. I love my m50's and my ath-adg1's but for this price there is a lot of better options for studio monitors. Definitely the most you should be spending on closed back cans.
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Implying the adg1's are worth it for the price lmao
Kenneth Ho adg1's might not be but ad700x sure are. Open back is just a better experience imo and i got mine for $150 cheaper than what these are going for. Any more than this for closed back headphones is just stupid
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Ad700X is actually a step down from its predecessor imo
Look nice… but I'd still pick the Vmoda M100s over then. Built MUCH better (all metal, braided cables) and more features (fold, quality bag, great warranty, and more). Plus they sound great. Also, get the XL earcups. Much better seal and comfort.
I use the VModa M100s too and love them but they do ha e a weak point. The metal part that connects the cups to the body has a plastic connection which I can see breaking off at some point. Love the sound though
***** most people buying the M50 (and I'm sure some people will mistakenly buy the M70x) will use them for recreational use. Just want to show there are other great and in my opinion better options
Personally I think he should look into audio more, I feel like he doesn't really know a lot about headphones that much, because when he mentioned reference headphones aka open back headphones, you mainly use open back for straight listening, no mixing no recording. Now there are open back headphones meant for that, but there's more closed back monitors then open back monitors. Open back headphones do offer flat frequency, but you can here all the noise surrounding you. Closed back headphones offer more isolation, personally closed back headphones are better for studio use.
I do agree on your first statement, because he does have bias towards audio technica, but I'd have to disagree with the rest. Closed back headphones usually have more of a bass emphasis and lack the little details you find in higher end headphones. Open back headphones are great for studio use and offer a more natural presentation, more soundstage, and are usually more neutral with the exceptions of some headphones such as the hd650 which are pretty dark headphones. Many people use open back headphones for studio use, and they have a good reason in doing so
Your right, but the point I'm trying to make is that mkbhd does not know a lot about headphones and audio based off of what he talks about in his videos. For example the video beats by dre explained. He still says that the audio quality on the newer beats by dre studio. Believe it or not they sound a lot better than the previous version of the beats studios. I know you must think in crazy, but according to frequency graphs they compare to some of the higher end brands, like shure, denon, sennheiser, etc. But he still says they're bad based off of the reputation of the company.
Todd Fee sure, beats has improved from a pile of trash to something rather listenable to the masses, but they still have quite a margin to improve on to compete with the likes of Sennheiser, AKG, grado, beyerdynamic, audeze, hifiman. I think he uses beats as that is generally known as a trash company that people would understand without much explaining. Sure he could have used other headphones such as Sol republic, street by 50, skull candy, Bose, but most people know beats better as a broad topic and therefore would understand the comparison
Todd Fee he's not an expert at headphones, and I think too many people treat him like one which creates this form of "expectation", which is why I'm assuming you expected something less opinionated. I'd say his knowledge is strongest with cameras and video editing, while general on the rest
Marques, Thanks for the video. I heard that the ATH-M50X are on sale are on sale at Amazon for $164.97. Bought a pair and got them today. I am loving the sound from them. Thanks again for the recommendation.
Hm.. sacrifice portability for a flatter response at double the price? Not sure if I'd go for it. I'm always throwing my headphones in my bag and taking it on the go, so I think the portability is a bit more important to me. Sony has some great super flat response headphones for studio monitoring at $100 or less like the MDRV6 or the MDR7506, and I would just keep them on my desk so I don't have to worry about portability. Then I'd have a second pair that's portable for everyday, like the Audio-Technica M50x. :)
I doubt the sound quality of those $100 Sony's would really compare. Yea, these headphones certainly aren't for everyone though. Seems like they're going for the higher end audiophile or professional crowds.
***** I think you mean the DT 880's. DT 770 and the 990's definitely are heavy on the bass side. I would recommend these as well, but not for a flat sounding headphone.
Or even the m-40x, they also super neutral and used more for monitoring music then m-50's. I wonder how the m-70's would compared to the Sony's and m-40.
As all ears are different and every one has different sound preferences, I preferred the much cheaper Marshall majors over the M50. My friend had the m50 (got stolen) and my Marshall headphones was for me almost identical sound quality but could go a lot louder as well.
My M50s are one of the few pieces of technology that I own that I STILL don't feel the need to upgrade, even after two and a half years. Feels crazy since I love new gadgets so much haha.
