Reddit reviews Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

Bose QuietComfort 25 - $99 (Lightning Deal)

Surface Headphones - $189

AKG Q701 - $159

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x - $34.50 (Today Only)

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x - $51.75 (Today Only)

Audio-Technica ATHM40x - $74.25 (Today Only)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBB Limited Edition - $99 (Today Only)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT - $129 (Today Only)

Fostex TX1 - $35

AKG K511 - $39 (Today Only)

Sennheiser HD599SE (US) - $99

Sennheiser HD4.50SE (US) - $99

Sennheiser Momentum Free Special Edition - $149

HIDIZS Portable Headphone Amplifier USB Type C DAC - $33

Schiit Modi Multibit - $233

Brainwavz Headphone Desk Hanger - $9

> They work the same as the other headphones.

No, no they certainly don't. They work the same as something like these. They have garbage sound quality. Headphones are not all created equal. These in particular are incredibly shit. I need a dongle to plug in a decent pair of headphones like these. That's why removing the headphone jack makes no sense.

Oh, and bluetooth has limited audio quality, you can clearly hear the difference.

Don't get a "gaming" headset, instead get a pair of quality headphones by Audio Technica, Sennheiser, etc and a standalone mic. You can find something pretty cheap on Amazon like the ATH-M30x which is on sale for $70, but if you do insist on getting a gaming headset, then you can't go wrong with a Razer Kraken. I've owned one for 2 years with medium-heavy use before the right earpiece broke (still had sound).

If just headphones are something you'd consider, you can get these for £55 and then a studio condenser mic with everything to get you going for £30.

Audio-Technica ATH-M30X Professional Headphones - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6cOyCbH9CD120

A pair of sound-dampening headphones. I got a nice pair a few years back from Audio-Technica and it's the best purchase I've ever made. Way cheaper than Bose (I paid $70) and the sound quality of a headset is unlike any other headset or earbuds I've owned. It blocked out noisy studio-mates in grad school and now it blocks out loud phone calls and neighbors from the surrounding cubicals at work. 10/10.

I'd recommend these.

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/

I wouldn't recommend 'Gaming' when going for headphones.

Budget - $125. Really don't want to spend more than $100 unless you can convince me.

Source - Dell laptop

Requirements for Isolation - All the isolation. I don't want to hear around me, and I don't want them to hear me.

Preferred Type of Headphone - Closed. See above. I want solitude and I don't want to bother others with my music.

Preferred tonal balance - Probably can't really tell the difference in mids and highs, but I love bass.

Past headphones - Grado SR80i. Sounded great, but they're open so they didn't block out noise and everyone could hear me even at low volume, which is not what I want. Also the pads pressing against my ears for awhile hurt pretty quickly.

Preferred Music - Alternative Rock, Hip Hop, Ambient/Post Rock, Trip Hop

Misc - I tried my friend's Audio-Technica ATH-M50 and it was incredible. A little big, but I did like the coiled cable. The cable on my SR80 has gotten twisted a lot from storing it in various places. I will use these primarily for studying and occasionally watching TV or movies on my computer. I love the M50, but the price tag may be a bit too high. Should I go for the M40x or the M30x? How much "worse" is the M30x than the M50? Are there alternatives that are better for the price? Also I have Amazon Prime which is why I keep linked to Amazon haha. Saves 10-15 bucks.

100% get headphones and a microphone separately. You'll get better sound quality on both fronts, and for less money too.

This is always an excellent choice.

Sennheiser is known for making the best of the best.

I bought these when they were $60, and they're fantastic.

I use these mics, and they're really, really good for the price. See the video review.

There are not many noise cancelling earbuds out there most have noise isolation. I currently have a pair from etymotic and they are good but not great. Active noise canceling is terrible at blocking random noise it does much better with things like engine noise.

Best thing I have found is headphones + white noise+ ear plugs. I have worn it for 8-10 hours a day for the past 5 years.

For white noise I use
https://simplynoise.com/

And I have a tab for each color full blast.

For ear plugs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPQ86A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

For headphones
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUQW8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The ATH-M30x

With some tweaking on the equalizer they are nice and fit my needs. They are pretty trebly without the eq

Get this one http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8 its on sale now. i'm sure lots of people can confirm that these headphones are worth every one of the 54 dollars you'll pay for them

Decent mic arm

Pretty good mic

Phantom power supply which you need because this is a condenser mic and requires external power to operate

Pop filter because duh

Decent Headphones imo

Total: 132.55 with sales.

Audiophiles will probably jump down my throat for this list but this is an okay starting point if you want decent equipment. The mic's a little quiet but this can be fixed computer-side.

Return and get another.

ATH M30s are pretty good, better than the PS headset.

Modmic for the microphone.

Both of these will give you vastly superior audio quality for only $20 more.

Do you want to isolate the sound? Do you want people in the room to be able to hear what you are listening to?

