OneOdio Pro 50 Closed Headphones Review - $50 of fun and innovation!

[@jozefserf2024]

Thanks for mentioning the V sound signature.

[@PassionforSound]

No problems

[@EnerGeezerSquirrel]

One very useful case for "daisy-chaining" is when a duo or more stand close together at one mic. That way a single feed from the mix can be fed to all the vocalists-musicians as they harmonise, and by substituting longer patch cords you can have performers be as close or not-so-close as required. Brilliant!

[@PassionforSound]

Great point, Rik! Thank you!

[@aarondavis4341]

I'm listening to this video on a set of pro 50s,, I'm impressed,I've had Beats,audio technica headphones and these beat both of them,I paid 300 for my Audio Technicas ,and yes they where better made these,but THE SOUND IS WAY BETTER! I use them on my phone ,and on my bass amps,the headphones work great!

[@PassionforSound]

They're a little bit of a steal, aren't they? Not perfect, but very very good for the money

[@syduzzamansyd4530]

How's the weight? is it too heavy for long time use compared to latest Bluetooth headphones?

[@roberthall4347]

Thanks for important details up front. Great review

[@PassionforSound]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aarondavis4341]

Your voice is very relaxing ☺️☺️

[@PassionforSound]

Glad I can serve multiple purposes!

[@muff-waggle-b9408]

Just bought these along with an inexpensive headphone amp , a better lightning cable from phone to amp then a better aux cable to go from the amp to headphones the difference from the stock cables is truly amazing ! I paid around $125 for everything turning a inexpensive headphone into a great sounding headphone

[@PassionforSound]

Thanks for sharing your experiences, MWB

[@muff-waggle-b9408]

@@PassionforSound welcome ! How bout a video about that ? Better cables with an amp on inexpensive headphones ?

[@PassionforSound]

I try to avoid getting into videos about specific pairings because not everyone has access to the same combinations of devices

[@riichobamin7612]

Can you link the cables ?

[@muff-waggle-b9408]

@@riichobamin7612 I’ll try ! I got them all on Amazon ! The “ lightning “ cable was around $18 USD the Aux cable around $30 and the amp was $22 USD !

[@samarthkalra5089]

Can we use them as balanced instead using both input ports?

[@PassionforSound]

No, the internal wiring won't work that way ☹️

[@samarthkalra5089]

@@PassionforSound yeah to be honest I don't think there's a cable that goes from 6.35 and 3.5 to 2.5 or 4.4 . Probably gonna have to get a custom cable made to check which will cost more than the headphones themselves.

[@PassionforSound]

That might work, but I'm not sure how the internal wiring of the Pro50 works. I guess if you can isolate the left and right signals in the cables it might work.

[@syduzzamansyd4530]

How's the weight? is it too heavy for long time use compared to latest Bluetooth headphones?

[@PassionforSound]

They're very light and quite comfortable for long listening sessions. Current model Bluetooth headphones will offer similar comfort, but are likely heavier

[@syduzzamansyd4530]

@@PassionforSound thank you so much for your response! appreciate it!

[@PassionforSound]

My pleasure 🙂

[@adityasidham1812]

Great review sir, btw do these headphones sound better with portable dac’s?

[@PassionforSound]

You'll generally get better sound from any headphone (or earphones) with a dongle DAC vs a laptop, tablet or smartphone socket.

[@rctony710]

I'll be using them for guitar playing hope they'll sound ok there on there way

[@PassionforSound]

They should do well for that I think. Hope you like them

[@fahimdawer]

Can it be used for audio monitoring or audio production?

[@PassionforSound]

Hi Fahim, I personally wouldn't trust them for any mixing. Simple monitoring of playback will be fine, but they're likely to throw off any EQing and make it unbalanced because they're quite coloured

[@fahimdawer]

@@PassionforSound okay dear tnx for your reply

[@saugatabanerjee1438]

Very helpful review! Thank you.

[@PassionforSound]

So glad it was helpful!

