Headphones - How to choose - m50x vs DT770 

All of us went through dozens of reviews to come to these last two headphones. We must be doing something right lmao!

Thank you for the great review and honest opinion! It was pleasant to watch from start to finish.

I have watched at least a dozen other comparison videos between these two cans and you are the first to mention anything about comfort for eyeglass wearers like myself, Thank you for helping me decide I will be going with the 770s and also gave you a subscribe

Thanks for your review! I went with the Beyerdynamic Dt 770's 😍 Look forward to using them with music and gaming! 😌

Useful, honest, well presented. Really good content, thanks man ! Hope you get more subs

Dude how don't you have more subs. You're killing it and the video is so crisp and detailed and just gets straight to the point. When you spoke about the glasses, I had a little tear. No one address that issue usually. I normally don't sub to channels but come on. You deserve wayyyy more. So here's a like and sub. Love the videos. Keep grinding and stay consistent and you'll make it. All the best

Thanks bro, I came across this vid cause I do wear glasses and I needed to know more about these 2 headphones. Great vid!

Very helpful, thanks!

Been using M50x for more than 2 years now but recently replaced my faulty audio interface to a new one with 80 ohm source impedance and now thinking of going for DT 770 Pro 80 ohm too.

Thanks man! Was leaning towards the 770s already but as a fellow glasses wearer, I appreciate that info!

This a really helpful video and well presented review

Good advice Andrew. For me over the years it's been m50x all day long as a VO Pro. I wear reading glasses and wear them for hours no problem, no headaches. Just bought the Austrian Audio Hi-X55 and already regretting it (buyers remorse)...They are def comfortable, but don't live up to the hype for booth work anyway and even music didn't sound great though the AA's. Still wearing them in, but...

best review i have seen on this topic. Thank you

This is a really high quality video can't believe you don't have more subs so just keep grinding 💜

I found myself in this situation of comparison. The video really helped me understand and compare these two models. I am not yet sure of my choice but the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X seems to me better suited to my situation for practical reasons even if the flat sound aspect attracted me at the start of my research. Thank you

Thanks this is so useful, I wear glasses and it makes headphones annoying I appreciate you making this a point!

A couple of comments on the BDs. They come in three different input impedances, 32, 80, and 250 ohms. The 250 and 80 are best used with an audio interface or other high-power output and may not be suitable direct from a smartphone or computer. Also, the velour earpieces only come on the 250 and 80. The 32 only comes with vinyl earpieces although you can replace them with aftermarket velour.

This video was great, I'd narrowed it down to these 2 pairs of headphones after at least 2 weeks of research and review reading/watching and was pretty much set on the Beyerdynamics. I especially appreciate the point you'd made about the glasses as I honestly hadn't even considered that to be a factor. Most of the headphones I've used in the past were for gaming and so were typically made to accommodate even the fattest of heads so I had just assumed that comfort with glasses was a given, especially at the price range. This has really only confirmed that I want the Beyerdynamics, however it is unfortunate that they don't seem to be the most comfortable "wearing around" headphones. I was hoping they wouldn't be too annoying when wearing them around my neck, although you brought up a good point about the lack of swivel. Regardless I do want them as everything I've seen leads me to believe they have the superior sound, and I want something that will work some magic when I plug it into my new DAC. Hopefully I'll get used to wearing them around my neck, or maybe find a way to mod them and increase the swivel. Thank you for making this easy to understand and concise video. Earned a sub, and I wish you all the best in these trying times and in the future.

I have used the AT's for years now(at least 5) and after changing the ear cushions out they still rock.

As a DJ happy to own ATH-m50’s, never looking back.

Love the vid, are these still good a year later? mainly gaming here where hearing footsteps is important

Amazing review.

Really well made video!

Nice info

Hey Andrew, nice video :) Thx for all the useful info. But, what's that soundtrack you are having in the video? Thx in advance.