Open Headphones generally sound better, and have a wider soundscape. They do however do not isolate the ambient noise, they also leak sound to everyone else. Great ones for under $100 are the Sennheiser HD518, the ATH-AD500x, and the AKG K240. The cheapest option that is recomended is the Superlux HD681

If you wish to have better isolation, then you need a Closed Back headphone. The m50s are great but overpriced compared to their little brother the ATH-m30x. I also really like the Shure SRH240. The standard cheap option I have seen is the Sennheiser HD201

Also there are some headsets that are worth the money. The Kingston(Qpad, Takstar) CloudX, and the Siberia V2 are held in high regard for their "Bang for Buck".

If on a budget:

I like the Behringer q802usb for a mixer $65

2 ATR 2100 Mics $80 a piece

If you want to spend more on a mic that won't pick up as much noise:

Sennheiser E835 Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone $100 a piece - but doesn't come with stand or pop filter...

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones to monitor sound or edit. $70

If you want your partner to have headphones, you will need a headphone amp $25 and chord $7

If you have any questions I have a Facebook Group for beginners: Podcasting Made Simple

This year I made an amazon wishlist, and the nice thing about it is you can add items from any website to it (there's a google chrome extension but you can do it from your amazon wishlist, as well.) Some things that I added:

• Gift cards to Etsy and places I like to buy clothes from
  
• A new pair of cheapo earbuds for my purse
  
• These nice headphones
  
• A new ambidexterious gaming mouse (I game right handed but prefer to do everything else on the computer left handed and I don't want multiple mice)
  
• Crafty things (wool, painting supplies, watercolour paper)
  
• Food/candy items for stocking stuffer ideas
  
• A 64gb usb 3.0 drive
  
• A new ipod charging cable
  
• Some stuff from Sephora
  
• A few cool adult colouring books like this
  
• Some art related books (painting, hand lettering) that look interesting but I would never think to buy for myself (my family is big into books)
  
• Sheets, a mattress topper, and a mattress pad
  
• Cards Against Humanity
  
• A link to my steam wishlist
  
  
  
  I basically just took a few hours one evening and surfed the web and added things that looked cool, then revised it the next day and removed anything I didn't actually want. A lot of it is stuff I probably wouldn't buy for myself but I'd enjoy having. I tried to add a variety of stuff in the price range department and I thought listing out gift cards to specific places for clothes/etsy stuff was a better idea than them picking it out because that's usually hard.
  
  
  For etsy itself, I have a few different lists - things I'm going to buy, things I'll probably buy, and things that are maybes. If certain people (my mom, my sister) wanted to see it and pick something out from it I'd let them and that's part of the reason I've organized it that way (and so I know what I like from which stores without having to search through the whole store)

Audio Technica ATH-M30x is a great option. My friend has it and I have used it a few times. Great headphones with amazing build quality at that price. If you find it hot with the earpads that come with, get some foam earpads as replacement.

There is also the Sennheiser HD449 which is the same in sound quality. Altough I felt this had a little more bass than the ATH-M30x. This one comes with foam earpads and has more comfortable clamping than the ATH-M30x personally. This too belongs to another friend but I had limited use with this one.

I use the Sennheiser HD439 which I couldn't find in the Canadian Amazon. It's cheaper than the above two but provides almost similar sound quality, but has the added benefit of having detachable cables and comes with 2 cables. If you prefer that, then go ahead and look into it.
P.S Bought mine at a discounted USD 46.99 about a year ago.

Good Luck.

I've always been told to buy a decent mic(blue snowball)and a separate pair of headphones(Audio-Technica ATH-M30x) because you get so much more quality for your money

Most gaming oriented headsets are way overpriced for what they are. I used them for ~3 years before doing some more in depth research.

You'll get much higher sound and build quality per dollar by going with headphones made for the audio industry such as audio technica or sennheiser.

The give and take here is you buy your mic separately. You can get one that sits out if the way on your desk, or that clips onto the headphones. I like this because it offers a certain modularity that allows for cherry picking the best deals/performance of both worlds.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HVLUQW8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479576166&sr=1-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=audio+technica&dpPl=1&dpID=5182mMjTKuL&ref=plSrch

These were my first pair after only using "gaming" headsets and we're twice as good as anything I'd used at half the price. Comfort and sound quality mostly. Plus a little $10 mic that I clipped onto the wire. But to each their own.

Ouch!! German prices are insanely high :O

These will probably be the best in the price range from amazon.de :(

Hey guys Happy Holidays! This is my first headphones purchase and am a bit worried I might mess it up. Did a lot of research and reached this headphone the Audio-Technica ATH-M30X.

This fits my budget of less than 70 dollars, is over-ear and collapsible and provides some noise isolation.

I have 4 days to decide which headphones to get from amazon.de and I was wondering what you guys think about this one and/or if there's something better that provides better isolation and/or more comfort while wearing them.

I won't be wearing them in public and won't need them to be portable. Just needs to be convenient to wear for 5 hrs+.

Thank you guys for the help!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUQW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got those, and have no problem with them.

