These cost HOW MUCH?! - Master & Dynamic MW75

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Adam took a look at the new Master & Dynamic MW75 headphones to see if the $600 headphones stack up to the steep competitors in this price range, but can they dethrone the Airpods Max?
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Unboxing
1:47 Build quality and included accessories
2:56 Wireless Bluetooth adapter
4:00 Sponsor - UGREEN 65W Charger
4:32 Headphone features/specs
6:16 Fit and feel impressions
6:53 Included NSFW Assistant
7:18 ANC frustrations
9:25 Audio quality impressions
10:16 ANC testing and AirPods Max comparison
10:56 Headphone controls
11:38 Qualcomm AptX didn't work :(
11:47 Conclusion and M&D's competition
12:37 Outro

[@DankPods]

💕 power on 💕

[@jesse1375_]

BLUETOOTH MODE 🥵

[@danyuzunov]

Heyo king!!

[@jirosaves_theworld]

eyyy Mate!!

[@TheyCallMePeters]

Wonder how the 1 Grit would feel about these.

[@marvintpandroid2213]

Scarlet . . Fire !

[@BGRUBBIN]

That DankPods plug was absolutely selfless! Made my day!

[@haissamali]

Ohh my pkcell

[@TbjrL]

Me fucking too the 1 grit can finally become on brand

[@faviocosta9328]

We love to see it

[@gergelydozsa3504]

I nearly skipped on this video thank you!

[@JameyMarshall]

Ooooo the sexy speaker~

[@Helwinte]

DankPods shoutout was amazing! The word about the “Sexy speaker” is getting out there. Hope we all soon be hearing “power on, auxiliary mode, Bluetooth mode” with this perfect voice.

[@MrMusic25]

Love seeing Dankpods get some recognition from such a large channel, he's the whole reason I'm into audiophile gear today!

[@Clone895]

Dankpods and Crinacle are both great and helped me upgrade from my M50Xs to a set of HD650s with a proper DAC/AMP

[@mrfourtwenty6082]

@@Clone895 You mean the hurdo six hundroes?

[@neoburst1]

@@mrfourtwenty6082 by ol mate senny

[@no_name9165]

hell ya my man!!!!! everyone plz LOOK THIS GUY UP.

[@SethHoustonCrum]

Dank 4 life

[@cjuice9039]

Glad to see Dankpods getting a shoutout. His content is awesome.

[@haissamali]

Ohh my pkcell

[@lazyshinobi2861]

Agree lol I die every time he shouts oh I need some AAA s haha

[@earlt612]

Heck yeah

[@jorgeml8112]

No man he is overhyped he is content just got boring

[@streax8885]

@@haissamali oh my sausage

[@parkerdavey2549]

I love the shoutout to the Aussie who got me into high end audio! But to see him work with the company that got me into a higher level of electronic knowledge, it’s a dream come true!

[@sbstndltn]

The dank

[@holidaymail]

Frank!

[@nblucas]

the excitement i get when i see anything audio related on here is unexplainable and i love it

[@Neoxon619]

I think I remember this brand being directly compared to the AirPods Max when they (the former) first came out. Also, hopefully the next set of AirPods Max use USB-C.

[@gingerman5123]

I don't recall hearing any rumors but I'd imagine new AirPods Max should be announced soonish

[@Speedkomodo]

I really hope that a newer model wont be so freaking heavy. The Airpods Max in their current form are so uncomfortable to me because of their weight.

[@Neoxon619]

@@gingerman5123 Probably not this year, but the only rumors I immediately recall were lossless audio & USB-C.

[@therodyman700]

aslong as it has wireless charging, i could care less about which usb port it has. same for the phone.

[@ShowXTech]

Maybe also with a better codec

[@BillyBraga]

Hearing the assistant's "sexy speaker" voice I expected it to say "bluetooth mode"... I watch too much Dankpods.

[@mattsnyder4754]

It’s funny how much effort these guys have put into that airplane plug. I don’t fly very often but it has been a WHILE since I’ve been on a plane that wasn’t a standard headphone jack lol.

[@ACE112ACE112]

old school airplanes got the weird connector.

[@nicholasespinoza9610]

Been like 2 decades. Even on older planes their interiors eventually get refreshed.