So the M50X's sound better, look better, and are more affordable than these newer ones? That makes my choice very clear. Not really a fan at all of these. They totally downgraded Aesthetically I.M.O. Btw, what FPS did you use? Looked very clear and sharp in 1080p as usual but it looked a bit smoother than usual.
***** Honestly, it depends, like when comparing them to open backs then yeah you can get much better headphones, BUT if you work, listen or do whatever in a semi loud, loud environment then some M50s for 140ish aren't bad at all.
I couldn't wait for these headphones to come out! And when they did, i couldn't wait for you to make a video on them! And here they all in all their glory!
Spot on with your info!! I have both the M50 and M70 and its exactly as you described!, so nice to see it explained with the EQ :) my partner always said “ the M50s sound better than the M70’s.., but the M70s are more expensive!!? “ “i guess the M50’s are not telling you the whole truth now are they ! “ bottom line, the M70’s are more honest about what is really going on in your mix :) if you want listening experience, might as well go for the dre’s, but if you got a budget, please dont go for the M70’s. The difference is not ground breaking.
J-Francois Roy I have both headphones and the hd598 is nowhere near as versatile as the m50x when it comes to travel, portability and the amount of abuse it can take. That said the hd598 is also a much more comfortable and overall better sounding open headphone. The two headphones serve two different purposes. At home I always use my hd598s, but if i'm going anywhere it's always the m50x.
Hey man, just wanna say thanks for helping me choose these headphones as my first "big" tech purchase! Your review helped me in choosing my first pair of high-end headphones.
how do you us your headphones? The M70Xs have a completely neutral response which means that music won't sound as good on them but it will sound as close to how it was made. For playing games, watching movies, listening to music and VR get the Sony WH-1000XM4s (as they are better than the QC 35s and the same price). For video editing, music editing and critical listening get the ATH-M70Xs
::opens MKBHD:: ::confidently hits the like button before the intro:: Because I'm sure that the video is going to have an excellent build quality and premium feel.
I finally decided to watch this because I knew if I watched it I would start to crave upgrading from my M50x's... But I'm not THAT big of an editor, so I don't feel bad about staying. Thanks! Awesome video!
Henry Jensen-Waggoner lol of course you cant find m50s in best buy. like how you cant find ipod nano 4th gen at best buy, theyre old tech. Get it from amazon bro
***** my headphones cost $400 (Sennheiser HD8 DJ, look 'em up) and I still think Beats headphones are shit. Get yo shit together,not everybody wants to be a hipster-ass poser.
***** Solo 2's and Studio 2's sound great. I replied to you,not because I want to bash on beats,but because I want to help you understand tha sometimes people just know what is actually better audio,and what pretends to be. It's not about the money,(as I said,my cans cost $400). It's about the knowledge and your will to do some research before you buy.
***** LOL did u even see this video? beats are crap man. beats are for people who doesnt know what good sound quality sounds like. so come on man. this isnt even discussable ( sry for my english)
Ahhh you scared me for a minute there! I recently just bought the m50x model and I thought these m70s were going to blow away the older model. Whew! Thanks for a great review! Glad I have what I do! -Gil
Awesome video marques! The overall quality of your videos is going up really fast!! I must say that I am very impressed. Keep up your great vids marques! I love them :D
+IronMech Dragon m70xs are better for mixing as it gives more neutrality to the sound., but the m50xs are great at that and sound great for listeniing.
I like them a lot. If you are looking for a neutral pair of headphones, you'll probably love these. If you are looking for something with emphasized bass, you'll be disappointed by these. if you are coming from M50s, you may be disappointed and find them to be tinny or overly bright.
Bought the MTH M50's after your review, one of the best tech related purchases i've ever done. Use 'em every day and the only downside, which was the tightness, diminishes over time.
I just realized every MKBHD video title has an exclamation point at the end.
Half life 5 confirmed(!)
no not all
***** Triple E clan?
***** Nothing os top secret or else you wouldn't even mention it.
Other youtubers use capslock to get click, but exclamation points are his strategy
For $400, I better be able to hear clarification on what the fuck Young Thug saying...
lol I agree! I too never understand what the F he's saying in his rap songs. He sounds as if he has seen a ghost and trying to scream but the voice doesn't come out of his throat :P
😂😂😂😂😂 lmaoooooo
😂😂😂😂
W
Loving the fact that you used the metric system for the cables. Keep them coming Marques!
Is that beats by Dre or a quadratic function
The latter
+sib mackern lol
+THRESH X NEONZ haha, it destroys beats in every way shape and form.
