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Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable

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  • Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with deep accurate bass response
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  • 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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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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    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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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    26,970 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, comfort, and build quality of the headphones. They mention they have the right amount of boom, stay firmly but comfortably in place on their heads, and are reliable. Some appreciate the value for money and the three different detachable cables.

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    4,072 customers mention "Sound quality"3,525 positive547 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it's balanced, with a precise and spacious soundstage. Some mention they can definitely bring the noise when you crank the volume up. However, most say the headphones have the right amount of bass and are great for music and gaming.

    "...They can definitely bring the noise when you crank the volume up, I feel like after you hit a certain sweet spot on volume, things start to pop 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

    "...The sound signature is remarkably balanced, with a precise and spacious soundstage that makes it ideal for critical listening and professional audio..." Read more

    "...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

    1,547 customers mention "Comfort"1,200 positive347 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the ergonomics hit the spot, feel more natural, and stay firmly but comfortably in place on their heads while they move. Customers also appreciate the tight and clean lows, clean mids, and crisp highs.

    "...After I swapped the ear covers, things were comfy. I went through a series of games, youtube music videos, and youtube pod casts/etc...." Read more

    "...years of regular, often heavy, usage while still managing to be comfortable and durable...." Read more

    "...the ease of replacing the ear cushions, which ensures the comfort and fit remain top-notch over time...." Read more

    "...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

    1,306 customers mention "Build quality"1,042 positive264 negative

    Customers like the build quality of the headphones. They mention they're reliable, excellent, and forgiving. They also say the included cabling is well-made and useful. Some say a decent case will keep them well protected and make them easier to carry.

    "...They feel sturdy, and since I replaced the ear covers already, I'm sure it will last a lot longer...." 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

    "...The durability of these headphones is truly impressive; despite countless hours of use and inevitable drops, they've held up without a hitch...." Read more

    "...These are durable, powerful, and comfortable...." Read more

    1,062 customers mention "Value for money"959 positive103 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They mention they're well worth the price, and the repair cost is worth it. Some say the high-end is also good.

    "...I just think at this price point they do the job well, without killing your wallet." 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

    "...If you're looking for professional-grade headphones that offer exceptional value, these are the ones to get." Read more

    "...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

    576 customers mention "Cable length"495 positive81 negative

    Customers like the cable length of the headphones. They mention it comes with three different detachable cables, two straight and one coiled. Some also appreciate that the main cable is an attachment and not hard-wired into the head.

    "...I liked that, and the fact you can unplug the headset and/or change out the cables for more distance or shorter distance...." Read more

    "...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 included cables are high quality soft rubber that doesn’t pull hair (a miracle of modern science) and seem well built and durable...." Read more

    "...Two cords and converter tip is nice but wish it had a better case. I did order a case for these." Read more

    364 customers mention "Design"323 positive41 negative

    Customers like the design of the headphones. They mention they look good, are vibrant, and crisp. Some appreciate the low-key understated design, saying it's not flashy and has no glossy surfaces. Customers also say the details exposed are stunning.

    "...I liked the look and feel of them. You can fold in the ear covers, and stow them without taking up as much space...." 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

    "...Pros – These headphones are very cool looking, and somewhat comfortable (I have normal/smaller ears)...." Read more

    "...Just well balanced and detailed reproduction.I like the design and how they fold up into them self...." Read more

    316 customers mention "Clarity"305 positive11 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the headphones. They mention they're impressively clear, great for hearing detail, and maintain clarity across the entire frequency range. Customers also appreciate the articulate attack of instrument and vocal notes.

    "...bass without overwhelming the mids and highs, maintaining clarity across the entire frequency range...." Read more

    "...For Gaming: Clarity is incredible and I have slightly more situational awareness when in games..." Read more

    "...+Highs 10/10: Perfect, crisp+Mids 10/10: Really clear and balance+Lows 10/10: Very good base and smooth...." 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

    310 customers mention "Functionality"212 positive98 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the headphones. Some mention they work well even when plugged into a laptop, while others say they stopped working altogether and are unusable.