[@raajesh6231]

Really liked your style of review 👌🏻Have you had a chance to compare these with the Pro C Wireless Headphones?

[@PassionforSound]

Hi Raajesh, I haven't at this stage, but I'll see if I can get a chance...

[@Heartandsouljah]

I paid 19 for a blue pair slapped some new brown ear cups on them and they're grand!!

[@PassionforSound]

Awesome. Great deal!

[@kaueminotto6914]

Hello. I want to buy the best sound quality for the money. I dont really worry about the features, just comfort and the best sound. Any recommendations please? Now the contenders are this one Samson sr850

[@PassionforSound]

Hi Kaue, I haven't tried many options at this price so I can't really help - sorry!

[@LOFIGSD]

Good Video, well thought out, I bought these for Music Practice, will post how I get on.

[@PassionforSound]

Fantastic. Hope they work well for you!

[@tzevele7920]

How are they?

[@LOFIGSD]

@@tzevele7920 very fair for the price, don't flatter music, so you will need to EQ what you listen to appropriately, I mainly use for music recording, and Guitar, so ideal, if I was doing that as a day job, then I would spend more.

[@bharatkavivek2426]

Thank you this is what I wanted to know. I was looking at them as I thought they were neutral-sounding. Can Anyone suggest a flat headphone at a similar budget?

[@PassionforSound]

I'm yet to hear something flat at the price - sorry

[@bharatkavivek2426]

@@PassionforSound Got the Samson SR950.

[@PassionforSound]

Great. Let me know what you think if you can 🙂

[@bharatkavivek2426]

@@PassionforSound Will do mate, they are arriving tmrw. But here's an idea, why don't you do it? Considering the cult status of Samson SR850 and their multiple Supelux cousins among the chi-fi community, their closed-back sibling the SR950 don't get much love. For people coming from the chi-fi iems to over-ear headphones the Superlux's and Samson's should be the first choice, instead of the budget AudioTechnica's. They're all under 50$. Think about it, lots of views(wink-wink).

[@PassionforSound]

I'll see what I can do, but I've never been asked about them before...

[@louiseceazarguino4480]

Hey sir. I just got mine delivered and are they supposed to be not loud? I mean generic headphones are way much louder than this. I don't know if mine is defective or if this is just the maximum output the headphone can provide

[@PassionforSound]

Hi Jinhu, they shouldn't be particularly quiet. What are you driving them with?

[@alisaangels2646]

@@PassionforSound hello sir .. is its loudness sufficient for normal music listening

[@PassionforSound]

I found it to be plenty loud enough

[@alisaangels2646]

@@PassionforSound thank you sir .. appreciate it

[@jithusj2261]

Hello brother i am planning to buy a headphone which one is better onodio pro 50 or audio technica m20x which one is best for editing purpose please reply

[@PassionforSound]

I haven't tried the M20x so I can't be sure - sorry!

[@vladdyvansavage8760]

Cheers. Was about to get those cans on Aliexpress, now not gonna bother. Might just stick with Ath-50s & Philips SHP9500 as they are fantastic. Lots of treble & detail and very good as reference headphones.

[@PassionforSound]

Yeah, I wouldnt bother with these as an upgrade as such

[@vladdyvansavage8760]

@@PassionforSound What's your opinion on Beyerdynamics DT990 & Philips SHP9500?

[@PassionforSound]

I haven't heard the DT990 for a LONG time, but wasn't a huge fan back when I did - a bit too much treble for my tastes. I'm yet to try the SHP9500 so can't say on that one.

[@vladdyvansavage8760]

@@PassionforSound Cool. Well they mellow out over time. Very clear & detailed sounding cans.

[@PassionforSound]

Sounds like you're enjoying them. That's great!

[@prapanchpv1123]

Hey i know its a bit late to comment on this video 😅 but ya is this headphone still worth buying in 2024? I dont think wired headphones have got any upgrade in like a decade or so but ya are these still relevant for the price or are there better headphones at this price u would suggest. And ya great video man. The quality is just really good. Definitely underrated

[@PassionforSound]

Headphones have definitely improved in recent times despite the technology not changing drastically. As for these headphones, I'd say that, at their price, it's hard to find a clearly better option.