[@fieldrat9046]

Planes around here have moved past screens and plugs altogether and expect you to have your own phone or tablet.

[@DeanDoom]

I think when I last flew there were no headphone sockets at all, if you didn't have your own device for the flight you could rent an iPad.

[@AndriiPyndyk]

Referencing Dankpods and not using "Scarlet Fire" to destroy those headphones, c'mon guys!

[@thedrifter5531]

one thing i like about masters and dynamic is they haven't gone down the path of touch controls for their products which is really really nice because touch controls on devices that are right next to your ears or even in your ears can bad/annoying

[@TonyMacina]

I snagged the MW50+ for £55 as John Lewis here in the UK had them on clearance down from £280 and I really like the M+D sound. Mine come with over-ear and on-ear pads that you can swap, so I'm good for any type of listening. The style and comfort are next level, and I don't need ANC so they suit me fine. I love them but I doubt I'd have paid near the full price. Definitely good sound but with a style focus, but then again they are based in Brooklyn!

[@joao.gonzalez]

Master & Dynamics have never been a serious competitor in the market unless you like paying 3 times the price they deserve

[@HShango]

very true

[@KabuTheFox]

with the wireless adapter you can choose to only flip up one of the 3.5mm poles, notice that its not dual mono (dual mono has only 1 black ring), but dual stereo. this is how you would use it with consoles or any regular stereo 3.5mm jack. (however the adapter on the actual website is 1 mono and 1 stereo, which makes sense but it seems that MD has redesigned it since this video was made)

[@NTGuides]

I must say, Adam has revved up the shortcircuit channel. Ever since his appearance on the mac for gaming video (The first one I saw at least) he's been a quirky and integral part of the main two channels. Keep up the work!

[@pickitupgolf276]

I hate him, so glad someone likes him lol

[@erikheijden9828]

@@pickitupgolf276 He is my least favourite as well, hard to watch. I guess its the permanent sarcastic smirking.

[@pickitupgolf276]

@@erikheijden9828 I don't watch if he's in the thumbnail.

[@ElonSmallPP]

I'm not sure what it is, but I really don't enjoy watching videos that he's in. James, Riley, Linus, and Anthony should really be the only hosts in rotation

[@tygobermind3640]

@@pickitupgolf276 He always looks sad or disgusted...

[@cameroni178]

I work with audio every day and have a pair of the MW65s. I DO NOT recommend you buy from M&D. They sound amazing. The MW65 have beryllium drivers and sound better to my ears than any headphones I've had, and are actually worth the price from that perspective. The build quality seemed great with aluminum and lambskin, again, worth the price if you want premium finishes. The problem is that they pass the wire connecting the left and right cups through an exposed hinge in your headphones. A design flaw. Every time you adjust, put on, or take off your headphones, the wire is chafing in this hinge. This means every set of headphones has a very limited lifespan before this wire dies and one ear stops working. This is a proprietary wire that passes more than just a channel of audio because of their noise cancelling mic array, and repair shops cannot do anything. I've tried four pro audio shops. Beyond this, M&D refused to help and couldn't supply parts to either myself or the repair shop. If you want a gorgeous pair of amazing sounding headphones that have a year and a half ish until they're a paperweight, buy these. Otherwise AVOID.

[@jaredweiman2987]

This comment needs to be pinned ASAP.

[@Dave-cg9li]

I think it's a really good product for the target audience. It's a fashion item that doesn't completely suck. So if someone rich doesn't care about top-of-the-line features and really likes the design, this could be for them 😅

[@shalevhaham]

Is it just me or is this video sharper than the others? It looks like they've really nailed the focus on that one! Like 100% accurate. Or maybe they used another camera(?)

[@wasmachinator]

I think it's the shirt and the texture off it

[@bazvink]

I don't care much about music and headphones but I do enjoy watching Adam's reviews. I can't comment on how knowledgeable he is, but he's definitely someone who is "into this stuff" and so builds on a lot of experience. He's a bit of a nerd, so to speak, and I love it because he's reviews are sometimes chaotic as he jumps between topics but it's still a pleasure to watch. Let me be clear: none of this is critique... don't change a thing Adam!

[@cubbyninjaable]

I have the “old man bose” headphones and I quite like them for work.

[@ShoelessJP]

Thank you for the DankPods shoutout, I really enjoy his content and I love that he's working with Floatplane! His drum streams kick ass.