Don't give me PTSD of those stupid things in Highschool, oh god
rofl @ the beats by dre "frequency response"
Seeing that, my eyes went > O_O
Aniket Kapse I'm pretty sure that was just trolling. :P They aren't _that_ U-shaped.
Corinn Heathers If so, hats off to ***** for that xD
Aniket Kapse Actually, no. They are pretty U shaped. Of course, not as much as he shows in the video. Here's a link to their frequency response graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID[]=1383&scale=25
Matheus Braz That's awful. No wonder they sound like mud. :D
Never usually leave UA-cam comments, but god damn, the praise for Audio Technica on here blows my mind. Like just because you discovered there are better headphones than beats doesn't mean that this is the only option. There are far better headphones in the $400 dollar price range than the M70X. At that point you're competing with the Sennheiser HD 600, HD 650, AKG K712 Pro, etc., which all sound better. In addition, since the M50s moved well into the $170+ dollar range where they are absolutely bodied by the Sennheiser HD 598, the Beyerdynamic DT 770, DT 990, etc. At $110-$120, the M50s were a steal, but not so at the price they are now.
***** Who cares how the hell they look, they never leave the house, neither of them are fashion headphones.
ThePwnageMan01 Which one would you recommend dt 770 or dt 990 what is the diffrence?
Paul Simpson It's personal preference at that point. Read up on the differences: www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences-between-dt770-dt990-models-more
***** Then there are better options than the M50s, which aren't portable at all. The Sennheiser Momentums, the huge variety of great IEMs out there, hell, the Beats Solo 2s are supposedly not that bad.
The M50 haters are more annoying than their fanboys. Coming from a Fidelio X2 owner btw.
Dude I celebrate every time I get a notification that you uploaded a video
Same xD
My girlfriend privately messages me when MKBHD uploads a video....
Yeah I don't have a girlfriend :'(
yeah man. he is awesome.
Let's start up a cult
me too
Good review. You hit all the major spots I covered on my video too. Glad I wasn't the only one.
Lol stop advertising
Reborns Gundam he made his video yesterday so it is relevant, and he never said "check out my review"
Your camera comparison video is bad....
In the frequency response segment...
First line:
Wow, that's actually pretty flat...
Second line:
That's more expected...
Third line:
Jesus Christ, I don't know of any headphones that shit- Oh, OH OOOOOOH oh.... Beats... Yeah.
What the hell are you doing awake this late bro XD
David Jeffers
I actually woke up a few hours ago~
Obviously exaggerated for comedic effect. Ironically the harsh sounding m50's have some nearly the most recessed midrange I have ever heard.
Ron Paultard
The m50's are actually pretty flat, I've listened to quite a few more expensive monitors with a more wonky frequency response.
So, I'm not sure what you're talking about with the mids...
Dash Lambda
The lower mids seem seriously recessed to me, making vocals harsh sounding.
Still love these old reviews
I don't even buy half the things that ***** reviews. I just really like your reviews
Haha me too.
Had never thought about that... The fact people tend to watch reviews couse they plan to buy the thing... I also just watch the videos for fun
me tooo
This is why ***** is the best tech reviewer on UA-cam. We all know his affection of the m50's over the years, yet there was not even a bit of bias towards the m70's. It was a neutral review video, and he told all the points the way they are. Another awesome review man, keep up the incredible work!
Not really, I see your bias towards him very evidently though
The bias is that he is NOT reviewing other ones. There are plenty of great headphones for lower prices, which he is not even mentioning. He just compares it with a lower end, same brand.
We need to get *****'s name out there! Hands down for the best tech-reviewer in my opinion!
Alan Schamber you've got to remember that he's one person and can't review everything. it's his channel so he reviews what catches his eye.
Daniel Neo yeah, and audio technica happens to be the only brand of headphones, how interesting. Also no one wanted him to review everything
I laughed so hard at the Beats response curve D;
me too lol
Smiley Dr.
I like watching reviews of products that I can't afford or buy!
lol
Marques, I really appreciate the reviews of the M50, M50X and M70X by Audio Technica that you've provided over time. I wear hearing aids and was really curious about the comfort, fit, and sound quality of this brand of monitors. I purchased the M50X and I'm extremely pleased with their fit and how they are roomy enough to fit over my BTE hearing aids. Wonderful comfort and no feedback, which is a must when wearing hearing aids. I can't wait to road test these when I travel to China in November and since they collapse so nicely hopefully they're survive my trip. Your recommendations and comparisons are spot on for this brand of monitors. Keep up the great work and peace!
