The KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 are both professional studio headphones that will deliver excellent audio performance in all types of environments. With the two models being similar in style and features it can be difficult to know which headphones are the better ones.
We have put together a list of the main features of both the KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 to give you a better idea of which model is the right one for you.
Comfort
Both the KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 are designed to be comfortable enough to wear for long sessions in the studio or on the go and both are lightweight headphones. Both models have adjustable headbands so you can get the perfect fit and both models feature swivel ear cups.
The KRK KNS8400 benefits from memory foam technology in the construction of the ear cushions and headband padding, giving you superior comfort for extended periods. The Audio Technica ATH-M50 features soft coated fabric on both the headband and the ear cups, with the ear cups being over the ear design.
Audio
The KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 are designed to give you realistic musical sounds and will not provide the heavy bass sounds that some other headphones will, as they are aimed at providing a true to life sound experience. The Audio Technica ATH-M50 features 45 millimeter drivers with high quality copper clad aluminum construction.
Both models will block exterior sounds, no matter how loud your environment is and they will also block any audio from leaking out of the headphones when you’re wearing them, meaning you will not disturb others with your music. The KRK KNS8400 features 40 millimeter drivers with oxygen free copper wire construction, helping to deliver high clarity sound and realistic bass.
Features
Both the KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 are closed back headphones that both have an extended frequency range. The KRK KNS8400 can be folded in order to provide better portability and they fit snugly into their own carry case.
The KRK KNS8400 has detachable cables so you can easily switch cables depending on what hardware you intend to use and benefits from replaceable ear and head cushions. The KRK KNS8400 features acoustic foam technology in the construction which helps to deliver quality sound and noise isolation.
Compatibility
The KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 both feature a quarter inch jack cable. The KRK KNS8400 benefits from the quarter inch jack cable being removable, meaning you can attach a ⅛ inch cable into the headphones to connect to a range of portable media devices.
The KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 don’t require any additional drivers or software before they’re installed.
Recommendation
After looking at the features of both the KRK KNS8400 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 we think they are both high quality headphone for their price range but we think the better headphones are the KRK KNS8400.
The extra benefit of the detachable cables make the KRK KNS8400 a more versatile set of headphones.
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