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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

Color:Black  |  Configuration:Wired As the most critically acclaimed model in the M-Series line, the ATH-M50 is praised by top audio engineers ...

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Value

(46 reviews)
Product

(105 reviews)
Balance

(74 reviews)
Price

(110 reviews)
Pair

(175 reviews)
Comfort

(65 reviews)
Cable

(89 reviews)
Music

(72 reviews)
Bass

(215 reviews)
Noise isolation

(44 reviews)
Ambient noise

(31 reviews)
Background noise

(36 reviews)
Battery

(18 reviews)
Mind

(15 reviews)
Office noise

(22 reviews)
Ear

(128 reviews)
Bite

(53 reviews)
Time

(22 reviews)
Pressure

(18 reviews)

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Reviews around value (4.60 of 5)

  • Overall, the M50's are a better value and are just as enjoyable as the Beats.
  • (Definitely better sounding then Beats by Dre.)AMAZING Value!
  • No idea why others say it's comfortable my ears hurt a
  • great quality very balanced and neutral enough to use as a daily pro monitor i love it but after a year the cables have given out they started cutting out on the slightest movement u can hear noise from them quite often its saddening would really love some stronger braided cables
  • Very comfortable, excellent sound quality, and great value
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Reviews around product (4.54 of 5)

  • I received a faulty product that sound has stopped working
  • Thank you for your great product offerings, and the fantastic service.
  • I am really pissed off right now that an expensive product with so many reviews wasn't even tested before it was boxed
  • Love the sound, great product, wish I had gotten black though!
  • it does the job, but overall I'd definitely recommend this product.
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Reviews around balance (4.51 of 5)

  • A perfectly well balanced sound with a comfortable design
  • I will say that the sound quality of these headphones is just as good as when I bought them, and I continue to use them
  • Overall the best headphones you can own if you want balanced, clear sound quality.
  • Thankfully, the flaking hasn't been as bad as with the usual budget headphones, but new earpads and a wool cover for the headband will have to be bought.
  • Thankfully, the flaking hasn't been as bad as with the usual budget headphones, but new earpads and a wool cover for the headband will have to be bought.
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Reviews around price (4.46 of 5)

  • It got super popular and they bumped the price without any increase in quality
  • Great headphones, the best sound that I ever heard, and the price is very good for the obtained quality.
  • There is little to no sound leakage when they are being used.-Conclusion: I highly recommend these headphones mainly for their great sound quality and low price
  • Other than that, these are quality headphones at a great price.
  • Bottom line, these headphones produce great sound with nice base and the price isn't too bad
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Reviews around pair (4.04 of 5)

  • If these headphones died today I would buy another pair no question.
  • My first pair lasted a year before the speaker blew out
  • To this end, I was looking for a good pair of 'all around' headphones that were 'great
  • I recommend to anyone looking for a great pair of headphones
  • Nonetheless these are a great pair of headphones for the price.
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Reviews around comfort (3.98 of 5)

  • Overall i wouldnt recommend these headphones to anyone whos looking for amazing sound quality and comfort
  • These are really outstanding headphones with great sound quality, better than the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones and wireless JayBird sport earbuds I have been using.
  • As for gaming, the sound is great, but my largest complaint is comfort during long term use
  • Specifically, the mechanical joints are well made, which issomething I didn't find true of older Bose quiet comfort headphones (they broke after a year).I'm really happy with these.
  • These headphones had amazing sound quality and comfort but the passive sound isolation was mediocre at best
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Reviews around cable (3.85 of 5)

  • It came with 3 cords I believe, but just from having one of the cables facing slightly down while recording bent the cheap cable.
  • The cables (and extras) that have a locking mechanism so just in case the cable snagged on something, the cable wouldn't just pull out
  • To me this is the best option since I dont have to lug around a long cable or risk losing extra cables
  • They also have a detachable cable which is great for portability
  • If that is important to you, the newer M50x features a detachable cable
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Reviews around music (3.75 of 5)

  • These headphones were perfect for that since the bass was at a level where I could still enjoy the music
  • It's nice but is too loud for others-people have come up to me and said the music was too loud
  • I had to lower the bass and crank up the highs and mids through equalization in order to make my music sound good on these headphones
  • Good isolation and protection against loud music or noises
  • Also, the bass and volume is severely lacking in my opinion, and I don't listen to my music THAT loud
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Reviews around bass (3.67 of 5)

  • These headphones have very nice bass and are very good for music, gaming, and editing.
  • Very good bass and very clear sound across the frequency range.
  • The sound is clear and the bass is impressive without being overwhelming
  • These are really fantastic headphones, they sound very good for mostly all music, the bass isn't super strong but beside that, it's really clear
  • The mids are gone with the M50X, voice is too pronounced, bass is weak
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Reviews around noise isolation (3.30 of 5)

