Audio-Technica ATH-M50 vs. Sony MDR-V6 Headphones

[Chiefcrowe]

I'm trying to decide which ones to get for a home studio setup.. what do you guys think would be the better choice?

thanks!!

 

[Phynaz]

MDR 6 are awesome. Same design for over 20 years, must be good

 

[Chiefcrowe]

thanks. how is the sound quality for you and what do you use it for?

 

[lenjack]

More than 20 years. Fabulous. Eventually, the earpads need to be replaced.

 

[PliotronX]

I stuck velour earpads from Beyerdynamic DT-250's on my V6's, improved isolation and bass quality as well as comfort. If you like bright crisp airy sounding cans stick to Grados (no experience with Audio-Technica) but the V6's are nice for mids and bass and not overly so.

 

[cantholdanymore]

Headphones are very personal, not only on sound but also on fit. What I did was to buy the 3 cans I was considering from a store with an easy return policy and try them at home for a coupe of weeks. It is a little bit expensive paying for return shipping but it is better than spending $300 in something you don't really like. In my case I ended up with the shure-940, that most forum experts consider too bright.

Good luck

 

[Phynaz]

thanks. how is the sound quality for you and what do you use it for?

Same as you, music composition.

Unless you want to go nuts with so-called prostudio cans, which run $800 - $1,000 a set, you can't do better than these.

 

[Chiefcrowe]

Thanks everyone! I'm getting the sony ones and will try to report back later on...