I Tested The 10 Best Headphones ($50 to $150)

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My $150 - $300 Headphone Video Is Here: • The Best Headphones Un...
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - The 10 Headphones
0:55 - How I tested them
1:55 - My favourite ($150 Budget)
3:25 - My Favourite ($50~$80 Budget)
4:10 - AKG 240MKII Review
5:08 - Sony MDR 7506 Review
6:05 - Sennheiser HD280 Pro MK2 Review
6:57 - Audio Technica M20x Review
7:30 - Audio Technica M30x Review
7:55 - Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro Review
8:20 - AKG K702 Review
9:30 - Final Summary
What are the best headphones for music production and mixing?
It's a good question! Today I hope to help answer it. Please ask me anything about any of the headphones in the comments of this video and I will reply with detailed notes and feedback :)
Good headphones should:
1) Provide an accurate, spacious sound stage to aid in mixing and mastering music.
2) Reveal low, mid and high frequencies without distortion so you can make quick production decisions.
3) Faithfully reproduce the dynamics and transient response of the material.
4) Reveal the depth of audio material.
5) Feel comfortable on your head for many hours and be strong enough to withstand daily ues.
These headphones I tested and the price at the time of video publishing ($USD / £GBP)
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro $143 = £108
Audio Technica M50x $143 = £108
Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro $82 = £63
Audio Technica M40x $102 = £78
Audio Technica M30x $68 = £53
Audio Technica M20x $44 = £34
AKG K 702 $154 = £119
AKG K 240 MII $70 = £54
Sennheiser HD280 MK2 $143 = £110
Sony MDR 7506 $115 = £89
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Notes:
- It appears that the AKG K702 is now produced in China (it used to be made in Europe and cost much more). This likely explains why my experience doesn't match what others have said in previous years.
- The DT 770 pro really is a step above the rest here and if you can afford it, I think it offers the best price to performance out of these 10.
- There were many other headphones which didn't even make it to this top 10 due to:
Lack of customer support/brand new company with no track record
Terrible first impression etc
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  • I just made an updated video ($150-300) here: kzhead.info/sun/m71voM-nmKmPhpE/bejne.html

    @inthemix@inthemix Жыл бұрын
    • what abt akg k92

      @pixssassin@pixssassin Жыл бұрын
    • All you said about AKG K240 I noticed from personal experience.... when I used them on sound source that was not powerful enough! After pluging them to FiiO K5 amp (it delivers ~1W @ 32 ohm ) K240 change drastically for the better in all aspects. On paper they shouldn't be that power hungry but believe me they are. Sony MDR-7506 are probably the most counterfeited headphones on the market. Maybe you get fake ones.

      @stanisawszczypua9076@stanisawszczypua9076 Жыл бұрын
    • (@inthemix ) as someone who has had 4 sets of The m40x (all have failed the same way) the biggest issue with them is they almost always brake right at the arm joint between arm fold pivot that connects the arm to the swivel not to mention finding replacement arms for them you have to go to a specific website that sells the arm replacements (they sell both sides seperatly for 15$ each as of a year ago) and not amazon as you would find for the m50x's There is no tutorials on how to do the swap (you have to Desodder the headphone wires from the boards and re fish the wires and resodder the wires back to the headphone board and its a pain in the butt trust me i've done it 2x on two sets) I managed to do it using the same sodder how ever I was also using a map torch and some fine craft picks to remove the wires from the headphone boards... once you get them off its just a matter of not braking the arms getting the new ones on (its a struggle and you will need some force but not a ton) then the hard part is fishing the whole arm assembly back through it goes from the band through swivel and fold joint arm assembly banks a 90 turn through the pivot and along the arm and then again through a hole in one the arm connection... If you do open them to replace the arm I recommend hot glue to hold the wire so you can re sodder if you don't have any good way of holding it all in place...

      @FoalysPub@FoalysPub6 ай бұрын
    • please advise, I'm thinking between dt 240 pro and 770 PRO (32ohm)? I would use them for video editing on a laptop (macbook 13 m1 2020) Thank you 🙏

      @schbrenner@schbrenner4 ай бұрын
  • This man is on a mission to stop new every music producer from making mistakes. What a legend!

    @hudyhere7240@hudyhere72403 жыл бұрын
    • I've discovered DAWs a few months ago. Same with Michael's channel. Thank goodness for that, I've learned so much!

      @mdzuracka@mdzuracka3 жыл бұрын
    • @Fisher Man no this man is a true legend you never heard of before

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      @GoRedd@GoRedd3 жыл бұрын
  • Dude. You‘re a blessing. Just today I thought „man I really need some better Headphones“. Godsent.

