Ive wanted a pair of these for a long time and finally got them on a sale.
Colour: I got Ice Blue because "black is boring" and my other headphones are all black. Ice Blue is not a good colour, they look like cheap plastic toys.
Fit: They are quite tight, not enough to be an issue but after long periods you certainly notice. You also notice sweat under the pads.
Sound: They have a slightly coloured sound that most people will appreciate. The bass is accentuated from around 120hz down and there is a bump in the high freqs that makes them "nice". They are great for tracking as you record or listening to music overall. The frequency response is more controlled than the majority of commercial headphones.
Comparrassion: Compared to the commercial Sony range (as an example) these are leaps and bounds better in every way as long as you don't want active noise cancellation. (There is a little bleed from external devices obviously but nothing out of the ordinary).
Their closest competition is possibly the DT 770 range from Beyer. (I own both the DT770 Pro and the DT880 Pro). Id go for the DT770 Pro over these, except that the 250ohm version need a good headphone amp to drive them well. However the DT770 Pro fit nicer and to my ears sound flatter. (They have a bigger bump in the high end but less accentuated lower mids & bass so don't sound quite as muddy on some songs). Drums sound fatter and fuller on the ATH M50X for example. For mixing down the DT880Pro (Semi open) is a way better option than either of these.
Misc: The ATH m50X have multiple cable replacement options that come in the box which is a real plus over their competition. A nice touch.
Summary: There's a reason so many studios use the ATH M50X as recording (tracking) headphones and why they are so popular for listening to music, they are very good.
| Model name | M50x |
|---|---|
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Special feature | Foldable |
| Included components | Cable, Carrying Pouch |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Specific uses for product | Music |
| Control type | Volume Control |
| Cable feature | Retractable |
| Item weight | 285 Grams |
| Package type | FFP |
| Unit count | 1 count |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Model | ATH-M50XIB |
| Part Number | ATH-M50XIB |
| Memory Type | DIMM |
| Special features | Foldable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Form Factor | On Ear |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Language | French |
| Item model number | ATH-M50XIB |
| Product Dimensions | 26.04 x 22.86 x 10.92 cm; 285 g |
| ASIN | B0C9CJXX2G |
