Old vs New -- Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphone Review and Unbox

[@peter_draws]

A little followup after a few days of wearing this new pair. I'm a little conflicted about using the Brainwavz earpads still just because they are a little HOTTER to wear for long periods of time, and also since they have so much extra padding, they seem to squeeze my head so much more. But I've heard some people just give the head band an outward bend to reduce how squeezy it is, so I might try that (but I'm scared to) or I might try going back to the Shure velour pads. But other than that, these are working great.

[@Napoleonwasright]

Shure also makes their Alcantara pads. A mix of the two sound-wise, but closer to velour heat wise IMO

[@Shark00n1337]

If you’re not comfortable bending them (remember to bend at the metal part, not the plastic), just leave then fit overnight on a big box or pillow wider than your head. Do that for a few days or until they feel better

[@jakenell4081]

What music do you listen to?

[@Anon-tr2lq]

Shure velour. Shurevelour. Shurvulur. I like the way that sounds. I'm gonna make a doodle around Shurevelour, the great mystical ear pads from ancient legends.

[@cherrycarrie684]

Yeah something with memory foam is that it traps heat and reflects it back A LOT, so if you want you could try finding a different kind of Brainwavz earpads that aren’t memory foam or just deal with the excess heat lol 🤷‍♀️

[@daftoad]

You must be an expert in Headphones review to have a special pad for it. Im impressed.

[@OGBeefStew]

I bet the Bookworm Adventures Deluxe soundtrack sounds great in those.

[@mopeybenis7775]

dedication right here

[@cades2372]

do you just watch everybody I watch

[@co2mx]

Hah! Indeed

[@keeganmiller442]

No, not here, this place is sacred

[@drownedtoad6391]

I swear I see you all over the place

[@TC-re7nv]

even your hand looks like it’s had some wear & tear in the thumbnail. *can we get a hand review?*

[@enc6428]

New hand vs old hand review

[@Thepurpleful]

😂lol yes!

[@damaygo1742]

Since you have new headphones....... Maybe you could do an ASMR with your voice and pens

[@rioreason]

Andrew Travis Beat me to the punch.

[@sourdonkeyjuice]

Peter I can read the charts and I've even owned these headphones before but I still needed this review. Love you

[@anthonyvu749]

sourdonkeyjuice can you explain how to read them

[@mangaas]

WTF is this? I clicked on the thumbnail because my old original M50's headband is worn to crap, over 10 years old. Didn't care for a review, you seem a bit odd... but I couldn't... click... away. Is this what hypnosis feels like? Now I'm subbed.

[@kiranpatil3262]

This product is satisfying after using for a long years bought it again the same headphones this is what these headphones delivers rich sound quality.

[@pebitandreiutz]

Peter i started a new stile of doodling inspired by your drawings (but not the same of course because you're an art genius) and the new art teacher,who is very pretentious,said that she likes my lines. That cheered me up. Thank you for being such a great inspiration.

[@EuphoricAmbient]

I have these headphones. The only down side is the special lock system for the audio jack. So if your cords break I’d imagine you would have to buy new ones off them.

[@-_-1937]

6:40 I need an adult 😂😂😂

[@alabasterwanted]

holy shit i've had my m50xs for a few years, never realized that adapter came off of the coiled cable. Always wanted to use it.

[@jabby11111]

had the exact same upgrade a few weeks ago. oddly similar to my experience

[@FalloutNewVegas4eva]

I use a variety of the Shure pads for several of my headphones. Good choice, Peter. I don't know how true the "burn-in," period is. I think that might just be some audiophile mumbojumbo... But as an audiophile I have to peddle that mumbojumbo.

[@SendingThruHardware]

I ordered my headphones 2,705 days ago and they still work great! Been rocking the brainwavez pads for a while now too and they’re just starting to crack, but they’re still as comfy as when I bought them.

[@665denierofthebeast]

I have those exact headphones and they are very good quality, I use them for listening to music and hooking them up to my computer but I also use them for my guitar amp and they are just a great pair of headphones.

