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Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable
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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Model Name | ATH-M50x |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers
- Proprietary 45 millimeter large aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with deep accurate bass response
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- 90 degree swiveling earcups for easy one ear monitoring and professional grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | K&M Camera Since 1976 | Liquid Audio Inc | 6ave | 6ave | Rock & Soul DJ Equipment & Records |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | — | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3 5mm Jack | — | — | — | connector | 3 5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | — | sound isolation |
cable feature | Detachable | Detachable | Detachable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable |
control type | Volume Control | Volume Control | — | — | — | Volume Control |
material | Aluminum | Aluminum | — | — | velour | Aluminum |
model name | ATH-M50x | ATH-M50X-006 | ATHM50X EXTENSION BUNDLE | M50x | — | ATH-M50xDS |
weight | 0.63 pounds | 3 pounds | — | 2 pounds | 2.53 pounds | 1 pounds |
From the manufacturer
Closed-Back Design
3 Detachable Cables
Collapsible Design
Made for Studio
Overview
ATH-M50x
The ATH-M50x provides an unmatched experience for those looking for studio quality headphones at an affordable cost. The ATH-M50x delivers accurate audio and deep bass response, making the portable closed-back headphones perfect for long sessions in the recording studio and on the go.
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The Choice of Top Engineers and Audio Pros
Engineers and pro audio reviewers agree: the M50x is the choice for pure professional performance.
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Coveted Sonic Signature
The way to listen – in the studio or at home. The M50x delivers exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response.
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Engaged Listening
In the studio or onstage, at home or out and about, the closed-back, over-ear design of the M50x gives you excellent passive isolation to keep out exterior noise.
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Item Weight | 10.1 ounces |
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ASIN | B00HVLUR86 |
Item model number | AUD ATHM50X |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #113 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #2 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 23, 2014 |
Department | Musical Instruments |
Manufacturer | Audio-Technica U.S |
Item Weight | 0.63 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 3 Meters |
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Product Description
As the most critically acclaimed model in the M-Series line the ATH-M50 is praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers year after year Now the ATH-M50x professional studio monitor headphones feature the same coveted sonic signature with the added feature of detachable cables From the large aperture drivers sound isolating earcups and robust construction the M50x provides an unmatched experience for the most critical audio professionals.
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Customers like the sound quality, cords, comfort, value, and appearance of the headphones. For example, they mention that the bass is true, the head band does not feel tight, and that they're well worth the price. They also appreciate the vibrant colors and design.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the bass is true, the membrane has perfect compliance to the sound wave, and it's great for audiophiles. They also say that it has very warm sounding vocals, and a balanced sound. Some mention that it holds bass from a guitar amp pretty well, and has separation when sound was peaked.
"...General Summary: With these, I can hear/feel bass, I can now (occasionally) hear things I couldn't hear before (eg: cymbals/high-hats on drums) and..." Read more
"...-Noise isolation: Not something I was looking for at all (I don't care about outside sound), but these still deliver quite well on this end...." Read more
"...They are not insane bass headphones. The bass is good, but it's normal good, it is not amplified to ridiculous levels like some headphones...." Read more
"...They sound great, the noise canceling is pretty good (Passive). The comfort is something I want to call out in particular...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say that they have amazing sound quality, a strong build quality, and reliable. Some customers also say that the headphones are pretty forgiving. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and durability of the product.
"...something beyond sounding good, not bass heavy, comfortable and reliable...." Read more
"...These are durable, powerful, and comfortable...." Read more
"...a ~$20 replacement, but I've not had to replace cables - they seem pretty durable and I have not had any issues with them at all...." Read more
"...They are not insane bass headphones. The bass is good, but it's normal good, it is not amplified to ridiculous levels like some headphones...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say that they stay firmly but comfortably in place on their head while they move. Customers also mention that the ear cups fit perfectly inside their ears. They also appreciate the tight and clean lows, clean mids, and crisp highs.
"...to it again but once I do... They are incredibly comfortable and remain comfortable even after wearing them for 12+ hours a day as I do most things..." Read more
"...years of regular, often heavy, usage while still managing to be comfortable and durable...." Read more
"...The pads are comfortable enough, but the foam over the speakers are irritating on the ears...." Read more
"...for hours on end, and in 5 years of HEAVY use, I have never experienced ear or head discomfort of any kind.So how are they holding up?..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They say it's well worth the price, and the sound quality is good for the money. Some customers also mention that the warranty is worth it, and that the high end is also good.
