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product_id: 1236250
title: "ATH-M50X Headphones, White | 45mm large-aperture drivers with detachable cables and 90-degree swiveling earcups for tracking, mixing and DJing"
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# 45mm large aperture drivers 90° swiveling earcups Circumaural sound isolation ATH-M50X Headphones, White | 45mm large-aperture drivers with detachable cables and 90-degree swiveling earcups for tracking, mixing and DJing

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** ¥62591
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game — hear what others miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ATH-M50X Headphones, White | 45mm large-aperture drivers with detachable cables and 90-degree swiveling earcups for tracking, mixing and DJing by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** ¥62591 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Comfort:** Premium earpads and headband materials ensure all-day comfort and long-lasting use.
- • **Flexible Monitoring:** 90-degree swiveling earcups enable effortless one-ear monitoring for professional precision.
- • **Immersive Noise Isolation:** Circumaural design contours perfectly around your ears to block out distractions in any environment.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Clarity:** Experience pristine audio with proprietary 45mm drivers delivering deep bass and crystal-clear highs.
- • **Detachable Cable Convenience:** Easily swap or replace cables for hassle-free portability and maintenance.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X White headphones are critically acclaimed professional studio monitors featuring 45mm large aperture drivers with rare earth magnets for exceptional sound clarity and deep bass. Their circumaural design offers superior sound isolation, while 90-degree swiveling earcups provide versatile one-ear monitoring. Built with durable, comfortable materials and detachable cables, these headphones are a top choice for audio professionals and discerning listeners alike.

## Description

As the most critically acclaimed model in the M-Series line, the ATH-M50 is praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers year after year. Now, the ATH-M50x professional studio monitor headphones feature the same coveted sonic signature, with the added feature of detachable cables. From the large aperture drivers, sound isolating earcups and robust construction, the M50x provides an unmatched experience for the most critical audio professionals.

