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Audio-Technica ATH-M50XGM Professional Monitor Headphones, Gun Metal

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Color: Gun Metal


Style: Wired


Pattern: Headphone


Features

  • Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers
  • Proprietary 45 millimeter large aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
  • Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response
  • Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
  • 90 degree swiveling earcups for easy, one ear monitoring, and professional grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort

Description

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 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.

Brand: Audio-Technica


Color: Gun Metal


Ear Placement: Over Ear


Form Factor: Over Ear


Noise Control: Sound Isolation


Control Type: Touch Control


Carrying Case Weight: 100 Grams


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Cable Length: 3 Meters


Item Weight: 285 Grams


UPC: 768430819844


Global Trade Identification Number: 44, 26


Manufacturer: Audio technica


Is Autographed: No


Series Number: 50


Age Range Description: Adult


Package Type: Standard Packaging


Number of Items: 1


Brand: Audio-Technica


Model Number: ATH-M50X


Model Name: ATH-M50x


Built-In Media: Headphones; detachable 1.2 m - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') coiled cable and detachable 1.2 m (3.9') straight cable


Carrying Case Material: Nylon, leather, or similar durable material


Is Electric: No


Antenna Location: Recording


Compatible Devices: Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Cellphones, Some Car Audio Systems


Cable Features: Detachable


Additional Features: Foldable


Enclosure Material: Metal


Specific Uses For Product: Professional Audio Recording and Monitoring


Headphone Folding Features: Over Ear


Earpiece Shape: Rounded


Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear


Style Name: Wired


Theme: Professional Audio


Color: Gun Metal


Connectivity Technology: Wired


Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm Jack


Frequency Range: 15 Hz to 28,000 Hz


Audio Driver Size: 45 Millimeters


Noise Control: Sound Isolation


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    • Possibly the best headphone under $175
Color: Gun Metal Style: Wired Pattern: Headphone
I've looked at and seen M50x's in the wild I don't know how many thousands of times. A good chunk of my favorite streamers and YouTubers use them, I see them out in public commonly, and every time I look at headphones on amazon, they always pop up near the top. I really hadn't written them off until I - foolishly - wore a pair of the M50xBT's at my local Best Buy, and was surprised at how uncomfortable the headband was. It felt like a 5 pound headphone was placed on my head, and I almost immediately took them off. That was somewhere in the 2019 - 2020 time period and I recently decided to give them another chance with the regular wired version, and I couldn't be more glad that I did. There had to have been something wrong with the one I tried on at Best Buy, maybe one too many people had flattened the headband out or something, I don't know. Comfort: The headband and the very light weight of this headphone make this possibly the most comfortable headphone I've ever used with a solid headband. When you see photos of this headphone, you would think there isn't very much - if any - padding on the headband, and while there isn't a massive amount, the cushion still somehow makes this thing feel more comfortable on my head than HyperX's Cloud series headsets, which are known for their comfort. The weak point on their comfort surprisingly comes from their earpads. The earpads, while tolerable for now, are absolutely going to be swapped out with Dekoni Audio Choice Leather earpads. The earpads are extremely shallow, and the ear opening in them is one of the smallest I've seen, with only the Astro A10 Gen 2 and the Picozon headset (don't even look it up, it isn't worth the 10 bucks) coming in smaller. The clamp, while tight, is also comfortable. I've had a pair of Drop x Sennheiser HD58x's since about August maybe September 2020 and have been using them commonly since then, and these don't clamp as bad as they do but it does get close. So, if you do think about buying these, maybe invest into some Dekoni earpads, or some Brainwavz earpads (since Dekoni gets EXPENSIVE) Sound: So I'm just gonna say this right now, I am no where near an audiophile and make no claims to be one, however I do know the sound signature that I like. Since I got these, I've ran these off an FX Audio DAC-X6, an iPhone 13 with the Apple Dongle, and a PS5 Dualsense controller. When I first plugged them into my PS5 controller, I was taken off guard a little by the tinny sound, but figured they just needed to be broken in a little, so I decided to break them in with the only way I know how to. Playing Black Ops Cold War. I played for a few hours, and they sounded a lot better, but still not how people have described them, so I did what people in the audio community suggested for me to do and plugged them into my amp and played white noise through them overnight and until about 2 or 3 in the afternoon. That put them where I wanted them. I could hear everything clearly and with no problem. I could hear details in music that I was never able to hear before just because of the headphones I was using. I could hear footsteps in Cold War that I wouldn't have with my A40's. My only complaint about them is that the bass isn't nearly as good as my XM4's, but I wasn't expecting it to be, and I can still EQ them. Tl;dr The M50x's are an extremely comfortable headphone, and combined with some break in time, are some of the best closed back studio/gaming headphones you can get for under 175. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2022 by Nate Lawson