[@MDG509_]

Ikr. They’re awesome

[@ayol1011]

Can't believe DankPods got a random shout out

[@Hakingafa]

seeing him comment on DankPods and including the sexy speaker talk was unexpected but lovely

[@kalimaa999]

Love seeing Adam and the other new faces on the channel lately. Great vibes, great advice - great hires.

[@Vermicularchive]

Ive had the 65's for a couple years now. And I loved 'em, held up through a lot of stuff other cans didn't. So Im very tempted to grab these at some point.

[@alexsmith1207]

Really wow some of the critics like durability on on cushions coming out held me down from buying them.

[@Vermicularchive]

@@alexsmith1207 Never had that issue. On the 65's they were mounted not magnetically attached, but maybe I just got lucky.

[@TbjrL]

The Dankpods plug was well warranted

[@monarakudumbiya957]

This is not a fashion brand though they look awesome. These are proper audiophile cans unlike pods, Bose and Sony. When you plug the cable in to a high fidelity source , you get the real deal. That’s why this price . It’s a two in one for those who can afford

[@editingcatrastrophe]

Wow I was literally just watching linus tech old videos now I can watch this :0 :)

[@Shrugi_]

DANKPODS REFERENCE LET'S GO

[@225Perfect]

I would love to see a review of the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 S2 headphones. Would be a good comparison to the other Bluetooth headphones you've reviewed.

[@bent1881]

Looking at the packaging, these seem to be heavily inspired by the Beoplay HX - though the M+Ds are more expensive and look worse in my opinion

[@DikkieKlijn]

Theres currently little to no software for bluetooth 5.2 only the chips themselves. So if a company wants to implement that then they have to write the whole shebang themselves. This is why even though the chips have been available for 2 years almost very few products come with Bluetooth 5.2.

[@STRmw2]

Literally Linus and Luke’s love child. It’s not even a stretch…

[@Secretlycat31]

Can you find a pair of headphones with similar quality sound or near to the sennhiser 800s headphones but being wireless and having anc?

[@225Perfect]

I dig that flannel. Where can I get the same one. Google lens couldn't find the exact one.

[@danre64]

Love that you shouted out Dankpods.

[@SmilesCubing]

As he was saying how sexy the voice was he held it up to the microphone and an Arby's commercial started playing with the deep male voice

[@Mr.Unacceptable]

Try a tone generator app. You can make all the frequencies and noise levels on your phone while playing content on the laptop to see what the noise canceling removes. Or doesn't.

[@evansclips]

Different class of product, but I hope they look at the Meze lineup when they get LTT labs up and running. I love my Lirics! They were extremely expensive, but the bass extension with the wide(ish) feeling soundstage while being a decent sealing closed back is amazing!

[@fieldrat9046]

Crinacle runs a channel and has covered several Mezes.

[@Clone895]

Personally I found the Meze 99 Classics to be too bass-heavy. Even with EQ, they still made music feel "wrong." I now use Sennheiser HD650s with EQ, and they sound amazing

[@NTR_Savant]

@@Clone895 Personal preference, the 99's bass is really weak for my taste

[@SaviorSix]

I got a pair of $150 Sennheiser and they had that hissing sound when ANC was on and only made sounds in the background "crisper". I spend more on some PXC 550 II and they were so much better. No hissing when ANC is on and I forget the air conditioning is on.

[@seanoreilly6113]

Scuffed Luke

[@Adam_StefaniakSaltea_Moonspell]

I got the MW08 and I gotta say with all the negativity (they are heavy) and they turned out well, even in the GYM. The sound, the battery is no match! Getting these before end of the year. M&D is strong player. The only other ones I would consider are KEF MU7 as equal.

[@Myvoetisseer]

Really curious about these vs the PX7 S2

[@MrMbeaulne]

I'm happy to see Linus and Luke doing videos together again. Great content as expected!

[@ThebigFlanc]

Hahahaha

[@matlman1]

You guys need to also review the Bang & Olufson H95. They are the main competition for these headphones

[@pkt1213]

I give point to style but I don't prioritize it over sound quality. Also, I used to fly a lot and starting to again and it has been years since I have been on an airplane with the dual plug.