Review: Simply Amazing. - As the title reads, these headphones have meet or rather amazingly exceeded my rather high expectations from the m50's. The range of music that these can be used for is absolutely stunning. I've listened to everything from Beethoven's symphonies/sonatas, Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon', The Smiths, Kanye West's discography, to even Skrillex. The headphone's excel in almost every category of music. I reassure you that I am not ignorant or naive when on the topic of headphones. I have throughly listened to and even owned the Bose QC15's, Audio-techinca anc-9, Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro's, Monster Inspirations, Parrot Zik, V-moda M100/lp/lp2, and even the infamous Beats by Dre Studios. Certainly these are not audiophile headphones (as I am no audiophile), but rather headphones that can be used and bought by the average consumer. With these I have found that the m50's are certainly in the top in terms of value for money. Obviously the noise cancelling headphones are priced much higher than the m50, and rightly so. But I have found that when noise cancellation in activated there is slight ambient noise created by the headphones themselves, which in all honestly may not be a concern to most people but it is for me. If you are a travelling person that is exposed to lots of noisy situations the qc15 or the and-9's are the better fit for you. I myself transit much of the time. However, the loudness at which I play my music blocks out much of the noise (with the m50s which is around 50%). It all depends on how much noise that surrounds an individual. Now concerning the sound quality. The m50's are all-round headphones that play all kinds of music extremely well, as stated before. i must warn bass heads that the bass you are looking for may not satisfy your tastes. I found the bass to be just the right amount without muffling the mids or highs which is how I like it. If you want more bass go with the M100's or the Beyerdynamics COP with adjustable bass. Actually I thought the Beyerdynamic's sound signature was the closest to the m50's if the bass level with around 1.5 clicks from the top. Furthermore, the Beyer's are in the same price range as the m50x. Now with the different types of music. The symphonies (especially the Symphony No. 5 in C minor by Beethoven) in Flac format was simply incredible. It was like I was sitting front and centre listening to a live orchestra, with the violins towards the left and the violas, cellos, and basses towards the right. The strings were resonating beautifully. Now on to the late 60's and 70's with Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and many more. There were details that songs like Time, Money, The Boxer, Yellow Submarine, and many more that I haven't heard before so distinctively. Now with a great pair of headphone's I can truly appreciate the sound and subtleties the artists intended for us to hear. The 80's with The Smiths, Queen, and Michael Jackson just to name a few was a revolutionary decade. Once again the details exposed are stunning on almost every single artist and track. People reading this maybe more concerned with modern music and I have to say the headphones do a great job in bringing life to music. The headphones do justice to musical tastes throughout. There are many artists personally that these headphones truly do justice to: Radiohead, Outkast, Biggie, MF Doom, Eminem, Jay Z, Coldplay, Kanye West, Arcade Fire, Green Day, Death Grips, Beyonce, Kid Cudi, Drake, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Bon Iver, Daft Punk, and the list goes on. Simply put, these headphones live up to the hype and I personally recommend them to almost everyone who has a passion for music. The headphones are practically a bargain with amazing sound quality. Full marks from me. PS I recommend FLAC files, the extra memory it takes up is definitely worth it. Also, if you can afford an amp or dac I would get one, the fiio amp/dacs are fairly affordable and do make a noticeable difference.
Review: Best closed back headphones out there. - PREFACE: The last two 5 star reviews I posted on desertcart for two different pair of headphones, they were posted but when I went back to add something, both had been removed by desertcart after posted and said "they went against community standards'. There wasn't anything offensive and they were both 100% positive so I am not sure what went against "community standards", but I am gonna try again with these. We shall see.... I have several pair of open back headphones and only one pair of closed back, which is the Sennheiser HD 280. I wanted a second pair of closed back. I debated between these and the Sony 7506. Rather than ask desertcart's AI which was better (as you never get an answer), I decided to ask Google's AI, as they will state which is the better "all around" of the two. Audio Technica came out hands down in every category. So Audio Technica is was. I should mention I also have the Audio Technica 50X, open back headphones; I ill get to that later. I am not a "true audiophile' like many who post, but I know what I like. I still use my setup fro 1974 which is Sansui receiver/amp, JBL L50 speakers (back when both brands were excellent) and a Technics 1200 table along with two OPPO blu ray/SACD players. Now to the headphones. First, they are powerful and very very loud. I had to turn the volume down to "2" so I didn't go deaf. With all the other headphones I play around "4 or 5". This proved to me that higher "ohms" do not make headphones louder as my other closed back is Sennheiser HD280 and those are 64 ohms, these are only 38 ohms. So that was a lesson learned. Second, they are very well built, comfortable and look great. Third, the sound is very very balanced, even more so than some of my open backs and they have a great sound stage to them, which is not a trait with closed backs but they do. I am hearing things on these I have not heard on any of my other headphones, closed back or open back. Point of reference, the open backs I have are Sennheiser (4 pair), beyerdynamics (1 pair) and Audio Technica (1 pair and it the the 50 X is open back). Why I did my research on these, I was hesitant because the 50X open back , honestly are poor sounding compared to the Sennheiser open backs. The At's have no bass, but these closed backs have incredible bass and treble and neither high, mids or low are overshadowed by the other. As I stated my other closed back is Sennheiser HD280 and I love the way those sound, until now. I have had Sennheisers since 1970 and I am a true fan of the brand, but this particular pair of AT's has just blown me away with its clarity. After becoming use to open back headphones I never though I could ever listen to closed back again, but these have proven me wrong and it pains me to say it sound better than the Sennheiser 280 in all around clarity and depth of the highs-mid-lows. While I am not gonna go closed back headphones purchasing happy as two pair are enough and I see no reason for a third especially with the ATs, I will still continue to purchase open backs but again the AT 50 closed back may sound better than open backs. I am truly love these headphones, especially after my disappointment with the 50X open backs. These are worth the money not only for sound but for durability as they are not all plastic but have metal components. Let's see if this review goes against "community standards"

## Features

- Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers
- Proprietary 45 millimeter large aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- 90 degree swiveling earcups for easy, one ear monitoring, and professional grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HVLURL8 |
| Additional Features | Output Sound Pressure Level 99Db/Mw |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Recording |
| Audio Driver Size | 45 millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #161 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
| Bluetooth Version | 5 |
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
| Brand Name | Audio-Technica |
| Built-In Media | Camera Body |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Material | [Fabric or Synthetic Leather] |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | [LIST]Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, Music Production Equipment[/LIST] |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 33,795 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over-ear |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 15 - 28,000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310125455 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 38 ohm |
| Item Type Name | Professional Monitor Headphones, White |
| Item Weight | 0.29 kg |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Model Name | M50x |
| Model Number | ATH-M50xWH |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 99 db |
| Series Number | 50 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional |
| Style Name | Wired |
| Theme | DJing |
| UPC | 700621460671 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year warranty on parts and labor |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Kopfhörer mit Kabel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Color:** White
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 38 ohm

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Amazing.
*by J***R on March 3, 2014*