    @mV1o3o@mV1o3o3 жыл бұрын
    • Same

      @rouslanlaffaure2736@rouslanlaffaure27363 жыл бұрын
    • Ya same

      @jaydityapatel6091@jaydityapatel60913 жыл бұрын
    • its just your data used by youtube to project business growth lol

      @Deathprints@Deathprints3 жыл бұрын
    • God sent him to show you some sick headphones. Okay. Which ones did you buy 😂

      @SweetKingTanner@SweetKingTanner2 жыл бұрын
  • I have been lurking around YT looking for different headphones videos, and somehow every time i find one that is somewhat legit i want to Hint them about your video, There is no other person who present it like you do and they should all take an example of you. Just a flawless presentation! And i love how you include, in my opinion being a dj, vital info about the different soundstages rather then just talk about things like "replacable parts". I truly respect your work :)

    @SuperFluidFerroFluid@SuperFluidFerroFluid3 жыл бұрын
  • Much respect for doing an unbiased, nonsponsored review.

    @Hipp1062@Hipp10623 жыл бұрын
    • So nowww i comeee to youuu, with oppppen armmss

      @sohyangworld1544@sohyangworld15442 жыл бұрын
    • @@sohyangworld1544 lmao what???

      @neon_4444@neon_4444 Жыл бұрын
  • I am also a big fan of Beyerdynamic, I LOVE my DT880s pro. I've made full productions from scratch to mastering only using this. Great guide, cheers!

    @OlbaidMusic@OlbaidMusic3 жыл бұрын
    • The 880s are a very unique and special headphone. They take some time to get used to but they are perfect for some. I really like the closed in feel of the 770 pro myself but for anyone reading this - this guy here has some amazing tutorials and you'll learn a lot from his channel, I know I do!

      @inthemix@inthemix3 жыл бұрын
    • 2 pros chatting 😅

      @MarwinLobo@MarwinLobo3 жыл бұрын
    • @@inthemix Im considering buying the DT770 for producing on the go. Thanks for the mention!

      @OlbaidMusic@OlbaidMusic3 жыл бұрын
    • @@inthemix I use 770s for DJing since I need isolation and 990s for mixing to avoid ear fatigue

      @cURLybOi@cURLybOi3 жыл бұрын
    • Producer collab? Maybe? No? Ok...😂😂

      @jonathanarias4878@jonathanarias48783 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the list friend! I just got the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headphones, they are very similar to my Samson SR950's set that i'd been using but the 770s are less "screetchy" at the top end so definitely an improvement. And now I see many folks using them online and replacement parts are much easier to find. Thanks for the help!

    @JAM_MCG@JAM_MCG2 жыл бұрын
  • Straight to the favorites and a detail description. Thanks for not making us wait through the whole video. It actually made watching the whole video worth it because of the straightforwardness from the beginning.

    @mr559@mr5593 жыл бұрын
  • I wanted to take a minute just to thank you for your contribution to the music community. A lot of what you have shared through your channel has taken me from a novice to a rapidly approaching expert!

    @averagesomebody5616@averagesomebody56163 жыл бұрын
  • Superb informative and objective review - probably the best i've seen. I've been using MDR 7506 for years, purchased entirely on positive reviews and without something to compare them to they seemed to do the job. They've reached the end of their life [cable issues] so this presentation is timed to perfection; thank you so much. I was on the cusp of purchasing HD280 Pro - enough said.

    @marting6037@marting60373 жыл бұрын
  • Wow! Best review of headphones I've seen so far. I've watched so many videos looking for certain specifics about a couple of these and finally I have arrived. Thank you for all the work you put into this! Subscribed!

    @dayp8125@dayp8125 Жыл бұрын
  • Good detailed review! I’ve been using the AT M50x for the last decade. I broke one pair but the pair i use today for recording/mixing/producing have lasted about 7 years and still going strong.

    @cpthegenius@cpthegenius2 жыл бұрын
    • At m50x is good for watching movies olso?

      @harshal8908@harshal890811 ай бұрын
    • @@harshal8908 pretty much anything audio they’re good for.

      @cpthegenius@cpthegenius11 ай бұрын
    • @@cpthegenius Brother 50x is going a little out of my budget. So will it work if I take 30x?

      @harshal8908@harshal890811 ай бұрын
    • @@harshal8908I suggest going for the 40s

      @yQm.@yQm.5 ай бұрын
  • this guy taught me almost everything i know about fl studio and mixing music. great video as usual. on the real, where im at now i'd be happy if i won any of these.

    @captain1607@captain16073 жыл бұрын
  • Can we take this time to appreciate what he actually did for us. Im sure this video required a lot of time and money. Thanks

    @darren4332@darren43323 жыл бұрын
    • EXACTLY....He is literally the chosen one that would save us from 2020 probably :)

      @Keroser1983@Keroser19833 жыл бұрын
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      @nicolasdesautels2848@nicolasdesautels28483 жыл бұрын
    • @@nicolasdesautels2848 nah...you can do that by yourself Nick...