Any combination of these is good, I've also included a deal on amazon USA that has audio technical awesome audiophile headhones 199$ -> 70$;

---------------head phones-----------------

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0001ARCFA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503205717&sr=1-2&refinements=p_36%3A1253505011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=headphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41iu1l-OAvL&ref=plSrch

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ENMK1DW/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1503205768&sr=1-15&refinements=p_36%3A1253505011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=headphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41%2BX-iFa0PL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004FEEY9A/ref=mp_s_a_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1503205768&sr=1-21&refinements=p_36%3A1253505011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=headphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41ljcZIdgGL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009S332TQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1503205768&sr=1-20&refinements=p_36%3A1253505011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=headphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41kFstqC55L&ref=plSrch

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---------------------mics---------------------

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002HJ9PTO/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1503205474&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lav+mic

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015R1U5XS/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1503205429&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=neewer+nw&dpPl=1&dpID=51LxsbISrEL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XOXRTX6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503205393&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=neewer+nw&dpPl=1&dpID=41yPNjD%2BW6L&ref=plSrch

I haven't used them, but the creative aurvana live! Come highly recommended:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000ZJZ7OA/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1475172226&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=aurvana+live&dpPl=1&dpID=417E%2BYWb8HL&ref=plSrch

Lots of reviews:

http://www.head-fi.org/products/creative-aurvana-live-headphones/reviews



Audio Technica m40x is a good option, but they are 150CAD. The m30x are also a good buy:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00HVLUQW8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475173092&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=audio+technica&dpPl=1&dpID=5182mMjTKuL&ref=plSrch

Somewhat wordy review for the mx30s:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/119043/mini-review-audio-technica-ath-m30

These don't meet any of those criteria, but they're pretty awesome:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUQW8/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Looking for closed headphones under $200ish

For 2 years I have had Sennheiser HD 598s for Open, and $60 ATH M30x for closed. But the M30x's aren't really comfy over long periods and of course better sound quality is always a plus.

Some cans I am considering

1. beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 ohm
   
   
2. AKG K550
   
   Open to other suggestions. Just need some for public use like train/library/plane/gym
   
   
   

Since you already have a mic, why not go for a headphones with a far more better quality? Your ears will thank you, trust me.

Few examples:
TASCAM TH02-B Closed-Back Stylish Headphone
Superlux HD668B Dynamic Semi-Open Headphones

Or splurge a bit more and go for an Audio-Technica ATH-M30x

More info on why gaming headset sucks in this post here at PCMR a few months back

Is there a massive difference between the Audio-Technica ATH-M30x and the Audio-Technica ATH-M20x? I'm looking for $50 headphones, but if the M30x is worth an extra $20 I can still buy it. I'm currently using these.
Edit: I found the Creative Aurvana Live! Headphones on Amazon for $60. I've heard amazing things about those.

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8

Done.

The real issue is that there's no way she got a good deal either. The ATH-M30x headphones are only $100 and sound great. There's a good chance she will never need a set better than these and there's no way she did her research to get a good pair for the price.

I have a few suggestions:

• OBS Multiplatform. Works good for recording game play, is free, and allows for multiple audio streams. Can be used instead of Fraps or as a backup program.
  
  
• Audacity: Free audio editing program that has lots of good features.
  
  
• HitFilm 3 Express: Also a free video editing program. I would have a copy along with blender as a backup.
  
  For USB 3.0 External HDD i have heard good things about the WD Elements products. I had WD internal drives and have had no issues. I record 1080p 60fps. You'll have a little less speed with an external, so maybe do 1080p, 720p 60 fps, or 720p.
  
  
• For a microphone I highly suggest getting a standalone mic and a headset instead of using the built in mic. You''ll get much, much better sound quality that way. Maybe a Blue Snowball, ATR-2100, ATR-2500, or Samson C01u.
  
  
• For headsets, I suggest the Logitech G430, Steelseries Siberia V3, ATH-M30x, or a nice pair of Sennheisers.

Upper Limit:

This:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ath-m40

And This: https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Fifine-Condenser-Recordings-YouTube/dp/B01D4HTIOY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503007383&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+mic
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Lower Limit:

This: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503007546&sr=8-1&keywords=ath-m30

And This: https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-aitesco-Omnidirectional-Condenser-Interviews/dp/B072Q2GH99/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1503007383&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+mic

These

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=pd_cp_MI_0

Cheap. Sound good.

I personally have the Audio Technica ATH-M30x and they are really comfortable and sound really good. These are the best of the best though. For microphones, the Snowball is pretty good but I got the Yeti for $60 during black friday and its amazing

I have a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M35.

I would rebuy them without any hesitation.

Looks like they're not available any more, but you can get the ATH-M30x for $55 on amazon. The ATH-M40x for $90 and the ATH-M50x for $120.

I'm really impressed with the M35, and the 30x is supposedly the newer version of it. If you want you can spend more money and get he 40 or 50, but I think you would have to take a hard look at the specs and understand the differences to justify it.

I've had mine for 4 years, used every workday. Continually solid.

I also have some Sennheiser HD205II, and a Logitech G930 with the 7.1 surround, mic, and wireless.