As the title reads, these headphones have meet or rather amazingly exceeded my rather high expectations from the m50's. The range of music that these can be used for is absolutely stunning. I've listened to everything from Beethoven's symphonies/sonatas, Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon', The Smiths, Kanye West's discography, to even Skrillex. The headphone's excel in almost every category of music. I reassure you that I am not ignorant or naive when on the topic of headphones. I have throughly listened to and even owned the Bose QC15's, Audio-techinca anc-9, Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro's, Monster Inspirations, Parrot Zik, V-moda M100/lp/lp2, and even the infamous Beats by Dre Studios. Certainly these are not audiophile headphones (as I am no audiophile), but rather headphones that can be used and bought by the average consumer. With these I have found that the m50's are certainly in the top in terms of value for money. Obviously the noise cancelling headphones are priced much higher than the m50, and rightly so. But I have found that when noise cancellation in activated there is slight ambient noise created by the headphones themselves, which in all honestly may not be a concern to most people but it is for me. If you are a travelling person that is exposed to lots of noisy situations the qc15 or the and-9's are the better fit for you. I myself transit much of the time. However, the loudness at which I play my music blocks out much of the noise (with the m50s which is around 50%). It all depends on how much noise that surrounds an individual. Now concerning the sound quality. The m50's are all-round headphones that play all kinds of music extremely well, as stated before. i must warn bass heads that the bass you are looking for may not satisfy your tastes. I found the bass to be just the right amount without muffling the mids or highs which is how I like it. If you want more bass go with the M100's or the Beyerdynamics COP with adjustable bass. Actually I thought the Beyerdynamic's sound signature was the closest to the m50's if the bass level with around 1.5 clicks from the top. Furthermore, the Beyer's are in the same price range as the m50x. Now with the different types of music. The symphonies (especially the Symphony No. 5 in C minor by Beethoven) in Flac format was simply incredible. It was like I was sitting front and centre listening to a live orchestra, with the violins towards the left and the violas, cellos, and basses towards the right. The strings were resonating beautifully. Now on to the late 60's and 70's with Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and many more. There were details that songs like Time, Money, The Boxer, Yellow Submarine, and many more that I haven't heard before so distinctively. Now with a great pair of headphone's I can truly appreciate the sound and subtleties the artists intended for us to hear. The 80's with The Smiths, Queen, and Michael Jackson just to name a few was a revolutionary decade. Once again the details exposed are stunning on almost every single artist and track. People reading this maybe more concerned with modern music and I have to say the headphones do a great job in bringing life to music. The headphones do justice to musical tastes throughout. There are many artists personally that these headphones truly do justice to: Radiohead, Outkast, Biggie, MF Doom, Eminem, Jay Z, Coldplay, Kanye West, Arcade Fire, Green Day, Death Grips, Beyonce, Kid Cudi, Drake, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Bon Iver, Daft Punk, and the list goes on. Simply put, these headphones live up to the hype and I personally recommend them to almost everyone who has a passion for music. The headphones are practically a bargain with amazing sound quality. Full marks from me. PS I recommend FLAC files, the extra memory it takes up is definitely worth it. Also, if you can afford an amp or dac I would get one, the fiio amp/dacs are fairly affordable and do make a noticeable difference.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best closed back headphones out there.
*by T***S on March 2, 2026*

PREFACE: The last two 5 star reviews I posted on Amazon for two different pair of headphones, they were posted but when I went back to add something, both had been removed by Amazon after posted and said "they went against community standards'. There wasn't anything offensive and they were both 100% positive so I am not sure what went against "community standards", but I am gonna try again with these. We shall see.... I have several pair of open back headphones and only one pair of closed back, which is the Sennheiser HD 280. I wanted a second pair of closed back. I debated between these and the Sony 7506. Rather than ask Amazon's AI which was better (as you never get an answer), I decided to ask Google's AI, as they will state which is the better "all around" of the two. Audio Technica came out hands down in every category. So Audio Technica is was. I should mention I also have the Audio Technica 50X, open back headphones; I ill get to that later. I am not a "true audiophile' like many who post, but I know what I like. I still use my setup fro 1974 which is Sansui receiver/amp, JBL L50 speakers (back when both brands were excellent) and a Technics 1200 table along with two OPPO blu ray/SACD players. Now to the headphones. First, they are powerful and very very loud. I had to turn the volume down to "2" so I didn't go deaf. With all the other headphones I play around "4 or 5". This proved to me that higher "ohms" do not make headphones louder as my other closed back is Sennheiser HD280 and those are 64 ohms, these are only 38 ohms. So that was a lesson learned. Second, they are very well built, comfortable and look great. Third, the sound is very very balanced, even more so than some of my open backs and they have a great sound stage to them, which is not a trait with closed backs but they do. I am hearing things on these I have not heard on any of my other headphones, closed back or open back. Point of reference, the open backs I have are Sennheiser (4 pair), beyerdynamics (1 pair) and Audio Technica (1 pair and it the the 50 X is open back). Why I did my research on these, I was hesitant because the 50X open back , honestly are poor sounding compared to the Sennheiser open backs. The At's have no bass, but these closed backs have incredible bass and treble and neither high, mids or low are overshadowed by the other. As I stated my other closed back is Sennheiser HD280 and I love the way those sound, until now. I have had Sennheisers since 1970 and I am a true fan of the brand, but this particular pair of AT's has just blown me away with its clarity. After becoming use to open back headphones I never though I could ever listen to closed back again, but these have proven me wrong and it pains me to say it sound better than the Sennheiser 280 in all around clarity and depth of the highs-mid-lows. While I am not gonna go closed back headphones purchasing happy as two pair are enough and I see no reason for a third especially with the ATs, I will still continue to purchase open backs but again the AT 50 closed back may sound better than open backs. I am truly love these headphones, especially after my disappointment with the 50X open backs. These are worth the money not only for sound but for durability as they are not all plastic but have metal components. Let's see if this review goes against "community standards"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easily the best pair of headphones I've ever owned and I'm Hard of Hearing
*by P***S on January 28, 2022*