      @kurtdiesel5769@kurtdiesel57693 жыл бұрын
    • Always look forward to his videos

      @DJRyanLambert@DJRyanLambert3 жыл бұрын
    • yeh thats right...

      @idontknowWhatTosay8@idontknowWhatTosay83 жыл бұрын
  • You sir have amazing editing skills. I just came to look at your list very quickly and right away I found everything I need within a minute. Subscribed.

    @Andrew20pp@Andrew20pp3 жыл бұрын
  • you're doing gods work my guy

    @albo__7804@albo__78043 жыл бұрын
  • Bro I honestly love your dedication, and you seem like such a nice guy, thanks again for always putting yourself out there for all of us!

    @bboygavin@bboygavin3 жыл бұрын
    • Cheers Gavin!

      @inthemix@inthemix3 жыл бұрын
    • Agree

      @THERRIEN_MUSIC@THERRIEN_MUSIC3 жыл бұрын
  • This is an essential video because I’m trying to put together my Christmas list hahah thank you please do some audio interface ones as well!

    @BarmizzIe@BarmizzIe3 жыл бұрын
  • You´re brilliant man. Your videos are put together so well. I can´t find any channel that has your output quality. Keep it up man ! 11/10

    @dynatwenty@dynatwenty2 жыл бұрын
  • I love the elaborative definition and explanation. Saves me the time to try each.

    @kennethlourisombrog2149@kennethlourisombrog21492 жыл бұрын
  • Best detailed review on KZhead for this price range. Love the quality of content.

    @prazadsilva@prazadsilva3 жыл бұрын
  • This is perfect timing! I was looking to get some headphones for mixing soon. :D

    @ForTheRecordOfficial@ForTheRecordOfficial3 жыл бұрын
  • Man you’re killing it! 😎 Thank you for the video, got my m50x in about a year ago and still love it

    @gordeev6781@gordeev67813 жыл бұрын
  • By far the absolut best channel for these kind of things! You're a star my friend! I'm using the ath 50x at this point for my mixing, however i'm looking for something alittlebit more lightweight..

    @SuperFluidFerroFluid@SuperFluidFerroFluid3 жыл бұрын
  • That's one of the best and huge comparison/review videos I could find, especially that video thumbnail, Nice one. Keep on keeping on.

    @DuskLight@DuskLight3 жыл бұрын
  • Hi, thank you so much for guiding us again! I've been using the Sennheiser HD 25 for about two years right now. I know they aren't especially made for music production but they work really well because of their flat sound, a large frequency spectrum and their build quality which is absolutely insane. I didn't need to replace or repair anything since I bought them!

    @malteschaller@malteschaller3 жыл бұрын
    • So nowww i comeee to youuu, with oppppen armmss

      @sohyangworld1544@sohyangworld15442 жыл бұрын
  • A very good review and evaluation of these models, thanks for expending your own money to provide the review. Don’t forget that one can EQ/preamp the source to remove harsh highs, or to scoop the minds, or to balance the bass end for “thump” without toilet bowl rumble. So, with good EQ practices, one can make any one of these models to fit personal sound profile needs. For this list, I’d consider any of the top 5. It can often come down to which one is most comfortable to wear, not to discount the size and quality of the drivers, of course.

    @hikefishmakemusic@hikefishmakemusic3 жыл бұрын
  • Great video - thanks for the detail - probably going to go for the Beyerdynamic 880s or 770s

    @TheCrimeReel@TheCrimeReel3 жыл бұрын
  • Great review and format! Perfect mix of objective and subjective. You know it's true because I have the HD280 pro and am happy with them hahaha. But honestly I mostly listen to music and enjoy the linear sound, passive noise reduction, and fit of them. They do clamp down really hard for sure! Great stuff! I'm subscribed :)

    @jackara@jackara3 жыл бұрын
  • Aaaand just as I was scouting Amazon for some headphones here you are with this video! Thanks mate ^^

    @ironfox3132@ironfox31323 жыл бұрын
    • Don't forget to use his affiliate link 👍

      @richtrelo@richtrelo3 жыл бұрын
  • Really good video. I tested lots of headphones and I also prefer the DT770 Pro 80ohms. The soundstage is amazing for this price range. Very competitive product also against headphones more expensive !

    @pierricklax6079@pierricklax60793 жыл бұрын
  • Love all of your content!

    @markhawkins9674@markhawkins96742 жыл бұрын
  • Everytime I have to look up something studio or production related your videos are the first to show up and every single time I get all my questions answered. So thanks for everything.

    @nolhotte6858@nolhotte68583 жыл бұрын
  • Simple, honest and direct review!