[@m.a2900]

When it comes to headphones,soundcards,etc I have 0 knowledge.I think i have an amp in my motherboard sound card it’s called Realtek 1220 so does that improve sound with that headphones?

[@PassionforSound]

Most built-in sound of any sort in a computer will be fairly average. If you're looking for improved sound, a simple USB DAC/amp like a Tempotec Sonata HD Pro, Shanling UP4 (review coming soon) or EarMen Eagle would make a significant improvement to the sound.

[@JeremyForest]

I absolutely approve this video! I too own a pair of the OneOdio Pro-50 Studio and DJ headphones. They're awesome! You can't even beat the headphones that "bang your buck!" If you're not a Beats By Dre headphones or celebrity endorsed headphones that are very expensive, people should definitely purchase these headphones from OneOdio. I am so grateful that the world is "waking up" and not fallen to the hype of the overrated headphones. This is a true movement!

[@PassionforSound]

Wow, Jeremy, you really do love them! No doubt they are great bang-for-buck headphones though.

[@JeremyForest]

@@PassionforSound Of course I do! I never look back. Awesome job of doing this video!

[@PassionforSound]

Thanks Jeremy

[@JeremyForest]

@@PassionforSound You're welcome.

[@ghoul3850]

What are your thoughts about the one odio a71

[@PassionforSound]

Hi Ghoul, I haven't heard the A71 - sorry!

[@ghoul3850]

@@PassionforSound could u see and tell me pls

[@PassionforSound]

Unlikely, I'm afraid. I haven't been offered any review samples and I'm all booked up into April. Sorry!

[@ghoul3850]

@@PassionforSound thanks for trying anyway :D

[@PassionforSound]

No problems. Sorry I can't do more

[@ThePunisher990]

I had one of these oneodio pro 50s. Used for a year atleast before i upgraded to sony wh xm4 . I have to say this is the best headphones one could buy. And i disagree with you on certain parts such as the highs being too harsh on some songs. This happens to almost most of the headphones even expensive ones. I think they are tuned a certain way to get better highs. It is very balanced i have to say. And overall tonal balance is very good. People tend to judge it mostly because of its price. But if it was placed a bit more expensive people wouldn’t complain much either. The only downside is the build quality compared to other premium headphones.

[@PassionforSound]

I don't make assumptions about headphones based on price so it doesn't matter how it's priced - I'll still say the same things, but might have criticised it if it were priced too high because that would put it up against much better competition. They're a solid headphone for sure, but having heard very many headphones at this point and having directly compared the Pro 50s to some similarly priced options, they definitely have a slightly unbalanced tonality. That said, I agree with you that many headphones have similar treble emphasis and I criticise those headphones too. IMO it's a flawed approach to tuning that's seemingly done to create a perception of extra detail, but at the expense of tonal accuracy and realism

[@ThePunisher990]

@@PassionforSound they are not perfect but the best imo. If you consider other headphones in the same price bracket i am sorry to say this outperforms the competition. And here i am solely referring to the price to performance ratio. And what i said about it being priced a bit higher it might sound a bit stretched but it will definitely outperform several headphones in the sound department. Take for example, my friend had a pair of beats solo3 headphones which is a bit more expensive than this.and we both agree this performs better in the sound department.

[@PassionforSound]

I appreciate where you're coming from and agree that they're very good value for money, but I think you're also operating from a limited range of experience when thinking about how they compare to other options

[@ThePunisher990]

@@PassionforSound I don’t come from limited range of experience i have used the ono odio’s for a very long time and have basically compared to every other headphones close to its price point which I don’t think was necessary to mention. Yes i agree with you if you say it is not the best headphone on the market. Of course it isn’t! There are so much better sounding headphones. Its endless.But are there better options in this price range in the budget segment? I dont think so and that’s where i disagree with you. I have yet to find one that matches it in that department sound wise be it mid, accurate bass production and clear highs plus sounding almost flat and neutral with good dynamic range. Trust me there is none! And by none means none!!! it is all coming from good amount of experience. The only way you could find better sound quality is by increasing the budget!

