Audio Technica ATH-M50x

Amazing Studio Quality Headphones – The key word for these headphones are studio monitors. Unlike Beats or Skullcandy etc the sound signature for these headphones are very neutral and they do not emphasis anything such as the base. I personally enjoy a more neutral sound signature as I listen to a wide variety of music and do not want anything to be over emphasised. If you are into… Read more

music creation a neutral sound is also beneficial as you can hear exactly what you are producing without an artificial emphasis. The sound isolation is very good and the weight not too noticeable however I found the pressure on my ears to isolate noise fatiguing after an hour or so. I liked the detachable cord when carrying the headphones around and the mechanism to lock the cord in has never failed or worn as of ~1 year of use. I found the coiled cord really heavy but you get three different cords in the box .so that is not a problem

Pros:

Neutral, clear sound signature

Amazing sound quality at this price range

Several detachable cords

Great noise isolation

Cons:

Noise isolation is fatiguing after an hour or so

Detachable cord takes a few seconds to attach (though you could just leave it on)

Perfect if you are after realistic sound reproduction at a good price – I purchased these to listen to nature recordings. I wanted the sound to be realistic rather than calibrated for heavy base or treble. I also wanted good isolation from external noise as I use them for meditation. Closed back, over ear studio headphones in sub $200 category. Flat sound profile. Pro's Comfortable to wear for long periods… Read more

of time. Sit around the ear and the padding is soft and effective.

Good sound reproduction at low volumes which is what I need for meditation.

Excellent isolation from external noises. I put a recording of beach waves on when my neighbour mows the lawn. Very pleasant.

Realistic sound reproduction. I listen to everything from bird calls to crickets, lightening and wind in the leaves of trees. All of it sounds very real to life with these headphones and even the tiniest if noises are audible at low volumes.

Bonus - I hang them on the bed and use them as speakers at high volume so I can sleep without headphones on.

Excellent quality for sub $200 headphones. Ear pieces pivot, padding on top of the band. Comes with a carry bag and three different cords and a larger stereo plug. Fits a small head just fine. Durable I've dropped them, fallen asleep on them, been rough with the cord. No damage.

Cons

They are bulky, not sure you'd want to wear them walking around town They are designed for studio use.

They're not designed for listening to fully produced music, they still sound good listening to that but you're not going to get the kind of bass you're used to from the sound profile.

Recommended - these are great if you use headphones for noise isolation and realistic sound reproduction. Very good for meditation purposes. I also use them to take mobile calls at home. Makes it easy to hear the caller even with background noise.

Absolutely Brilliant – I purchased these headphones to replace a pair of the original series of Beats Studios. While I felt they had great sound they had begun to deteriorate, something I was very very disappointed about considering how much I paid for them, and carefully I looked after them and how rarely I used them. Having done some research I was considering the… Read more

ATH-MSR7 model, but as they were a bit more expensive and decided otherwise, weary of spending to much after the beats. I finally settled on the Audio Technica ATH-M50x. While the build materials were not quite that of the ATH-MSR7, I think the audio specs are pretty much the same. The ATH-MSR7 also came with inline mics I purchased my ATH-M50xs from PC Case Gear online for $180 + delivery.

After the audio quality of the Beats I thought I would be hard to impress again. I was very happy to be wrong. The ATH-M50x are an amazing set of headphones. I have begun to get into HD Audio as well, Jazz, Classical and even Hip Hop. While I do not have an external DAC unit or Headphone amp, listening to WAV 1536kbps and DSD64 audio files with these headphones as been absolutely brilliant. Even some of the heaviest Hip Hop base does not seem to challenge them and even improve on low quality file formats.

These headphones have reinvigorated and expanded my interest in music. Worth every dollar and more.

Perfect for video editing – Best audio of clarity while video editing. Probably the best out of the current market. The bass is clear. Is good it comes with a 2.0 if you want to plug into a PC/Mac.

Amazing audio quality with great accessories – Ironically, I managed to buy these off a reviewer who was selling them. I can't imagine why he'd get rid of them though as they are amazing. This was a serious upgrade from my previous headset for me, which I primarily used for gaming. But these are purely for DJing and listening to music. However, every time I've played games with this,… Read more

especially Elite Dangerous or other games with high definition audio they really show why they are top quality.

Obviously there are more expensive AT and other headsets out there but for me, these excel. The high, mid and low are all tuned to perfection. Admittedly the volume is a little low but the other sets of Audio-Technica earbuds and headsets I also own are the same - paired with a headphone amplifier they are all beasts!

They're not wireless and that's fine for DJing from a controller and my PC. Two different cables are included - a springy cable and an extra long normal cable. There is also an adapter jack from 3.5mm to standard 6.3mm jack. All of them are gold plated and the cables are well insulated. You also get a soft bag with them for safer transport. I bought a hard container off eBay and regretted it as it would only carry the headphones and one cable. So just stick with the bag and save yourselves some cash.