[@DaBunne]

all these years watching you review headphones, and now finally I get to hear about your personal favorite! my headphone needs are finally satisfied

[@reyzor6549]

I can't say how much of a great guy u are thx for the inspiration

[@drotp]

Hey, I've had my ATH M50 for 6 years too! The pads have cracked so much that about 1/4 of the (fake) leather is gone, though. Time for an upgrade!

[@chaincyclist2736]

I have the ATH-AD500X and have them for a few months now. They're the open-air headphones. They sound fantastic; like the sound happening around you and not just right next to your ears. I love it!

[@BackwardsScrewdriver]

I've been using my blue and tan M50xs for 5 years now. Still sound great, but the leather headband has next to no leather left. Highly recommend the velure earpads.

[@BojanBojovic]

The only problem with changing the stock pads is a totally different frequency curve which renders them unusable really. Maybe some of the replacement pads flattens the curve further, but you could never know before the purchase.

[@CaptainWumbo]

I use Sennheiser 650. Used 555 before. Neither are good for travel, but they're comfortable and have lasted me for 10 years and counting. Audiophiles are crazy though, and are exploited by lots of companies. Beware that rabbit hole. Between my 650 headphones and my CX300ii earphones that cost only $30, there is no difference in my enjoyment of sound. Only a difference in how they feel on the head. PS: Burn in (the playing sound for n hours thing) is total superstition. Like I said, audiophiles are crazy. I used to like hydrogenaudio forums a little back 10 years ago because at least they had skeptics and people who would attempt to do more scientific testing. But it's all crazy.

[@peter_draws]

Yeah I bet there is a lot of weird speculation among the audiophile community

[@CaptainWumbo]

Peter Draws Like you wouldn't believe. People will pay $300 for cables. Headfi was always the worst for actively encouraging shills to con people. Every aspect of the chain, down to the DAC is shrouded in mystery and superstition. Any hobby whose slogan is "sorry for your wallet" has got to make you think twice about what's going on.

[@harveymilne1684]

The only thing you need to look at really is impedance and the frequency spectrum in my opinion. As far as wires go, it doesn’t really matter. If you want to buy a gold plated jack lead then go ahead but it won’t make any difference to the sound quality unless the input you’re plugging your headphones into is gold plated too.

[@TheSkepticSkwerl]

I would imagine burn in had an effect because the material becomes a but more flexible. But even still. The sound difference is probably too minimal to tell for any one.

[@manualofalternativemusic]

This is just what I was looking for. If you’re not “professional” at reviewing headphones, just know that it worked better for me than other people’s reviews. I felt a little bit closer regarding “headphones knowledge” 😅 thanks bro, inspired confidence.

[@FubarMike]

My M50x are starting to look like your old ones. I replaced the pads with Wicked Cushions and they are like totally new headphones minus the band deteriorating. They still sound great I just wish there was an easy way to replace the material on the band

[@TheEnabler-WXR]

Your voice was literally made for youtube

[@Pond721]

I am by no means an audiophile, I don't know much at all, but I think I know what I like. I want crisp sound, but with a slightly boosted bass because I play games and like the depth to explosions etc. I was thinking of getting these and using them with an equaliser. For £120 these seem perfect, but people complain about the small sounstage, I haven't a clue what that is so hopefully it doesn't make much of an impact. I just dont want to hear outside noise.

[@kinghuynh2725]

You should have bought the new BT version, they made some better adjustments with the audio. The new version has about the same audio but it comes with Bluetooth capability.

[@Alkosept]

Did your new headphones sound the same as the old ones? Last year I bought a pair of M50x headphones. They sounded great right from the beginning, but I also noticed a gradual change in their sound over a few weeks of using them. The basses became softer and more pleasant to listen to. They literally became better. Now, someone will probably say that it's only my ears, and yes, it was my conclusion too until a couple of weeks ago when I bought another pair of the same headphones. Upon unboxing, they DID NOT sound the same as my old headphones. They had the same kind of bass my older headphones used to have in the beginning, the difference was very noticeable. But after a few weeks of constant usage they softened too and now I can say with certainty that they sound almost the same.

[@sklerograph486]

i love these headphones. good quality, good sound, good to wear.

