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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs HE1000 Unveiled Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone with Stealth Magnets for Audiophiles, Home & Studio Listening

Reddit prefers HE1000 Unveiled Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone with Stealth Magnets for Audiophiles, Home & Studio Listening โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 58% positive).

#24 in Headphones

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

58

Pros

  • +Hella valid
  • +Industry standard
  • +Sound so good
  • +Noise cancelling

Cons

  • โˆ’Overrated
  • โˆ’Uncomfortable
  • โˆ’Pleather material flakes
  • โˆ’Crapped out after 15 months
โ€œI'm glad Audio Technica m40x headphones are one of the new industry standard headphonesโ€
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HE1000 Unveiled Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone with Stealth Magnets for Audiophiles, Home & Studio Listening
#9 in HeadphonesReddit favorite

Hifiman

HE1000 Unveiled Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone with Stealth Magnets for Audiophiles, Home & Studio Listening

100

Pros

  • +Will supersede arya unveiled
โ€œPlus the upcoming HE1000 Unveiled will supersede this.โ€
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Specifications

SpecAudio-Technica ATH-M50xHE1000 Unveiled Full-Size Over-Ear Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone with Stealth Magnets for Audiophiles, Home & Studio Listening
Driver45mmโ€”
Frequency Response15Hzโ€“28kHzโ€”
Impedance38ฮฉโ€”
TypeClosed-backโ€”
Weight285gโ€”
Connectivity3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter)โ€”
Noise CancellingNo (passive isolation)โ€”
Priceโ€”โ€”
Reddit sentiment58%100%
Mentions61
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