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Audio-Technica ATH-M50

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Pros

  • The black are good-looking in their own right
  • it s all very
  • very good

Cons

  • a yawning gulf of detail or texture in the lower mids
  • of a slightly underwhelming mid-range frequency range
  • tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets

Key specs

  • 38 Ω
  • 15, 28000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 - Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

Pros

  • The black are good-looking in their own right
  • it s all very
  • very good
  • clean and reasonably well detailed
  • great-looking set of cans but equally well built
  • consistent energy and clarity
  • Soundstage and separation deserve note as both work very well together
  • durability
  • comfort
  • and isolation to match
  • boasts great extension

Cons

  • a yawning gulf of detail or texture in the lower mids
  • of a slightly underwhelming mid-range frequency range
  • tech gadgets online on Tech2 Gadgets
  • sound was too close and the stereo image was stuck inside my head
  • Treble is present but not as powerful as the mids and bass
  • The mids are a bit recessed
  • Bass on my Beats Studio sounds muddy
  • it sounds weak in comparison to the bass and mids
  • soundstage on the ATH-M50 is quite narrow as well
  • The clamping force feels just too tight
  • It lacks in terms of quantity

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
45 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
38 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
284 g
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight10.02 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Silver
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryStudio
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance38.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter1.8 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.77 in
Maximum input power1600.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x review
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SoundGuys
Published: 08.06.2022
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x review

Grab the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x for its reliable sound, good build quality, and a wired connection for fuss free listening.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones
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Tech2
Published: 16.08.2011
Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones

When it comes to high-quality headphones here in India, we’re limited to a few select brands.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 08.05.2013
Home review
5.0

Immersive and refined: the Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones are a great effort

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
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Sound & Vision
Published: 17.04.2013
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

Performance Features Ergonomics

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Review
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio Technica's ATH-M50 Is Killer for Bass [Review] | Cult of Mac
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Cult of Mac
Published: 04.11.2011
Audio Technica's ATH-M50 Is Killer for Bass [Review] | Cult of Mac

The quality of Audio-Technica's products is legendary, and their ATH-M50 headphones ($200) are no exception. Mids are  smooth, highs are clear — and the

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Test: Burn In and Production Variations - Headfonia Reviews
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Headfonia Reviews
Published: 06.10.2010
Test: Burn In and Production Variations - Headfonia Reviews

A rare opportunity has come up to compare to units of the Audio Technica M-50 headphone, both in stock condition. One headphone has clocked...

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio Technica M50 Review
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Audio Technica M50 Review

Audio Technica M50 Review: Nowadays, a pair of head phones is a necessity especially when you live in a closed-in residence

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica ATH-M50 review: Audio-Technica ATH-M50
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CNET
Published: 09.05.2012
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 review: Audio-Technica ATH-M50
4.5

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica M50 Review (Limited Edition)
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UNBOX PH
Published: 05.05.2012
Audio-Technica M50 Review (Limited Edition)

Audio-Technica M50 Review (Limited Edition) Considered to be one of the best sub $150 headphones in the market today, the Audio-Technica M50 is usually the first step of a lot of people into becoming an audiophile. These cans have an iconic design and they deliver outstanding sound quality that will leave you wanting to learn …

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio Technica ATH-M50x
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 08.02.2022
Audio Technica ATH-M50x

Audio Technica ATH-M50x (Wired Headphone): 4.7 out of 5 stars from 97 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio Technica ATH- M50x Review - Entry Level Audiophile Headphones
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Audiophile On
Published: 07.01.2022
Audio Technica ATH- M50x Review - Entry Level Audiophile Headphones

Audiophile On reviews the Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones to find out if they really are one of the best budget audiophile headphones on the market.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica ATH-M50X review
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TechRadar
Published: 04.05.2018
Audio-Technica ATH-M50X review
4.0

Audio-Technica's latest offers lively, engaging sound but neutral they are not

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Review | The Headphone List
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The Headphone List
Published: 08.12.2012
Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Review | The Headphone List

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 is the aging flagship of Audio-Technica’s extensive range of DJ headphones, interest in which has been unwavering for years.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 28.03.2018
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Review
4.1

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are great sounding closed-back headphones for critical listening. They have an exceptional reproduction of the bass, mid, and treble ...

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