Name: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones - Black
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: ATATHM50X
Price: 159.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.4 (144 reviews)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones - Black

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

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Audio-Technica DJ & Studio Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x 

Experience professional audio with Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones. Exceptional sound, comfort, and durability. Shop now for studio-quality sound!

Make your audio experience exceptional with the ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones in sleek black. Revered by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers alike, these headphones are a standout model in the M-Series line. The ATH-M50x headphones not only retain the same coveted sonic signature that has made them a favorite, but they also boast the added convenience of detachable cables. Designed with large aperture drivers, these headphones deliver precise audio that meets the demands of the most critical audio professionals. The sound-isolating earcups provide a superior listening experience by minimizing external noise, making these headphones perfect for both studio sessions and on-the-go use. Constructed with robust, pro-grade materials, the ATH-M50x headphones are built to last. Yet, they don't compromise on comfort. The contoured earcups seal tight for excellent sound isolation with minimal bleed, ensuring your comfort during long listening sessions. Discover why online reviewers, top audio engineers, and dedicated followers agree that the ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones offer an unmatched combination of audio quality and build durability. Experience the difference of professional-grade audio, hour after hour, year after year, with the ATH-M50x headphones.

The sound tends to be dry unless you turn the volume up.

I'm disappointed in these headphones.

I use these to practice my drums the sound quality is great.

Whould definitely recommend these headphones

These are amazing headphones. The sound quality is amazing, the bass on these is really deep and punchy without overpowering vocals or other mid-range/high-range sounds. These headphones are a bit of a tight clamp on the head which can cause discomfort but for the most part these are some of the best headphones I've owned.

Amazing Headphones

ear pads are too small and cause lots of pressure on the ears. I just replace the pads today and man, what a difference. They are so much more comfortable to use now.

good headphones.

I have had these for about two months and found the battery life to be very poor compared to cheaper headphones I've had before. Suddenly, they stop working altogether. Waste of money.

Crap battery

I am no audiophile so please take that into account. This is my second pair in this line, I have the wired version also but nothing I use now is wired anymore. I have tried Sony, Sennheiser, Bose, and Klipsch. These headphones are my favorite sound profile on them and is exactly what I want and I rarely touch the equalizer. The price of these is an incredible value in my opinion. Do they feel a little flimsy? Yes, but my wired ones are over ten years old and still in one piece other than replacing the ear pads there has been no issue.

My favorite headphones

Fantastic for DJing (even w/ bluetooth if you can find a low-latency bluetooth transmitter, which I did find).
Also has LDAC support! (low-latency audio, iirc)

These are my DJ headphones these days AND my gaming.

The best headphones I have owned in my life. The most expensive as well but the price is worth it in my opinion. The weight of them alone shows you how much better they are. Super comfortable and the sound is amazing. Buy with confidence!!

Best headphones I've ever had!

Only downside for me, is that I often touch the other controls by accident, when trying to find the volume controls.

Great Sound and reliable Bluetooth connection.

Truly fantastic headphones, you buy one of these and you won't need another pair.

great headphones

Had a pair of these m50x for about 10 years now!! Wore them to so many DJ gigs all over the place and love them!! Replaced vinyl padding paddies a couple years ago but now it's time to get a new pair cuz one side of the headphones just stopped working. I mean after 10 years y'all!! Gonna get the exact same babies in white or maybe that turquoise color. I don't leave many reviews but wanted to make sure to thank y'all for continuing to make these. I love the sound quality and they're very comfortable, durable and affordable.

i LUV these headphones

I've had these headphones for over a year now. I mainly use them for gaming, but do sometimes use them for Teams calls for work and occasionally for listening to higher fidelity music. I've largely been happy with them. They're comfortable to wear (for me, at least) and audio quality has been good, whether over Bluetooth or via the 3.5mm input.

That said, these phones are missing a few things.

For one, they have the hardware for active noice cancelling (ANC), and yet it's not implemented in the firmware. For the price, I would expect ANC to be implemented. Audio Technica's other products that have ANC are missing features like AptX Low Latency and 3.5mm headset jacks, so there's not a full-featured product in their lineup at this price range.

The other issue has to do with the microphones. There is currently no way to force the phones to act only as headphones and not as a headset without silly workarounds. When having things like Discord open, audio quality dips significantly and the headphones pass on through ambient noise because they expect to be used as microphone input. And to build off of this, the audio quality during calls is generally poor.

Finally, replacing cups is a giant pain. My dogs ended up shredding one of the cups and I thought I was going to tear the replacement trying to get it on.

Missing a few features for the price

The sound is fine but the sudo leather covering is very poor

Quality issues

Balance and superb sound quality, the only downside is that the plastic parts looks so fragile.

Best headphone I ever Have under $200!

I just got these in today and I upgraded from the m30xs because I had them for 5-6 years and they finally wore out on me and snapped by the ear. I use them for gaming and music purposes most of the time these are the best audio quality I've ever had and I'm hearing small things in both games and music that I hadn't heard until today just test driving them around and the noise cancelation they have is super nice. These also feel way better built than the m30x headphones from the ears to the headband. I payed the extra money for the white set because it matches the setup and even with the slight upcharge I think they have been the best investment to my setup I have made in a minute. The only issue I had was getting the cords to plug in correctly because of them having a locking mechanism and it was user error that I have worked out through a little bit of fiddling. Will update review if any issues arise or if I become even happier as I haven't tested them with an instrument and an amp yet.