    "...at all (I don't care about outside sound), but these still deliver quite well on this end...." Read more

    "...These headphones perform extremely well when I want to switch off the monitors and listen without any background noise...." Read more

    "...the HD 599's but they were the only pair of headphones I could not drive with my desktop. They produced terrible static...." Read more

    "...they still like new after almost daily use for this years, everything working perfectly." Read more

    Unmatched Quality for the price: The ATH-M50X Delivers Excellence for Five Years Strong
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    Unmatched Quality for the price: The ATH-M50X Delivers Excellence for Five Years Strong
    As someone deeply invested in high-end audio equipment, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X has been a constant in my arsenal for over five years, and they still perform as flawlessly as they did on day one—if not better. The durability of these headphones is truly impressive; despite countless hours of use and inevitable drops, they've held up without a hitch.One of the standout features is the ease of replacing the ear cushions, which ensures the comfort and fit remain top-notch over time. While I own other high-end headphones for A/B listening comparisons, the ATH-M50X consistently earns its spot as my go-to pair, especially if I need a flat, pure sound.The sound signature is remarkably balanced, with a precise and spacious soundstage that makes it ideal for critical listening and professional audio work. The 45mm drivers deliver deep, accurate bass without overwhelming the mids and highs, maintaining clarity across the entire frequency range. The circumaural design provides excellent isolation, making these perfect for loud environments in the studio or on the go.The combination of build quality, sonic performance, and versatility is unmatched at this price point. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X remains a cornerstone in my collection, and I never leave the house without them. If you're looking for professional-grade headphones that offer exceptional value, these are the ones to get.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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    I've owned several products from Audio Technica over the years. I still have two other head phones from them in great working condition. I have a few microphones as well.

    First off, I've got a big HEAD, and I don't know what is it, but most headphones the covers for the ears always bother me, or just feels like my ears are getting squeezed. I have gotten the ear pad replacements for each set of head phones I've owned and that usually does the trick for me. I had a pair of Razer headphones some years back I couldn't wear for more then 30 minutes before I had to take them off.

    After I swapped the ear covers, things were comfy. I went through a series of games, youtube music videos, and youtube pod casts/etc. The sound was good, although at times felt like I needed more bass here and there.

    They can definitely bring the noise when you crank the volume up, I feel like after you hit a certain sweet spot on volume, things start to pop and come out better. I found that listening with them at lower levels I struggled at times hearing voices or certain details. (It could be my 50 year old ears...)

    I liked the look and feel of them. You can fold in the ear covers, and stow them without taking up as much space. The head phone was easy to adjust, and get around my huge cranium. It came with several different cables to use to plug into the headset, pc or audio interface. I liked that, and the fact you can unplug the headset and/or change out the cables for more distance or shorter distance.

    The older models of headphones I have from Audio Technica, the cable/wire would over time twist a lot, and sometimes became rigid. I had two of them break, and I had to repair them myself. The thing with this one, is you can just swap out the cable, and you're fine.

    They feel sturdy, and since I replaced the ear covers already, I'm sure it will last a lot longer. I've noticed with headphones being tight on my head normally I tend to wear or rub over the faux leather padding off the ear phone covers.

    All in all, pretty solid, some audiophiles will either love or hate them. I just think at this price point they do the job well, without killing your wallet.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2017
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    There's probably not much I can say about these headphones that hasn't already been said many times, but nonetheless, they are fantastic and worth every dollar (seems to go between $100 - $150 these days).

