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Audio-Technica ATH-M50XGM Professional Monitor Headphones, Gun Metal
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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Model Name | ATH-M50x |
Color | Gun Metal |
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
- Professional grade studio monitor headphones with a detachable cable; Magnet neodymium
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Noise cancellation | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
For gaming | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.0 | — |
Bass quality | — | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | Firemall LLC | K&M Certified Refurb | Focus Camera LLC | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Bluetooth, USB | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | Wired | 1/4 inch | wireless | — | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm; 6.3 mm | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Tangle Free | Without Cable | Detachable | Detachable |
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Product information
Item Weight | 10.1 ounces |
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ASIN | B07662ZD8J |
Item model number | ATH-M50X |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,986 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #53 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 21, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Audio technica |
Item Weight | 285 Grams |
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, value, appearance and quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that it has a unique style, the bass packs a big punch and that it's worth the price. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and comfort.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the sound is very good, and they definitely cancel out noise. The bass packs a big punch, and the clarity is great. They say that the music just transformed in their ears, and that the voices in music are much clearer. Customers also say that they nicely isolate their ears from external sounds, and express well. Overall, customers find the product is great all around and fits comfortably.
"...Thirdly, the sound quality is full, rich and unaltered which gives me confidence that my podcast editing will sound exactly the way I want...." Read more
"...example to describe what monitor phones do is that the vocals in music will be much clearer and easier to hear, and the whole audio track will sound..." Read more
"...The sound isolation is excellent and the ear pads are comfortably snug, so is the band that sits atop your head...." Read more
"...These headphones are great. Paired with a good computer sound card, they sound far better in a clarity and realistic sense than any other headphone I..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. For example, they mention it's extremely durable, solid, and reliable. That said, some say the cords are of high quality and the construction is plastic, but it'll last.
"...Thirdly, the sound quality is full, rich and unaltered which gives me confidence that my podcast editing will sound exactly the way I want...." Read more
"...The build quality feels somewhat the same, although these feel a bit heavier despite having the same overall build materials...." Read more
"...The beauty of the design, the quality, the functionality- down to performance, I’m just wow’d all in all...." Read more
"...a turn-off in real life when I first unboxed these, but it has held up well so far, and does not feel cheap in the hand, there is a nice weight to..." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They mention that they are worth the price, have perfect studio quality, and are some of the best on the market.
"...These new ATH-M50X headphones are worth every single penny of the cost.First off, build quality is excellent! They should last forever...." Read more
"...These headphones are great...." Read more
"These headphones are fantastic!!!! The moment I put them on and pressed play the music just transformed in my ears!..." Read more
"Comfortability , price, and sound !.. I was looking for a good pair of headphones for my production ( stidio) work, I FOUND THE PERFECT PAIR!....." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that they look nice, have a unique style, and match well with a space gray Apple computer. They also appreciate the new colors, saying the gunmetal gray is badass. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and design of the product.
"...These have a lot crispier and extended high end. It does not go unnoticed...." Read more
"This truly did not disappoint in every aspect. The beauty of the design, the quality, the functionality- down to performance, I’m just wow’d all in..." Read more
"...to these headphones, I've realized that these headphones focus on providing crisp and clean sound for high and mid frequencies...." Read more
"...The quality is great, the color matches cords are great, but the sound isn't what I was expecting...." Read more
Customers appreciate the transparency of the headphones. They say the clarity is great, nuance comes through, and the headphones offer richness and depth that is hard to find in other headphones.
"...Thirdly, the sound quality is full, rich and unaltered which gives me confidence that my podcast editing will sound exactly the way I want...." Read more
"...Sound quality is better than the 280s, as more nuance comes through. I hope they last me 20 years." Read more
"...Everything is crystal clear10/10" Read more
"...50x over the years for producing music and they are very accurate and clear ." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the case of the headphones. They mention that it comes with a hard case, a carrying case, and 2 cables.