I love these

I've used the headphones in dual link mode, connected to my computer and my phone. I normally stream audio and/or video on my computer, but when I get a notification from my phone, it pauses the streaming if it's a phone call, but if it's just something like a text or other type of notification the sound comes through and the streaming continues without pausing.
The technical department is very good at trying to satisfy the customer. One of the best technical departments I've ever worked with, not only for knowledge but also for their customer service.
I wear these headphones all day every day, and they're very comfortable. They're so light that they feel flimsy. But, they do seem to be rather sturdy. They're connecting headpiece is made of some kind of metal which is very flexible but light at the same time.

I'm very, very, very, very happy with these headphones!

Everything about the headphones are great EXCEPT for the construction. It has a very common issue of a flimsy plastic part within the hinge breaking causing the headphones to no longer sit flush with the head. I got this product a little under two years ago and it has broken the same way twice. I got it replaced under warranty, but I also had a pair of ATH M50-X that I got ten years ago that broke in exactly the same way. It has broken three times the same way. They are great headphones, but they will break on you, no question.

Poor construction

I use these headphones strictly for my home studio setup mainly due to their dynamic, yet very balanced and crystal clear sound. I use them to record guitar, vocals, and mixing/mastering.I would recommend these to any hobbyist or professional who works with sound for prolonged periods in a somewhat stationary setting. Not so much for everyday on-the-go headphones as you'll be dealing with cables and dongles if intending to listen on any device that does not have an included 3.5mm AUX input. Unbelievable dependable! Very much recommend.

Excellent sound and super dependable!

Very Nice Phones !!!!

Best Headphones I've ever had, HANDS DOWN!

Simply Outstanding!

These do sound really nice ESPECIALLY for the price that these sell for. I love the removable cable that you get with these which is a really nice use for me :)

The only real issue I have with these is that they do tend to slip off a bit easily, but it's made up for because of the amazing sound quality.

good headphones for good price

I bought a pair of the limited edition ATH-M50xBL in 2015. I have mangled, and beaten them more than they deserve. Yet they still work like a champ. Can't see how anyone can complain about build quality. I've dropped these things more than Linus drops components and every time I pick them back up they are perfect. The single one and only complaint that I could make is that I have a limited edition and the material on the padding has worn off and I can't get them replaced in the same color. They've been used pretty much daily for 8 years and still going strong.

100% Recommend. Make ATH-M50xBL replacement pads!

I had gotten this way back in July 2019 as a splurg gift to myself for a b-day. They have been with me all this time and the sound quality has not dropped off. 
Two things that have happened with me for this were that the muffs are shedding their black layer, but that isn't so bad to me. The other was the audio jack got stuck in my phone plug-in jack and the tip broke off, also an easy fix. 
It is nice that a new cord can be ordered to then be used. The ability to change between a short or long cord is nice. 
Overall, I am surprised I have not had to order a new pair, so I will keep chugging with them until they probably fall apart.

4 years strong

I would rate these 5/5, I purchased them to replace an old pair of ATH-SR6BT, which were metal and super durable. These are also very durable. I travel often and want to listen to my music while I wait on flights; they also stay on my head while working out on the elliptical no issues of them falling off. The sound is excellent. I don't have any disconnect issues. I did notice that if you sync the headphones to multiple products without unsyncing them. Example: I have it sync'd to my iPad and iPhone, if I walk near my iPad it interrupts the music and connects. I would suggest disconnecting so you don't run into that issue. Overall, they are durable and have great sound. I would buy them again.

Great replacement for ATH-SR6BT

The outer layer over the fabric flakes off QUICK. And they're cheaply constructed at the foldable joints which holds it snug against your ear. For something so expensive, you want it to last. The audio sounds great and I never had any trouble with the sound. They're comfortable enough to sleep with, especially on a plane, but at the risk of snapping those joints.

Overly Fragile

Had to give it a 1 star because you can't give it a 0.

Don't waste time or money

The over the head padding and the cushions are disintegrating. There are little black dots of the outer layer of the cushioning that flakes off...a lot...all over your neck, ears and clothes and you can't seal it with some type of sealant because then the cushions would stick to your skin. The little flakes are very hard to remove. I don't know why they'd make such great sounding headphones with such cheap low quality vinyl padding. And honestly i've only worn them 20 times in the last year and then i store them on the shelf in my room. I can't wear then anymore cause the stuff goes everywhere even though they sound great. What a waste of my money.

Vinyl Padding Disintegrating

The sounds is amazing and they almost set themselves up, it really is almost as easy as taking them out of the box and turning them on to get them paired and working. I love the flexibility, comfort, volume, battery life, etc. Would absolutely recommend!

100% would buy these again

The Audio Technica ATH-M50x are a pretty good headphone. I used these to mix releases for years (before that the regular ATH-M50). The ATH-M50x sound pretty flat with good bass response and flat frequency response throughout. I have noticed that with all ATH-M50 models eventually they somewhat die. By this I mean there begins to be a rattling distortion in one and I assume eventually both ears. At low volumes this isn't much of an issue but some frequencies even at moderate levels seem to make these headphones not perform as they did new. These are very comfortable and I didn't find myself getting ear fatigue or discomfort from prolonged use. I would probably buy these again when I start booking DJ gigs again. But for now I'm doing all my mixing on Shure se215 wired earbuds. I know that sounds crazy to do serious mixing on earbuds but the se215s are the best sounding headphone (earbud) I've ever heard with detailed flat bass and crystal clean frequency response. The ATH-M50s have a good sound but aren't as durable as they should be.

Pretty Excellent Studio Monitors Though I Now Have Better

That would freeze how and then without a way to reset other than let the batter run out.

New on/off button design is inferior to the mechanical switch of the older model.

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