Overall for the music I play and listen to - breaks, Progressive House, Trance, Melodic Techno and pure Techno - these are incredible. I was lucky to get them for $134 so half-price. But full-price they are still worth it.

So good – These headphones sound quality is great. The overall build is great. But to go further in the sound quality of these headphones is amazing it gives a cinema type vibe its very loud and there is no sound leaking. The wire doesn’t bend and the headphones are bendable so it very easily to take to travel. Show details ·  1

Great, solid headphones – Solid, fairly light, great sound, good looking. Bought this for production and DJ monitor headphones to replace the hd25's I have, because I found they were lacking in bass. The M50x are great, they go very loud, you might have to adjust a bit if coming from something else. As with any headphones, always take them for a spin in store first. Bonus points for including various cables in the box Show details

Worth every cent – I brought this pair back in July 2015 and have used it almost every single day until now. The only issue til this day is that I needed to swap out the ear cushion as the original have degraded so much over the 4+ years. The headphone is light and easy to bring on the train, bus or plane. The bass is deeper, however it does not drown out the… Read more

higher tones. The durability is off the charts. (I am super careless. i.e. I have dropped it, thrown it, bumped it, etc...) The wire is anchored it has saved my phone from certain death. (As long as the jack stays plugged in.

I would highly recommend this pair to all my friends and family looking for a headphone wihtin the 150-250 price range. (I brought these at 180 back in the days.)

Nice headphones – Have been using these daily for gaming, youtube, twitch and music daily for 3 months now and so far so good! If you want to use these for outdoors, definitely consider buying the wireless ones. Show details

Wonderful headphones – I used to play competitive FPS, so i needed a good pair of headphones to give me an advantage. It was really good for gaming, watching movies and listening to music. This is my 3rd pair of audio technicas and i am very happy with their brand Show details

Great for listening and great to look at – I use this to listen to music for my daily commute to work and uni. They're super comfy and can be worn for a long time without it hurting. I haven't had any issues with them so far and they make for a great bit of head fashion. Show details

Decent – The soundstage is very good and it has great bass. You can quite easily distinguish notes and sounds from each other in a song. The difference between my old earbuds (samsung defaults) was night and day. My only critique of them is that they are tight and will make your ears sweat within an hour.  Show details

Great value – Excellent headphones with almost perfect sounds quality. For their price they compete with earphones twice as expensive. Build quality is excellent and the addition of several different cables is extremely useful especially if the cables are damaged. Also these headphones are extremely comfortable and fit almost any head size really well.  Show details

Perfect headphones – I think i finally found the perfect headphones, just wow. The sound is so perfect, clean and balanced, i'm so surprised. I've read a lot about them and there's several good reviews about them but just try them and I'm way impressed. This headset is great and so far so good, I highly recommend it.  Show details

Best all round headphones. Highly recommend – I bought this for my son and compared to all of the headphones he had in the past, this one ticked all the boxes. He said that the sound quality and comfort is excellent and for the price as well as being a perfect all round headphone. It is definitely worth buying.  Show details

THE BEST – Whether it be for mixing or listening, you can't go past them in the price range they are. I own headphones from $20 to $500 and quite honestly the M50x sound the best for everyday listening, brilliant build quality, honestly I'd be lost without them. NOTHING in the price range even comes close to the levels of comfort you can get with these.  Show details

These are excellent headphones for under $200 – Audio Technica ATH-M50x – review These are excellent headphones for under $200 I paid $180 delivered from addicted to audio The range from low to high is crisp and clean they are very comfortable to wear all day with plenty of adjustment for each ear piece and the head band also they fold up for easy portability they came with 3… Read more

Interchangeable cables detachable 1.2 m – 3.0 m coiled cable, detachable 3.0 m straight cable and detachable 1.2 m straight cable

Protective carrying pouch

Type

Closed-back dynamic

Driver Diameter: 45 mm

Voice Coil

CCAW (Copper-clad aluminum wire)

Frequency Response: 15 – 28,000 Hz

Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW at 1 kHz

Sensitivity: 99 dB

Impedance: 38 ohms

Weight: 285 g without cable and connector

I do recommend these headphones.

A must have – I have used these headphones for over 2 years. Of all the headphones I have used, these ones provide the best frequency response and a powerful volume level. They're comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time and sturdy enough to last a lifetime. They are a must have for anybody who wants to listen to high-quality music and audio.  Show details

Best of the lot – I spent a good hour listening to all the headphones on display at Jaben Audio. I chose this out of the lot, and also over the M40x and M70x. Yes, they do get uncomfortable after a short time and a quick break is required. Sennheiser had the most comfortable pair, but the audio quality did not compare. At the end of the day, these are fantastic for… Read more

my studio mixing, and got me through a mixing project I had to complete. I am still very happy with the purchase.

