The headset market is a market that is flooded with new “genius” marketing techniques. It is therefore very easy to choose based on what the internet says, rather than determining what you think.
So before you read this review and make a decision based on my/others opinion. First I want you to promise to listen instead of reading. Not only to these headphones but also to other brands and models.
I bought these headphones because my previous one (Urbanears Plattan) gave up the ghost. It was a bit of a shock when I saw that my account had been hit. To this day I am very satisfied with the choice I made on April 22 this year.
Why?
I was looking for headphones for everyday use, on the road, at school, at home and at night. As social as I am, I thought it was a wise choice to make sure that my fellow man does not suffer from this. So the market (openback headphones) was no longer an option.
In addition, I had the requirement that the headphones be easy to control, in other words I want to connect them to an iPod and telephone and still have the option of becoming deaf.
Not to forget, I think it is very important that the headphones are easy to carry. Foldable, foldable, unscrew or stamp flat. A way to stuff the headphones in a bag was a requirement. (Preferably repeatable as possible)
So you can see that in my case a lot of headphones fell off.
I have asked for advice on a number of forums, at bax and at CoolBlue, in order to come to a conclusion. Every time I got a response there was a sentence that said: ”it is better if you listen for yourself”.
I have also included this advice and asked my classmates to cooperate with it. 1 day dedicated to different headphones. For example, I had the time to listen to a Dt 990 Pro, Dt 770 Pro, a Fidelio X2, custom one, m50x and a number of other brands that happened to be present.
It soon became clear to me that the m50x had great potential. The folding mechanism, the look, the quality, the … I think I fell in love.
In the end it's all about sound, to be very critical it really depends on what kind of music you listen to. I am someone who listens to Hardstyle/trance the top 40 and instrumental. So hugely widening, but something I find important is that bass. Something on which the m50x scores a lot of points.
Unlike the “open back” headphones I've listened to. Due to the open design, the highs and mids on these models are purer and more beautiful. Not that the M50x doesn't, but there is a difference.
Qualities of the m50x:
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The smart profile of the headphones makes it easy to carry. Folding is a solution to be able to store the headphones in a bag or suitcase. The headphones are very comfortable on the head, although the first week after 4 hours could become a bit painful. Now a few weeks later this is no longer a problem. I know I have it on, I just don't feel it.
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I really like the sound, I have no other words for it. Whatever I throw at the headphones, Games, Movies, Hardstyle, instrumental so far, he's been able to keep up with it all and has succeeded gloriously.
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The leather pouch, the extra cables are nice to have. The leather pouch is just too small and getting the headphones in is quite a challenge.
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The cables can be detached, which I really like. I use the long cable for my computer, and the short cable for my mobile. The cable is secured with a twist mechanism, a sudden tug on the cable will not interrupt your music.
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Build quality is very good, despite everything being plastic it feels sturdy/strong and has a premium look and feel.
Improvements of the m50x:
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From a sustainability point of view, I miss the option of being able to replace small/loose parts. I also miss that there are few color options. There is a black and white m50x and a limited edition of 230 euros (Blue brown).
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The clamping force in the beginning can be experienced as painful, especially if you have a slightly larger head, the m50x may feel tight. But don't worry, it will become less and less with use.
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I would prefer to see a cable with android/apple capabilities, and the leather pouch could go away for me.
So to sum up the story the reasons why I bought the m50x and not another set of headphones.
Good sound (suits me and my music)
Present bass
Foldable/easy to carry
Robust
Good price/quality
And before I forget, Listen! Very important.
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