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Audio Technica ATH-M50x - 6 Months -- Going Strong

Audio Technica Experience Absolutely! The Audio Technica M50s really do sound better with age. Some people refer to it as "burning in," but I think it's more about getting used to their sound and becoming familiar with their audio signature. However, there are limits to their use. The M50s block out external sound quite a bit, which isn't great at work when someone might be yelling my name across the office or cubicle, and I can't hear them. Plus, you can crank up the volume without realizing it, but others can definitely hear you since they leak sound quite a bit. They’re also not ideal when wearing glasses or while on the move, like walking or running. However, for a busy coffee shop, a noisy airplane ride, or when you just want to chill in bed with some tunes, they're perfect. On the other hand, I found the smaller Audio Technica WM77s to be perfect for work. They provide a decent soundstage without sacrificing the ability to hear others around me in the of...

Saturday Study @Home

Enjoying Studying at Home I'm really enjoying studying at home. It’s much more convenient and cheaper! I'm loving it. I'm actually doing this while I have to do laundry, as I wanted to take care of it today so I can be totally free tomorrow.

Starbucks Iced Coffee in a Bottle

Studying at Home This weekend, I'm studying at home and picked up some Starbucks drinks at the local grocery store. They taste surprisingly good and are cheaper than buying them at the actual Starbucks shop. While there's definitely joy in drinking coffee at Starbucks, this is a great alternative when I want to stay in. My favorite drink is the 11 oz Iced Coffee with Milk (ICM). At only 50 calories, it's not bad at all!