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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs KRK KNS 8400

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
9.61 in
10.51 in
KRK KNS 8400 Headphones
KRK KNS 8400
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
39
4.3 out of 5
24 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
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4.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
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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 %
1 stars
0 %
44
4.0 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
KRK KNS 8400KRK KNS 8400
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
KRK KNS 8400KRK KNS 8400
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Red
  • White
Black
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Faux leather
CategoryStudioStudio
Foldableyesyes
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
KRK KNS 8400KRK KNS 8400
Weight10.05 oz8.18 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
KRK KNS 8400KRK KNS 8400
Impedance38.0 Ω36.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 280005 - 23000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in
Maximum input power1600.0 mW1000.0 mW

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
KRK KNS 8400KRK KNS 8400
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length1.22.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
USBnoyes
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
KRK KNS 8400KRK KNS 8400
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW1000.0 mW

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