"...Both are surprisingly affordable for their quality and neither use the dreaded "in-line controls" which always the weakest point and when that goes,..." Read more
"...been said many times, but nonetheless, they are fantastic and worth every dollar (seems to go between $100 - $150 these days)...." Read more
"...To sum this review up, these are incredible headphones for the value if you want a balanced, accurate, sound profile...." Read more
"...as both times I was outside the warranty, but to me, the price of repair is worth it to keep these bad boys out of a landfill...." Read more
Customers like the cords that come with the headphones. They say the detachable cable and different cables give them more versatility in how they use them. Some mention that the set comes with three different removable cords, from long to short and coiled. However, some customers also say that the headphones come with a permanently attached 10ft cable.
"...I also like that the cable is removable since a toasted cable doesn't mean you have to replace the entire unit...." Read more
"...The cable is pretty nice, I hate cables, I've had a wireless headset for the past 6 years and I never thought I could use wired headphones again in..." Read more
"...a mixer & normal 3.5mm & that they all lock into the headset & are beefy cables...." Read more
"...These come with a permanently attached 10ft cable. That was a lot of cable to get in my pocket every time I got up from my desk...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say that they are good looking, comfortable, and nice. They appreciate the low key, understated design, and no glossy surfaces. The treble is pretty shiny, and the aesthetics match the quality. They also say the headphones have a very nice pouch to keep them in. Customers also mention that the clear and clean bass with crisp mids is a plus. They mention that uniqueness and beauty of each musical equipment is reflected in the open back design.
"...Pros – These headphones are very cool looking, and somewhat comfortable (I have normal/smaller ears)...." Read more
"...Looks 9.99/10:It looks great and well... This is again a personal reference/opinion. This headphone is very fashionable and awesome looking...." Read more
"...For $150 the sound quality is near perfect. They are closed backs and do a decent job at blocking out sound when music is playing...." Read more
"These sound great and look great. Perfect for home recording and casual use. My only negative is the comfort level...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the headphones. They mention that the mids are very clear, and the highs are also very clear. They say that the headphones work like a charm, rendering all notes and frequencies perfectly. They are also clean and articulate at the attacks of instrument and vocal notes, and maintain good detail. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and clarity of these headphones.
"...For Gaming: Clarity is incredible and I have slightly more situational awareness when in games..." Read more
"...Very clean and articulate at the “attacks” of instrument/vocal notes (not much sustain with these headphones) throughout all of the registers...." Read more
"...+Highs 10/10: Perfect, crisp+Mids 10/10: Really clear and balance+Lows 10/10: Very good base and smooth...." Read more
"...These worked like a charm. Perfect rendering of all notes and frequencies on the piano. Equally good with electric guitar...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. They mention that they work well, have good sound quality, and play well with various mobile devices. Some say that the headphones are remarkably comfortable and have no issues with using them for an extended length of time. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend them to others.
"...at all (I don't care about outside sound), but these still deliver quite well on this end...." Read more
"...to spending a little more on an upgrade, but because these ones still work so well that when I'm in the mood to produce music, they are already..." Read more
"...Problem was, even at full throttle, they failed to meet my needs. Back they went to Amazon for an easy and quick return...." Read more
"I am going on 5 years with these and they still work great. They are a great investment...." Read more
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I gave these a 5 star audio quality because a normal person can easily tell the difference between these and a gaming headset, for example. This is an important quality for normal human use. A lot of "high end" headsets are indistinguishable, for normal people, to a headset like these. For listening to music and sound accuracy, these are simply amazing. They are not insane bass headphones. The bass is good, but it's normal good, it is not amplified to ridiculous levels like some headphones. The sound seems neutral and relatively balanced. The sound is much more detailed than any other headset I've used in the past. There are smaller details on a lot of the music that I listen to that I never noticed before. Again, this is from the perspective of a normal human with normal ears, so there is a good chance you will be able to have the same results.
Noise cancellation I gave a 4 star because they do block a ton of sound but are not active noise cancellation. So there is room for improvement but they are still very good. Normal people won't have an issue with this I don't think. One thing to note here is if you have ears that stick out these will be uncomfortable. The pads are comfortable enough, but the foam over the speakers are irritating on the ears. This doesn't bother me because my ears sit close to my head. Your mileage may vary here.