Let me start off with a disclaimer that I am rather severely hard of hearing (require good hearing aids to hear well...ish) caused by a bout with bacterial menigitis as a toddler, so take the following review for what you will. General Summary: With these, I can hear/feel bass, I can now (occasionally) hear things I couldn't hear before (eg: cymbals/high-hats on drums) and similar sounds (although my headphones are in the dangrously loud range of 85-90db+ range when I do so). Volume is not an issue with these by any means as I can actually turn them up to be loud enough to hurt my ears and force me to turn it back down (though I rarely ever have it that loud as my hearing is damaged enough as is lol). For music: The bass has will actually vibrate my headphones when turned up despite not having EQ tuned more towards bass (it's pretty flat which is another bonus as it gives you a better baseline for EQ control). I can hear certain things I never could before such as things in the "back of the mix", faint adlibs, subtle sounds such as cymbals and hi-hats on drums. For Gaming: Clarity is incredible and I have slightly more situational awareness when in games (though I still miss some things due to my hearing issues). Volume & sound feels rather "full" to me as well. I rarely ever have volume/sound issues in games with these headphones. For movie/video (youtube, netflix, etc): Outside of really soft speaking/whispering, I have absolutely no issue with hearing everything rather clearly (aside from added effects such as distortions of course, but I can barely understand that to begin with due to hearing). Even with distortions though, I can actually hear and understand it a little better than I have ever been able to with any other headphones I've ever used, personally. My previous headset was a Logitech Artimis which was surprising how good it was and until I got these, the Artimis headsets were the best I've ever used (though gaming focused)... Now? Sorry Logitech, but these are even better, however, with that said. Both are surprisingly affordable for their quality and neither use the dreaded "in-line controls" which always the weakest point and when that goes, the headphones stop working so any headphones without in-line controls will always be viewed far more favorably by me in durability... Speaking of... Durability: I've dropped these countless times (by accident... butterfingered klutz problems lol). Have accidentally "kicked" them, pulled a little too hard when there was not enough cord, and other various, minor mishaps common from daily use and they are still working fine with 0 issues or any actual damage. I have one minor gripe although I think that has more to do with my glasses (or me) than with the headphones and that is that sometimes I can't seem to make them sit comfortably on my head, but rotating the cups a little seems to help though it still takes a few minutes to get used to it again but once I do... They are incredibly comfortable and remain comfortable even after wearing them for 12+ hours a day as I do most things on the PC and at my PC most of the day, so I'm wearing the headphones more often than not. These are durable, powerful, and comfortable. The only drawback for me *personally* has less to do with the headphones and more with hardware/software of my PC which is I wish this came with an app that could read db output so I can be more conscious and careful of my hearing for it is more dangerous (for me). Thus it is more likely to cause damage for me as my starting volume is considerably higher by default due to hearing loss as the 70db range is what I need to hear well enough to follow along (I can *hear* the 60db range, but have severe trouble understanding as it's barely whisper level for me due to hearing). but that's really close to 80db range and I can easily cross over into that (and into the 90s) for long extended listening periods which can damage hearing if done for extended amounts of times. All in all, I highly recommend this product whether your hearing is normal or damaged. I have found no legitimate faults with this product. I would definitely purchase again in the future (doubly so if they create and include an app that can help keep track of db levels to add a layer of hearing protection much like apple does with their air pod ear buds and the hearing section of the health app). I would hope that if they do the app, it is free or at least cheap and affordable (like 5-10 USD at most and not something like 50-100 USD). To the person reading this: I hope this review from someone with hearing impairments was helpful in spite of the fact that I have severe hearing damage. Thank you for taking the time to read this and have a great day/night.

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