Really helpful video, thanks a lot man! Im just looking for a good pair of cans for video editing, that's comfortable. Im so into the DT770Pro but only the 250ohm has coiled cable and idk with my M-Audio Mtrack duo can drive it

glad i found your review early. I am going to buy the beyerdynamic after this. I have experienced the m40x which has served me well for 7 years now but the earpads are dead to say the least, they wear off fast if you sweat and use for long hours. I want to experience the beyerdynamic but was worried about comfort since i wear glasses. Thank you for mentioning these points Bro you are the best.

I used the ATH-M50x's for over 3 years now, one of the best headphones I've ever had. The only 2 problems I had was the ear cushions and headband are made of a material that will flake off and peel relatively easily, and that they tend to become uncomfortable after long sessions. I'm only replacing them because a plastic piece broke off and they no longer sit on my ear correctly. While I would still recommend them, I am going to give the dt770's a try.

I have both and the DT770 are way more comfortable and less fatiguing while gaming. I have to turn the volume down as they strain my ears more with the M50X. I usually game with SHP9500 as I can wear those all day. Just bought the DT770 Pro 80ohm for $30 and they feel similar in comfort to the SHP9500. My ears don't hurt like the M50X or M40X while gaming. It's not the pad comfort but the highs are simply too bright and start to hurt my ears and turn them down.

Nice review . You deserve more subscribers.

The best headphones under 150. Great selection.

My original model ATH-M50s were the most comfortable headphones I ever used. I wear glasses and have a large head and they were more than big enough for me.

I've got the DT770 Pro 80ohm, running them for about a week now and I've been more than happy with the quality of sound and the headphones themselves! The 3m cable is... Its certainly something. I've kept it bundled up as it came out of the box, and I've just started wearing around a bumbag to put both my phone and the cable in 🤣 most likely a portable amp as well when I get one. But as someone who's come from using £30 KitSounds for the last 7 years... I'm overjoyed regardless

this review was very helpful thank you // im so tired of the no removable cable that the BD's have yo

Yeah man dope video, nice information. Keep it up man! Only constructive criticism I have is that I would have like to know how the headphones do with bleed. When tracking and the artist has click in their hp for example

Other then these two brands which are the best headphones out there for mixing low end? Thank you

The newer Limited Edition of the DT 770 has less pressure, said my friend. Thanks for this very helpful review

Keep grinding

Buy both. I purchased both units, and both have a place in my studio in many applications (Both Are excellent a must-have!). This is the same as saying which one is best, PC or Mac, Um Both are necessary!

i got a dt990 250ohm coming through which im hooking up to the soundblasterx G6, but i'm also thinking of ordering a pair of dt770 due to being able to have a closed and open back headphones. just not sure whether to get 80ohm or 250ohm given i have an amp that apparently can output more then enough power

As a pure listener I prefer the AT’s. (I listen to an eclectic mix of Tool, Billy Eilish and Piazzolla.) I wear wireframe glasses and have no problems with the comfort. I do find the AT’s a tad warm on my ears, but the overall difference in the sound (more ‘warm’ than ‘flat’, more ‘alive’ than ‘technical’) makes it worth it to me. The soundscape is less ‘wide’ but to me expansive enough, it’s not like the music is from a tiny box like with classic British loudspeakers. So I’m happy.

Thank you so much for this video. I was looking to buy new headphones for myself and currently I'm listening often to Symphonic metal like Nightwish and Epica. But I also listen to EDM and Hip hop from time to time I got a wide range of music taste 😁 I was also checking before headphones like JBL, Bose and Sony but it's such a hard choice now cause the shops where I could test them are closed cause of the covid19 pandemic and only do sending hope you could help me out for what headphones I should go thank you so much 👍

That's it! this review confirmed me to go for DT770🤘 would you recomend 80ohms for mixing purpose?

Great review. I was wondering which one of these headphones would you recommend for watching movies?

based on only sound quality, to ear in home, which one do you think is the best choice?, i mainly listen to hip hop/r&b

Great review! I’ve just got one a couple of days ago and planning of buying an amp under $100 dollars for it. Would a FiiO K3 work well the DT 700 Pro 80?

I'm curious of these vs the dt 1990. Like just how much better are the 1990s? Night and day?

