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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x1 / 11
Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

The wired ATH-M50x: still good.

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Noise Isolation
3.1/ 10
3.1
0.010.0

A 3.1 puts its noise isolation in the bottom quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 87 of the 239 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation

Key specs

Connection Type
Wired 3.5mmMost common
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth43%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 48% of the 238 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).

Weight
285 gAbove average
285 g
120 g420 g

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 197 of 239 we've cataloged.

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired 3.5mm

Design

Weight
285 g
Color Options
Black
Ear Pad Type
Leatherette
Detachable Cable
Yes
Foldable
Yes
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic with metal accents, leatherette padding
Material Ear Cups
Synthetic leather

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Driver Count
1
Driver Size
45 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
15 Hz – 28,000 Hz Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
28000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
15 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
Neutral
Impedance
38 Ω
Max Spl
110 dB SPL
Noise Cancellation Type
None
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW

Identity

Model Number
ATH-M50x

Microphone

Microphone
No

Release

Date
2011
Msrp Usd
159 USD
Year
2011

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
20-9.7
25-5.8
32-3.4
40-0.3
501.0
63-1.5
80-0.1
100-0.4
125-0.2
160-2.1
200-2.3
250-3.6
315-6.4
400-5.1
500-2.7
630-1.2
800-0.5
1000-0.0
12500.4
16000.9
20003.8
25006.0
31506.0
40008.2
50004.3
63000.1
80004.6
100005.0
125000.0
16000-0.8
20000-13.6

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.6/ 10
Worth a look
Jasper Lastoria
Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed October 2022
Isolation3.1
Comfort & fit6.9
Connectivity6.5
Design7.5
Portability7.2
Features6.5
The verdict

Once the best choice in the ATH-M line, the ATH-M50x is still a good choice for casual listening and recording audio. With its three cables and proprietary connectors, it's a mixed bag, especially compared to the Bluetooth version and the ATH-M40x. Find it at the right price and you won't regret it for the good sound, but these days it's an awkward sibling.

✓What we like
✓Rotating, swiveling ear cups
✓Well made, foldable design
✓Pretty good sound
✓Three removable cables included
✕What could be better
✕Cable connection is proprietary
✕Heat build up
✕Not enough low-end
✕Not comfortable with glasses
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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