[@ThePunisher990]

And what i feel worth mentioning is it even sounds better than some headphones priced a bit more ‘pricier’ and i am not even exaggerating. It is all experience!

[@udexu5704]

I just bought these headphones and I'm confused whether the two Aux cables that came from the box affect the sound quality because they sound different or is it just me?

[@PassionforSound]

Interesting! I didn't think to check that, but it is quite possible that they sound a little different from one another

[@alanpadilla1320]

Which one sounds better

[@udexu5704]

@@alanpadilla1320 The red one sounds better than the black one I'm sure

[@muff-waggle-b9408]

I bought an inexpensive headphone amp , a better lighting cable and aux to go from amp to phones and they sound absolutely incredible! In total I dropped about $125 making inexpensive headphones sound phenomenal

[@PassionforSound]

So glad you're enjoying your setup so much!

[@dsanj4745]

Given the different sound signatures of headphones, one has to wonder about the value of the 'Hi Res' designation. I understand it means 'able to reproduce frequencies from 20hz to 40khz' but gives no indication of how accurate the reproduction is. A 'Hi Ref' (for 'reference') standard and labeling would be at least as useful. Then headphones would have to meet a requirement of, say, + or - 3db across a range of 20hz to 30khz to be considered 'Hi Ref'.

[@PassionforSound]

I agree. It's one of the most irrelevant designations I've seen anywhere, I think

[@exodia275]

which one would u recommend: these or the mpow h12 (If you have tried them)?

[@PassionforSound]

I haven't tried the H12 - sorry

[@suchagentle]

How to remove its earpads? Is there is any earpads that can attached with it.because its hurt my ears.

[@PassionforSound]

I'm not sure - sorry. That's probably a question to ask the retailer or manufacturer.

[@alisaangels2646]

Hello sir , I want buy it for edm like big room , hard style or progressive house ...is it good choice to buy for above needs if I need a clear sound and deep and thumping bass.. I want to enjoy the live sets on it ... Pls reply me sir , love from India 🇮🇳

[@PassionforSound]

Hi Sasy, for the price I do think it's quite a good choice for your needs

[@alisaangels2646]

@@PassionforSound hello sir , I'm here again the same guy ...sir could help me pls in comparing the Oneodio pro 50 with Soundcore q20 ! People say they can beat the many high priced headphones ..which ones is batter in terms of sound quality , regardless of blutooth

[@PassionforSound]

I'm sorry, but I haven't heard the Soundcore so I can't comment

[@alisaangels2646]

@@PassionforSound oh .. thanks for your response , now I'm fixed to buy ATH mx50 , the ultimate king of its range

[@PassionforSound]

Good choice!

[@kingfatbobby]

how much do they cost? about $50 by any chance.

[@PassionforSound]

Yep.

[@EBJustin]

Love the video! Great formatting and attention to detail. Sorry if this is a bit out of place, but would it be suitable to buy these headphones for gaming and music listening? Wearing Audio-Technica ATH-M30x's are very uncomfortable for me so I was considering trying these out. Would a headphone DAC and amp driving the OneOdio Pro 50 yield a noticeable upgrade in sound quality, something such as the FiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier? Apologies if this sounds silly, I'm new to learning about DACs and amps. Really appreciate how in-depth you went in the video.

[@PassionforSound]

Ask good Justin, I'm not sure these will be an upgrade over the M30s because I haven't tried the M30s. They are pretty light and comfortable for a cheaper headphone though so might be worth a try. If you're taking about adding a DAC and amp instead of a regular headphone output in a PC then yes, you'll notice a nice improvement in sound quality. Where are you located?