    @tarun.krishna@tarun.krishna3 жыл бұрын
  • I have used the M20X audio Technica headphones for like 3/4 years I believe, only issue I find is the cable does wear quite easily so does the padding but the pads on the ears doesn't cause any discomfort and the audio is amazing for the price range, I have had to buy a 2nd pair of these but I just found the price and quality to be worth it. Kinda was shocked to see it on the list still as I was looking to upgrade (which I still am) but just goes to show they put the work in the right places for those earphones

    @deanZAbean@deanZAbean2 жыл бұрын
  • This was very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏾

    @agatharasuaki7219@agatharasuaki72193 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for keeping us "In The Mix"!

    @lamarslappz6020@lamarslappz60203 жыл бұрын
    • So nowww i comeee to youuu, with oppppen armmss

      @sohyangworld1544@sohyangworld15442 жыл бұрын
  • I run the Sennheiser HD280 Pro for mixing and recording - I like them, BUT, the overall quality is pretty the basic Apple headphones sound but better. This surprisingly has its benefits when testing final mixes through a profile that most people might actually listen to the music on.

    @shaneharrington3655@shaneharrington36553 жыл бұрын
  • Ordered Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, thanks for an in-depth review!

    @romans-ivanovs@romans-ivanovs3 жыл бұрын
  • The video I've been looking for... Thanks for this big explanation

    @mikebike_0474@mikebike_04743 жыл бұрын
  • Literally the same day I decide to start thinking about switching from a gaming headset to studio headphones, you drop this video

    @stain8054@stain80543 жыл бұрын
  • I use the Sony MDR for quite a while now and used them for my first single release. They are so comfortable for my head. I don't sweat in them and I can wear them for a couple of hours. But, you are right, the low mids and the bass are hard to hear. I guess, for each headphone, you should always check out the inbuilt equalizer. All in all, it does not really matter what headphones you are using. As long as you are used to the sound, you can also mix and master your stuff with them, because you know how other professionally mixed songs sound on your headphones.

    @FEARDROP@FEARDROP3 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks so much for this video! Just got a pair ATH-M40x today and am loving them!

    @willforcey2921@willforcey2921 Жыл бұрын
  • Of the all reviews out there, this is the one I kept going back to and made my decision based on your recommendations and advice. Clear, informative and straight to the point. Thank you

    @desbrowne1900@desbrowne190011 ай бұрын
  • Can't appreciate the timing of this video more❤❤❤ Was gonna go for the M40X anyways❤

    @MusicByKanak@MusicByKanak3 жыл бұрын
    • is it holding up well? i heard there was an issue with the hinge so im torn with m40 and m50

      @tylancarino2959@tylancarino29593 жыл бұрын
    • @@tylancarino2959 well, im having a great time with the m40s , at first they were a bit uncomfortable, but after a month or two, they're a lot more comfortable. As of the hinge, i haven't heard about it much of a problem.

      @MusicByKanak@MusicByKanak3 жыл бұрын
  • I own the dt 770s and tried the m50x in comparison for a few weeks. I can totally agree with everything you said about both. Hence, I'd trust your judgment of the other headphones right away

    @Pentenfi@Pentenfi3 жыл бұрын
    • Which sound stage did you like better ?

      @MFDOOOOM@MFDOOOOM Жыл бұрын
  • This helped me out so much. Thank you. Crazy that you bought all of them just for the video.

    @uroboric@uroboric2 жыл бұрын
  • Thank!! Very helpful! 👍 Always enjoy your videos and tips.

    @CdMatch@CdMatch3 жыл бұрын
  • are those Adams studio monitors i see?

    @Burrfection@Burrfection3 жыл бұрын
    • They are indeed! The A7X are one of my favourites :)

      @inthemix@inthemix3 жыл бұрын
    • @@inthemix what are the ones you yourself use?

      @littlehollow@littlehollow3 жыл бұрын
    • @@inthemix need to try them. just have the 5's right now. need a wider desk......

      @Burrfection@Burrfection3 жыл бұрын
    • @@inthemix also, do you use work headphones for music and entertainment, or do you have separate for each use case?

      @Burrfection@Burrfection3 жыл бұрын
    • I like using my 1990 pro for casual listening too but most of the time I use a pair of bose qc35ii for general listening/travel/fun etc! Are you looking to get a pair for work, listening enjoyment or a bit of both?