REALLY, REALLY GOOD – these things are built well, have amazing sound and for the price they are right now to have those three important things all very strong is no-brainer. They look good, sit comfortably on you head and just do EVERYTHING very well. If you are an AUDIOPHILE, you might be wanting a bit more but only comes from spending more $$$$ If you… Read more

want good audio but aren't wanting to spent hundreds more,in buying these You will not be disappointed

Love it! – Bought this item as a birthday present for my husband. Didnt really know much about the headphone and was only watching review. My husband did love it, as he said it is perfect for gaming. Hubby is a gamer, so would really recommend this to all game users. Price is just right, as compare to other expensive headphones that does same job :)  Show details

Top Quality Headphones – I honestly didn't expect much from the Audio Technica M50x headphones when I first bought them. I purchased them because I recently got an audio interface and needed something to use to monitor the interface, and these headphones were pretty cheap at the time. I can honestly say these are some of the best headphones I've ever used. They have a… Read more

great mid-range, the bass is subtle; not overpowered, the highs are prominent and after breaking them in for a couple days, quite comfortable to wear.

I can recommend the leather ear-cups, however I prefer velour and did replace mine. If you are using the leather you will notice a fair whack more noise isolation, but if you use velour they breathe a lot nicer. I can't notice a difference in sound quality between the two cup materials.

Top product, definitely recommend!

Better than expected – We’ve had these on our buy list for a while after seeing them on a Grimes gear recommendation. Purchased them 30% off during a promotion. Amazing sound, clear and crisp. Great accessories and a super long cable. One of us has a large head and the other super petite, the headphones fit both of us comfortably. Had read the bass wasn’t super boomy… Read more

but on use they are outstanding monitor headphones on a basic budget. No regrets. We’ll get a second pair next time they’re on sale for sure.

Outstanding Earphones – I love these headphones and dont have any issues at all with wearing them for long periods - perhaps its individual head shape but they work perfectly for me. Sound quality is outstanding . I always play certain tracks with passages that I listen for to test out new headphones and these shone through where many fail. Very pleased with these and would recommend them to all.  Show details

Great sound, blocks noise and top of the crop for this price bracket – Having moved from Bose (given that they were stolen with my luggage at an airport) to this unit, they are great in sound and noise eliminating at the same time. When travelling overnight, I would put these on without music and dull the surround sound - great pickup. I would thoroughly recommend this brand and will purchase more in the future. My son does an incredible amount of research and these were also his number 1 pick.  Show details

Light, Comfortable and Good Sound – The title says it all. These are light-weight enough that they are not too oppressive. They feel soft and comfortable on the ears. And they are good at blocking out external sounds and allow you to focus on your selected audio tracks. Whilst they are not perfect, I would recommend them to others.  Show details

Great Pair of Headphones – These headphones are very good, the price is under $200 and the only other brand that can compete is Sennheiser. The sound quality is very good, the mids and lows are very nice, the base isn't very prevalent and the quality is studio level. Some gripes are that the headphones are uncomfortable 30 minutes of wearing will start hurting. If you want to increase the quality more you could use an amp. Great pair of headphones.  Show details

Great Sound, But Uncomfortable – The Audio Technica ATH-M50x's are great for sound quality, they are nice and crisp. The base is great and the overall sound quality is good. A couple of issues are present though. First being the comfort, these headphones are not comfortable by any means, any more than 40 minutes, they hurt you ears. Another is the headband, not as strechy as I… Read more

would like. Lastly another annoyance is the fact that the headphone cable is one side aux and one side Audio Technica audio input. Luckily they provide 3 different cords for it.

Still a great pair of headphones.

Top sound – I am super impressed by the audio quality of my audio technicas. I did plenty of research before making the purchase and I have to say I am not at all disappointed by the sound. Producing a clear rich sound, they really do justice to the FLAC files in my collection. One thing to note though, they are over the ear headphones and so you may or… Read more

maynot be comfortable wearing these outside the house. This also means that if they are on your ears for too long, you really start to feel the heat! Despite this, can't be happier with my purchase.

The Best Headphones Under $200 – The Audio Technica ATH-M50x's are the best headphones I have used in my life. The sound quality is wonderful and if you want very crystal clear sound you can use an amp which makes these headphones sound even better. The only issue I had with my first pair was that the leather had deterioated away, it became flaky and fell off. I do have a big… Read more

head which caused some stretching on the headband, so that may be the reason why. But I ordered a new white pair and I hope that the issue of flaking was a one time thing. Another thing is style, they are studio headphones so using them for workouts is not ideal.

Outstanding Performance – I got these after carefully reading the reviews and I am more than impressed. I love them. Finally a balanced over ear earphone no ridiculously tuned for bass. What a relief. I can enjoy movies again at a reasonable volume without going cross eyed whenever heavier tones are in the musical score or 'exciting' moment. These are very comfy to wear… Read more

for long periods and very well made. I am very pleased with these and will be keeping them for some time.

Beautiful sound, light as a feather – Love love love these headphones! I've owned Bose, BBD, and Sony. But they don't compare to these bad boys. The quality of sound is highly noticeable. The look bulky, however they're very light. They also come with a nice carry case. The cord/cable is thick and durable. I have never had an issue with these headphones. Very happy with my purchase and I highly recommend them.  Show details