[@EBJustin]

I think the design of the M30 is very similar to the previous M20 and the 40/50, but I might be incorrect as I have not compared them. The onboard audio on my PC is definitely lackluster and a bit underwhelming at times as it seems like a downgrade over even USB headphones. I’ll definitely consider opting for a DAC and amp. I was thinking about getting a DAC and amp combo instead of the DAC and the amp separate. I’m located in New York, if that helps.

[@PassionforSound]

Bummer! Was hoping you were nearer Australia so I could send your the Pro50s to try out ☹️ I definitely think starting with a decent DAC/amp is a good idea. I'm reviewing the Shanling UP4 and UA1 at the moment which are both very good for the low prices. Might be a low risk place to start. Even something like the Tempotec Sonata HD Pro is a good option.

[@EBJustin]

I appreciate the thought! It means a lot. I’ll be sure to take a look at those units. Lower price is definitely appealing so I can have an easier introduction into using a DAC/amp, without breaking the bank. Thanks for the help so far! I’ll let you know what I settle on since I want to research a bit before I make a decision.

[@PassionforSound]

Perfect. Let me know how you go

[@wilson20024]

this wireless ??

[@PassionforSound]

No, wired only I'm afraid

[@chefsteve8381]

Now the clubsport commodore driving, gamer, DJ, can trade in his beats headphones for these!

[@PassionforSound]

Haha. Sort of - they've got that look, don't they?

[@victorrlz6790]

how about the mic????????

[@PassionforSound]

Sorry. Didn't test it

[@victorrlz6790]

@@PassionforSound if u can tell me if the mic is good normal or bad i appreciate it forever bro :')

[@PassionforSound]

Leave it with me and I'll see if I can do a test for you later today...

[@victorrlz6790]

@@PassionforSound ok bro fantastic n.n

[@PassionforSound]

I just realised that I don't have a phone with a headphone socket anymore so I can't test the mic for you, Victor. I'm really sorry!

[@urmesenoo4645]

Does it has deep bass?

[@PassionforSound]

It's quite good for bass, but most cheaper headphones will struggle with deep bass extension

[@urmesenoo4645]

@@PassionforSound thx for answer the most important for me

[@PassionforSound]

You'll often find that planars provide better bass extension while dynamics offer more mid-bass thump. Not always, but often.

[@FEEAR1000]

I really hope the bass is good for $50

[@PassionforSound]

I thought it was good for the price. Hopefully you do too 🙂

[@TouzeenHussain]

Plz review the new Kiss KPH7 Wireless.

[@PassionforSound]

I'll see what I can do...

[@catgarcia2238]

How's the mic?

[@PassionforSound]

I didn't test it - sorry!

[@richpurnell6520]

Just got some off Amazon for £10, obviously a price error but I'm not complaining.

[@PassionforSound]

That's a great deal! Enjoy!

[@exs6708]

So happy these cost 30$ in my country.

[@PassionforSound]

Wow! Great price

[@techschoolcool]

Poor support of oneodio india. Ordered pro 30 from amazon got used and returned headphone with one cable cut into 3 pieces. I returned them. Again i've ordered pro 50 and same issue got used and returned headphone with one coiled cable missing. Talked to oneodio support they told to provide 300inr refund, later agreed for 600inr. And told that due to import restrictions to india they cannot ship cables. Feels like there won't be any good after sale support from oneodio in india. I dont want refund want a new headset. I will still return this and order pro50 again. Lets see how it goes.🤗 pro 50 is much better than pro 30.

[@PassionforSound]

That's a shame. I'm sorry to hear that ☹️ Hope you get a good result

[@dynxmit3official920]

Headphone with a laptop without buying a amp.

[@PassionforSound]

Are you saying that these are good for that setup? If so, no doubt these will do well, but they are also good enough that you can tell the difference if you upgrade to an external DAC/amp device

[@HIRAMECLARKEHOPS]

So these sound like the M50x but worse? No thanks. I can't believe others enjoy that sound signature.