[@bumfartbumfart2]

this dude should review more stuff

[@sohamray908]

Most of the airplanes I’ve been on recently had a regular single headphone jack. I wonder if it’s a regional thing.

[@ltpunisher6666]

Should do V Moda! I almost bought these but went VModa instead. You can customize the color and designs on them as well its pretty sweet

[@alexsmith1207]

I tried them and they actually impressed me as a audiophile. The low/bass has that bite and full rounded signature, it's a great sound quality, and to top it all off the durability. Like everyone tastes not too much treble, nor too much bass. It's one of our most rated consumer headphones actually, and should I say the most happiest alongside Sony except i give the edge on durability to the VModa

[@ltpunisher6666]

@@alexsmith1207 The durability aspect is what drew me in as well. Didn’t wanna have to worry about babying my headphones LoL

[@jorismak]

The UGreen 100w USB-PD chargers often don't work. They don't report 100w capable and have the tendency to charge by going on-off-on-off-on-off (you'll hear it if you have a device that makes a noise when the charger is connected). Couldn't keep my Asus Rog laptop charged for an hour while gaming, while a 65watt charger could keep it above 50% for a few hours. It's just one product of course (I have UGreen 65watt chargers for tablets and phones around the house which work nice), but still a warning. Also, I wasn't the only one with issues from the Amazon reviews.

[@TotalXPvideos]

Huge respect for pointing out that, while they are great, there are equally great options out there for half the price.

[@rickjones5399]

Not for the sound. The problem with M&D is poor app support. They're flawed in features. Usually dealing with connectivity issues, or basic apps that aren't feature rich.

[@bitesthedust69]

What’s the frequency response graph of these headphones?

[@RandyMangubat]

When Linus and Luke do the fusion dance for a Short Circuit.

[@OotoriKyouya]

What the....where are Dan and James? Those two are the only ones from LTT who should be doing unboxing on audio related products

[@michaelhubbard5013]

I'm a massive fan of Dankpods, and these headphones look awesome. not sure if I'd buy them, but definitely nice to know there's premium options out there.

[@FlameMage2]

Is there a link to the simulated music album??! I really dig it. Got those H. Jon Benjamin doing jazz type of vibes I really enjoy.

[@puffnpluky76]

Was happy to catch Steely Dan on the phone screen

[@FinneasJedidiah]

I can't remember the last time I was on a plane with the weird 2 prong audio port. Do any airlines still use them?

[@kingofthecrate]

Oddly enough the business class for American all use the dual prong for their entertainment systems

[@LukeMaster]

Adam watches dankpods hell yeah

[@mndlessdrwer]

I'll add another comment, because it's kinda unrelated to the previous one, but I so wish that more bluetooth headphone manufacturers, including Bose themselves, would steal what Bose did for multi-device pairing back when Bluetooth didn't support just having multiple feeds and switching based on which one was playing audio. Back then, you could use the switch on the outer face of the earcup and push it up to cycle between the connected devices. I used this feature so much on my on-ear Bose bluetooth headphones, because I'd rather it just give me manual control over what I was connected to rather than just glitch out when it can't determine what it should be playing audio from. Just give me manual device switching so I can switch it between my computer and my phone without needing to unpair and re-pair with the one device I want to connect to at that time, because, quite frankly, bluetooth multi-device simultaneous pairing just isn't up to snuff yet. Maybe it works flawlessly in the Apple ecosystem, it honestly wouldn't surprise me in the least if they'd figured out how to make that work like magic, but in the 3rd party space, it just isn't good enough by a long shot. So just let ME choose what I want to connect with.

[@madd5]

They look really cool. If the sound quality is good then it's worth it.

[@safebet5841]

Replaceable earcups are nice, but the problem is that many companies like Astro (a50) don‘t deliver any parts…

[@allenlark]

i remember when i got the m50xbt how upset i was about the digital voltage artifacts you could hear in one ear. not ok in an audio product at pretty much any price point

[@R3TR0J4N]

Happy w/ this regards i aint looking for a new one, id be going back

[@worldgate989]

wish i had this video last night, its like digital nyquil

[@elijahconnorcole5497]

The pads are larger than another of their, I think mh40s?