I really dig your videos man. They're honest, unbiased, educational, and you sound like you know your stuff. I rarely comment, thumbs up, or even subscribe on videos. But I like to give kudos where credits are due. Great work.
Buenisimo review. Tenemos que aprender muchas cosas de este chico en Audio46
JOJOOOO estas aqui tambien!! (sigo tu canal desde hace un tiempo, es buenisimo :D) pues es verdad lo que dices ^^, de hecho me compre estos audifonos ayer, estoy esperando a que lleguen :P espero subas nuevo video pronto!!
:؛و. ً. د: ؛. ًبلبز ،كما. :
Seguro que esa curva de respuesta de frecuencia no es un HD 600? Demasiado plano me parece a mi para el m70x 🤔.
Por lo que tengo entendido tienen una caida de ganancia sobre los 400 hz y un poco más arriba creo que en los 8 o 10 kHz más o menos.
Marques, I have a special request to you, please don't ever, ever, stop reviewing gadgets. P.S.: Peace out
Looking back 6 years later, I think you are the reason why the ATH-M50 got so popular among the casual and new aufio enjoyers.
Thank you Marques
I love that you included the graph for the frequency response and the open-back headphone concept. Great work as always.
Becaus eof you, I got the amazing ATH-M40Xs, they are BEASTS
M40Xs is where it is at
Jonas Zapletal stfu
Yee
Yeet
m40x will always be the best
true, even sound is better because all the frequencies are equal, it doesn't have that stupid big bass thing, so the high and low frequencies sounds a lot better
Having a scoop in the freq response doesn't automatically mean that the treble and bass quality becomes worse, they're literally just louder.
+Ned H. exactly. an even sound is when they're all the same volume
Yeah even better than the m50s
The m40x is the best in the m-line of headphones.
seems like every time i watch your videos they get better just a little bit every time. i liked the way you edited this video, it wasn't completely different from the way you usually edit them, but you added a little more "spice" to it lol. i can tell that your videos always come out great cause of the hard work and effort you put into them, good job and i cant wait for more!
Great comparison. While the M70Xs look and sound great, the portability and the pricetag of the M50s still make it an awesome buy.
4:06 when you see your neighbor looking weird at you
to the bag: "It's free . . " (it's not like you pay 300€ for the headphones) -.-
Yeah, it does come with no extra charge, but they are in no way _free_.
But atleast they help choose us decide to buy better headsets :)
Buying a bag and it comes with headphones, best deal
why no vids lately? u were good, just keep uploading
haha
'Dr. Dre reported this video'! Lol :P
***** just leaving a comment so I can check back if it was a joke or nahh
the M70x's just don't seem worth it I think this is their attempt to compete in the "over priced" headphone market. I see this just further encourages people to buy the M50's at a lower price.
It is more to appeal to sound producers, not average day consumers
they aren't trying to beat the ATH-M50Xs they are competing with headphones like the Seinhiesser HD 600s and tbh they are doing a pretty good job. Although they are in the same line up they are not the same type of haedphones.
When I first saw this video in my subscriptions, I got mad because I just got the M50x a month ago and thought that it was a waste of money since I could've gotten the m70x. But after watching the whole video, I'm glad I have the m50x because I use them for everyday activities like listening to music and watching videos, so I want that nice bass when it comes along. I now know that the M70x are for editing and neutral sounds, which I probably wouldn't like.
haha me toooo:)
m40x is the best
True
Nah. My original m50’s are great. Better than my dads old m40’s. However the m50x are a disappointment, seems like they’ve been hit by the magic beats by Dre wand. Completely bass dominant. And sadly that’s the m50’s people are getting today. The m40’s are good. But definitely wouldn’t say better than the original m50’s. I’ve just invested in some m70’s so am interested to hear what they sound like.
The 50X's, which I have, look a lot better in my opinion and seeing how the sound isn't that much different from the 70X's makes it obvious I won't upgrade to these new headphones.
It's more of a side grade than an upgrade. They have a flatter sound which I guess I'm the odd one out for preferring flat sound, but these at more than double the price do not justify anything, other than the fact that audio technica realizes it has a brand name that it can take advantage of
Nobody should buy a headphone that sounds like the m50's, they're shit. Recessed mids, artificial treble, no soundstage.