The Sennheiser are just not in the same ballpark, and are a very tight fit, leading to me not wanting to wear them for extended periods. The ATH I can and do wear all day. The logitech are mostly just for gaming and for taking advantage of the wireless (and for conferencing with work when I WFH).

Just to be clear, audio technica or akg is probably the best for gaming. The audio technica closed back have a microphone attachment

HyperX Cloud II
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAYCVTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IaqXBb4TTS9S9

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4kqXBb99HCP84

This should be fine for games but Im picky about sound so id go up to the 50x which is double the price. Balanced sound and decent noise isolation makes this entire line the default pick for music, just dont expect to sleep through a stabbing on the floor above you. Im told that the ath50x is the preferred headphones in recording studios

AKG K240STUDIO Semi-Open Studio Headphones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001ARCFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MmqXBbQ0PFQ44

These akg headphones is what I have for gaming and music both. Best value per dollar imo but zero noise isolation. More balanced sound than the open back audio technica headphones which has irreperably weak bass.

The akg ones also have a classic style if thats your thing, where the HyperX looks like youre at the gun range

I don't want to pry but what headphones did you buy? I work in an office environment in my own high walled cube. I'm in a financial position dealing with a lot of spreadsheets. However, the marketing department are my neighbors. All lovely ladies, but very chatty, energetic and loud. I have your same problem, however it is completely mitigated by my headphones. The only thing I can hear is if someone is literally yelling and even then it's very faint. I turn music on at about mid volume and it's like I'm completely alone.

Thank you so much for the incredibly detailed response!

Are the the ones you use? https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

That's in my budget range so I might order them today if so!


Also, is there a certain Midi controller you'd recommend? Embarrassingly I'm still a bit confused by how to use them/ the purpose. Again, thank you!

Yes Sennheiser is very good, Audio Technica that u/dimebagdil4247 is also very good, Beyerdynamic is my personal favorite and Sony's studio monitor headphones are very good as well.

I have Beyerdynamic DT 250 80 and I bought them because you can replace every single part so if something goes bad you just pay like 8-14 bucks to replace said part. Best investment I have ever made hands down for audio. Will run you about 200 bucks.

My brother has these and these headphones are pretty much just as good as what I have but are only 70 bucks https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_7?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1539931189&sr=1-7&keywords=Audio-Technica+Studio+Headphones&dpID=41MgOSCAblL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I mean buy whatever you want I just want you to have a good experience with your headphones because turtle beaches can suck it.

I've heard people like the Monoprice 8323 headphones.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8323

Never used them myself. The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x are a nice, less budget price set.

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/

!

buy micro and headphones seperately - I can recommend this (okay, it is kinda the same price and so much better)

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1407249404&sr=8-7&keywords=audio+technica+ath-m50

+

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407249434&sr=8-1&keywords=zalman

Budget: sub 80$

Source: PC, sometimes smartphone.

Requirements for isolation: prefer open, since they are more comfortable, but open to compromises.

Will you be using these Headphones in Public: no.

Preferred type of headphone: full size preferred

Preferred type of balance: balanced, but i think at this price point I'll take what sounds best.

Past headphones: Reloop RH 10. Liked them very much in terms of sound, but they turned out to be very fragile.

Preferred Music: EDM

Location: Ukraine, but the purchase itself will be probably within the US. Might look at the EU, if the deal is right, not familiar with the market though.

Potential headphones: shp9500(s), OB-1 (really nice price on this one on Amazon 50 bux only), maybe ATH-M30x. Open to new suggestions.

Edit: also looking at AKG K 240 and LyxPro HAS-30, but design wise LynxPro looks like my former reloops, which turned out to be not very reliable. Certified refurbished ATH-M40x deal looks nice, but I've had no experience with this type products.

Thank you for your help in advance :)

For the minimum range, you're looking at spending around $70-80 USD. I personally love my Sennheiser PC 363D for gaming and my Sennheiser HD 598 SE for music but those are slightly more expensive (Sennheiser PC 363D on Amazon and Sennheiser HD 598 SE on Amazon).

I found these headphones on Amazon that might interest you:

• Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
  
  
• Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones bundled with HP-SC Replacement Cable
  
  
• Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones (Black)
  
  
• Sennheiser HD 558 Headphones
  
  
• Shure SRH240A Professional Quality Headphones (Black)
  
  
• Shure SRH440 Professional Studio Headphones (Black).

If you must stay within that budget, I would suggest something like the Audio Technica ATH-M30X for a closed back set or the Philips SHP9500 if you want an open back set. Out of those two I would suggest the Philips, but since it is an open set other people around you would be able to hear what you are listening to. If that is not a problem, get the Philips. If you do not want other people around you listening, get the Audio Technica's. If you really want to save money, look into the Monoprice Retro's.

I'm looking for some headphones for the daily commute for work and college.

Will be using with my phone (OnePlus One)

I'm looking for something less than £50

Not looking for In Ear.

The two headphones I've seen is ATH-M30's and Sony's MDR-V55
but I am open to other ideas.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUQW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm happy with this purchase. Sounds great and the cord is around 10 ft.