  • When I got them back they amazingly still worked just as great as I remembered them!
  • AMAZING!I have been using my SONY MDR-7506 headphones for the last couple years
  • Also these are pretty tight on my ears, which I guess is part of the noise isolation - but it's actually painful with my glasses.
  • Love these, super solid build, great noise isolation, perfect high quality spending on the go headphones, better than any of those more famous names.
  • AMAZING!I have been using my SONY MDR-7506 headphones for the last couple years
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Reviews around ambient noise (3.22 of 5)

  • AMAZING!I have been using my SONY MDR-7506 headphones for the last couple years
  • When I got them back they amazingly still worked just as great as I remembered them!
  • When I got them back they amazingly still worked just as great as I remembered them!
  • They have great sound isolation though, I could barely hear any ambient noise when I put them on
  • The ATM50x do a good job blocking ambient noise at medium volume.
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Reviews around background noise (3.10 of 5)

  • I was surprised it reduces the background noise so well as
  • I have been using these everyday for the last 4 years and still work as if i just got them yesterday
  • My B&O and Bose are more comfortable, but they are not, by any means, uncomfortable.
  • My B&O and Bose are more comfortable, but they are not, by any means, uncomfortable.
  • And the sound isolation is superb, both in terms of blocking background noise for the listener, and blocking headphone noise for whoever is sitting next to you.
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Reviews around battery (2.98 of 5)

  • I will say that the sound quality of these headphones is just as good as when I bought them, and I continue to use them
  • I was surprised it reduces the background noise so well as
  • It gives me a headache that way as well as in a actual headache
  • Thankfully, the flaking hasn't been as bad as with the usual budget headphones, but new earpads and a wool cover for the headband will have to be bought.
  • I had a BOSE QC 15 that I loved until the battery unexpectedly had a major leak
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Reviews around mind (2.67 of 5)

  • For someone in the industry there might be a more technical opinion, but for the average listener this is going to be a recreational listening upgrade that does nothing short of blow your mind.
  • AMAZING!I have been using my SONY MDR-7506 headphones for the last couple years
  • Wow! these Headphones are totally blowing my mind I listen to a lot of 70's R&B and the sound is
  • Wow! these Headphones are totally blowing my mind I listen to a lot of 70's R&B and the sound is
  • What an annoying design and a shame because I really did like how these sounded.. but I have to return them before I loose my mind.
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Reviews around office noise (2.62 of 5)

  • Blocks out loud talkers, loud walkers, and other obnoxious office noises, like construction
  • My B&O and Bose are more comfortable, but they are not, by any means, uncomfortable.
  • When I got them back they amazingly still worked just as great as I remembered them!
  • They also filter out typical office noise to the point that I don't hear people coming into my cube to talk to me
  • My B&O and Bose are more comfortable, but they are not, by any means, uncomfortable.
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Reviews around ear (2.44 of 5)

  • , sorry)*I will say the ear cups after long sessions start to hurt my ears
  • They don't comfortably hug your ear like the headphones I'm used to
  • Unfortunately, the ear pads are way too small and hurt my ears
  • They don't sound as good as my older closed ear Audio-Technica headphones
  • and I think these do sound better, as well as have a slightly improved ear pads
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Reviews around bite (2.26 of 5)

  • The highs were a bit too bright, and there wasn't as much bass as I had hoped to be
  • Unfortunately the 990's had worse sound quality than the 770 (a bit harsher sounding and not as clear) and were very uncomfortable even after only a couple of hours
  • Good response through all dynamic ranges but maybe a tiny bit too much bass, which I adjust thruogh my EQ
  • They were a bit tight for the 1st week but after that there perfectly comfortable
  • Very light, comfortable, a bit hot in the summer (of course) but very cozy in the winter
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Reviews around time (2.21 of 5)

  • I have a hard time jamming to trap or house music with these because the bass is lacking
  • I mean $150 for headphones isn't exactly cheap, but now that I've had them for a year all I can say is "WORTH IT"!!!!!Pros:- Durable (I leave them hooked on the outside of my backpack, and they have yet to break in any way not even a scratch
  • From experience (if) this is the case, this painting style tends to crack over time
  • I am worried every time I hold them or adjust the headband or fold them up, and worry about breaking them
  • I bought them 2 years ago, and have been thoroughly enjoying them the entire time
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Reviews around pressure (2.14 of 5)

  • so I was concerned with long listening sessions applying undue pressure, but the soft ear-cups mold very well around my glasses.
  • The comfort and sound pressure levels are the best I have experienced
  • I like everything about these headphones, except for the fact that they are just too tight and the pressure makes your ears uncomfortable.
  • I have a small head but the pressure is still uncomfortable after a while
  • the stock ear pads are nothing luxurious, and the clamp of the headband will exert an uncomfortable pressure on your head when worn
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More about Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

  • Color:Black  |  Configuration:Wired 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.