[@johnl2653]

Your voice makes any headphone sound better ;)

[@bmasfer1]

I watched this video a few years ago and tomorrow, finally, my pair will arrive. Not the M50X, but the M40X. Nevertheless, I'm very happy. Sounds a little unreal. Thanks, Review Man.

[@sKiiTs8]

I currently own Beats 3.0 studio. Will these be - More comfortable - Better for music listening (mainly indie, electronic, rnb) - More "real" sound? They're cheaper, so I'm unsure as to whether or not they'd be a good purchase to replace my beats, which I'm not loving...cheers!

[@sKiiTs8]

hhhaha after 3:26 I guess I've answered my own question? ;)

[@LostBeetle]

I generally use SHP9500s but sometimes I want a little extra bass and treble, m50xs sound great. Narrow sound stage obviously, but they're closed back that's just how it is.

[@fruit333]

I have the same headphones and I love them and as you were talking about the ear muffs I was like oh I hope he bought after market. Then you pulled out the exact muffs I bought and I love those too and it made me happy and a little giddy. Thanks love the vids!

[@drizzydrew98]

You should check out the ATH M50XBT. Just got a pair a few weeks ago and they’re awesome. Same exact sound and killer battery

[@dilonwalton1305]

I love the little laugh when you said if you stuck with beats by dre. I had these headphones for 5 years and just rebuilt them. Great headphones only bad thing about them is I can't hear my kids/wife cause they are closed back. I upgraded to the 6XX they are better then m50's but also cost like $140 more. 6XX is also open so I can still hear other things around me.

[@-geefius-5353]

Hey Peter have you heard of Brian Eno? A lot of his music is pretty chill, it’s perfect for concentration and/or sleep, I personally use it for those two things. I feel like it would be perfect with those headphones.

[@DaBunne]

I like that they come with an adapter :) and it screws on too!

[@spaceyoyo6721]

Hello. I have these headphones and I like them a lot. There are very handy and solid. I like the fact I can have a very long cable like Peter said, to move across my appartment. A good choice I think.

[@mwj5368]

Have you tried the "Wicked" brand of pads? My 50x's are in the mail yet and bought for about $25 the Wicked pads as I read the pads that come with it get uncomfortable.

[@Mask242]

Nice review, thanx. The brainwavz destroys the sound in my opinion. After testing a lot of earpads I sticked with the use of the Shure HPAEC840 earpads. Pleather, they sound similar like the stock pads and they got more earspace

[@subcatboy]

A note for people thinking of buying the cheaper M40x headphones, Don't. The hinges are made completely of plastic and will break with normal use after a couple years. Do yourself a favor and save up for the M50x 's.

[@NoRemorse1078]

That was such an awesome freakin' review... Thanks, man!! I'm listening on my ATH-M50x's that I ordered 5 years, two months and there days ago. I've been researching whether or not I should "upgrade" them. Nope!! Just gonna get some new cushes (apparently, "cushes" isn't a word - oh well - oh, wait... pads; that's the word I was looking for). Anyway, thanks again!! Hope you're still enjoying your pair (of headphones!! geez... mind-gutter). Ok, okay... check ya later!!

[@rioreason]

1:32 are those itty bitty crate pallets? I fucking need those. I don’t know why, but I do.

[@aidenCBR94]

the brainwavz earpads are great on my headphones , i use them on sennheiser hd598's, they are larger than most standard earpads so they might not fit well if the headphones are already quite tight on your head or if you have a bigger head. but the material is great and long lasting, mine have lasted 2 years without issues and i have transfered tehm between a few pairs of headphones already.

[@aulerius]

I recommend everyone check M40x model because it's only ~100$ or euros and some people even prefer them more over M50x. The quality is superb and the physical build is almost identical.

[@polythenepam3236]

The larger plug in that connects to the smaller one is called a jack 🙂

[@jamescorvett]

i like my Razer MoW headphones. they sound great, but they squeeze my ears and make them to hot. Audio Technica makes some good stuff and not overly priced like others imo.