I am perfectly aware that other countries exist. (And I know what you are trying to say. Many people forget that online, people come from all over the world) Also I play a lot of online games and talk to people all over the world, I'm also well aware that most Europeans are very blunt and come off as assholes to others. I don't dislike that.

But it's not just the USA. It's the same in Canada, the UK, Australia. Basically everywhere there is an Amazon or any other large online distribution.

Using your link: https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/B00SAYCVTQ

That's 85 not 50 (I'm not sure if there is an added shipping charge or not, but probably is)

If you got them for 50, that's called a sale. You can't compare a sale price (and very good sale at that) to the full price of another piece of hardware.

https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/B00HVLUQW8

Something like this + a modmic would come out to around 100 euros or so. Only 15 euro more and again better headphones and better mic and the added freedom with upgrading.

Of course nothing would beat a insanely good sale on a hyperX cloud.

You can go over to /r/headphones and probably get even better recommendations than I could ever provide.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00HVLUQW8/ref=pd_aw_sbs_4?pi=SY115&simLd=1

How do these compare to the ATH-M50x?

I would give the ATH M30 a look. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00HVLUQW8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1496451152&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=audio+technica&dpPl=1&dpID=41Z3RbvBzGL&ref=plSrch

Sony

audio-technica

Personally I never get tired of using them and I usually use them for about 1-2 hours on end :-)

The MDR7506 aren't too tight on my head which is often the case with most other headphones leaving me with a headache!

So just from my personal experience, these headphones are light-weight, well fit, and great sound!

As for other headphone recommendations, Audio Technica MTH-M30x are nice!

$69.00 at amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUQW8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HVLUQW8&linkCode=as2&tag=digitren08-20&linkId=25IRNRD5RNW7TYNU

Hmm... To clarify, my set up is as follows from input to output:

electric guitar (Epiphone Casino) -[TS cable]-\> Behringer U-Phoria UMC22 -[USB output]-\> MacBook Pro 2013 Laptop -[Software: Garage Band]-\> output audio jack from Laptop to Headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M30x)

My original comment was intended to inquire about the OP's Behringer UMC204HD (better version than mine) to see if it also experienced the issues I was experiencing with the cheaper alternative (Mine was $40). The UMC22 only has one Mic/Line, along with 1 Inst port. Both of those ports with their own Gain knobs. Then there is the Monitoring output with its own output knob and Direct Monitor button which I referenced earlier. That monitoring output knob does nothing to the USB output.

So I do not have Pad switches on those ports, a Mix knob, or a main output knob. With my set up of all the knobs turned down, I do get an input from the guitar (along with the static), the guitar is pretty quiet though. This input is visible in Garage Band's audio input visualizer measuring the Decibels.

Thank you for taking the time to help me out with this.

To Clarify my experience for any and all people looking at the cheaper option of Behringer U-Phoria UMC22:

This noise is not Ground Noise due to my Laptop because I do not have my MacBook Pro grounded/connected to an outlet. I have read other comments around on this product that mentioned it may be some sort of Ground Noise within the unit itself due to lesser quality, but nothing definite.

The tests where I found increasing the gain knob (this was the gain to the Mic/Line1 port with Midas PreAmp) was what I mistook for the increase in the volume of the static. That is the fuzz/noise of the typical increased gain. However, this does not increase the noise/whine of the unit. That is simply constant. I can tell the frequency and pitch of the two noises are different now when listening close. My other comment about the change in the whining noise of the unit on by itself when the gain knobs are turned still holds true.

That link is I think from /g/, so it has that kind of tact to it.

However 5.1 and 7.1 headsets are pure gimmicks, stereo is great. Here, Here and Here are examples of what can be done through stereo in regards to positional sound.

For a mic you could use this and for the headphones these, these, these, these or these. Headsets that don't completely suck are these or these.

How is this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30X-Professional-Headphones-Black/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426383905&sr=8-3&keywords=audio+technica

If you want a good mic, do NOT buy a headset. You end up paying well over what the product is worth for a headset. If you want the best bang for your buck product, while at the same time retaining an excellent standard of quality (and far far FAR better sound quality), get a nice pair of headphones and a separate mic. Watch this video and this video for a good amount of information.

Because you're specifically asking for headsets that go for the $100 range, I would recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M30X combined with the ModMic. I can personally attest, after owning a bunch of different headsets, that the voice quality on the ModMic is going to far and away blow everything out of the water that you can get on a headset in the price range you mention.

Been doing research and want o jump into getting good phones to use at home. I like the idea of a large sound stage but also like teh idea of closed backs to really pump bass. I'll be listening to a lot of genres, but mostly Jazz, Blues, lots of Hip Hop and Rap, and some Classic Rock. I love listening to the Doors, Nina Simone, rapper Nas Wu-Tang Clan, Led Zeppelin's Dazed and Confused, Black Sabbath. LOVE house of the rising sun by the Animals to give an idea of the sounds I'll be hoping to listen to. I'm looking for the most versatile head phones that would give me good play back and sound the crispest over the widest range of genres.

