I'm planning on having 2 pairs of headphones. A set for gaming, a set for listening to music and everything else. I'm planning to attempt producing music in the future. I am currently choosing between an Audio-Technica ATH-M50 and ATH-AD700. Or maybe even an ATH-AD900, if that's worth the extra £100. What do you think? :)
I never had that brand, so I can't compare, but I doubt that they would be any better than Sennheiser.
I don't see that model on this chart, but unless it is a lot better than the one there, it appears that Sennheiser is the top dog.
http://noise-cancelling-headphones-r...enreviews.com/
Audio-Technica have a list of active noise-cancelling headphones. The ones I'm looking at, are Hi-Fi and Monitor. The ATH-M50 are monitors.
The biggest problem with that model for my taste is that it is corded. I hate feeling as though I'm on a leash.
Whats your budget? And, do you have a setup with a good headphone amp or not? This will help a lot.
I had a similar question a while back, and got some very good advice that helped me find what I was looking for.
Personally, I found like the Sennheisers the best of all of them. Many think they sound plain,flat or vieled, but they are a flat heeadphone which is a good thing IMO. Some headphones will color the sound to some degree, these do not. Thats the EQ , soundcard, amps job.
These are great for music, games and movies.
The Sennheiser 418/19s and 518/19s are very good sets, depending on budget and wether you want a closed or open set. Open sound the best IMO, but .. best used in a quiet enviroment, and tend leak sound much more than closed designs.
These are not Bass Monsters though. I mean, they do have a deep, percussive bass to them .. and it is accurate and sound good. But its not that overpowering "boom" some prefer. If you are that type of listener they are not for you.
So, from my personal taste, Id say check into Sennheiser before making a final decision. If anywhere close to you has some on display, give them a good listen.
But, advice on headphone IMO is hard to give. We each have a different prefrence on what sounds good. My 2cents for what its worth.
Not sure what to suggest on a noise cancelling/production type set.
I would shop around and if needed continue to save as there is no substitute for quality otherwise you'll wind up with Beats Audio or something boom boom sizzle sizzle..........
Fatigue is the enemy here (hear) and my 702's are absolutely fatigue free both worn and listened unless the source material is crap which is like 60% of the time but it won't ever be the headphones issue.....never !
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