[@hellothere42069]

Now I want Dankpods to do a video on these

[@derwissenskiosk8041]

This guy looks like a mix of Linus and Luke in the thumbnail xD

[@peterpopphan4191]

I’m pretty heavily led to believe that Louis Vuitton had M&D retune the MW07s to be bassier because the standard version from M&D are respected for their rather close to flat frequency response.

[@sinistergrin7053]

For this kinda price I wish you would have done more on audio quality IE better source also maybe compare to audiophile headphones at the price point

[@soroushfarahani7540]

I got so happy when you mentioned him I don't know why. I'm just glad he got a shout out

[@dinidu]

Folks will forget that Bluetooth adapter in the plane.

[@jumblezombie]

These would be beryllium coated drivers. The only full beryllium drivers I have seen are in the $2k+ focal headphones.

[@coin777]

Beryllium coated and fully berylium are not the same

[@joshse8709]

Loved the nail polish on the perceived "man"

[@odaselementales]

I want Sony MX5s (mic, noise cancelling, app) to have a three-way baby with Arctis Nova Pros (business / online meeting use, features, hide-able mic) and Mass Drop Pandas (sound quality). I'd definitely pay $600 USD or more for that. Make them rain proof and OMG, it's the holy freaking grail. Especially in the age of remote work, open seating arrangements in offices, and business travel, there are a ton of people who make good money who would consider this a business tool that fit their personal lives as well.

[@kyleareich]

This is the first time I’ve seen this dude on camera. He’s awesome!

[@MrPicklesVlog]

I'm still waiting for LTT to review the Yamaha spatial headphone YM-L700A they have.

[@youngvisiionary592]

would love to see a comparison between these, B&O h95, and airpods max :)

[@leeasy7112]

I got their first ever product: MH40, that’s something! Shitty sound but best headphone craftsmanship I have ever experienced, it makes my HD800s feels like cheap knock-off

[@frostilver]

That hissing sound might came from the Bluetooth module. Try disconnecting Bluetooth and see if the noise is still here.

[@makedaevilmage]

7:10 Man, I love dankpods. That guy is amusing AF.

[@HexAlinux]

YAAAAH MORE ADAM

[@Nikitos25]

Thumbs up for Steely Dan!

[@oror3751]

They look amazing,design wise

[@itsdeonlol]

I really like the design of these headphones!

[@nightwing8666]

If people are buying shit like this with their money they are part of the problem in this economy

[@diamondespn]

@@nightwing8666 I brought the AMG 75 AND LOVE THEM

[@derekg2132]

Does d brand sell laptop skins that show the insides like the phone skin I didn't know that

[@jarjared3522]

I'd take the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 over these.

[@sturdybutter]

The color toning seems a lot different in this video compared to other LMG videos. Or is it just me?

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

Wow they use actual lamb skin leather. Actually lamb skin leather is better than normal leather, as it's MUCH more softer.Also that wireless airplane adapter is actually pretty cool. Wish Bose had that for my QC 35's, but no. They only make a wired adapter.

[@jackjac]

Dat Intro! Love it 🤘🏼

[@m4nc1n1]

You kmow that voice did not come through the mic good, right? I am guessing it is like Sony. Sony's also have small ear cups.

[@RimelightX]

How does it compare to the Huh Duh Six Hungeos from Ol Mate Senni?

[@YoursTrulyYoshi]

Dankpods × LTT collab video when?

[@alphastratus6623]

It looks like it's time for a new noise cancelling headphones test video.

[@Bumzen]

Was that Moron Police on the phone? Love that band!

[@justaddjeff1988]

You had me at the intro.

[@RannonSi]

Something I missed was talking about the Mic (you might've, while I zoned out). I was burned on the Sony WH-1000 M3 because reviewers (which this is not, but still) either didn't mention (it, or) how absolute crap it is, or lied by saying it was either decent or good.

[@naunau311]

It's bad. Mics on TWS earbuds/headphones are always bad. That's why you heard reviewers say that it was "decent" or "good" for the sonys, it's because it's being assessed relatively speaking.

[@arushiiru]

At that price point I'll just buy the HD600 by ol mate Senny

[@Soul-Erebus]

And get something like the BTR5 to make it Bluetooth. Edit: Also the Drop 6XX is pretty much the HD600 for less money (in case someone didn’t know)

[@grdprojekt]

The Aussie edition EFM Toledo has a new rival apparently