    First of all, the most important factor for me when I made this purchase (aside from decent audio quality) was the build quality of the headphones. I needed something that could withstand years of regular, often heavy, usage while still managing to be comfortable and durable. I've paid much more for headphones before only to have the chassis start to crack 4 months in, require superglue by 6 months, and be completely die 9 months in. I needed something I could buy and not have to think about. Two years into daily usage (1-8 hrs per day) and these have not even a speck of evidence of damage on the plastic assembly nor the materials themselves. In fact, they look almost exactly the way they did when I first bought them in 2015, aside from the headrest cushion at the uppermost part being slightly compressed from regular use. This is actually incredible to me, considering my experiences with past headphones. To me, this build quality is unprecedented, especially for the price point. Bear in mind I have used these on bike rides, planes, while jogging - everywhere - all the while sitting on my oily head, and I have no reason to believe they will wear out any time soon.

    As I said, the structural integrity of the headphones is what was most important to me, and these deliver on all ends in that regard. The other properties of the headphones are just as great, but are much more brief to review:

    -Audio quality: Incredible, and what seems to be a very balanced EQ. I don't know about using these as professional studio monitors, but anything short of that and these are golden. Unless you listen to all of your music in FLAC, you will probably not observe any meaningful difference between these and a reasonably high-end pair of headphones. For casual listening and / or people who don't care about highly compressed music, these actually may be overboard, but once again, at the price point, you can't really go wrong. These also get loud as hell and stay impressively balanced, if you're into that.

    -Comfort: Once again, amazing. I have used these some days for an upward of 10 hours, and it's easy to forget that I even have them on if nothing is playing. The cups are the perfect size, and the length is adjustable, up to about 2 inches on each end.

    -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. If someone is talking in the same room, you might be able to hear them, but anything past that (ambient noises, people in other rooms, etc.) and it will be completely dampened. Fantastic for public transit, planes, and long car rides (provided you're not the one driving!)

    -Portability: They're big, but still very convenient to move around. They fold into themselves to take up about 50% of the space (the first time I did this I was terrified that I was breaking them), and the removable cable means you can leave your long cable in your PC, amp, etc., and use a shorter one for outside / non-stationary listening (the box should come with both sizes). I also like that the cable is removable since a toasted cable doesn't mean you have to replace the entire unit. Seems to be 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.

    -Electrical build quality: I've not noticed any fading, sound cutting, or quality loss in the two years I've had them. Not much to say on this end, good stuff!

    -Aesthetics: Simple, clean, no frills; just the way I want a pair of headphones to be. I love the fact these just do their job are not a fashion statement (or maybe they are, but perhaps only among first year audio production majors haha).

    Overall, an easy perfect score. These completely fulfill their purpose and then some. Paired up with a very fair low-medium to mid-range price point, I would definitely recommend these to a friend or anyone looking to dive into their first pair of good headphones but aren't sure where to start (and want to enjoy a product that will last seemingly forever).
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024
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    As someone deeply invested in high-end audio equipment, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X has been a constant in my arsenal for over five years, and they still perform as flawlessly as they did on day one—if not better. The durability of these headphones is truly impressive; despite countless hours of use and inevitable drops, they've held up without a hitch.

    One of the standout features is the ease of replacing the ear cushions, which ensures the comfort and fit remain top-notch over time. While I own other high-end headphones for A/B listening comparisons, the ATH-M50X consistently earns its spot as my go-to pair, especially if I need a flat, pure sound.
    The sound signature is remarkably balanced, with a precise and spacious soundstage that makes it ideal for critical listening and professional audio work. The 45mm drivers deliver deep, accurate bass without overwhelming the mids and highs, maintaining clarity across the entire frequency range. The circumaural design provides excellent isolation, making these perfect for loud environments in the studio or on the go.

    The combination of build quality, sonic performance, and versatility is unmatched at this price point. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X remains a cornerstone in my collection, and I never leave the house without them. If you're looking for professional-grade headphones that offer exceptional value, these are the ones to get.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Unmatched Quality for the price: The ATH-M50X Delivers Excellence for Five Years Strong
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2024
    As someone deeply invested in high-end audio equipment, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X has been a constant in my arsenal for over five years, and they still perform as flawlessly as they did on day one—if not better. The durability of these headphones is truly impressive; despite countless hours of use and inevitable drops, they've held up without a hitch.