Nordik I have both the M50X and the M70X and when I A/B them on the same music sources there are definite differences. The M70 has a much more noticeable soundstage, better overall tonal balance, where mid-bass frequencies come through in the mix, and a more tightly controlled and articulate bass. I play electric bass and my strings ring more accurately when I monitor them with the M70s, nearly as good as listening from my amp and the cab. I hear recording defects, like tape hiss, and cracks and pops on vinyl more noticeably on the M70s vs the M50Xs.
I also have the FocusRite Scarlett 2i2 interface (though I'm having to work through some DPC Latency issues to use it full-time at the moment) - do you just use it for a DAC, or do you use it for mics as well? Every time I've seen you post anything with it in view, those XLR inputs are very lonely and empty.
***** hey marques do a review on linux ubuntu.
Justin Bowie Lol, there's nothing for him to "review" about Ubuntu. It's not a new product that he can just up and compare it to, and there's hundreds of videos and written posts out there to show you updates or tutorials already.
***** I use the 2i2 as a DAC as well, it's fantastic!
you should do a review on your MixPreD
Newbie here.. What is DAC ??
Very good review. I was wondering if the M70X were right for me and you have helped me decide. Thanks.
4:51, Audiophiles burst out laughing!
YUP!
Got'em
Say what you want about beats but they sound good with the right type of music playing
@@FOTHER_MUCKER they sound good with almost any kind of music, but that's missing the point entirely. The complaints beats get are about them sounding inaccurate, not sounding bad. And they a terribly inaccurate, regardless of what music plays
@@GalvakzaMusic good/Bad is completely subjective. Some people love beats and bass, while others hate it. Bad and Good doesn't mean anything, except for accuracy
I know you usually get a pair of headphones for the way they sound, but metal bands, at this price point, should be a must, in my opinion.
Wow Marques! You keep getting better and better with your reviews! Keep up the good work man!
Awesome. You just made me want to replace my M50s.
Hi Taylor! :D
You can send them to me if you replace them :)
Mine just broke......;(
Can I have them? PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF (insert idol you worship)! I NEED THEM!
***** Yet your video made it seem that they're not really worth upgrading from the M50's so I'm confused.
Try M-40X, same sound, lower price
Your videos are really polished. I appreciate the frequent uploads as well.
I just bought a pair of M50x, and I have to say I'm relieved this wasn't a video explaining how the M70x are a huge upgrade!
These are NOT flat headphones. I have tried the ENTIRE M- lineup, and the m40x is the best one for sound quality. It has the most flat, best sounding headphone. The m70x is OBJECTIVELY too bright and makes me cringe from sibilance, the m50x is OBJECTIVELY to V-shaped, but the m40x is perfect. I can find sources to prove this if anybody wants them.
Z3phyr i would like to get source please.
Zedocraft kind of busy rn, will send them soon.
Z3phyr lol
David Garcia Y lol
Z3phyr he could just look it up on forums with a quick google search instead of waiting. I agree the m50x have somewhat of a vshaped response. But for 120$ they are an OK buy. M70xs are really not much worth for the price there are better alternatives.
Fucking loving my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro.
They've been making them for 30 years for a reason.
dat Beats freq response xD made my day! :P
Listening to this on my M20x. And the 70's are gonna be my next.
thanks for your honest review.. im still using M50x until now..
I love how the review of the m70's will further convince you to buy m50's. They are just too damn good
and how do you replace pads on m70 ? headphone is useless without replacements
Just bought the m50xbt2 and they're insane value.
Marques lives in NYC there's construction down in his apartment, that's why starting from 5:40 there's a noise. I hate it too Marquess you aren't the only one haha.
I love your videos
thanks jrake
Draw a line across the top of the Beats frequency response, then add some tears and closed eyes and you have my reaction when I saw it.
the band holy fuck
Your reviews are the best on UA-cam. Thank you for such high quality content Marques.
just finally got a pair of m50x because of your glowing review and couldn't be happier. best headphones I've ever owned by a long shot. thanks for the content. even though I'm years behind, better late than never :)
$400 for closed back headphones?! I love audio technica but they went a bit overboard with the price on these. I love my m50's and my ath-adg1's but for this price there is a lot of better options for studio monitors. Definitely the most you should be spending on closed back cans.
