Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable
Praised by audio engineers year after year, the ATH-M50x carries the M50 sonic signature and adds detachable cables. It is a closed-back studio monitor built for clarity rather than hype.
- 45mm large aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum voice coils
- Circumaural design that contours around the ears for strong sound isolation
- Extended frequency range with deep, accurate bass
- 38 ohm impedance with 99 dB sensitivity
Best for studio monitoring, mixing, and everyday critical listening.
Editor's note
This is the pair I point most people to when they want one do-everything set of monitors. The detachable cable alone saves it from the junk drawer that kills so many headphones.
Why we picked it
Best for: The all-rounder who wants one closed-back pair for monitoring, casual listening, and the road.
It fixes the MDR7506's worst habit (the fixed cable) and adds a fuller, more liveable sound, which is why it became the default recommendation.
What we like
- + Punchy, detailed sound that works for both monitoring and listening
- + Detachable, swappable cables (three included)
- + Strong isolation and folds flat for portability
- + Comfortable enough for long sessions once broken in
- + Proven build quality and huge ecosystem of replacement parts
Watch outs
- - Tight clamp force can pinch until broken in
- - Slightly bass-forward tuning is not perfectly neutral
- - Earcups run a little small for larger ears
Price history
Lowest
$127.2
Jun 1, 2026
Highest
$158
Jul 1, 2023
Now
$127.2
32 snapshots tracked. Our own weekly price history, not pulled from a third party.
Details
- Brand Name
- Audio-Technica
- Model Number
- ATH-M50x
- Model Name
- M50x
- Impedance
- 38 Ohms
- Frequency Response
- 28000 Hz
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB
- Audio Driver Type
- Dynamic Driver
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