    • I love these headphones!
Color: Gun Metal Style: Wired Pattern: Headphone
They are exactly what I needed for my studio setup, I’m able to get a nice flat sound for my music production, without all of the built in audio processing that my Beats Studios had. Great performance! The gun metal gray is a slick!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024 by T. Adamson
    • Worth every penny (already comes with its own a hard case!)
Color: Gun Metal Style: Wired Pattern: Headphone
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This truly did not disappoint in every aspect. The beauty of the design, the quality, the functionality- down to performance, I’m just wow’d all in all. The sound isolation is excellent and the ear pads are comfortably snug, so is the band that sits atop your head. I’ve worn studio headsets all my life and the lot of them give me headaches from being to tight and too hard, but this one is so unbelievably comfortable. I am so happy to be done with all those other inferior headsets! Of all the big brands out there, so far, it’s only Audio-Technica that hasn’t let me down. Also, it didn’t hurt that I got it 4 days earlier than scheduled which really pleasantly surprised me. (Thank you, Amazon!) I thought anyone interested in buying this might want to know: IT COMES WITH A HARD CASE (since this bit isn’t mentioned in the product description section.) The kind without a handle strap that you can just stuff in your bag and not worry about the headset getting squashed. I thought it only came with a soft pouch so I’m glad I got this before I ordered a separate hard case as I realize now that I didn’t need one after all. Overall, I’m overjoyed with this purchase. Thanks so much!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019 by MSue MSue
    • GREAT headphones, but come with some serious considerations for PC Gamers
Color: Gun Metal Style: Wired Pattern: Headphone
I use these headphones for PC gaming. I recently switched to these from "gaming" branded headphones, and the difference is mind blowing. I have a $160 SteelSeries headset, as well as similarly priced headsets from other brands (Sennheiser, Razer), and I can't believe what I was missing. There are sounds in games that I didn't even know existed in these games. I'll avoid the more studio-oriented review parts as there are plenty of glowing reviews of people using these headphones in amateur and professional settings. I did a TON of research on headphones and audio, and finally settled on these due to the overwhelmingly good reviews across the web. A lot of review sites put these on par with high-impedance headphones that are several times the price. The thing you need to understand about monitor headphones is that they are designed to play audio as unbiased (true to performance) as possible. Most consumer headphones, especially gaming headsets, have very distinct V-shaped sound, which means they put a lot of emphasis on the highs and lows and reduce the mids. The most noticeable example to describe what monitor phones do is that the vocals in music will be much clearer and easier to hear, and the whole audio track will sound more "balanced". You'll notice this in video games too, as you'll hear a lot of things much more clearly and distinctly, and you'll actually hear sounds that you didn't hear before (this is due to the smoother signature). If you are looking at these headphones for gaming, stop thinking and hit the buy button. I won't sugar coat it, the sound these headphones put out will come as a shock, and you may not like it at first. I personally loved it, but I have some experience in recording studios and knew what to expect. If you have mostly been using gaming headsets or common consumer headphones these will sound really weird for a while. But listen to some of your favorite songs on them for a while (or play for a couple of hours on your favorite game), and then switch back to your old headphones. You'll realize just how terrible sounding your old ones are, and will wonder what else in life you are missing out on. I only have one major complaint about these headphones, and that is the ear pads. I don't know why headphone manufacturers refuse to invest in good ear pads, but they just don't. Luckily, there exist after-market ear pads that I would recommend and use EVEN IF these ones were awesome. No matter what headphones you use, pick up some Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam ear pads, they are life changing. (If you are a hardcore audiophile, these will slightly alter the sound stage, but not necessarily in a negative way). Another consideration worth noting is the intended use of these headphones: Studios and DJs with dedicated audio equipment. These headphones will work fine just by plugging them into the back of your computer or iPhone, but they will absolutely SHINE if you put a good DAC or audio interface between these headphones and the audio source (I use a Roland Rubix 22, highly recommend). Obviously these are headphones, and not a headset, so they lack a microphone. If you are considering these, you may need to consider an external microphone in your budget. As you can imagine, between a good audio interface, a mic, peripherals, and these headphones, you can sail right past the $160 price tag on these headphones just to get to where you were, functionally, with a similarly priced gaming headset (I spent almost $800 to replace my $150 SteelSeries Arctis 7's). So my final thought would be to thoroughly research the ENTIRE audio set-up you want before hitting the buy button on these. You'll need to get good equipment and properly budget to maximize your sound experience, but it is a life-altering experience, so if you can swing it, do it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2018 by Rick Masters

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