Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones reviewed here.
The ATH-M50x studio monitor headphone gives an exceptionally accurate response and is a must-have for professional monitoring and mixing. This headphone delivers exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while maintaining clarity of sound throughout their extended range, with deep, accurate bass and outstanding high-frequency extension.
- Pros: Delivers accurate audio, comfortable to wear even for long periods, contoured earcups provide excellent sound isolation, made of durable materials.
- Cons: Bit heavier than similar-sized headphones. No active-cancellation. Built to produce enjoyable sound (their response is not as ‘flat’ and ‘neutral’ that is required for most sound recording purposes). Doesn’t come with microphone.
Design
- These headphones look very tough, as if it will last for years (there’s a little ring of metal inlaid into the ear cups, and the headband is reinforced with a band of steel)
- The thick, padded ear cups swivel
- Not among the lightest, but are comfortable to wear.
- The headphones fold flat for easy storage
Effectively blocks outside sound
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x does a good job of blocking out outside sound (however it does not have active built-in noise cancellation feature).
Performance & Sound quality
The ATH-M50x headphones offer excellent sound quality – accurate tonal balance and spacious stereo imaging. Compared to the earlier version, the new Audio-Technica ATH-M50x sounds much clearer with detailed bass, midrange, and treble.
Features of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro Studio Monitor:
- Three interchangeable cables included
- Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems
- Available in white, black and silver color.
- Suitable for professional monitoring and mixing because of its exceptional audio quality
- The collapsible design allows for easy portability and convenient storage
- Closed-back cushioned earcup design ensures maximum isolation
- Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180 degrees for easy one-ear monitoring
- Adjustable padded headband for comfort during long mixing/recording sessions
- Single-sided coiled cable terminates to gold-plated mini-plug with screw-on 1/4″ adapter
Overall, a great & affordable product with amazing sound quality, good looks, and is a great choice if you want a pair of high quality headphones. Isolation could be better, but still highly recommended for the price.
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