Great review! Cool that you even mention things like how it feel to wear the cans when you are also wearing glasses!👍🏻 Thanx a lot. Just a tiny little remark from a native German: "Beyer" in the brandname "Beyerdynamic" is pronounced like "fire", not like "layer". I hope it is clear what I mean 😊😇.

I have the same dark green special edition of the M50s and love them, pads are fucked now though, wish you could get replacements in the same color

The remaining question is 32 , 80 or 250 ohm I have the 80 ohm . They sound good but really sound best when run through a small headphone amp

I liked your video but didn't you recommend the DT 990 vs DT 770? You know that is a better choice, right?

Never had the DT770, but I do own the DT1770 pro. I also have B&W p7, px7 s2e, Sennheiser Momentum 2, ath m-40, ath m50x. Out of all of these, it is the ath m50x I use the most. I love the sound and it is comfy. But you need to upgrade the ear cushions to some quality leather ones. Did magic.

I pulled the trigger on the m50s

I couldn't decide, so I bought both :)

Are the earpads on the 770s replaceable wit aftermarket or OEM pads like with the M50x's? I can deal with just about everything else on the 770s but that's a deciding factor on me getting them (the 80ohm version)

Hi, Pls review Sennheiser HD 660 vd HD 800. thanks . more power to you and your channel. thanks

I'm looking at the 80 ohm version to use with my laptop, will this be fine or will I need an amp too? Ty for the great video :)

Thx..! :)

The 2 superstars

Which one would be the better choice when primarily listening to heavy edm music? I would like to have a bassy and punchy sound but not muddy or overwhelming the mids or highs. Which one would be better? I heard that dt770's are considered bass leaning but im not sure if it would sound flat for someone with no point of reference regarding studio headphones

Que auricular recomiendan para operar en vivo? Estoy entre el m40x, m50x y el beyer dt770 pro, o que otro auricular me recomiendan con respuesta plana

Yep, DT 770 it is!

DT770 made me realize how awesome the sound design in Elden Ring is.

"They don't have a removal cable." And that's gonna be a pass. If that cable breaks (on the base of the jack like EVERY FUCKING HEADPHONE CABLE DOES EVENTUALLY) that's a dead 150$ pair of headphones. 100 points to the audio Technicas.

God bless brother

Decent review but for gaming my choice would defiantely be the M50s... although you have a fair point to make for the DT770 Pro (bit better positional clarity) the positional audio on the M50 is better than on many "Surround Gamer Headsets" while still delivering booming explosions. I have tried the DT 770 Pro in both 80 and 250 Ohm. Recommended them a few times to happy recipients who prefer listening to music like Jazz or Classical Music. Also tried a few Sennheisers, Sonys, Koss, Bose and Bower Wilkins Headphones just to mention a few that are either a popular choice or really good on their own. Notable mention... the Koss Porta Pros always amaze me as a compact on Ear Headphone. But back to those two legendary Headphones ... i just bought my third pair of M50s ... my second one beeing the BT2 Variant ...which truly sounds like it is indeed wired... if you use LDAC 960kbps. My original pair of M50s was now 14 years old and i have used it at least a few hours every day... at home, on the go ... just always. Why did i replace them for a new pair of M50 (in the M50x Gunmetal variant :))? Because they sound so much more fun... they work for films, also Jazz and Classical Music ... although the sound stage is not nearly as wide as on the DT 770 Pros or the DT990 for that matter and the clarity is also not as defined. But exactly this clarity is for my preferred types of music too much, too airy,... i love that DnB, Techno, Rap and Trap or any type of EDM sounds like you are in the club. Huge Speaker style bass, nothing distorted, nice but tight soundstage that can become quite a bit wider with the proper recording. This btw. also makes them quite useable for fast FPS Shooter Games... positional audio is still decent while explosions sound like real explosions. Airier Headphones or the good sounding but very fragile Steelseries Headsets do not reproduce mids and especially low frequencies quite as punchy but still not overexposed like the M50 do. Back to my final Audio verdict as i drifted over to why i also like to use them for really everything else. I like my audio clean, neutral and undistorted but still dirty, so when the fat baseline hits, it really hits you. So i have the peace in mind that i do not care if i listen to Simon & Garfunkel, Lil John, A$AP Rocky, The Prodigy, John Spencer Blues Explosion, ELO, Justice, Die Antwoord, Dj Shadow, Slipknot, Trampsta, Massive Attack, Dj Fresh, Autechre, Chicago, Schoolboy Q and whatnot... it all just sounds so right. Not only clean but also fun. Mind you the DT 770s will manage to play quite a few of these Artists just fine too,... but take the song Bassline Junkie from Dizzee Rascal ... the bass will not "be buzzin" on the DT 770 Pros ... so that is definately a song that sounds just weird on the DT-770 Pro. John Spencer also sounds in general nicer on the M50s although the DT770 also do a good job but they do create a different experience for the listener. So if you want a "always on" wide soundstage with pristine separation (perfect to dissect every single instrument track) and brilliant treble ... go get the DT 770 Pro´s ... they do feel more comfortable and a bit more premium. But i just cannot quit the M50s ... they sound so much more fun to me and when i need some bangers instead of the 4th coffee... the DT 770 just do not cut it. Comfort was a problem in the end with my 14 year old ones ... but both new ones feel really nice. At the very first day i should have given the Headband a little strech as the fit will hurt after a few hours if you have a rather big head like me. Now a few days in and everything is fine. Quite curious ... the Earpads from the BT2DS Variant are quite noticeable softer and feel really nice throughout a 10 hours office day (Mic is really really good for Teams and i can dual pair my phone and notebook with seamless handshake between them). Still the M50 Earpads will be comfortable enough, even for longer sessions as long as they are fresh, be sure to replace them as soon as you feel the inner cup putting pressure on your ears. There are also quite a few high quality after market earcups available for the M50s ... but that sounds like a research of its own which i have been too lazy to do yet.