      @inthemix@inthemix3 жыл бұрын
  • Great video! Very informative and to the point. I have been looking, asking, searching for months to buy my new headphone for my mini home studio. I was almost ready to buy the dt 770. BUT most of the people i talked (for my gear, money etc) told me that if the audio interface is low budget no good quality headphones can perform well and there is no reason in giving the money for the DTs. Especially the 250oms. Lots of people suggested me also to go for open back , if i don't record with mics or annoy anyone at home. So before your video and after so many conversations/recommendations.....i was going for AKG240 mii (half open back, good recommendation for low budget audio interface) . But then......your video KILLED ME :P The Audio Technica M40x/50x is also highly recommended but i m confused with so many guys telling me about the open back's better quality. The DT 990 comes only in 220ohms (i think) :( I was hoping there would be recommendations for low budget audio interface also in your video. What would you suggest for my behringer u-phoria umc22 ? Can the DT770 32ohm perform well enough? Do you recommend / agree with the open back headphones? Are the AKG k240 mii that bad for me? Thank you for you time Edit. i just saw an older videos of yours talking about the deference between 32 ohm vs 250 ohm and open back and closed headphones. So you helped me a lot. You also said almost the some things most of people have told me. So i guess it all leads to another additional question. Should i save money for a more expensive audio interface plus DT 770-990s or leave that for later and buy cheaper headphones that work great with my behringer u-phoria umc22?

    @pressure-spirals@pressure-spirals3 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing video, not so many reviews are as reliable as yours. Thank you, great video.

    @waleedalasad5360@waleedalasad53603 жыл бұрын
  • Love this channel! You go through it all!my favorites are of course the dt-770 pro and the Sony MDR 7506

    @cellocubano@cellocubano2 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome, thanks. Any advice in the DT770 vs 990? Closed vs open design for all-round use in production, mixing and mastering? The impedance is also a bit of a mystery. Not technically but I keep hearing different things about whether your average USB powered sound interface can drive 250 ohm properly. Any advice welcome.

    @svensvensson8102@svensvensson81023 жыл бұрын
  • The Sony MDR 7506 _are_ an industry standard, you will find them _everywhere_ in the pro world. **But** they are a standard for a very specific reason: they are very cheap (relative to a production/set budget), light, and they accentuate all the wrong frequencies in the "right" way, making them quite good for monitoring/tracking audio (of all sort, but mostly vocals and ambiance) and noticing problems very fast (like somebody just activate the AC on set, or a phone is ringing on the floor below). They would be atrocious for mixing and mastering. As for comfort, they need to be broken in a bit, but they aren't for wearing 8 hours straight that's for sure :)

    @LiraeNoir@LiraeNoir3 жыл бұрын
    • I totally agree with you, I have used them for years and years, and they are not meant to be music monitors.

      @jonhattanrai@jonhattanrai3 жыл бұрын
    • Hahaha, I have all the most headphones he listed plus a few others. I agree with you haha

      @AxeLeven@AxeLeven3 жыл бұрын
    • @*-* They should work just fine for that, they are pretty flat.

      @jonhattanrai@jonhattanrai3 жыл бұрын
    • @*-* Try them if you can. If you spend a lot of hours transcribing, they can be fatiguing. Usually you want some mid-forward cans, with a lot of details in the high, for transcribing. But honestly, that can be somewhat EQ, even in software, so I would go for long term comfort first and foremost than EQ for this specific application.

      @LiraeNoir@LiraeNoir3 жыл бұрын
    • My go to headphones for live and studio work since Sony discontinued the mighty and fragile MDR-V700.

      @RitchieCaron@RitchieCaron3 жыл бұрын
  • Great reviews 👌 Thanks for do much effort in making it possible.

    @serg3123@serg3123 Жыл бұрын
  • Truly and honestly helpful thanks so much!!!

    @wildwilly258@wildwilly2583 жыл бұрын
  • Great review. A lot of people rave about the HD 280 PRO but I agree with your assessment. The frequency response is pretty weird. I'm now replacing them with HD 300 PRO which is much much better. I'd put it on par with the 80 ohm DT770 PRO sound wise or maybe even a bit better in the low bass region. It isolates better then the Beyer but the clamping force is just as high as the 280 PRO. The 770 PRO is more comfy.

    @mutantbaby1672@mutantbaby16723 жыл бұрын
  • First of all: thank you for your generousity and giving away all these headphones omg!!

    @Windklang705@Windklang7053 жыл бұрын
    • I would like to join. 🤘🏻{^-^} How can I do that?

      @etajul13official@etajul13official3 жыл бұрын
    • @@etajul13official Hey there! Just follow the link to Michael's discord - it is in the description of this video

      @Windklang705@Windklang7053 жыл бұрын
    • Hahaha I'm here too. :P

      @Kratous@Kratous3 жыл бұрын
    • @@Kratous Heeeeey deary

      @Windklang705@Windklang7053 жыл бұрын
  • This video was so helpful thank you!

    @KoiKen8@KoiKen83 жыл бұрын
  • A very informative video enjoyed it very much keep up the good work

    @markrichmond6860@markrichmond68603 жыл бұрын
  • i trust your judgment the most out of any music channel on here lol. i was planning on getting the Audio Technica M20x but after watching this im definitely gonna get the M30x instead. this video was so helpful! i really appreciate these gear review videos because trying to find good (and affordable) gear is just so overwhelming as a beginner

    @cornbone@cornbone Жыл бұрын
    • are they good

      @rzx7959@rzx7959 Жыл бұрын
    • Bro can I buy m30x for waiting movies and licensing music?

