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Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016

I'm not one to pay more for a color but these are far better looking than the standard black or white if you ask me and it's only 20 bucks more. I'm cool with that. They make an orange and blue model I think for 250 dollars and I think paying 100 dollars more just for a color is a BS gimmick that AT should be called out on.

Now on to the sound...these are really, really good. I plugged them into my Note 5 and played Tidal Hifi through them and got the full experience. They are just amazing. They are so crispy clean without being overly boomy and bass heavy. Don't get me wrong, they can deliver on the bass if you want them to. But since they're monitors they aren't made to be biased towards any part of the sound spectrum. And I love that.

I listened to Prince's "Legends" category in Hifi on Tidal and you can hear EVERYTHING. It's like Prince is right there in your ear. I don't know anything about soundstages or audiophile lingo but these headphones are simply the best I've ever heard. My last pair of quality monitors was Sony Mdr-7506 and these beat them hands down.

The look and feel of the Audio-Technica Technicas is top notch too. When I take them out of the bag to use I find myself thinking "what a nice pair of headphones."

Prince wants you to buy these headphones.

Dr. Dre does not.

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R.Bellessa

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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016

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The Matte-Grey Limited Edition is worth paying a little more. I own both the original M50x and recently purchased this pair to have the same headphones with the best sound quality for recording and producing music for multiple to hear the same pure, clear sound produced through these headphones.

I am 29, married and did not think I cared anymore about how I look. I recently took the Matte-Grey on the plane, sounded great. I noticed how good looking this pair are, and it feels good in public; I won't lie, much better than the originals. I realized that they are cool looking when we landed in Austin, I had multiple dudes IN THE BATHROOM ask me what headphones were around my neck. They REALLY wanted to know, asking me in the restroom. Then I was able to tell them the best part, how they have arguably the best sound quality of any headphone I have experienced.

I have had Beats Studio & the new Wireless, Bose 15's and the quiet comforts, Samsungs Level Over-ears, and other far more expensive headphones and for the quality of sound, these are the best. If wearing Beats because you feel good rocking them, then do what you prefer. If you fly on an airplane at least 100 times a year, and it's worth the Bose Quiet Comforts, I am not going to knock you for it.

NOW the CONS: The price is unusually fair if not more on the consumer side, sound can't be matched BUT I would love them to add two features. First is a cord with phone control/ability to change song and volume. The second is for anyone who has been told they have a large head, like myself they are a bit snug which becomes uncomfortable after an hour or two. I have recently learned that they will "break in" and become very comfortable to wear for hours on end. Besides those two things for the price, the Audio-Tecnica's are amazing.

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KingsFan

Very good closed headphones

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017

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Some of the best closed back headphones I've used. I think it's worth paying a bit extra for the limited edition color. Love the matte gray which is quite a bit lighter than in the pictures. I'm a fan of the M50x design but others might think it's too boring / subtle.

PROS:

Build quality - These are well built headphones that seem more durable than most in $150-200 price range.

Comfort - The M50x are pretty comfortable. I've worn them for several hours without any major issues. Sometimes had to readjust earpads after a while. They dont clamp down too much which is an issue with some headphones. Might want to use memory foam earpads for more long term comfort.

Detachable cable - Having the option to switch between the straight and coiled cable or replace a broken cable is nice.

Audio - The soundstage is limited (not ideal for gaming) but the clarity is pretty good and there's a decent bass boost without being overwhelming or distorted. Quite good at isolating sound. Probably a bit too colorful for studio monitor headphones. Haven't had any issues with testing various genres ranging from Hip Hop, Metal and Folk. The overall audio quality is impressive for the sub $200 headphones.

CONS:

Soundstage - You should look for different headphones (probably open back) if you want wide soundstage. Can be improved a bit with different earpads but this isn't one of the areas where the M50x excel.

Carrying pouch - The included pleather pouch won't provide much protection. These headphones are durable but a hard carrying case is recommending for traveling.

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Wasn't completely satisfied with the stock earpads. Decided to replace them with the leather memory foam earpads from Dekoni. Much more comfortable for long term use. The sound quality does change with different pads. With the Dekoni earpads the soundstage is wider and bass is less pronounced but clearer. They also help with improving sound isolation.

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PortlandGuy

They are exceptionally great at providing the exact audio from the source the ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017

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A lot of people are reviewing these as comparison to "Beats" headphones or other similar products. One thing you have to understand is these are essentially industry standard studio reference headphones. They are exceptionally great at providing the exact audio from the source the way it was recorded and mastered to sound without any alteration and in full clarity. "Beats by Dre" actually equalize the music in real time as you're listening which is great if the source(s) are inconsistent in quality or production.

The color is actually a bit more grey than the pictures do them justice but it is a very cool rich grey, almost charcoal and the features for the money are worth it. Three removable cables make it a much more versatile set of headphones than the traditional ones for multi purpose use of the device. I have a set of the ATH-M30 headphones and I've never thought I would want anything more until I splurged on the M50x. I would gladly recommend these to any engineer, audiophile, or listener with a budget. The quality will really open up a whole new world of comfort and audio precision you may not have known possible.