I have ATHM50. From before M50X. Have them 12yrs and still working great but the earpads and headband are falling apart and disgusting. The M50 had a high end peak that can be harsh at times. was this removed for the M50X? Surprised to hear M50x is smoother. I see the M50x has some nice features such as detachable headphones etc but my M50 doesn't even have that so would not be missing much without it. Sound quality would be priority. That said, is there another pair of headphones for maybe 50$ more that blows both out of the water?

everyone saying if you want to plug into phone or laptop for music listening go for 32 ohms but my question is ..is 32 ohm version good for MUSIC PRODUCTION?

I want the best of both worlds! I got the velour ear pads for ATH M50x’s for comfort…would it affect the sound??

I went with the dt770. The audio-technica are a great sounding headphone but the quality of the build seems to be lacking. I had 3 pairs over 5 years and they all broke where the speaker cup joins the headband. Not even abusive use or floor drops. I had a pair just break while I was wearing them.

I got m50x and dt 770 pro 80ohm both sound the same so much bass connect to my fx audio dac x3 same on my phone galaxy s8 50% volume is max because sound is to loud and bass rumbles im idk whats wrong ? Weak dac?Thinking about purchase scarlet solo 3gen its good choice to improve sound quality? Im just want good quality music

I have the M50X. Comfort is a MAJOR issue if you have big ears, I don't even think mine are that big, and they still annoy me. I only used them because of the money I paid. I even tried replacement pads with no major improvements. Soundwise, they never managed to impress me, they are fine, I was expecting way more. I think the hype and popularity just make the expectations too high. There is no imaging or sound stage to speak of, so if you want to play competitive FPS, these are not it. They are fine for single player tittles. I'd highly recommend you to try cheaper alternatives and find the sound you like before paying a lot of money on something you are not sure if you'll like. Koss KSC75 are a great entry level alternative, they could even be your endgame. They have ZERO sub-bass (70 Hz and below), but the rest of the frequencies are on point, good imaging and sound stage and most importantly they cost like $20.

DT770 herre and they are excellent. Prog rocker so I like the clarity, high ends and bottom boom. Replaced with cheap Sennheisers that were temporary. These will last and are comfortable.