Implying the adg1's are worth it for the price lmao
they also have open ones. they have a ton of open ones.
in fact, ATH-R70x
ATH-AD2000X
ATH-AD1000X
ATH-AD900X
ATH-ADG1
ATH-AD700X
ATH-AD500X
atlas :p yeah i know, i have a pair of adg1's
Kenneth Ho adg1's might not be but ad700x sure are. Open back is just a better experience imo and i got mine for $150 cheaper than what these are going for. Any more than this for closed back headphones is just stupid
Ad700X is actually a step down from its predecessor imo
Look nice… but I'd still pick the Vmoda M100s over then. Built MUCH better (all metal, braided cables) and more features (fold, quality bag, great warranty, and more). Plus they sound great.
Also, get the XL earcups. Much better seal and comfort.
The V-Moda's are SICK! They are the best consumer headphones out there ( in my opinion).
These guys get it. V-moda FTW
I use the VModa M100s too and love them but they do ha e a weak point. The metal part that connects the cups to the body has a plastic connection which I can see breaking off at some point.
Love the sound though
V-Modas are the absolute killer.
***** most people buying the M50 (and I'm sure some people will mistakenly buy the M70x) will use them for recreational use. Just want to show there are other great and in my opinion better options
Personally I think he should look into audio more, I feel like he doesn't really know a lot about headphones that much, because when he mentioned reference headphones aka open back headphones, you mainly use open back for straight listening, no mixing no recording. Now there are open back headphones meant for that, but there's more closed back monitors then open back monitors. Open back headphones do offer flat frequency, but you can here all the noise surrounding you. Closed back headphones offer more isolation, personally closed back headphones are better for studio use.
I do agree on your first statement, because he does have bias towards audio technica, but I'd have to disagree with the rest. Closed back headphones usually have more of a bass emphasis and lack the little details you find in higher end headphones. Open back headphones are great for studio use and offer a more natural presentation, more soundstage, and are usually more neutral with the exceptions of some headphones such as the hd650 which are pretty dark headphones. Many people use open back headphones for studio use, and they have a good reason in doing so
Your right, but the point I'm trying to make is that mkbhd does not know a lot about headphones and audio based off of what he talks about in his videos. For example the video beats by dre explained. He still says that the audio quality on the newer beats by dre studio. Believe it or not they sound a lot better than the previous version of the beats studios. I know you must think in crazy, but according to frequency graphs they compare to some of the higher end brands, like shure, denon, sennheiser, etc. But he still says they're bad based off of the reputation of the company.
Todd Fee sure, beats has improved from a pile of trash to something rather listenable to the masses, but they still have quite a margin to improve on to compete with the likes of Sennheiser, AKG, grado, beyerdynamic, audeze, hifiman. I think he uses beats as that is generally known as a trash company that people would understand without much explaining. Sure he could have used other headphones such as Sol republic, street by 50, skull candy, Bose, but most people know beats better as a broad topic and therefore would understand the comparison
Wawaweewa Rice I'm just saying, he should have more knowledge on a topic, then just saying opinionated information.
Todd Fee he's not an expert at headphones, and I think too many people treat him like one which creates this form of "expectation", which is why I'm assuming you expected something less opinionated. I'd say his knowledge is strongest with cameras and video editing, while general on the rest
Marques,
Thanks for the video. I heard that the ATH-M50X are on sale are on sale at Amazon for $164.97. Bought a pair and got them today. I am loving the sound from them. Thanks again for the recommendation.
My bad. They were on sale for $129.00 they are on sale for the price I listed.
dude, you are good and honest, you care. Love ALL your reviews. Thanks for all your hard work.
Lost me at 300 bucks. I'll pay 80 and get the industry standard Sony MDR -V6
Or the AKG k240
Hm.. sacrifice portability for a flatter response at double the price? Not sure if I'd go for it. I'm always throwing my headphones in my bag and taking it on the go, so I think the portability is a bit more important to me.
Sony has some great super flat response headphones for studio monitoring at $100 or less like the MDRV6 or the MDR7506, and I would just keep them on my desk so I don't have to worry about portability. Then I'd have a second pair that's portable for everyday, like the Audio-Technica M50x. :)
I doubt the sound quality of those $100 Sony's would really compare. Yea, these headphones certainly aren't for everyone though. Seems like they're going for the higher end audiophile or professional crowds.
***** I think you mean the DT 880's. DT 770 and the 990's definitely are heavy on the bass side. I would recommend these as well, but not for a flat sounding headphone.
Or even the m-40x, they also super neutral and used more for monitoring music then m-50's. I wonder how the m-70's would compared to the Sony's and m-40.
Andrew Robertoy Based on reviews, a lot better.
