Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50x
A studio-standard neutral sound signature from 45mm drivers with a 15Hz–28kHz range, closed-back isolation, and detachable cables make it a monitoring mainstay. The 285g weight, foldable design, and leather earpads ensure all-day comfort, while swiveling earcups enable one-ear cueing. Best for recording engineers and DJs requiring precise audio isolation and a flat response during mixing and live sets.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 38
open closed back closed
52 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 106 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | leather |
| Headband | professional-grade |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 28000 |
| Impedance | 38 |
| Sensitivity | 99 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones, Black - With H&A High Frequency Leather Earpads for AT ATH-M50 Headphones |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50x | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 48 | - | 60 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50x | 30.4 | 43.8 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 44 | 79.3 | 19.4 | 36.5 | 74.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
Usage Scores
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