Question 1

How does it compare to the Monster Inspiration Active Noise Canceling Headphones?

Accepted Answer

Not sure about the Inspiration Actives but I have the regular Monster Inspiration over-ear headphones and they are just as capable and impressive as my ath-m50x.  The people who are commenting saying the 50x is so much better than the Inspirations are showing true ignorance.  The sound stage is actually slightly better on the Inspirations.  Monster makes a wide range of headphones not all of which are just Beats clones.  For people who own headphones like the Inspirations, the HD558's, JBL S500's... you will be disappointed if you think the ath-m50x will blow you away.

Question 2

This model has no battery (replaceable or rechargeable), right? Does it tend to drain the battery of your iPod / iPhone rapidly, to run its processor?

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Headphones don't drain batteries. They just talked the juice from the headphone amp. I think with the agent of so many consumer grade headphones with noise cancellation or built in amplifiers we have a slew of people completely confused and misinformed with  the basics of audio gear. These are the same. people that would have to call a computer tech to plug in computer monitor to a computer. These are the same people that will give a bad review to ga reat product simply because that  don't understand  the products intended use.

Question 3

Is there a reasonably priced and easily installed earcup padding replacement parts kit available? Bad experience with dissolving AT earcups.

Accepted Answer

I use Wicked Cushions, but NOT the large ones they advertise for M50X headphones, rather the ones for Sony MDR7506. Forget all the warnings blah blah from WC about them being only for MDR7506, those earpads fit AT M40/50X headphones and most importantly SOUND almost EXACTLY LIKE OEM AT pads. No loss of bass but since the interior layer over the driver is thicker, high end may be ever so slightly attenuated. I quite like it. So much I got another pair for my M40X

Question 4

How's the frequency range? I thought I read the specs somewhere, but can't find em now... How do these compare to the $500+ Sennheiser HD models?

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Not as balanced as HD600, somewhat similarly bass and treble boosted like HD650. Annoying 10kHz frequency peak like any other closed-back headphone. HD600 and HD650 boast far higher resolution and much better clarity, bigger and more accurate stereo field (though they don't excel at this like AKG's K701 or Hifiman orthodynamic headphones), they're meant for high-end playback systems, M50x is just a cheap, decent monitor (though not as good as M40x and M70x at that, in my experience).

ASIN	B00HVLUR86
Additional Features	Foldable
Age Range Description	Adult
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Best Sellers Rank	#126 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors
Brand Name	Audio-Technica
Built-In Media	HEADPHONE
Cable Features	Detachable
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Cell Phones, Tablets, Desktops, Laptops
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Control Method	App
Control Type	Volume Control
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (33,697)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	1 Years
Earpiece Shape	Around-the-ear
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
External Testing Certification	Não aplicavel
Frequency Range	20 Hz - 28,000 Hz
Frequency Response	28000 Hz
Headphone Folding Features	Over Ear
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Headphones Ear Placement	Over Ear
Impedance	38 Ohms
Is Autographed	No
Item Type Name	Professional Monitor Headphones, Black
Item Weight	0.29 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Audio-Technica
Model Name	M50x
Model Number	ATH-M50x
Noise Control	Sound Isolation
Number of Items	1
Sensitivity	99 dB
Series Number	50
Specific Uses For Product	personal
Style Name	Standard M50x
Theme	Fantasy
Total USB 2.0 Ports	4
UPC	700621457916
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	2 year warranty on parts and labor
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology	wired

ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable

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