Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

Launched Jan 2014 · Wired

65
OkayGifng score
Good for musicGood for bassGood for officeGood for comfort

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Score breakdown

Sound
76

Lively, punchy and detailed; V-shaped, vocals a bit recessed

Noise cancelling
34

Closed-back passive only; little against low rumble

Features
30

Three detachable locking cables, folds; no mic or remote

Calls
5

No microphone

Comfort & fit
66

Comfy clamp for hours; hot pads, heavy, glasses press

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Tuning sits close to a studio target; treble never tiring
  • Secure, not over-tight clamp for a couple of hours
  • Folds, swivels; three detachable cables in the box
  • Energetic sound with extra bass punch and wide stage for a closed-back
  • Treble kept in check, little harshness
  • Removable locking cable, short and long in the box
  • Good detail and instrument separation, lively presentation

Cons

  • Bass a bit light against their target, small mid dips
  • Pleather pads get hot; awkward with glasses
  • Passive isolation only middling, nothing on low rumble
  • Proprietary cable plug
  • Not a neutral monitor; upper mids thin out male vocals
  • Pads warm in hot weather
  • Isolation weaker than other closed-backs
  • SoundGuysAug 2024

    Still fine for casual listening and recording, but the locked-in cables and no wireless make the BT2 the easier buy; get it on a good price.

  • TechRadarMay 2018

    Lively, punchy closed-back for people who still want wired; more fun than neutral, best with electronic music.

  • What Hi-FiDec 2014

    A good portable over-ear for anyone who likes a slightly warm sound.

  • Expert ReviewsDec 2020

    Comfortable, tough and fun; for vocal-led music other headphones are more balanced.

  • Shubz.in

    Indian long-term review: good for listening and gaming, not neutral enough for mixing; built to last years.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers45 mm dynamic
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired option3.5 mm (detachable, twist-lock connector; 6.3 mm adapter)
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight285 g
Controlsnone
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableYes
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, White, Grey, Navy, limited editions

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