"...Secondly, I ordered the gunmetal version and they came with a nice hard shell case and they match my MacBook which is sick...." Read more
"...The accessories include a hard(ish) shell case and two detachable cables (GREAT addition I may add)...." Read more
"...anyone interested in buying this might want to know: IT COMES WITH A HARD CASE (since this bit isn’t mentioned in the product description section.)..." Read more
"...It comes with a hard shell case that’s durable to travel with, which I love. I recommend this product 1000%" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the ear pads are comfortably snug, and the band that sits atop their ears is durable. However, other customers say that the cups are not super comfortable, and they hurt their ears after a few minutes of usage. The left ear is touchy, and after putting them on for a long period of time, they barely make it around their ears and hurt both ears.
"...Tl;drThe M50x's are an extremely comfortable headphone, and combined with some break in time, are some of the best closed back studio/gaming..." Read more
"...On top of the discomfort, the ear cups get overly sweaty. Wearing these came to feel like torture, so I returned them." Read more
"...And finally, the comfort is unmatched. I have worn these for marathon editing sessions (6+ hours) with zero ear pain and zero sweatiness...." Read more
"...Personally, they fit my head/ears perfectly fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that the design, quality, and functionality are great, while others say that the ear is touchy and sometimes doesn't work at all.
"...This pair of headphones feel like a real waste of money." Read more
"...The beauty of the design, the quality, the functionality- down to performance, I’m just wow’d all in all...." Read more
"...more than 2 minutes until it starts getting spotty then eventually stops working altogether." Read more
"...-Works great for VOIP calls (I have a dedicated mic, so I just mean the output part).-Pretty comfortable, idk like 8 out of 10?..." Read more
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There had to have been something wrong with the one I tried on at Best Buy, maybe one too many people had flattened the headband out or something, I don't know.
Comfort: The headband and the very light weight of this headphone make this possibly the most comfortable headphone I've ever used with a solid headband. When you see photos of this headphone, you would think there isn't very much - if any - padding on the headband, and while there isn't a massive amount, the cushion still somehow makes this thing feel more comfortable on my head than HyperX's Cloud series headsets, which are known for their comfort. The weak point on their comfort surprisingly comes from their earpads. The earpads, while tolerable for now, are absolutely going to be swapped out with Dekoni Audio Choice Leather earpads. The earpads are extremely shallow, and the ear opening in them is one of the smallest I've seen, with only the Astro A10 Gen 2 and the Picozon headset (don't even look it up, it isn't worth the 10 bucks) coming in smaller. The clamp, while tight, is also comfortable. I've had a pair of Drop x Sennheiser HD58x's since about August maybe September 2020 and have been using them commonly since then, and these don't clamp as bad as they do but it does get close. So, if you do think about buying these, maybe invest into some Dekoni earpads, or some Brainwavz earpads (since Dekoni gets EXPENSIVE)
Sound: So I'm just gonna say this right now, I am no where near an audiophile and make no claims to be one, however I do know the sound signature that I like. Since I got these, I've ran these off an FX Audio DAC-X6, an iPhone 13 with the Apple Dongle, and a PS5 Dualsense controller. When I first plugged them into my PS5 controller, I was taken off guard a little by the tinny sound, but figured they just needed to be broken in a little, so I decided to break them in with the only way I know how to. Playing Black Ops Cold War. I played for a few hours, and they sounded a lot better, but still not how people have described them, so I did what people in the audio community suggested for me to do and plugged them into my amp and played white noise through them overnight and until about 2 or 3 in the afternoon. That put them where I wanted them. I could hear everything clearly and with no problem. I could hear details in music that I was never able to hear before just because of the headphones I was using. I could hear footsteps in Cold War that I wouldn't have with my A40's. My only complaint about them is that the bass isn't nearly as good as my XM4's, but I wasn't expecting it to be, and I can still EQ them.
Tl;dr
The M50x's are an extremely comfortable headphone, and combined with some break in time, are some of the best closed back studio/gaming headphones you can get for under 175.
First off, build quality is excellent! They should last forever. Secondly, I ordered the gunmetal version and they came with a nice hard shell case and they match my MacBook which is sick. Thirdly, the sound quality is full, rich and unaltered which gives me confidence that my podcast editing will sound exactly the way I want. And finally, the comfort is unmatched. I have worn these for marathon editing sessions (6+ hours) with zero ear pain and zero sweatiness.