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Esteban I

Best first headphones

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2017

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Did a lot of research before buying my first expensive pair of headphones and I finally chose these and they are excellent.

Build Quality: They're made of plastic and synthetic leather but in no means do they feel cheap. The cables have held up well and the headphones themselves look pretty much new.

Sound: I'm no audiophile but to me they sound amazing. Everything is clear and there is no distortion. The bass is definitely there but its not muddy or overpowering. Just right so that you can feel it but nothing else is overshadowed by it.

Extras: I'm so happy I bought the dark gray edition headphones because I see others with them and they have the black and white ones. These make yours stand out a little more... or less because the branding isn't very noticeable and I like that. I really like the option of having 3 cables.

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Michael

Great look and comfort but painful highs

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016

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First off, these headphones are gorgeous and comfortable. However, I quickly learned that highs that one person might describe as "bright" or "sparkly" might come off as harsh or shrill to someone else. Unfortunately, I fall into the category of people who found the highs in these headphones shrill to the point of discomfort. String instruments and certain drums and cymbals were particularly painful, and that was a deal-breaker for me. Also, although most male vocalists sounded great, female vocalists almost always came off as a bit harsh, even those with lower voices. I also couldn't get over the unique hiss of the "s" sound, which wasn't particularly pleasant.

I'm new to high-end over-ear headphones, so I'm no expert, but I do know (to a degree) what sounds "off" and what doesn't. I gave these headphones 2 stars for the great look, comfort, and exceptional sound with more mellow or less treble-heavy songs (especially given the price). So if you're not sensitive to highs or want to use these for monitoring, they might be suit your needs very well. I opted instead for Sennheiser Momentum 2.0s, which I found at a great price and absolutely love. The biggest difference is that they sound more balanced and "true," with no weird highs.

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AdventureDog

Best Headphones I have ever owned

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017

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I bought the Bose Noise Cancelling Ear Buds and absolutely loved them, but before I was able to buy headphones I talked with my cousin who is a sound engineer. She gave me crap for buying the Bose and told me about Audio-Technica. Although I love my bose earbuds, I decided to take her advice and try Audio-Technica for my headphones. She swears by the company and says sound professionals love them, they are better sounding than Bose and lower priced. So on her recommendation I bought the ATH-M50xMG head phones. I even payed $50 extra to get the limited edition gray color ONLY because one reviewer noted he felt like Batman when he wore them. I know I know, but what can I say? I wanted to feel like Batman too!
I am listening to Mozart at this very moment while writing the review, and although I dont feel like Batman and probably wouldn't pay the $50 extra for the LE color scheme again(although it does look good), the sound quality is absolutely outstanding and I can barely hear the washer and dryer running in the next room even though my sound volume is only at 30%. Although these arent noise cancelling, they are designed in a way to fit perfectly snug over my ears to physically block out a lot of sound.
I am not in a position to judge and compare to Bose, which I also love, but I love these headphones too, would buy again and highly recommend. Absolutely no cons of these headphones, other than I DONT FEEL LIKE BATMAN!!!!

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christian ruehl

They still work great but wanted to get a new pair

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2017

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I've owned a pair of studio beats for over three years. They still work great but wanted to get a new pair. Was looking at beats pro when I saw a review saying audio technica is better. So I looked these up and for the price ordered a pair. Not sure what the person was smoking when they said audio technica is better. These have pretty much no bass at all to them. Vocals are nice a clear but that's about it. Returning these and paying the money for studio beats.

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Robert Franklin

2020 review of something I purchased in 2017

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2020

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I've enjoyed the heck out of these headphones.
The earpads gave out about 4 months ago, so I had to purchase some 3rd party ones.

But today 10/30/20 one of the little pegs that hold the tension for the headphones broke.
Now I have one side that flops up while I wear them.

So yeah, it took about 3 years of regular use for that little peg to fail.
Seems like something that is designed to fail? kind of odd.

But I found a place that sells a 3d printed 'hinge fix' that should resolve the issue.

Overall, great sound, not much 'noise cancellation' and the quality of material... mostly great.
If you can find these at like $100 bucks or $149 then get 'em. they ok and look cool.

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Nule

I love these things

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017

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I love these things. This is my second pair of ATH-M50x, as I have a pair at my office and I got tired of carrying them home when I had an AV project to work on. The fact that the MG limited edition was briefly the same price as the regular was too tempting to pass up. I won't review the ATH-M50x audio qualities as it's been done to death (but, I will say they're fantastic for studio work and for the music listening that I tend to do, which is classical and world music), and done by people that know far more about audio than I do. I will only say that I feel like what I hear when editing audio and video is really what's going to come out of the speakers for an audience.

I will also echo other opinions on the MG version by saying they look stunning. Sure, it's superficial, but for me when I'm on a film set, I won't a) mix up my ATH-M50x with anybody else's (I've been on sets with up to three sets), and b) with everything else going on on a set, I still get comments on how good these look.

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