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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Audio-Technica M50

    Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
    Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Audio-Technica M50 Headphones
      Audio-Technica M50
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      39
      4.3 out of 5
      24 user ratings
      5 stars
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      10
      4.4 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
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      User rating
      72
      3.7 out of 5
      72 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		38 %
      2 stars
      		9 %
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      43
      4.2 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Audio-Technica M50Audio-Technica M50
      Sound outputStereoMono
      StyleOver-EarIn-Ear
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyes
      Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

      Design

      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Audio-Technica M50Audio-Technica M50
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Brown
      • Red
      • White
      • Black
      • Silver
      Acoustic designClosedOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandEarloop/Ear conch
      CategoryStudioStudio
      Noise isolatingyesyes

      Dimensions

      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Audio-Technica M50Audio-Technica M50
      Weight10.05 oz0.41 oz

      Sound

      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Audio-Technica M50Audio-Technica M50
      Impedance38.0 Ω38.0 Ω
      Frequency range15 - 2800015 - 28000
      Diaphragm diameter1.77 in1.77 in

      Connectivity

      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Audio-Technica M50Audio-Technica M50
      Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
      Cable length1.23
      USBnoyes

      Power

      Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
      Audio-Technica M50Audio-Technica M50
      Battery operatednoyes

      Pros & Cons

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              Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Audio-Technica M50 - User Opinions

              • bernie
                over 1 year ago
                Audio-Technica realized what was going on, and decided to give consumers a revision of the ATH-M50, that being the ATH-M50X. Basically, it's the exact same headphone but with upgraded headband and ear pad materials, but most importantly, with detachable cables.Aug 18, 2014
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