Buy with confidence!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
First off, build quality is excellent! They should last forever. Secondly, I ordered the gunmetal version and they came with a nice hard shell case and they match my MacBook which is sick. Thirdly, the sound quality is full, rich and unaltered which gives me confidence that my podcast editing will sound exactly the way I want. And finally, the comfort is unmatched. I have worn these for marathon editing sessions (6+ hours) with zero ear pain and zero sweatiness.
Buy with confidence!
I did a TON of research on headphones and audio, and finally settled on these due to the overwhelmingly good reviews across the web. A lot of review sites put these on par with high-impedance headphones that are several times the price. The thing you need to understand about monitor headphones is that they are designed to play audio as unbiased (true to performance) as possible. Most consumer headphones, especially gaming headsets, have very distinct V-shaped sound, which means they put a lot of emphasis on the highs and lows and reduce the mids. The most noticeable example to describe what monitor phones do is that the vocals in music will be much clearer and easier to hear, and the whole audio track will sound more "balanced". You'll notice this in video games too, as you'll hear a lot of things much more clearly and distinctly, and you'll actually hear sounds that you didn't hear before (this is due to the smoother signature).
If you are looking at these headphones for gaming, stop thinking and hit the buy button. I won't sugar coat it, the sound these headphones put out will come as a shock, and you may not like it at first. I personally loved it, but I have some experience in recording studios and knew what to expect. If you have mostly been using gaming headsets or common consumer headphones these will sound really weird for a while. But listen to some of your favorite songs on them for a while (or play for a couple of hours on your favorite game), and then switch back to your old headphones. You'll realize just how terrible sounding your old ones are, and will wonder what else in life you are missing out on.
I only have one major complaint about these headphones, and that is the ear pads. I don't know why headphone manufacturers refuse to invest in good ear pads, but they just don't. Luckily, there exist after-market ear pads that I would recommend and use EVEN IF these ones were awesome. No matter what headphones you use, pick up some Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam ear pads, they are life changing. (If you are a hardcore audiophile, these will slightly alter the sound stage, but not necessarily in a negative way).
Another consideration worth noting is the intended use of these headphones: Studios and DJs with dedicated audio equipment. These headphones will work fine just by plugging them into the back of your computer or iPhone, but they will absolutely SHINE if you put a good DAC or audio interface between these headphones and the audio source (I use a Roland Rubix 22, highly recommend).
Obviously these are headphones, and not a headset, so they lack a microphone. If you are considering these, you may need to consider an external microphone in your budget. As you can imagine, between a good audio interface, a mic, peripherals, and these headphones, you can sail right past the $160 price tag on these headphones just to get to where you were, functionally, with a similarly priced gaming headset (I spent almost $800 to replace my $150 SteelSeries Arctis 7's). So my final thought would be to thoroughly research the ENTIRE audio set-up you want before hitting the buy button on these. You'll need to get good equipment and properly budget to maximize your sound experience, but it is a life-altering experience, so if you can swing it, do it.
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Best headphones I've used thus far. More pleasing bass than the DT-770 Pros I used prior, and also better for a smaller size head. M50xs are over-ears, but relatively small as far as over-ears go.
Die Konstruktion ist robust und langlebig, was bedeutet, dass diese Kopfhörer auch nach längerer Nutzung immer noch wie neu aussehen. Die Möglichkeit, die Ohrpolster zu wechseln, ist ein großer Pluspunkt, da sie den Tragekomfort über lange Hörsitzungen hinweg aufrechterhalten.
Der Tragekomfort ist ohnehin bemerkenswert. Selbst nach mehreren Stunden des Tragens fühlen sich die M50x nicht unangenehm an. Die Ohrmuscheln sind gut gepolstert und drücken nicht zu stark auf die Ohren.
Die einklappbaren Ohrmuscheln machen sie auch äußerst tragbar. Ich kann sie problemlos überall hin mitnehmen, sei es ins Studio oder auf Reisen.
Alles in allem kann ich den Audio-Technica M50x nur empfehlen. Die Kombination aus außergewöhnlicher Klangqualität, Haltbarkeit und Komfort macht sie zu einer ausgezeichneten Wahl für Audioliebhaber und Profis gleichermaßen.