After my research I'm deciding between the pricey but well regarded Sennheiser HD 598 and the more affordable but good bang for your buck Audio-Technica ATH-M30x. I'm just curious if I should shell out the extra $ for the 598 or settle for the AT M30x. The Senn have wider freq range and are open so better sound stage but are more $ the AT are closed and have a narrower freq but are less $ wondering if anyone has any points that might put me over the edge on one of them. Thanks.

So I'm about to make my first serious headphone purchase (only previously used <$20 earbuds) and I am deciding between Audio-Technica ATH-M30x and [Creative Aurvana Live! Headphones] (http://www.amazon.com/Creative-EF0060-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000ZJZ7OA). At this point, I could go either way. My main question is about the comfort level of the headphones on your ears. So I was wondering if anyone had previous experiences with either of these sets of headphones which was positive or negative. I would appreciate the input!

I have a Birthday coming up and I really am low maintenance but I love music and appreciate a great pair of headphones. I am looking for clear and crisp sound with balance, no emphasis on bass or anything like that. That being said, these 3 models are a good price range for my family, which would be the best for my needs?!

Sennheiser RS120

Sennheiser HD 429 S

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30X-Professional-Headphones-Black/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1504696677&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath+m30x

> I've looked at the list of recommended headphones, but I'm not really sure what sounds I should be looking for.

You actually seem to have a pretty god idea. You're right to be looking for closed-back, both for DJing and for listening in public spaces. The first two you listed would be fine choices. Right now on amazon (US) the ATH M30x (the bigger brother of the M20x) is on sale for just a few bucks over your budget. ($68) http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1449095248&sr=1-2&keywords=ath+m20x

$60, comparing the sound quality of the G930 gaming headset to a pair of normal headphones.

Wireless can degrade sound quality, because instead of a proper sound chip/card on your mobo/in your computer, it has to use a built in one in the headphones. High quality, wireless, and below $100. Pick one.

7.1 in headphones is basically a gimmick, because instead of having two high quality drivers, you have multiple not-so-great ones. It's best to use a solid pair of stereo headphones (and if you're willing to spend money, open back headphones like the AD700x) with a virtual surround program on your computer (such as razer surround or hajo headphone).

I don't quite get why you'd want those music controls directly on your headphones when most every keyboard these days has those controls on it.

At ~$60, [the ATH M30X](http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451680554&sr=8- 1&keywords=audio+technica+ath-m30x) is probably the best, and the sound quality will be better than most any gaming headset. If you're willing to spend an extra $30 on wireless, somewhat worse sound quality, and audio controls on the headphones, then it's not that bad of a deal, but you could do much better in the $100 range if you're purely looking for sound quality.

> ATH AD900X

found this subreddit because i may be in the market for some new 'phones but my budget is a bit less. i have had a set in the past (like 8 years ago) and loved them so its cool to see them still being recommended. these suckers are on sale:

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1452299113&sr=1-4&keywords=audio+technica+headphones

how do they stack up against other headphones closer to the 100$ pricepoint?

soft Budget: £60 ($85.60) << location: UK

Source: Phone and PC -aux port ,(will need splitter if it's w/mic)

don't need Isolation.

will be used in public

Preferred Type of Headphone: Full-sized ,Over-ear

Preferred tonal balance: Bass or Neutral

Past headphones:

• (using)[Sennheiser - CX175 In-Ear Headphones]
  
  
• [JVC - HAFX1X - Xtreme Xplosives In Ear Canal Headphones]
  
  
• (over-ear)[No Fear - DJ Headphones]
  
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  Currently looking at:
  
  
• [Audio-Technica ATH-M30X] http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HVLUQW8
  
  
• [Sennheiser HD 429] http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005N8W1Q0
  
  would be nice: Inline Mic/volume control ,wireless ,known brand ,travel Case (so they don't break easy).
  
  Use: music and gaming.

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54

If you're willing to stretch your budget out a little, these are some amazing and well-known headphones. They offer perfect sound clarity, neutrality, and they're very adjustable and comfortable overall.

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8

If you'd like to stick closer to your budget, the M30x's are almost just as good, but with slightly less features (Such as a detachable cable, less flexible and have a lower hearing range).

OP, Since you like sennheiser This

Others:
Behringer HPS3000


Audio-Technica ATH-M30x

Audio-Technica AUD ATHAD500X

I'm going to try and make this as short as I can, so I recently purchased this Amp/Dac from amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SD793-II-PCM1793-DIR9001-Digital-amplifier/dp/B00A2QLPJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481146272&sr=8-1&keywords=SMSL+SD793-II+PCM1793+DIR9001+DAC+Digital+Audio+Decoder+amplifier+-+Black

I plugged these headphones:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30X-Professional-Headphones-Black/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481146229&sr=1-1&keywords=audio+technica+ath+m30x

into the headphone jack at the front and used a 3.5mm to RCA adapter at the rear to plug my amp into the "line out" jack on my computer, all well and good, but I'm pretty sure I've screwed up somewhere.