[@Lupuscrafter]

Hands down best headphone review channel on youtube

[@RCmies]

My ears tend to get sweaty with the leather ear pads, how much would you recommend different ear pads for me? And another thing, I think these headphones are really durable and are worth it just for that fact. However I do NOT recommend them for listening to bass heavy music on a commute or loud place. The low frequencies get really muffled by outside noise, and all you hear is sharp high frequencies paired with mids. But for home use they are perfect.

[@LzyCube]

I'm not sure if youve mentioned it. But what microphone do you use? It sounds really nice

[@zamadeapio9]

Are those tiny tiny wood pallets on the desk?

[@philip8673]

I was watching this video while wearing one of these headphones.

[@rerollyadice4224]

I like the top down view, but I kinda bugs me that it’s not perfectly straight.

[@DJRonakku]

same ones I have, but black instead matte grey. best affordable headphones

[@mclste]

I am so depressed I’ve had them for 4 years and they broke a couple months ago :(

[@maddingo]

assuming you haven't blown a driver / have rattle ..etc and the rest of the headphones are intact you can order a new headband from Audio-Technica ... cost about $24 + shipping and you have to desolder the old headband and solder the new headband in. I made a video about doing this with my own circa 2012~ M50's that had the headband start flaking and all. oh one thing that changed.. My M50X's were made in Taiwan vs my old M50's that were built in china. For anyone that likes the M50's but doesn't need a set that fold up for travel.. I really like my beyerdynamic DT770's but you basically need an amp of some sort for them... I have a Creek OBH-11 on my desk that does them just great.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

I just bought used ATH-50M (not X) and box says "Made in Taiwan", copyright date 2010.

[@teddyoggin]

What are you listening to with these?

[@stocchinet]

Those are not plants

[@keatontyo]

I too rollover every cable ever with my desk chair... Hey chair guys, make chairs with like cable repellents or something! That doesn't exist and doesn't make sense you say? Well just make it Patrick!

[@lewisjohnson3320]

Try the earpads from the hyperx alphas. They are true over the ear pads and they fit the ATH-M50x perfectly.

[@e-zay1528]

Dope reviews i ever seen

[@agmcofficial3223]

So I have a question, I am just awful at drawing but I really want to get into drawing and get good. Should I pick up some lessons or train at home and some advice for what I should do train my drawing. I currently own an r0tring Tikky 0.5 mechanical pencil and I am not sure if I need to buy a sketchbook or not. And what should I do start liking my drawings I don't seem to like them at all even if they are not that bad at all? Thank you, everybody, in advance!!!

[@agmcofficial3223]

@Innovative Username Well I can only say wow for the good words and advice. I will pick your advice and try to draw every day. And again thank you, people, like you just inspire me to do what I like if even if I am not good at it. Hope you have a great day because you made mine a little bit happier. See you around.

[@MrSomeDonkus]

If I ever make enough money to consider some of it expendable I think I would have a modestly sized headphones collection even though I look dumb in headphones and I know absolutely nothing about headphones. I just happen to like them a little more than most other objects.

[@JohnnyGuitar1]

The original pads have the proper sound signature.

[@benjamina6915]

They look great, but I personally prefer AKG headphones, they're my kind of sound.

[@alexbaker4771]

Is it a coincidence that we were just talking about these headphones a few videos ago, and now you got a pair?

[@la_screw]

Alex Baker Hes had a pair for 6 years he said, just a buying a newer pair

[@alexbaker4771]

Yeah, but we were talking about the difference between the 50 and the 50x

[@cindyjencks5848]

@@alexbaker4771 So you put a bug in his ear. Maybe that is the rattle he's hearing. 😆

[@alexbaker4771]

@@cindyjencks5848 I've been found out

[@la_screw]

@@alexbaker4771 the cord lmao

[@Juanixtec]

You could have been better with a pair of HD58x jubilee's :/

[@Juanixtec]

Cost the same but sound A LOT better

[@Yuzuki1337]

@@Juanixtec I've been using the 58x for quite a while now (in fact, I watched this video on them) and I love the phones soooo much, but they are open-ear which can be a dealbreaker for some (even though it does make them sound better) and the 50x is still a really good pair of cans, so I wouldn't sweat over it too much :p

[@maxxwellwalt]

Peter, your camera position makes me feel like I'm gonna fall over..... hahahaha

[@peter_draws]

Lol yeah sorry about that. I usually have it at a weird angle like this for my drawing videos so my hand doesn’t completely cover up what I’m doing

[@maxxwellwalt]

@@peter_draws oh.. Now i get it..