      @harshal8908@harshal890811 ай бұрын
  • great video. I agree for the most part. Have the AKG 240 mkii and I'm shocked how bad they sound compared to other headphones i've acquired. Have had the AT m30x for a couple years, very nice for the price, with excellent isolation. Just got the m50x, which is a nice upgrade all around, worth it if you can afford them - if not, don't sweat it, the 30x are like 90% as good imo. Had the Beyerdynamic dt770 (32ohm), which had the best comfort and overall sound imo, however they were not balanced - the left channel was noticeably louder, so i returned them. Also, they are a bit bulky and noticed this when leaning my head back on a seatback or headboard of my bed, the bulk actually was an issue. Overall, get the AT m50x!

    @BadMofoMusicCritic@BadMofoMusicCritic3 жыл бұрын
  • Great review! Very informative 👍🏼 thanks 👍🏼

    @jokubasvaicius@jokubasvaicius3 жыл бұрын
  • Honestly, I think you've nailed it straight off that paying that bit more makes a big difference. My preference is the Beyerdynamics too (I use both DT770 and DT990 pros depending on circumstances), but the Audio Technica ones are great too, and really both are so good imo that its just personal preference between them. The cheap AKGs are really disappointing - I bought a set of the 240 ones (possibly mkii tho) when I was starting to get into studio work as they seemed like a decent, and affordable choice, but I wish I'd just held off a little and spent a bit more as it would have made starting out so much more enjoyable.

    @NFMorley@NFMorley3 жыл бұрын
    • We are on the same page it seems. I wish I had this sort of help buying headphones the first time, it can be an expensive way to learn!

      @inthemix@inthemix3 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for doing this! I had the Sony MDR 7506 for nearly 9 years and have to say i get the point about build-quality feeling like plastic, but they lasted me for years. But i want to try out the Audio Technica and Beyerdynamic because i hear a lot of good stuff about them aswell. The Sony was always recommended as an ''industry standard'' but i feel you hit the nail right on the head when talking about comfort, feel and soundspace.

    @GiovanniBrouwers@GiovanniBrouwers3 жыл бұрын
    • think only way up is smth around hd650, ofc m70x also will be great

      @iikatinggangsengii2471@iikatinggangsengii24715 ай бұрын
  • I've been thinking about getting better headphones for my podcast editing and post and my two options have been the M40x and the DT240 Pro. This video is just what i needed. Going for the Audio Technica. Thanks man, your content is always useful

    @ed_marin@ed_marin2 жыл бұрын
  • You are a really nice KZheadr man. Thanks for helping us!

    @hardtobelievesometimes@hardtobelievesometimes3 жыл бұрын
  • Absolutely magnificent video. To the point. Nothing was excessive. Your diction and communication's skills are fantastic. You don't shout at us, you don't mega stimulate with over editing, you don't speak overly excited. You don't try so hard like most people to grab our attention. For that alone I have subscribed. And plus, you helped me choose my new headphones. Congratulations. This is how you do it. ♥️

    @ivanriverooo@ivanriverooo Жыл бұрын
    • I 100% agree with you. Possibly one of the best review videos I've seen in years. Out of curiosity, which headphones did you decide to buy and why?

      @Michael-js6gp@Michael-js6gp Жыл бұрын
  • My first pair of proper headphones (dt 770 pro) should be arriving in the mail tomorrow and i'm beyond excited

    @floor.mp3@floor.mp37 ай бұрын
  • the most useful comparison review i found for buying headphones thankyou

    @doujolab@doujolab3 жыл бұрын
  • this helped me alot, I'm a beginner in producing stuff and I've never found out that headphones really do matter. thanks dude!

    @peeweeds@peeweeds2 жыл бұрын
  • Great review! I love my Sennheiser HD 280's. They are still going strong after two decades however I need to buy a replacement headband. I got these because they also had great noise cancelling ability. When you put them on they really do block out all other noise. I used them in the early noughties on flights to Australia for two years running to block out the sound of the aircraft and other passengers and screaming babies. Worked like a charm. Also great for DJing and pretty much everything else too. The sound quality is incredible. I have to admit the cushioning on those Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro's look great!

    @johnmknox@johnmknox3 жыл бұрын
  • Why I really like the ATH M50x: The detail is incredible. I can safely notch out annoying frequencies in a mix. I like the isolation with the leather cushions and the closed back design. *Tipp* : In Gaming, I use an EQ and stomp on everything from 16k and up, so the harshness gets away. And they are constantly on sale somewhere as I heard from others :D Ps: I would also say they have a good amount of bass but this wording could be confusing, because they also have an excellent bass response. It's not too much but just precisely what you put in.

