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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: The Producer Headphone Standard
4.4/5
At $149, the M50x might be the best value in studio headphones. Accurate, comfortable, and damn near indestructible.
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Bass Architect
Houston, TX
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ATH-M50x
Audio-Technica
✓ Pros
- +Outstanding accuracy for the price
- +Comfortable for long sessions
- +Detachable cables (3 included)
- +Folds flat for portability
- +Extended low-end for beat makers
✗ Cons
- −Soundstage is narrow (closed-back)
- −Can get warm after 3+ hours
- −Earpads wear out and need replacement
The Verdict
“The M50x remains the default recommendation for producers on a budget — and even producers NOT on a budget. Just buy them.”
4.4/5
$149