Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Over-Ear Open-Back Reference Headphones

Overall, I’m really happy with the ATH-R50x. They’re incredibly light and comfortable, even during long sessions. My only small complaint is that the ear cups could be a little bigger, as my ears feel a bit cramped sometimes. Sound-wise, they’re really nice. Everything sounds clean and balanced, with good detail, clear mids and a surprisingly spacious soundstage. The bass is pretty controlled and the highs aren’t too harsh, which makes them easy to listen to for hours. I’m definitely not an audiophile, but to my ears they sound great. Nothing life-changing, just a really solid pair of headphones that I’m happy I bought.

I’ve been using the Audio-Technica ATH‑M50x for a while now, and they’ve impressed me so much that I felt compelled to write a review.These headphones strike a really nice balance between fun and accurate. The bass is tight and punchy without being boomy, the mids are clear so vocals and instruments sound natural, and the highs have good detail without getting harsh or piercing. I can switch from music to podcasts to movies and never feel like I’m missing anything.Comfort is excellent for longer sessions. The ear pads seal well without clamping too hard, and the headband feels solid but not heavy. I can wear them for a couple of hours at a time without hot spots or fatigue. The build quality is also reassuring: lots of plastic, but it feels sturdy, and the folding design makes them easy to toss in a bag.One thing I really like is the removable cable system. Being able to swap cables (or replace one if it ever fails) is a big plus, and the included cables cover most situations—at home, on the go, or at a desk.Overall, these are easy to recommend if you want a step up from basic consumer headphones. They’re reliable, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable to listen to, whether you’re casually listening or doing more focused work like light mixing or content creation.

I bought them primarily for gaming on my PC as they are known to have spacious sound with precise imaging and I love them for that.However, I didn't expect to like them that much for music as well. They have deep bunchy bass, balanced mids and can get a little loud in the treble area but not enough to cause fatigue or be sibilant. They are so light it's almost impossible, if you have very large ears or a very large head, they might not be for you because the ear cups are not very spacious; they're small in diameter but especially very narrow in depth. For me, luckily, I have small ears that fit perfectly in the cups.

Makes me wonder why I spent so much on Grado woodies and SE models! Simply wonderful. Beautiful looking as well - very AT aesthetic. Most comfortable headphones I have to boot. If I have to give a con the 5hz upper mids lift is a little overdone as reviews point out. Classical is my go to genre. So, whenever a harpsichord as an example comes into the mix it's at the fore and a very smidgen too 'sparkly'. I'm picking her, for the price it's pretty faultless, and some may actually love the con I've described. I'd advise a good Geekria hard case as an added investment.

my $40 wireless earbuds sound better than this. its like a kids toy. No low end, very muddy. The soundstage is really flat for open-back headphones. Also the detachable cable is proprietary. not much to like here. I did try them on a few different DACs so fairly sure its the headphones sounding bad.