[@unknown8332]

On average, how much hours a day did you use your headphones for? I practically use my headphones 24/7 so i want to know if they'll be able to take the beating and last me a couple of years. Great video btw.

[@romi9485]

i didn't expect to see you here!

[@durianhead]

woah it's a thumbnail on a peter draws video with an actual font

[@kevinsamuel8344]

Why am i getting tingles from this

[@fecundusborax9442]

have them too since a few years, i love them!

[@Detura]

i have the white ones and ive made quite a few songs with them over the past two years ive had them

[@Nonorama]

I got me some Cloud Hyper x a few years ago, because I wanted to have the dolby 7.1 option for playing playstation. I like to clearly hear if something is attacking me from behind....was not sure if that would work with headphones, but it has a neat effect. Music is nice enough as well. But I have an audiotechnice stylus on my Recordplayer. Guess the headphones have a good possibility to be neat as well :) (better that beats for sure.....)

[@rylanfutch8849]

Two thoughts. 1. I'm watching a video of someone unbox a set of headphones. Only you, Pete. 2. Sometimes I wear my own headphones backwards. Right to left and vice versa. Is that a bad thing?

[@archangelmichael5908]

You should try Sennheiser HD 280 pro next time

[@lachlanzsembery]

Anyone else watching this while actually wearing the ATH-M50x?

[@Detura]

no, mine are on my desk, not my head

[@Three_Mojitos_Later]

Absolutely. Anything else would be uncivilized. 😁

[@buckwilde1511]

Me.

[@DoobMaGoob]

When peter just wants to get a new pair of head phones

[@keeganmiller442]

Definitely my favorite headphones

[@chrisdalton8467]

I recomend trying the Razer Kraken TE

[@funckyjunky]

Dude, can you review more things ?!

[@xoramusic]

such a relaxing voice.

[@HowIDraw]

How the box aligned perfectly with the square on the cutting mat. *pacha.jpg*

[@TheSkepticSkwerl]

Is this a review or ASMR?

[@200stars5]

Dude, have you sold out on us..... Lots of love, from a person that's jealous I'm not awesome enough to get (free?) headphones. (p. S. What are you doing with your old headphones,?)

[@uxoy]

This or hyperx cloud alpha?

[@NarcissistMargarine]

Do you want a great pair of headphones with superior sound and great bass or something okay sounding that has a decent mic on it? If you're looking for gaming headphones, hyperx alphas are great. I own a pair I use for gaming. The sound is better than most more expensive gaming headphones like razer and the mic is pretty decent. If you want something to listen to music with, ATH-M50xs are hands down way, way better. They sound leagues better than any gaming headphones I've ever used and, as someone who'd never owned a genuinely good pair of headphones before, blew my mind. But I don't want to buy a separate mic to game with so I don't use them for that. But you could if you wanted. Their sound isn't comparable, one is made with internals intended for music creation and accurate sound while the other allocated its space to being able to add a mic. I love both but for different reasons.

[@diedforamir365]

review the new bluetooth ones

[@dustinhatt3431]

What is this, "Unboxed Therapy" with Peter draws? Why am I not watching art right now?🤨

[@LemonWedgeinc]

Love the vid peter👌

[@azizulislamashiksm-1842]

"Heads are weird things" 😂

[@suemoro]

"I need an adult. DAD!" Haha

[@reyzor6549]

Love u Peter keep it up Peter gang 😍

[@FormigaFit]

I have those and I want to paint them.

[@canelagonzalez54]

A que hora dibujas prro???

[@ordinarygamer8926]

Should've bought the Bluetooth wireless version

[@davidjohn_va]

"somethin somethin millimetre to this millimetre metre.." Seems legit..

[@ronmiranda823]

You should do asmr bro. Nice voice