I have both the PC volume and Amp volume all turned up to MAX, and sound the amp is reproducing is so quiet, like real whisper quiet. I've checked both the amp/cans are compatible, checked what I ordered was actually an amp and not just a DAC (just in case I made a rookie mistake), checked I used the right cables etc, but the amp doesn't seem to be producing any, well, amplification.

Any help would be appreciated,

Me and a friend are trying to find some really good headphones for music and gaming, but we're aware of "gaming" headsets, so we're trying to stay away from them. We both like the Audio-Technica ATH-M30Xs and the LyxPro HAS-30s. I'm wondering, are these headphones good for gaming and surround sound?! Thank you!

EDIT:This is all probably a stupid question, but that's anyway :P

I have an older version of these. I used them for DJing and then they became my gaming headphones. They are comfortable and have awesome sound. Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Monitor Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VplJzbCGGBHF1

I recently got these and so far they sound good enough for me.
Take a look at these, these and these
Whichever pair you get, make sure they go from at least 20hz to 20khz, and try to look online for reviews and frequency response curves (the flatter, the better!)

Not OP but I got this specific pair of Audio-Technica cans a few months ago. They're not the greatest headphones ever by any stretch but they're really good if you're on somewhat of a budget.

Audio-Technica M30's

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417224289&sr=8-4&keywords=audiotechnica

fyi, was doing some more digging and saw that the 30x dropped from 69 to 51.75 on amazon, just a couple more bucks than the 20x. Think i'm going to jump on that. Thanks for the info!

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1500342758&sr=1-2&keywords=ATH-M20x

I think they maybe these.
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R99wzb1K0NK9M

i got these for like $30 when they were on sale

I don't know anything about headphones, but just a heads up the M30x's are only $69 brand new on amazon so you might have difficulty getting $60 for them used. I'd also be careful with trades like that, usually it's better to get cash for what you have then use the cash to buy what you want. It lets you focus on one transaction at a time, you can negotiate each deal individually, and there's more transparency about what's going on. Generally you're just less likely to get taken advantage of that way.

For sound accuracy none of them are going to be particularly good.

If you don't care about the mic why not just get a normal pair of headphones instead of a headset?

You're honestly better off saving just a few more dollars and getting something like the ATH M30x's for $70. Or you could even get them for $53 through the Amazon warehouse deal.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HVLUQW8/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

You could also get the older version on eBay for around $45.

A few other options that come highly recommended for this price range.

Creative Aurvana live - $50 - https://www.amazon.com/Creative-EF0060-Aurvana-Live-Headphones/dp/B000ZJZ7OA

Monoprice 8323 - $16 - https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8323

The monoprice headphones are surprisingly well regarded for the price although people have said they are not the most comfortable headphones.

They're not on Amazon it seems, and I only want to buy from there... Are these any good? And what's the difference between ATH-M30 and ATH-M30X?

The kids seems to like the HyperX Cloud II for that price range.

Alternatively, you could pick up some ATH-M30X headphones and something like this for a mic.

Has anyone found large replacement ear cups for the ATH-M30x? The stock cups are too small to fit over my ears!

Budget - £100

Source - Gaming PC (will buy amp in a few months)

Requirements for Isolation - Used for gaming and music at home so none really.

Will you be using these Headphones in Public - No

Preferred Type of Headphone - Over head.

Preferred tonal balance - Not really sure, something with nice bass but overall clear audio.

Past headphones - Crappy old apple headphones (ran out of money lmaoo)

Preferred Music - All genres - Normally Indie / Alternative.

Note - Looking at these, any good?

Don't get a headset they blow. Just get a good pair of headphones, I recommend these http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8, and then you have about $40 bucks to buy a mic. Yea the headset is more convenient but from using headsets but the quality is ballsack.

Thanks for everyone's input. I started to put together a list based on a combination of a lot of these RECOs. Let me know if you think I'm missing anything. I tried to stay around $1000 and have padded some of these line items, but let me know if you think I'm missing anything.

​

-Zoom H4 bundle: around $300 with xlr cables, 2 handheld mics and mic stands

-2 Audiotechnica mics (Cardioid Condenser): around $250

-2 Audiotechnica headphones: around $150

-Mounts and shocks: around $100

-additional accessories: around $100

​

Total Ballpark: $900

Budget - Flexible limit of $80

Source - My computer mobo is a low tier Gigabyte B85 mobo. Considering picking up a Asus Xonar DG to substitute for the crappy mobo sound. Using for games and music

Requirements for Isolation - Don't care too much

Preferred Type of Headphone - Full sized.

Preferred tonal balance - Balanced

Past headphones -
Astro A30s- yeah, sort of a mistake from the past. Pretty uncomfortable on ears, didn't think the sound was the best I've heard, and for some reason they were fucked up in Counter Strike

Sennheiser HD 202- Liked the sound in music and games, but absurdly uncomfortable. CABLE WAS TOO DAMN LONG



Preferred Music- Electronic

So I want some good headphones for Counter Strike Global Offensive and music. I think I've narrowed it down to a few options, but any other advice would be cool.

It's down to Superlux HD 681s and a Zalman clip on Mic that's like 10 to 20 bucks

ATH M30xs with a Zalman mic

Or HyperX Clouds which usually go on sale for 55-70 dollars. Sorry for the essay, but hopefully you guys can help me out.