Thomas Riddle headfi?
As all ears are different and every one has different sound preferences, I preferred the much cheaper Marshall majors over the M50. My friend had the m50 (got stolen) and my Marshall headphones was for me almost identical sound quality but could go a lot louder as well.
My M50s are one of the few pieces of technology that I own that I STILL don't feel the need to upgrade, even after two and a half years. Feels crazy since I love new gadgets so much haha.
There's so much useful information in this video! So well thought out and put together as all your videos are, thank you!
I know a lot of people hate beats and i did for the longest time but i decided to pick up a pair and damn... they improved a lot
So the M50X's sound better, look better, and are more affordable than these newer ones? That makes my choice very clear. Not really a fan at all of these. They totally downgraded Aesthetically I.M.O.
Btw, what FPS did you use? Looked very clear and sharp in 1080p as usual but it looked a bit smoother than usual.
lol the m50's are just overpriced in general.
so many phones sound just as good/better for cheap/same price.
30, you can tell if you click the settings, it would say 1080p60 if it was 60fps
pumpkin1escobar what are you talking about?:D obvious troll
***** Honestly, it depends, like when comparing them to open backs then yeah you can get much better headphones, BUT if you work, listen or do whatever in a semi loud, loud environment then some M50s for 140ish aren't bad at all.
Mine doesn't say the FPS rating, that's why I asked lol
4:05
The _Oh shit, I'm still recording_ face.
His video's are always so clean and nice
I couldn't wait for these headphones to come out! And when they did, i couldn't wait for you to make a video on them! And here they all in all their glory!
i am using Sennheiser HD 380 pro, as a monitor headphones and they are very good with price 120$!! Test some Sennheiser models please!!!
I've never died laughing at a frequency response chart xD I guess Beets by Drew are good for something after all
New to the channel. I enjoy listening how you speak. Subscribed.
always nice to see a new pair of headphones
Spot on with your info!! I have both the M50 and M70 and its exactly as you described!, so nice to see it explained with the EQ :) my partner always said “ the M50s sound better than the M70’s.., but the M70s are more expensive!!? “ “i guess the M50’s are not telling you the whole truth now are they ! “ bottom line, the M70’s are more honest about what is really going on in your mix :) if you want listening experience, might as well go for the dre’s, but if you got a budget, please dont go for the M70’s. The difference is not ground breaking.
Did Audio-Technica just straight up skip the ATH-M60's?
Stan Gibson nope it came out last year
@@8bitter696 You're a little bit late on this.
Lol
Awweeee CUUUUHZZZZZ
Everyone talks about Audio Technica and I'm just sittin here, with my Beyerdynamics. Being fucking happy with them.
Yup they are also an excellent choice ;P
Could say the same with my Sennheiser HD598
J-Francois Roy I have both headphones and the hd598 is nowhere near as versatile as the m50x when it comes to travel, portability and the amount of abuse it can take. That said the hd598 is also a much more comfortable and overall better sounding open headphone. The two headphones serve two different purposes. At home I always use my hd598s, but if i'm going anywhere it's always the m50x.
Agreed my HD598s stay at home plugged in an amp and jesus they sound good but I cant really take them with me anywhere I go
m50x are okay, they're just overhyped
Lol the graph comparing beats to it 😂
Alternatively, get Sonarworks Calibration and an Ath M30x.
Hey man, just wanna say thanks for helping me choose these headphones as my first "big" tech purchase! Your review helped me in choosing my first pair of high-end headphones.
From about 5:40 on there is a strange noise :s
I'm getting it too.
i dont hear anything D: damn it beats
I think he is boiling water
Vincent Gagné I think some furniture is being drilled , whatsay ***** ?
Jesus So we're dropping brand names? Damn it KRKs...
301 views and 4.747 likes... Iluminarti confirmed!!!!
New to UA-cam?
Ahmed Harbi Probably trolling...
illuminati?? you're bored man..
Nikola Elitsov *illuminatie
I have $2 earphones. Don't feel need for headphones.
That's cool dude
Awesome vid mkbhd.. if i ever need tech advice or update i allways come here, thumbs up
My god, ur videography is getting every video!
why would anyone travel with their headphones stored anyway?