For gaming I gave these a 4 star. It's hard to rate these for gaming, because gaming is not the primary purpose of these headphones. They are a 4 star for me, personally. It honestly depends on what you are looking for in a gaming headset. If you are looking for sound accuracy these are amazing. If you want massive explosion booms with overly loud bass in call of duty, these might not be for you. If you want overly sensitive and loud treble so you can hear footsteps from a mile away, these are not for you. To be clear, these do both of those things, but they do so in a balanced and accurate way. These are not "competitive" level for gaming. However, if you play casually and not competitively, these are an amazing set for gaming. These will produce a more natural sound, which is something the vast majority of gaming headsets do not do. Most gaming headsets focus more on treble for competition. They do not offer a natural sounds. One could argue this headset is closer to how the sound designers intended you to hear their games than a gaming headset, counterintuitively.
Who are these for? These are not for professionals or audiophiles. These are for mortal listeners. If you are a mortal listener, you can easily tell the difference in sound and appreciate what these have to offer. You absolutely cannot say that about a lot of "audiophile" headsets that cost a ton more. This headset is good enough for anyone to appreciate the difference in quality. These are not for people who need a non-balanced sound. I am not criticizing the need for those kinds of headsets at all. They perform their function well. This is not one of those.
To sum this review up, these are incredible headphones for the value if you want a balanced, accurate, sound profile. These are "just buy it" quality for normal humans.
General Summary: With these, I can hear/feel bass, I can now (occasionally) hear things I couldn't hear before (eg: cymbals/high-hats on drums) and similar sounds (although my headphones are in the dangrously loud range of 85-90db+ range when I do so). Volume is not an issue with these by any means as I can actually turn them up to be loud enough to hurt my ears and force me to turn it back down (though I rarely ever have it that loud as my hearing is damaged enough as is lol).
For music: The bass has will actually vibrate my headphones when turned up despite not having EQ tuned more towards bass (it's pretty flat which is another bonus as it gives you a better baseline for EQ control). I can hear certain things I never could before such as things in the "back of the mix", faint adlibs, subtle sounds such as cymbals and hi-hats on drums.
For Gaming: Clarity is incredible and I have slightly more situational awareness when in games (though I still miss some things due to my hearing issues). Volume & sound feels rather "full" to me as well. I rarely ever have volume/sound issues in games with these headphones.
For movie/video (youtube, netflix, etc): Outside of really soft speaking/whispering, I have absolutely no issue with hearing everything rather clearly (aside from added effects such as distortions of course, but I can barely understand that to begin with due to hearing). Even with distortions though, I can actually hear and understand it a little better than I have ever been able to with any other headphones I've ever used, personally. My previous headset was a Logitech Artimis which was surprising how good it was and until I got these, the Artimis headsets were the best I've ever used (though gaming focused)... Now? Sorry Logitech, but these are even better, however, with that said. Both are surprisingly affordable for their quality and neither use the dreaded "in-line controls" which always the weakest point and when that goes, the headphones stop working so any headphones without in-line controls will always be viewed far more favorably by me in durability... Speaking of...
Durability: I've dropped these countless times (by accident... butterfingered klutz problems lol). Have accidentally "kicked" them, pulled a little too hard when there was not enough cord, and other various, minor mishaps common from daily use and they are still working fine with 0 issues or any actual damage.
I have one minor gripe although I think that has more to do with my glasses (or me) than with the headphones and that is that sometimes I can't seem to make them sit comfortably on my head, but rotating the cups a little seems to help though it still takes a few minutes to get used to it again but once I do... They are incredibly comfortable and remain comfortable even after wearing them for 12+ hours a day as I do most things on the PC and at my PC most of the day, so I'm wearing the headphones more often than not.
These are durable, powerful, and comfortable. The only drawback for me *personally* has less to do with the headphones and more with hardware/software of my PC which is I wish this came with an app that could read db output so I can be more conscious and careful of my hearing for it is more dangerous (for me). Thus it is more likely to cause damage for me as my starting volume is considerably higher by default due to hearing loss as the 70db range is what I need to hear well enough to follow along (I can *hear* the 60db range, but have severe trouble understanding as it's barely whisper level for me due to hearing). but that's really close to 80db range and I can easily cross over into that (and into the 90s) for long extended listening periods which can damage hearing if done for extended amounts of times.
