Name: M50
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: 12316
Rating: 4.2 (43 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Audio-Technica are more comfortable and have a better sound quality
better-built
noticeably more comfortable

No buttons or audio control options
the padding can feel a little stiff and squeaky
synth pad playing too quietly

Impedance: 38 Ω
Sensitivity: 99 dB
Frequency range: 15, 28000 Hz
Acoustic design: Open
Sound output: Mono
Style: In-Ear

Audio-Technica M50 - Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica are more comfortable and have a better sound quality
better-built
noticeably more comfortable
and
They re also pretty versatile
Sony headphones are better for multi-purpose use
feel sturdy and durable
more durable build quality and a more comfortable over-ear fit
are good headphones and a solid option to choose
better-built and feel sturdier thanks
great headphones that are used both professionally and for personal enjoyment
good headphones and he really enjoys them
the construction of the headphones is rather solid and they feel premium too
an excellent
and well-balanced audio reproduction
Channel separation is also superb
the notch at 10KHz is pretty decent
sound is very good and more accurate than the Sony
clear and transparent sound
M50X headset is decent
sound quality is really good
M50X is a good headset for gaming
good monitoring and recording quality
M50X performs better than Beats headphones
solid over-ear seal ensures you get the most out of your headphones
balanced and accurate midrange
exceptional comfort
accuracy
and detail
superior comfort
and mid-range reproduction
decent sound insulation also makes them good headphones
Pleasant to touch
soft
and well-padded
It works well for tracking your audio
This cable design is okay and easy to find online
over-ear fit and versatile frequency response
it feels alright and sounds good for most applications
headsets look similar and ship with a selection of removable cables
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
770 is definitely a more comfortable headphone overall
comfortable enough to wear all day
discreet
pleasant
and civilized
deep
tight
and accurate response
the treble was handled much better which only improved upon an already fantastic product
Crisp sound Solid and Durable Tight
Lightweight and comfortable enough for prolonged use
Lightweight and comfortable
The bass is full-bodied and has great depth and smoothness
Polished Performer
sharper sound and the big difference in comfort
boasts great extension
plenty of sparkle
and excellent detail
punchy
clean
and controlled
durability
comfort
and isolation to match
the sound was quite good
from 500 Hz to about 3000 Hz which is very good
great sounding and offering outstanding value
stylish but understated way
excellent separation of individual musical instruments and a nice soundscape

No buttons or audio control options
the padding can feel a little stiff and squeaky
synth pad playing too quietly
neither supply ANC-grade noise reduction
The headset does not need additional amplification
some of these color options are more expensive
2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
The low end never becomes too boomy
bloated
or artificial
the dt 770 pro is losing my attention
Soundstage simply means how lively the music feels
The low mid-range is a bit pushed back around 300Hz
have a very chunky headband
pads and shallow cups are not a great combo for keeping ears cool
a yawning gulf of detail or texture in the lower mids
the vocals are pushed back
if they have a lower number they re immediately inferior
you crank up the volume and quickly becomes highly annoying
lack width and sound closed
The headphone s soundstage is a mixed bag
durability is severely overrated
It takes a little time to fall back down to earth
the sound quality has not degraded
Does it sound muddy and unclear
No set of headphones will be perfect for them all
sound was far from awful
low impedance and are not power-hungry devices
sound response is not as linear and neutral as audio engineers
Its bass is too strong and does not have a perfectly flat frequency response
they re not perfect studio headphones
harmonics are not always accurately represented
in-line remote or phone controls on the cables
small
Probably too heavy for walking around town
bass-head who needs to be blown away by deep bass
ear pad is cracking with PvC falling off
phones they can get a bit hot and sweaty
the interface is arguably worse than the X3
price is not the key point really
The correction values are not provided
Bass was exaggerated a bit depending on content
The factory pads are quite uncomfortable
lack of neutrality is by accident
the guts of the headphones make them a little bulky
not as bulky as a typical set of monitor headphones
there's no microphone integrated into any of the choices of cables
lack of heavy over-saturated bass is by accident either

Audio-Technica M50 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Impedance	38 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	11.5 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Audio-Technica M50 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Mono
Style	In-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	0.41 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	3
Audio streaming via bluetooth	A2DP HFP HSP
Bluetooth version	3.0
Wireless connection	Bluetooth
Wireless range	10
USB	yes
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB
Multi Point connection	yes

Colour of product	Black Silver
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Earloop/Ear conch
Category	Studio
Noise isolating	yes

Impedance	38.0 Ω
Sensitivity	99.0 dB
Frequency range	15 - 28000
Diaphragm diameter	1.77 in

Battery operated	yes
Battery life	11.0 h
Standby time	384.0 h
Talk time	11.0 h

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Audio-Technica M50 Audio-Technica - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.4

Based on 10 reviews

Audio-Technica M50 Audio-Technica ATH M50x

soundonsound.com

Published: 14.04.2014

Audio-Technica ATH M50x

The ATH M50 has long been a studio favourite. Is this new x-series version a worthwhile improvement?

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 M50 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x review: The best headphones under £150?

Expert Reviews

Published: 02.10.2018

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x review: The best headphones under £150?

4.0

Fun to listen to, comfortable and robust, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is an audio design classic

whathifi

Published: 08.05.2013

Home review

5.0

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

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.

MusicRadar

Published: 03.04.2014

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x review

4.5

Popular headphones overhauled

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 ...

Audio-Technica M50 Best in Class: Another Audio-Technica M50 Review

Headphone Reviews and Discussion - Head-Fi.org

Published: 31.08.2017

Best in Class: Another Audio-Technica M50 Review

There are a thousand and one reviews on this product, so if you want to read a normal step by step review, you don't have to look far. What I have to say in this review goes for both the old M50, which I own, and the newer M50x. What I want to do is help beginners and first time buyers on the...

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.