This. It won't shave a ton off your build, but it's a start. Even if you want to look into some higher-end audio equipment later down the line, you'll be much better off with a cheap external dac/amp.

Also, I might suggest against going for those speakers. You'll get a more neutral, higher quality sound out of some studio monitors. By comparison, those Logitech speakers are more "commercial" speakers -- they sacrifice accuracy and soundstage for an inflated bass and muddy highs/mids. They're about as hi-fi as a pair of Beats by Dre.

If you want to shave off some money: Alesis A1

If you want to spend a bit more: M-Audio Studiophile AV 40

I prefer headphones, but It's a purely personal call. If you want to go that route, the Audio-Technica ATH-M30x or ATH-M50 would probably be a good place to start.

You could give those headphones a try: Audio Technica ATH-M30x

Review from HiFi Heaven

Edit: virtual surround sound is done in software, don't buy into that 5.1 headset scam, get a descend pair of good headphones and if you want surround sound, get something like Razer Surround (7.1 virtualization software). I wouldn't recomend it for Music, I play cs:go(stereo) with my Beyerdynamic DT-880 and it's like having a wallhack, because of the awesome soundstage good headphones produce.

This is an excellent headset that I use, but it doesn't have a mic.

Lumia 640 for $30. Pop out the SIM before turning it on. Go to AT&T's unlock page, wait two days, bam. Unlocked cell phone.

Alternatively: http://shityoucanafford.com/

OR, get a pair of Audio-Technica headphones.

It's $5 higher than $50. I got the previous model (The M30s), and they're the best damn headphones for the buck. I got mine for $30 like two years ago, but the new model should be better.

for your budget get:
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398378216&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398378228&sr=8-1

I have the upgraded versions of this, but these will do you good!


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5FQ-zb6KGABMH

The plastic on my old Skullcandy Hesh just broke and now I need a pair of durable headphones that will last me for a while. I was thinking about getting these headphones but would like other opinions first. I will mostly be using these for listening to music, making music, and playing games. My budget is $70.
Thanks!

Budget : ~£60 (Would be willing to go slightly over)

Source : PC

Isolation : I will only be using these at home so isolation isn't important.

Preferred Type : Full-sized/on-ear (as long as they aren't known to be uncomfortable I don't mind which type)

Preferred tonal balance : Slightly more bass would be nice

Past Headphones : Nothing worthy of note (just cheap IEMs)

Use : I'll mainly use these for gaming and maybe a little bit for music (no specific genre)

Location : UK

I've looked in the gaming headphone thread but looking elsewhere I have also seen a lot of other suggestions and am having trouble making a decision. (eg ATH m30x, HD 429, Creative Aurvana Live!)

Thanks in Advance for any help or suggestions

as others stated, gaming headsets are generally not the best here. get a decent pair of headphones, made by an actual headphone company and a mic and you will have 10x better sound than so called gaming headsets.

your best bet is probably ATH M40x headphones, $89 on amazon at the moment
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54

and a VModa BoomPro Mic for $29
https://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-BoomPro-Gaming-Headset-Headphone/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=pd_sim_267_12?


just plug the mic into the hedphones instead of the cord that came with the M40s and there you go. headphones when you just want headphones, and a full headset when you want that.


there is also the m50x for a bit more money at $139, though honestly i dont think its worth the extra money. especially just for playing games and basic listening from a computer or phone or something.
https://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-M50X-Headphones-Portable-Amplifier/dp/B01D6FKDT8/ref=sr_1_3?


there are also m30x that are only $69. but YOU DO NOT WANT THESE! these are cheaper than the m40, but these do not have the removable cable like the 40s and 50s do, meaning adding a mic will be more expensive/challenging as you cant just plug the $30 vmoda one in and be good to go.
so dont be tempted by the $20 savings on these> https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M30x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUQW8/ref=sr_1_1?

i own the m40x and the m50x as well as several far more expensive pairs of headphones and i can assure you it is hard to find much better sound, comfort and features for the price than you get with the the 40/50x. especially the removable cable, that is missing from my pairs that cost 6 times as much as the 40's.

The M30X are $51, any experience with them?

Thanks! That's great to hear. Now I'm even happier with my purchase. Been googling for a while and there are so many options! What do you think of these ?

I've got a pair of these that get the job done quite nicely, and are well within your budget. There's better stuff out there, sure, but for Youtube these are more than enough. They use a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

OP, no however that headset you chose is terrible. I owned 3 of them and regret every second I owned them. Umconfy, terrible sound, flimsy, easily breakable, heavy cord, just terrible and is worth 5 dollars at most.

I would get, if you want closed headphones. Monoprice 1083823 headphones

With some HM5 pads from Brainwavz

Also for the microphone I recommend the Modmic 4.0

If you want better headphones and overall better everything for a bit more cost I'd go with the m30x's

Again this is if you want closed headphones. Open headphones give better audio listening and gaming. However sound will leak out of them. Also visit /r/headphones