If noise isolation isn't a big deal, then I'd always go with open-back. TYGR 300rs, DT 880s and 990s in my opinion have better sound quality than both of these pairs. I'd also personally put the M40x above the M50x in terms of sound quality, the M50x has such accentuated bass it ends up sounding muddy and not clear at all.

What about the 3 different versions? (32, 80, 250 Impedance)? They have different responses... I think you are talking about the 250 Ohm version only

Would I need a headphone amp or audio interface if I got the beyerdynamic dt 770 pro 80 ohm? Or could I just plug it into my laptop?

replacement pads are a thing btw!

I've seen so many broken hinges in Audio technica ath40x and 50x that i wonder if that's by design. I've been using 40x for several years and i love the sound, especially when i replaced earpads with custom ones. Build quality isn't very good in my opinion. Not to mention that you can't buy genuine audio technica headband / hinge.

I got the m50xBT, mainly because I can easily bring them with me while still having a solid pair of headphones at home. I managed to get around the bad earcups by ordering a new and squishy pair from Wicked Cushions and I love them! Sadly, they don't work with my glasses because mine have a very big rim, but my friends with thinner glasses don't have any issues, guess I'm now looking for new glasses now.

Which would be more natural sounding for dialing in guitar sounds through a modeller?

Yo i hesited bc all say dt770 are the best choice but the cable fix is very anoying somone can tell if this are a mutch point to buy ath ?

if sound isolation and heavy bass doesn`t matter, the dt990 open back are significantly better. imo..

i will definitely suggest m50x to anyone who doesn't edit vids or music , removable cable and flexibility is more important than u think, they are easy to use easy to carry nd of course who doesn't like a bit more bass with crystal clear instruments

Do you use an amp or is it stock good enough?

Watching this in my M50X. I probably wont feel much of a difference with sound quality and i'm more on a "having nice bass" side. However, as far as the design goes - M50X is totally a winner for me here . DT 770's design IMHO resembles some kind of airplane pilot vintage headphones lol

buy both, they are so different(and cheap

For me, modern DT770 (80 Ohm) is better than Senh HD650, let alone M50X))

If I prefer my music as quiet as possible should I get as little ohm as possible?

Good night, incredible your video, excuse my English but I'm using the translator, I have a presonus 22vsl interface, the impedance in the headphone output is 50 ohms, but I connect it to an Alesis mixer that has Headphone Output: 75 ohm output impedance > 105mW into 75 ohms,> 40mW into 600ohms Do you think that is sufficient for the 250 ohm dt770 or should I buy an additional headphone amplifier? I have eris 3.5 presonus monitors and I want to use the dt770 for mixing bass (low end) of trap music and also for mixing with room emulations, since I don't have a treated acoustic room. For this reason, I have not yet decided between the m50x and the dt770, I want to be sure to make the right decision.

Ngl, I just wish the dt770s came standard with a removable cable

What OHM on the DT 770 would you recommend for PC gaming

I bought 2 times dt 770 250 ohm and returned them back! The bass at a volume slightly above average began to wheeze terribly at dt 770! I bought the m50x - unfortunately they are not as comfortable as the dt770, but nothing wheezes even at a very high volume, and the sound is excellent!

I have m50 , it was my first headphones.. using maybe 9y even cant remember... Now ordered 700pro X and my question if its really worth... Im afraid of muddy sounds...Can someone suggest alternatives? I have time to cancel order.

Weirdly enaugh, m50x is around 50-60$ more expensive in my country

hii, i wonder which is the better for an e drum? it is the m50x?

What's the difference between the OHM?

which ones do you think are better for playing the digital piano?

I recently purchased a new headset (ATH-M50xBT) and noticed that it has a p65 (Proposition 65 Cancer and Reproductive harm) warning on the back of the box. I looked at several other Audio Technica headsets and many of them seemed to carry this warning. Is anyone familiar with this warning or why it would be listed on so many of the AT products? Should I send mine back? I got it at B&H. This warning label is located in the back of the box. Also did your box come with a plastic cover for the headphone box? Mine didn’t! Just a box

M50x or dt700?

Which is better for a digital piano? Thanks