    One of the standout features is the ease of replacing the ear cushions, which ensures the comfort and fit remain top-notch over time. While I own other high-end headphones for A/B listening comparisons, the ATH-M50X consistently earns its spot as my go-to pair, especially if I need a flat, pure sound.
    The sound signature is remarkably balanced, with a precise and spacious soundstage that makes it ideal for critical listening and professional audio work. The 45mm drivers deliver deep, accurate bass without overwhelming the mids and highs, maintaining clarity across the entire frequency range. The circumaural design provides excellent isolation, making these perfect for loud environments in the studio or on the go.

    The combination of build quality, sonic performance, and versatility is unmatched at this price point. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X remains a cornerstone in my collection, and I never leave the house without them. If you're looking for professional-grade headphones that offer exceptional value, these are the ones to get.
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    GOODBYE
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Budget Headphones
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2024
    Style: Standard M50xVerified Purchase
    I use these headphones in a professional studio setting to record music. These are the best bang for your buck when it comes to quality, sound and overall experience. Audio-Technica is known for delivering some of the best quality products in the game and the ATH-M50x is no stranger to their signature touch.

    Amazingly long cord, beautiful carrying case included, and overall comfy on-ear/head.

    They will last you a lifetime. Zero regrets.
    Bruno
    5.0 out of 5 stars Conforto e Qualidade
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 3, 2024
    Style: Standard M50xVerified Purchase
    Ótimo para quem produz e trabalha com produção musical ou masterização, super confortável, abafa bem o som externo, som super limpo e bem equalizado
    Ali Aldemir
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ses kalitesi ve referansı Süper
    Reviewed in Turkey on November 23, 2024
    Style: Standard M50xVerified Purchase
    Kulağa tam oturuyor uzun süreli kullanımlarda acıtmıyor malzeme kalitesi güzel tavsiye ederim
    Dungfever
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good studio headphones
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2024
    Style: Standard M50xVerified Purchase
    Lightweight, very decent for studio use, and pretty comfy in my opinion. Zero noise bleed so great to use for recording. The extra cables are also handy. Well worth the money as they're not too expensive in comparison to other closed back headphones which are very similar.
    Calogero
    5.0 out of 5 stars ceux que je cherchais
    Reviewed in Belgium on March 23, 2024
    Style: Standard M50xVerified Purchase
    J'étais un peu dubitatif sur ces écouteurs, mais j'ai vu de nombreux avis sur d'autres chaînes, qui parlaient tous en bien d'eux. puis j'ai eu envie de l'essayer et je dois dire que j'ai été très impressionné par la qualité sonore. Des aigus cristallins et des médiums très clairs également. les basses sont très bonnes, peut-être un peu faibles, mais peut-être parce que je les aime plus profondes, mais en général elles sont très équilibrées. en conclusion je crois qu'il n'y a pas de concurrence d'autres marques en terme de prix et de qualité, elles sont même meilleures que certaines marques plus connues.
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    Calogero
    5.0 out of 5 stars ceux que je cherchais
    Reviewed in Belgium on March 23, 2024
    J'étais un peu dubitatif sur ces écouteurs, mais j'ai vu de nombreux avis sur d'autres chaînes, qui parlaient tous en bien d'eux. puis j'ai eu envie de l'essayer et je dois dire que j'ai été très impressionné par la qualité sonore. Des aigus cristallins et des médiums très clairs également. les basses sont très bonnes, peut-être un peu faibles, mais peut-être parce que je les aime plus profondes, mais en général elles sont très équilibrées. en conclusion je crois qu'il n'y a pas de concurrence d'autres marques en terme de prix et de qualité, elles sont même meilleures que certaines marques plus connues.
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