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# 45mm large-aperture drivers Detachable cables (3 included) Durable pro-grade earpads & headband Audio-Technica M50x Professional Monitor Headphones Black

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** € 221.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with the legendary ATH-M50x — hear what others miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Audio-Technica M50x Professional Monitor Headphones Black by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** € 221.44 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

- • **Lightweight Durability:** Robust yet travel-friendly plastic build balances strength with portability.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Includes three detachable cables for seamless use across all your devices.
- • **Noise Isolation Mastery:** Circumaural design blocks distractions so you stay focused in any environment.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Precision:** Experience critically acclaimed, crystal-clear audio praised by top engineers.
- • **Ultimate Comfort for Long Sessions:** Professional-grade earpads and headband ensure fatigue-free wear all day.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica M50x Professional Monitor Headphones feature proprietary 45mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets for superior sound clarity. Designed for professionals, they include three detachable cables for versatile connectivity and a durable, comfortable build with premium earpads and headband. Their circumaural design offers excellent sound isolation, making them ideal for studio, travel, and everyday use.

## Description

Buy Audio-Technica M50x Professional Monitor Headphones Black. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Premium headphones at bargain price - Whenever I decide to purchase electronics I always do extensive research into which product would be best for my needs and within my price budget. I review all customer reviews on desertcart.co.uk, desertcart.com, blog and tech website reviews etc. and where possible, will go to stores in person to try/test things out. I always look at the negative reviews and see if I can spot common themes or problems, I go to the highly positive reviews and try and identify which are genuine. Finally, I go through all the 2, 3 and 4 star reviews as these seem to the be the most informative and have specific reasons as to why they didn't get a 1 or 5 star review. My budget for some over-ear headphones was about £250. I wanted something with a good, reliable build quality and also decent sound. I'm no audio expert but I know what sounds good and what doesn't (they are my ears afterall!). I looked at the B&W headphones (fantastic styling/quality - but overpriced for what you get), Beats (again, you're paying for a name...) and various other 'top end' headphones within or around the £250 mark. As stated earlier, after extensive research I settled for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X and wow I'm so glad I did. I paid £124 for them and I thought that because of the low price I'd be settling for lower sound quality than some of the higher priced headphones. But I was wrong. And all the positive reviews praising the sound quality were correct and justifiable. Although built with plastic (I'd have maybe preferred them to feel a little more durable - but it means they are light and good to travel with), they feel good to hold, they are comfortable and can be worn for long periods of time. The packaging was professional and to a high standard, very nicely packaged internally also. The three cables supplied with the headphones are extremely useful. They can be swapped depending on what you need. The box does indeed come with the following: Carry bag 1.2m-3m coiled cable 3m straight cable 1.2m short straight cable Gold plated 6.3mm adapter I can sit in my lounge 3 metres away from my TV and watch films with high sound quality without waking up my other half (which was one reason I wanted them!). The PS3 Blu-ray sound on my TV is pretty bad, it's often very difficult to hear dialogue. When your other half is in bed and you turn the volume up to hear people talk, it's not great when something explodes and wakes everybody in the house up! With these headphones the sound is perfectly balanced when using it with the PS3. No mow volume adjustments needed constantly. I've played all sorts of music through them and the sound is crisp and clear. Great bass also. I've been able to hear fine details in some songs that I've not been able to notice in other in-ear headphones. I've also taken them outside with me and travelled around the underground in London etc. and they do a good job of blocking out background noise (without isolating you completely). Overall, I'm extremely happy with the headphones and if you're looking for a decent pair like I was (for any type of use) then these are an absolute bargain. Sometimes it pays to shop around and not settle for what everybody else seems to go for (Beats for example!), and in this case, shopping around has paid off. P.S. I'm writing this review several months after owning them for several months with at least 12 hours usage a week.
Review: Sound Quality, these fit the bill!! - Absolutely Superb Headphones, 2 pairs for ME, upgraded are Superb

## Features

- Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers, with detachable cable (two cables included)
- Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for ideal sound isolation in loud environments
- Professional monitor headphones deliver accurate audio and outstanding comfort