Leonardo Po maybe ur going on a airplane or something or u need them for schoool
So you won't get mugged when you walk by???
can you do a comparison of the bose qc 35 and the audio technica m70x, I am wondering which one to get
how do you us your headphones? The M70Xs have a completely neutral response which means that music won't sound as good on them but it will sound as close to how it was made. For playing games, watching movies, listening to music and VR get the Sony WH-1000XM4s (as they are better than the QC 35s and the same price). For video editing, music editing and critical listening get the ATH-M70Xs
::opens MKBHD:: ::confidently hits the like button before the intro:: Because I'm sure that the video is going to have an excellent build quality and premium feel.
Love my M50x's.I recently got a FiiO E10K,and they sound even better with the little guy.
I finally decided to watch this because I knew if I watched it I would start to crave upgrading from my M50x's... But I'm not THAT big of an editor, so I don't feel bad about staying. Thanks! Awesome video!
People are reviewing $300 headphones and i'm sitting here with my broken $7 Panasonic in-ears :(
It's been 6 years, im curious on what audio collection you got now
hmm. i personally like the looks of the m50x better. More rugged, more classic.
Agreed and for the price I might just get the m50s
+Henry Jensen-Waggoner 'still enjoying my m50, should get it bro!!
+Juriasu Kun where would u say to buy them bc I can't find them in any stores like best buys staples ect what about online. Not eBay
Henry Jensen-Waggoner lol of course you cant find m50s in best buy. like how you cant find ipod nano 4th gen at best buy, theyre old tech. Get it from amazon bro
+Danish Fiesta aii ty
The main difference between Beats by Dr. Dre and Audio Technica is -
Beats is shit,
Audio Technica is not.
***** Lol Audio Technica isn't cheap at all
***** my headphones cost $400 (Sennheiser HD8 DJ, look 'em up) and I still think Beats headphones are shit. Get yo shit together,not everybody wants to be a hipster-ass poser.
***** Shut UP!
***** Solo 2's and Studio 2's sound great. I replied to you,not because I want to bash on beats,but because I want to help you understand tha sometimes people just know what is actually better audio,and what pretends to be. It's not about the money,(as I said,my cans cost $400). It's about the knowledge and your will to do some research before you buy.
***** LOL did u even see this video? beats are crap man. beats are for people who doesnt know what good sound quality sounds like. so come on man. this isnt even discussable ( sry for my english)
Actually ordered the M50X`s yesterday :D Thank you so much, your videos are epic!
Ahhh you scared me for a minute there! I recently just bought the m50x model and I thought these m70s were going to blow away the older model. Whew! Thanks for a great review! Glad I have what I do!
-Gil
What was that little background noise that cut in around 5:30? anyone else hear that?
It sounds scary lol like someone breathing in but never exhaling. I can hear it with my ATH-M50x that MKB recommended. ;)
Angel M lol me too xD
Its the sound his furnace makes sometimes. :)
I remember from a Pocketnow interview a while back.
boiling water
that's him trying to find the headphone users.
Stop. And just try m40x you will forget everything else
A bigger price tag? Lame they should have lowered it, not buying.
-_-
BRUH
Just because they got popular and big now they don't reduce price but inflate on purpose since they know they will sell high
Kon Bruh. ATH was never unpopular. As popular as beats? Maybe not, but they were never unpopular.
And since this is the best pair of headphones they've made yet, the high price is reasonable.
Awesome video marques! The overall quality of your videos is going up really fast!! I must say that I am very impressed.
Keep up your great vids marques! I love them :D
i just picked up the M20x's for my budget setup and these are amazing, im hoping to get the M50x's in a few years
are these worth the 200 or so that they are now.
I'd recommend the m50x's over these, in my opinion
+IronMech Dragon I have the m50xs also, m70xs are better for mixing .
+Robbie Swope i can agree, I guess it's all a matter of preference
+IronMech Dragon m70xs are better for mixing as it gives more neutrality to the sound., but the m50xs are great at that and sound great for listeniing.
I like them a lot. If you are looking for a neutral pair of headphones, you'll probably love these. If you are looking for something with emphasized bass, you'll be disappointed by these. if you are coming from M50s, you may be disappointed and find them to be tinny or overly bright.
And I am here, sitting with my Apple Ear Pods.
4:52 that surprised me,i thought it was showing different graph for both headphone but nope it was Beats graph ,I almost died choking from laughter
wow is that so lol you should keep that funeral plan in check then
Bought the MTH M50's after your review, one of the best tech related purchases i've ever done. Use 'em every day and the only downside, which was the tightness, diminishes over time.
I did not think a 5 year old video of Marques would be beneficial to me, but here I am.