All in all, I highly recommend this product whether your hearing is normal or damaged. I have found no legitimate faults with this product. I would definitely purchase again in the future (doubly so if they create and include an app that can help keep track of db levels to add a layer of hearing protection much like apple does with their air pod ear buds and the hearing section of the health app). I would hope that if they do the app, it is free or at least cheap and affordable (like 5-10 USD at most and not something like 50-100 USD).
To the person reading this: I hope this review from someone with hearing impairments was helpful in spite of the fact that I have severe hearing damage. Thank you for taking the time to read this and have a great day/night.
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They're very comfortable to wear, with soft ear pads and an adjustable headband. They are also very durable, with a sturdy metal frame and detachable cables. The sound quality is amazing, with clear highs, mids and lows. The bass is not overpowering. The soundstage is wide and immersive, with excellent separation and detail. The headphones are also very isolating, blocking out most of the ambient noise.
These are worth the price and are better than so called "gaming headphones."
Bem, percebi que o AKG K72 tem médios mais proeminentes e agudos mais comportados, sempre nos equalizadores eu tirava aquela área dos 230~320 até que bastante e dava um "boost" nas frequências de 3k para cima. Resultado = Ficava um som bem fechado e agudo no final das contas, mas que de certa forma me agradava, mas tava longe de ficar muito bom.
A primeira coisa que eu notei é que sem fazer o corte dos médios que citei acima, ele já vem com os médios mais controlados, a caixa da bateria soa melhor nas músicas e as vozes têm uma sonoridade mais interessante, não sei definir, ficam fechadas, mas ficam... vamos dizer... "concentradas".
Agudos são bons, não tenho o que reclamar deles. Consegui perceber detalhes nas músicas que não sabia que existiam antes, por exemplo: trastejados em violões em músicas acústicas, reverbs de bateria e palhetadas em determinados instrumentos.
Graves são bons, tenho a leve impressão que são graves com uma certa "compressão", mas são bons. Nada exagerado.
Nos plugins eu tive que remodelar todo o meu som e reacostumar com a nova sonoridade, mas é um excelente fone para tocar guitarra. Vale muito a pena comprá-lo. Destacarei alguns pontos de forma sucinta:
-Isolamento acústico muito bom as custas de conforto
-Conchas trocáveis e facilmente acháveis pela internet
-Muitos cabos com diferentes tipos de usabilidade
-Sonoridade agradável para jogar.
-Flexibilidade as conchas
Sobre pontos negativos, não achei nenhum.
Reviewed in Brazil on October 22, 2022
Bem, percebi que o AKG K72 tem médios mais proeminentes e agudos mais comportados, sempre nos equalizadores eu tirava aquela área dos 230~320 até que bastante e dava um "boost" nas frequências de 3k para cima. Resultado = Ficava um som bem fechado e agudo no final das contas, mas que de certa forma me agradava, mas tava longe de ficar muito bom.
A primeira coisa que eu notei é que sem fazer o corte dos médios que citei acima, ele já vem com os médios mais controlados, a caixa da bateria soa melhor nas músicas e as vozes têm uma sonoridade mais interessante, não sei definir, ficam fechadas, mas ficam... vamos dizer... "concentradas".
Agudos são bons, não tenho o que reclamar deles. Consegui perceber detalhes nas músicas que não sabia que existiam antes, por exemplo: trastejados em violões em músicas acústicas, reverbs de bateria e palhetadas em determinados instrumentos.
Graves são bons, tenho a leve impressão que são graves com uma certa "compressão", mas são bons. Nada exagerado.
Nos plugins eu tive que remodelar todo o meu som e reacostumar com a nova sonoridade, mas é um excelente fone para tocar guitarra. Vale muito a pena comprá-lo. Destacarei alguns pontos de forma sucinta:
-Isolamento acústico muito bom as custas de conforto
-Conchas trocáveis e facilmente acháveis pela internet
-Muitos cabos com diferentes tipos de usabilidade
-Sonoridade agradável para jogar.
-Flexibilidade as conchas
Sobre pontos negativos, não achei nenhum.
Reviewed in Sweden on May 23, 2023