Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm VS Audio Technica ATH-M50x

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Hi ,

 

I can't decide between the beyerdynamic and the audio technica .
Im going to run them with the asus xonar u7 .

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm

i like the ear pads .
all  the reviews i've read say they feel nice and sound verry good

Cost € 138,- 

Audio Technica ATH-M50X

i like the 3 extra cables .
but would they fit as good as the DT 990 Pro and would they sound as good

€ 159,-

Im going to use my headphone for

Listening music with my sound card and on my mobile 
Wachting movie's with my sound card and on my tablet ( ipad mini )

which one would you go with ? 


Thnx .

 

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Depends. Do you prefer a more "fun" (bassy) or "analytical" (flat) sound? I personally would go the beyerdynamic route, but some people say the dt 990s hit a little too hard on the bass. Another thing that may sway your opinion is that the dt 990s are open-backed while the m50Xs are closed back. This will effect mainly soundstage and maybe comfort (only if you sweat a lot. Breathe-ability and what not). Both are highly praised and I do not think either choice would be bad.

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I think for your case is better for you to go for ATH M50x. It is easier to keep it around on the go as compared to DTs. 

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Neither are flat nor analytical. The DT990 has a huge mid-bass hump, and the M50x has a massive sub-bass hump. The M50x has thin mids and is missing a lot of treble. The DT990 have harsh/peaky treble. Again, neither is flat, analytical (or neutral). I doubt that is what you are going for if those are the ones that you are looking at though.

Since you will be using it on the go, I have to ask, would iems be acceptable? Some people really don't like them, but they are awfully convenient on-the-go. Rockit Sounds makes some really nice iems. The HF5/HF3/HF2 (all sound the same, just with different buttons) are a good choice too.

I would suggest the HP100. Much closer to neutral overall than either of the ones listed, easy as hell to drive (my Clip+ drives mine just fine), sturdy, and folds up real small. I honestly wouldn't imagine anyone wanting to use open or even semi-open headphones on-the-go at all, so I would rule out the DT990 if I were you.

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the best way to find out is by testing them.

reviews are really great to show you the quality of Headphones, but the sound itself depends on your preferences. i just ordered the DT 990 pros after i testet them, and i liked them a lot. but a friend of mine didnt.

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i tried the m50x and i loved them

so it is the m50x

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thnx ,

i agree closed is better for on the go and they aren't that big compared to the dt 990

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I'm going with the m50x because i tried them today and i love them .

and i think closed is better when im travelling .