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HVLUR86 |
| Age range (description) | Everybody |
| Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. (included) |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 369 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 10 in Studio Headphones |
| Cable feature | Detachable |
| Charging time | 12 Hours |
| Compatible devices | Computer, Laptop, Phone, Cell Phone, Tablet |
| Connector | Wired |
| Control method | Remote |
| Control type | Media Control |
| Country Produced In | Taiwan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (33,978) |
| Date First Available | 23 Jan. 2014 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Standard |
| Included components | Cable |
| Item Weight | 290 g |
| Item model number | ATH-M50x |
| Item weight | 0.29 Kilograms |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Operating System | Standard |
| Package type | Standard Packaging |
| Product Dimensions | 28.96 x 25.4 x 10.41 cm; 290 g |
| Proficiency Level | Professional |
| Recommended uses for product | Indoor |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | One Size |
| Specific uses for product | Standard |
| Style | Wired |
| Water resistance level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless communication technology | Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Ear placement:** Over Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Impedance:** 38 Ohms
- **Model name:** ATH-M50x
- **Noise control:** Sound Isolation
- **Sensitivity:** 99 dB

## Images

![Audio-Technica M50x Professional Monitor Headphones Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BR7ivLOAL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the frequency of the technica**
A: Sorry for the late response but if you're still interested, the frequency is between 15 and 28,000 Hz

**Q: do these headphones audio leak?  I want to use them in the office but don't want to annoy people**
A: They're closed back headphones, so they don't leak much. You can have music at a decent-high volume for yourself without other hearing anything.So far no one has complaint in my office.

**Q: hi, i just got these and i feel like the sound quality is not as impressive as i expected. could it be i have a faulty unit or something?**
A: They’re studio monitors; designed for sound engineering so the producer/engineer can hear exactly how the mix sounds and adjust the levels accordingly. If you want something that sounds warmer you’re better off either buying commercial headphones or use a graphic EQ.

**Q: I want a hard case to better protect the M50X, will this case http://amzn.to/1yMdNbq work?**
A: The M50X's fold up in the same was as the Pioneer phones in the image so I should think this case will probably take them quite neatly - but can't be absolutely certain unless I knew all the dimensions down to the millimetre.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium headphones at bargain price
*by L***G on 11 September 2014*

Whenever I decide to purchase electronics I always do extensive research into which product would be best for my needs and within my price budget. I review all customer reviews on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, blog and tech website reviews etc. and where possible, will go to stores in person to try/test things out. I always look at the negative reviews and see if I can spot common themes or problems, I go to the highly positive reviews and try and identify which are genuine. Finally, I go through all the 2, 3 and 4 star reviews as these seem to the be the most informative and have specific reasons as to why they didn't get a 1 or 5 star review. My budget for some over-ear headphones was about £250. I wanted something with a good, reliable build quality and also decent sound. I'm no audio expert but I know what sounds good and what doesn't (they are my ears afterall!). I looked at the B&W headphones (fantastic styling/quality - but overpriced for what you get), Beats (again, you're paying for a name...) and various other 'top end' headphones within or around the £250 mark. As stated earlier, after extensive research I settled for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X and wow I'm so glad I did. I paid £124 for them and I thought that because of the low price I'd be settling for lower sound quality than some of the higher priced headphones. But I was wrong. And all the positive reviews praising the sound quality were correct and justifiable. Although built with plastic (I'd have maybe preferred them to feel a little more durable - but it means they are light and good to travel with), they feel good to hold, they are comfortable and can be worn for long periods of time. The packaging was professional and to a high standard, very nicely packaged internally also. The three cables supplied with the headphones are extremely useful. They can be swapped depending on what you need. The box does indeed come with the following: Carry bag 1.2m-3m coiled cable 3m straight cable 1.2m short straight cable Gold plated 6.3mm adapter I can sit in my lounge 3 metres away from my TV and watch films with high sound quality without waking up my other half (which was one reason I wanted them!). The PS3 Blu-ray sound on my TV is pretty bad, it's often very difficult to hear dialogue. When your other half is in bed and you turn the volume up to hear people talk, it's not great when something explodes and wakes everybody in the house up! With these headphones the sound is perfectly balanced when using it with the PS3. No mow volume adjustments needed constantly. I've played all sorts of music through them and the sound is crisp and clear. Great bass also. I've been able to hear fine details in some songs that I've not been able to notice in other in-ear headphones. I've also taken them outside with me and travelled around the underground in London etc. and they do a good job of blocking out background noise (without isolating you completely). Overall, I'm extremely happy with the headphones and if you're looking for a decent pair like I was (for any type of use) then these are an absolute bargain. Sometimes it pays to shop around and not settle for what everybody else seems to go for (Beats for example!), and in this case, shopping around has paid off. P.S. I'm writing this review several months after owning them for several months with at least 12 hours usage a week.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sound Quality, these fit the bill!!
*by S***N on 19 February 2026*

