Audio-Technica ATH-M50X 4-stars Reviews

Good Product

Probably one of the best headphones in the price range.

The M50x are comfortable enough but after a longer while can get heavy. They are also quite a tight fit but seem very sturdy, and are well sound sealed, so you do get the full potential of the sound coming through your ears.

Sound-wise; The headphones are little bit bias on the low end, so if you are looking to use them as a mixing monitor, be aware of the sound spectrum that can be a little bit over the top on the bass side.

I feel that the high end of the headphones response is a little too compromised and can be drowned out , as the low range seems to take over a lot. Having said all that, the headphones do handle extremely well and you can really push them with high volumes and there are no issues whatsoever.

I would give it a 7.5/10 overall score mainly because of the handling and built quality. If you are looking for a good pair of headphones, the 50x are a good way to go without busting the bank. Other alternative is the Sennheiser HD 380 pro, which are slightly more delicate, but yet very comfortable, with a little bit more of the high end range and more realistic perspective one the Mid/low range, but then again not as sturdy and feel quite fragile.

I hope that helps.

It is a quality headphone..

This is a closed back headphone, dont expect that your ears are going to be comfortable like at the open air. But it offers a great frequency range for that price and dont worry ATH-M50X will get used to your head structure in time.

Very good for the price

Great sound.

Using for rehearsal with bass and guitar at home, connected to the amplis (amplifi/Fender rumble).

It sounds good, and good isolation.

I was concern for the bass, but it is pretty good for it also.

I recommend it.

Amazing Headphones

I have been using this for a month, and I can say these headphones are amazing, I have been able to perceive certain elements that in other headphones I have never heard.

My only problem with this was I heard strange noises like a distortion on a few songs. But I asked to a friend that have studio monitors to listening the same songs and see if they listening it too. And yes, he hear it. So this prove a lot of the quality of the headphones, this proves that you will be able of listening the 100% of the quality of the mixing of the songs and be able to see what songs have amazing mixing and see what songs have bad mixing with a lot of distortion.

Another curious fact was when I watching movies, I wanted to take the headphones to the "limit" and although they are not made properly to watch movies but for music production.

I wanted to know how they behaved and once again, it's a difficult feeling to explain, but these headphones are really good, quality was really fantastic, all elements of the film were perfectly audible.

In terms of sound can't identify a negative point.

The quality of material of manufacture is the weak point, In my opinion the quality of the material could be a better for the price.

Pros:

- Sound:

Amazing sound for the price.

Improve a lot my mixing skills.

- Comfort:

Contrary to what I read before buying, I really like the comfort they offer.

- Be able of change cable.

Cons:

- Material of manufacture.

- Only be able of use Audio-Technica cables.

If you want a headphones for be able to produce music or hear music with a lot of quality this is the best option.

I think it was one of my best purchases. Worth it.

Great all rounders!

I listen to a broad range of music. From classical , to pop , techno and all the way thorugh to metal and in between. I have to say these headphones work well in all situations so far. Not a single problem with them in terms of sound quality , everything is very clear and defined. You can pick out instruments very easily while listening through these. Comfot wise they are lovely for a while , after a few hours of continuous wearing I will admit a bit of discomfort sets in from the headband but it's not overly troublsome. Just re-adjust slightly and you are okay again. Quality wise you can tell these are low to low mid range headphones, the construction if all plastic bar the inneer headband but that is fine. I found that inclusion of 3 different cables quite helpful also , one straight short cable for casual listening , a coiled cable with 3/4 inch adapter and a long straight cable both to more than likely be used in studio like environments . All in all worth every penny as they get better with use !

Good but a bit over rated

So, don't get me wrong they're really nice headphones but for all the hype that was around them I was a little disappointed. They're perfect for recording and for plugging into my guitar amp at night but, I don't like listening to music on them. They're boosted in the lower mids and I find it really irritating to my ear. I had a pair of akg k 271 mII before which I liked and I guess they were a bit flatter, at least in the lower end. Other than that I cant fault them.

Amazing Frequency response, good step up from the previous headphones of this ATH range. I have used these hours on end Producing and they are comfortable to use, also the rotation is very useful for Dj's. Very reasonable price considering the great quality.

Super versatile!

I needed a pair of headphones that can be used for dj applications, mixing, recording and listening music from mobile devices and I can say that these pair can do it all!

Pros:

-They are very loud when connected to an iPad Air 2 for example keeping their clarity in sound and then connect them in a studio headphone amp and still perform very good. An all in one solution.

Cons:

-Avoid them if you have big ears . They get super uncomfortable after a while.

-Of course they sound good but not so good like other headphones in this price range like Beyer dt770 pro(250ohms) which on the other hand lacks the versatile of M50X and lacks the high volume in mobile devices.

-The material of the earpad started to peel off after a month of use

An overall good product.

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.

Decent studio headphones

Quite compfy and good-sounding headphones for studio / home studio use. I've been using these headphones for several months and I'm satisfied with their quality and sound. A few drawbacks to mention: heavy weight and bulkiness - something that one may expect from studio monitors. Besides to that, for me it roughly takes no more than 1 hour before my ears get hot and sweaty. So at some point in future I'd definetly prefer to have more light-weight / better ventilated headphones. Otherwise - the product is very good for the price.

Excellent headphones!

There comes a time in life when you feel as though a set of top quality headphones would be a sound investment, no pun intended. Inevitably every set of headphones will now be compared to the over-priced and aesthetically childish, Beats By Dre. Well, in my view they simply do not compare with Audio Technica's ATH M50xs. When purchasing the M50xs you receive headphones with an incredible level of clarity and a completely balanced sound that enables you to notice the most vague parts of songs, and fully appreciate every instrument without anything being too overpowering and harsh on the ears.

I use these headphones both for casual listening as well as using them for practicing through a guitar amp, which is facilitated by the interchangeable cables, which is an excellent feature and improvement on the M50s.

In terms of comfort, you quite frankly forget that they are even on your head, even after lengthy periods of using them. This is aided by both the cushioned ear pads as well as the foam top that adds extra comfort.

I highly rate these headphones, and would recommend them to any music lover looking for the best sound quality at an acceptable price!

Speaks volumes

These headphones offer a high quality sound for a reasonable price. Very comfortable and they travel extremely well. Super versatile and I use them for both work and pleasure.

The high end can break up slightly at high volume, but the low end manages to stay surprisingly tight.