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Audio-Technica has not too long ago introduced its revamped line of studio-grade and really much professional over-ear headphones. As probably the most critically acclaimed model within the M-Series line, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 is praised by professional audio reviewers year after year. Now, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones feature the identical coveted sonic signature, with the added feature of removable cables. From the large aperture drivers, sound isolating earcups, and sturdy build, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x gives an unmatched experience for probably the most critical audio professionals.
Audio Technica used a really delicate touch in designing the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x when it felt the time was right to launch an improved version to their best selling headphones. Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, which, of course, has an enormous legacy of good sound to live up to. While most of its features are the identical as its predecessors’, there are subtle modifications within the design.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: Design
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Design
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x sounded nice, it was not actually eye-catching in comparison with headphones by Beats or Skullcandy, which have exploded in popularity of late. the main difference is that the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x has a detachable cable design unlike the fixed cable on the older versions. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x comes with three sets of cables. The appears, comfort, and foldability factor is similar as the old Audio-Technica ATH-M50s. The extreme rotatability and flexibility of the ear cups is simply incredibly awesome. They are not luxurious or premium by any means, however, they do not really feel cheap. By comparison, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x appears to have an extra sturdy plastic build quality. The earcups can swivel 90 degrees. Overall, the construction of the headphones is quite stable and they feel premium too.
Like we mentioned earlier, the earcups have better padding, which makes them extra comfortable over long listening sessions. Despite their weight of 238 grams, we found that the headphones felt light and have been suitable for hours of listening music.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: Performance
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Performance
The sound quality of headphones is dependent on many factors. Impedance and sensitivity can speak to the wattage wanted to output certain quantity levels. Low impedance and high sensitivity headphones require much less power and are better suited for small output units like smartphones or MP3 players. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x has an excessive impedance which can require an amp for best use.
A headphone’s frequency range represents the lowest and highest pitches that it may output. Human listening to vary is usually quoted at 20 Hz – 20kHz, with most music falling nicely inside those bounds. Given the low bass frequencies and closed operating principle, this can be a great set of headphones for bass heavy music such as dubstep or EDM.
The dynamic sound efficiency coming out of the 45 mm drivers with copper-coated aluminum voice coils is stupendously clear, clean and most of all, precisely balanced and rich throughout the frequency spectrum making them a super headphones for listening to all types of genres. It actually almost sounds as if nothing is lacking when purely wanting at the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x as studio monitoring headphones.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: Verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Verdict
They are accurate, practical, sound wonderful and will have you fixing bits of your combine that you thought did not need fixing.
