ATH-M50X : Good headphones for monitoring

I bought these headphones for use primarily when practicising my guitar, and have been satisfied so far.

The headphones are well made and feel solid. Some care needs to be taken of the hinges when opening and closing, but no more than is typical for this type of design.

The sound is clear and balanced, with good (but not overpowering) bass response. Extended use is not fatiguing, although I have found the pressure on my ears a bit too strong. I have read that storing the headphones around something (e.g. a few books) to stretch the band can help, but I haven't tried this yet.

A final good point is the range of accessories which is supplied, including adaptable gold-plated jacks - a nice touch.