Absolutely Superb Headphones, 2 pairs for ME, upgraded are Superb

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sublime to the point i had to justify my HD650's
*by Y***O on 10 September 2017*

Actually bought 2 pairs of these for my sons in white. Great sounding headphones!. Liked them so much bought a pair for meself. Wanted a pair that were not too clinical and flat, last thing i wanted was to come home after a hard day and start an analytical listening session. Went through a lot of pairs before these ranging from Senny RS165 blutooth, Senny HD650's, a pair of Sony MDR1 and another Sony blutooth , Audio Technica MSR 7 which were good but occasionaly peaked the higher frequencies too much for me at my age 40+. All these fell short apart from the Sennheiser HD650's. Now the reasons why i kept these and sold the HD650's. Let me start by saying for me the M50x are an excellent set of cans that hold the frequencies with integrity. Tops never peaked and sounded harsh, mids were separated and slightly pronounced and never sounded muffled once, and the lows are tight and controlled but ever so slightly pronounced for a more warm sounding experience exactly what i was wanting. A run of Yanni Rainmaker and Estas Tonne The Song of the Golden Dragon shone on these with a good soundstage but not greatly expansive, one was able to distinguish the instruments and the vocal from the senorita in the Rainmaker was nothing short of sublime and epic journey to the heavens and back. A few further tracks of Coldplay, George Benson, Randy Crawford, Qawalli Folk Music. Clannad Irish Folk, and finally some classic hip hop from the likes of Cool Herk, Afrika Bambata, Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash etc and modern hip hop likes of Mobb Deep, CNN, Fat Joe, Big Pun etc let me say these cans brought a smile to the face which hurt! A set of cans that did an excellent job at lots of different genres. Very rarely do you come across a pair that can handle the above genres with authority, never once sounding uncontrolled or overwhelmed. I tried the headphones with my Nexus 6P through a quality HP amp and 32 bit DAC that i used with my Senny HD650's that were power hungry. the M50x sound was further enhanced and now the smile had turned to a grin with a few audible affirming compliments, totally sublime and these were testing the waters of my HD650's which were more than twice the price of these. However let me state for the record these M50x are stupendously good for the person who wants to disappear into the audio and doesn't want a totally flat response as monitors can provide, however after much consideration on the point of diminishing returns and the power hungry 'open back' HD650's i went with the M50x as they were also easier to drive and did not need a lengthy set up when you wanted a quick portable listen, but these are 'NOT' as good as the reference standard HD650's which are definitely a couple of notches above the M50x's. The reason the HD650's were better for me were 1) The comfort level of the velour pads. 2)The open back design also let your ears breath. The tops mids and bottoms never lost integrity once 'no matter how hard they were pushed' 3) You could hear the breath intake of vocalists and individual strike of the music instruments on the HD650's especially when listening to Estes Tonne the legendary guitarist. That's not to say these expressions were not noticeable on the M50x but their was a great soundstage on the HD650 which the M50x could not compete with, bear in mind the HD650s cost over twice the price of the M50x. Now youll be wondering why did i sell the HD650's, the choice was one of diminishing returns of how much one has to pay for the little improvement in sound in the world of hi-fi audio and the fact that i have kids that constantly disturb me and the HD650's being OB design became unsuitable. I may have possible kept them had it not have also been the set up procedure of the DAC and headphone amp being anchored to the listening room. This was one of the more difficult decisions i have ever made on a set of cans so ill finish by saying where the Audio Technica's were like Satin the Sennheiser HD650's were like silk. The choice is yours!

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