    @ThrashingBasskill@ThrashingBasskill3 жыл бұрын
    • I'm concerned the 50s would put too much bass into it and muddy treble to high freqs, however more powerful treble to high freqs also brighten too much the bass. Do the 50s deliver all of em correctly? Thanks in advance

      @metalliclark86@metalliclark86 Жыл бұрын
    • Bro can I buy m30x for waiting movies and licensing music?

      @harshal8908@harshal890811 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much for this review. I found all the information I needed

    @iniren@iniren Жыл бұрын
  • thank you for making this video, exactly what i needed

    @nr-ke8qj@nr-ke8qj Жыл бұрын
  • My main pair is Sony MDR 7506 with Wicked Cushions replacement pads. They make a big difference and improve the sound considerably. I also have and love the Audio Technica ATH40s.

    @TonyThomas10000@TonyThomas100003 жыл бұрын
    • That's exactly what I use for studio reference! The Sony's with replaced pads. I have Audio Technica ath-50 which is fun to listen to with it's naturally boosted bass but they are uncomfortable and VERY uncomfortable if I'm wearing glasses!

      @Kiefy6886@Kiefy68864 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for all you do Michael. Straightforward intelligent reviews. Have watched all your videos about headphones. Just switched from Audio Technica to Beyerdynamic 770 and love them. My podcast audience will thank you for better mixes in the future. All the best! Neil MacKinnon (Gold Coast, Australia)

    @SimonsAdventureStories@SimonsAdventureStories Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks bro, you really helped me a lot

    @OscarGarcia-vb3nr@OscarGarcia-vb3nr3 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks so much for this super video. I was pulling my hair out trying to decide on peripherals for my forthcoming iPad Pro purchase. This has helped a lot. 👍🇬🇧

    @englishincontext4025@englishincontext40252 жыл бұрын
  • Great video - thanks! I really appreciate the emphasis you put on cost/performance. I looked on Ebay for the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro - the first 3 listings were 3 different impedances: 32, 250 and 80 Ohm. Somewhat confusing! I see the ones you have in the video are 80 Ohms - is it important to get these ones? Thank you :-)

    @michaelfarrell9541@michaelfarrell95413 жыл бұрын
    • Nopee ...Audio techinca will offer you the same quality in less money ... Just use a lil eq for unnecessary highs and a bit to flat bass ... trust me you'll find no difference even better in build quality , moreover you can shape it far priced headphone sounds by just shaping the eq ....choose wisely

      @alisaangels2646@alisaangels26462 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks man, I'm going for the M40s!

    @iamrichlol@iamrichlol2 жыл бұрын
    • I received the m40s today, the volume seems to be very low and idk if it's my ears or the details are lacking and I don't enjoy the sound of it, idk if its a good thing

      @insaan1234@insaan12342 жыл бұрын
  • This is so illuminating... I have learnt so many new things from the time I started following this channel.🙏🙏🙏

    @DJAuthentic_Zm@DJAuthentic_Zm3 жыл бұрын
  • This is so helpful Michael. Awesome hairdo as always.

    @maomallows@maomallows Жыл бұрын
  • Beyerdynamic truly knows how to make great headphones and audio gear. I love my 990s.

    @kaseywarren2106@kaseywarren21063 жыл бұрын
    • Do you have the 990 pros or the 990 edition? I just ordered my dt 990 edition a few days ago and and very excited to finally unbox them and listen to my favourite music with it.

      @mgyeri@mgyeri3 жыл бұрын
    • I have the 990 Pros. They feel to me like there's something missing. Ditto my pair of 702s, though they're missing a different part of the range. Sigh...

      @GavinAtkin@GavinAtkin3 жыл бұрын
    • @@GavinAtkin the pros are 250 ohm so you have to make sure that you either have a preamp or good amps in your interface.

      @kaseywarren2106@kaseywarren21063 жыл бұрын
    • @@kaseywarren2106 Thanks! That might be it, as reading around it seems my interface hasn't got the necessary grunt. However, I've got headphone amp to hand that will hopefully do the trick...

      @GavinAtkin@GavinAtkin3 жыл бұрын
  • If someday you decide to do a part 2, these are my recommendations: AKG K361, Status Audio CB-1, Superlux HD688B, Monoprice modern retro, Takstar Pro 82, Tascam TH-02 and Philips SPH9500. Great video btw.

    @dehamellin@dehamellin3 жыл бұрын
    • I highly recommend the Modern Retro, and the HD688B. I have both, and I'm constantly blown away by both of them. The Modern Retro is just stupid good, especially for it's price. The HD688B is sooooooundstaaaaaage on a budget. I play around with different pads on those, and you can get some crazy sound out of them. I just don't like the head band on the HD688B's.

