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July 2014
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The editors liked
Comfort
Detachable Cables
Field and studio monitoring
Accurate audio
Outstanding audio performance
Strong battery life
Multiple codec support
On-cup controls
Sturdy
Comfy design
Bluetooth 5.0
Accurate bass depth and ideal high-frequency clarity
Comfortable
Secure over-ear fit
Ships with three detachable cables of varying lengths
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones offer excellent build quality and very detailed
Balanced sound with tight bass. They're also very comfortable and have slightly more cushiony earcups along with a detachable-cord design (
Well-balanced and pleasing sound
Sturdy and comfortable build
Detachable audio cable
Fantastic sound. Made for music production
But also great for critical listening. If you're seated and working
They're comfortable enough to wear all day. New version of these classic cans now features three detachable cables
One long
One short
And o
All-around sound
Great battery
Solid engineering
Brilliantly portable
Comfortable design
Decent build quality
Fantastic sound
Wireless or wired
Easy to use controls
Reasonably priced
Great looking
Great build quality
Excellent sound
Long cords provided
Great overall sound
Punchy bass
The editors didn't like
Swivel earcups nice idea
But not practical
Plastic build
Connectivity bugs
Touch controls need work
Meager mobile features
Plastic-heavy build
Not for those seeking a modern (boosted) bass response
There's no integrated microphone for making cell phone calls and the bulkier design makes them less suitable for mobile use
Prone to leakage at higher volumes
Poor noise isolation performance
No inline remote or phone controls on the cables. Even with the new mobilefriendly short cable
The big and bulky overtheear design isn't entirely mobilefriendly. They fold
But not much
So they're tough to travel with. Probably too heavy for walking aro
Some Bluetooth awkwardness
No aptX-HD
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Pretty standard design
No tactile feedback when pressing the left earcup for voice assistant
Abstract: Earlier this week I took a look at the new Audio Technica ATH-SR50 headphone - a budget-minded set of cans retailing for a sweet $169. Now I'm stacking them up against the legendary Audio Technica ATH-M50x (originally priced at $169 but currently availab...
Abstract: The ATH-M50xBT's model name may be a mouthful but it's also a bit of a lesson in the history of the headphone hobby. This headphone was launched over 10 years ago as the ATH-M50, a studio monitor headphone with a long cable that couldn't be detached. Desi...
Connectivity bugs, Touch controls need work, Meager mobile features
With amazing sound combined with durable, premium aesthetics and strong battery life, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT carries all the strong qualities of a high-performance headset at a cheaper cost. Not many models in its price range are engineered to matc...
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Published: 2016-05-09, Author: Jeff , review by: 9to5mac.com
Sound quality and comfort are important to me, but so is price. At less than $150 on Amazon, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is well within reason for budget-conscious buyers who don't wish to settle for less. These headphones have proved to be something of a...