      @Brunnen_Gee@Brunnen_Gee3 жыл бұрын
    • I second the AKG K361/371 and the Philips SHP9500/9600 The AKG got some stellar reviews regarding the sound (the build is not so good, I had to fix mine once already and I stopped folding it... but love the sound for the price and natural isolation).

      @davidbcg286@davidbcg2863 жыл бұрын
    • I just got a pair of SHP 9600 headphones today. I can tell that I am going to like them after they get burned in. I have a pair of SBC HP 250 which are still going strong. (They must be about 25 years old.) Happy listening!

      @stanleycostello9610@stanleycostello96102 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the information!

    @leoyu727@leoyu7272 жыл бұрын
  • Insane video, helped me a lot to choose a good headset. Thanks a lot for the work 🙏

    @Lumignons@Lumignons Жыл бұрын
  • I'm using the AKG MK240II since 2009 or 2010, always been happy with them. Well my son almost broke them a few weeks ago so I'm gonna keep in mind your suggestions, just in case!😩😂👍thanks

    @ricobonimusic@ricobonimusic3 жыл бұрын
  • One more thing, My Friends tell me that I’ve got a slight british accent and I think it’s because I’ve seen so many of Michael’s super useful videos. Thank you soooooo much Michael! Your video are so perfect that even me being a beginner, I didn’t face any problem understanding your videos. I learnt everything in fl studio from you and yes, can’t thank you enough 🙏😊 Greetings from India!

    @Sunita.Kumari303@Sunita.Kumari3033 жыл бұрын
    • Nice to hear that

      @slayemgaming@slayemgaming3 жыл бұрын
    • bhai mummy ki jagah apni id bana le : )

      @OmMishra12@OmMishra123 жыл бұрын
    • @@OmMishra12 LMAO

      @Neutron_Man@Neutron_Man3 жыл бұрын
    • @@OmMishra12@SRM

      @fruitomv3101@fruitomv31013 жыл бұрын
    • @@OmMishra12 Hahaha

      @fruitomv3101@fruitomv31013 жыл бұрын
  • I can tell ur going to be one of my new favorite channels. Ur other videos look like what I have been looking for in a channel

    @joepecsi1332@joepecsi13322 жыл бұрын
  • I love your videos. Very easy to understand.

    @skyexu315@skyexu3152 жыл бұрын
  • So I have the ATH-M40X and I am happy with them, I also love sound coming from around you so maybe I'll buy the Dt770pro in the future By the way your videos are especially so good because you are so relaxed all time!

    @dothgaerwenoakblossom15@dothgaerwenoakblossom153 жыл бұрын
    • Nice! For an even more wide open feeling maybe try to DT 990pro? That way you will have the 40s for recording and referencing and the DT990 for your detailed mixing and mastering?

      @inthemix@inthemix3 жыл бұрын
    • @@inthemix yeah that is an option thank you

      @dothgaerwenoakblossom15@dothgaerwenoakblossom153 жыл бұрын
    • Bro can I buy m30x for waiting movies and licensing music?

      @harshal8908@harshal890811 ай бұрын
  • I can’t believe how much effort he puts into his videos

    @JM-yd5sl@JM-yd5sl3 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for this duude!

    @joedecastro7239@joedecastro72392 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you, I SO Needed this! I'm moving away from reference monitors and need a decent pair of headsets for mixing and mastering, but I didn't have the patience to find a good one myself and other headset video reviews are for gamers. Thanks for saving me a lot of time and trouble.

    @akura.studios@akura.studios Жыл бұрын
  • Hi! Amazing video, a lot of good insights, just wanted to ask, when buying the DT 770pro, what impedance should i go for? 32 ohm? 80 ohm? even the 250 ohm version exists...

    @daerian5335@daerian53353 жыл бұрын
    • 80

      @fortissimo6210@fortissimo62103 жыл бұрын
    • @@fortissimo6210 Do you need an amp for the 80 ohm version?

      @mr_slidey@mr_slidey3 жыл бұрын
    • @@mr_slideydepends on the device if it's a phone then 80 should be ok but if your not happy with it you could get a external amp

      @fortissimo6210@fortissimo62103 жыл бұрын
  • This guy really is all about the love of the art he puts us on to free game everytime

    @damiena.avalos9379@damiena.avalos93793 жыл бұрын
  • Really helpful, thanks man

    @FelixvonNida@FelixvonNida3 жыл бұрын
  • I appreciate your honest review. Looks like I'll be going for one of those Beyerdynamic ones, sounds like they're really good.

    @DrawingTechnical@DrawingTechnical2 жыл бұрын
  • I own the Audio Technica M50x headphones, and I can stay that they are amazing!

    @JakeTheNinja@JakeTheNinja3 жыл бұрын
    • I hear the major flaw is they are extremely uncomfortable, especially wearing for many hours. Agree or disagree?

      @lukav200@lukav2003 жыл бұрын
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