Audio-Technica

ATH-M50x

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Brand: Audio-Technica
Rating: 3.6 (38 reviews)

71% positive of 38 users 193 mentions

• Positive 16% (30) • Neutral 79% (152) • Negative 5% (11)

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What people loved

u/fozzthewozz · headphoneadvice · ▲ 7

“Hi All! I’ve been enjoying lossless audio with my audio technica m50x but I’m looking to make an upgrade. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve… [truncated] …”

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u/geniuslogitech · headphoneadvice · ▲ 2

“… [truncated] … you are chewing on food wearing them and it drove me mad while I had them edit:/ I see now that you don't need mic, then Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa would be my pick, Audio-Technica just makes so light and comfortable stuff”

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u/Uller0815 · headphoneadvice · ▲ 1

“Feel free to also check out the Audio-Technica ATH-R50X: better bass and a little better overall tuning than the HD560S. Potential problem: you have above-average-sized ears. 🙂”

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Common complaints

u/mypluginbabyy · headphones · ▲ 1

“Hello I bought a new pair of the Audio Technica M50x and I'm having a problem with it. I got 3 cables with it: 6.35mm to 2.5mm, long 3.5mm to 2.5mm, and short… [truncated] …”

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u/poopysadas · headphones · ▲ 1

“Really really weird headphone issue where one side funnels to the other slowly (Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X) I've already sent it to a repair shop and they couldn't find anything wrong… [truncated] …”

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u/The_Acey · headphoneadvice · ▲ 1

“… [truncated] … washed out and on the same level as the everything else (even though you might use a video editing software and see that vocals should be peaking louder). My old headphones on the other hand let all the audio levels "breathe", the… [truncated] …”

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Specifications

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Reddit discussions

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u/mickeytheturtle · ▲ 10 · Post
neutral

headphones “Used ATH-M50x daily for 10 years - a couple weird DIY fixes that kept them alive”

I’ve been daily-driving a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x for 10+ years. They’ve worn down in the usual ways, but I’m surprised how far a couple non-standard fixes got me: * **Bike handlebar tape for the headband** * The headband pleather cracked after a few years. * Instead of a bulky wrap/cover, I used bike bar tape. It’s cheap, durable, comes in a ton of colors, and you can wrap it neatly. * Install was basically: unscrew → wrap → screw back (no glue). * **Zip ties to fix a broken hinge stop** * Around year 8–9, one cup stopped pressing evenly (comfort + seal got bad). * A tiny plastic "stop" in the hinge area had cracked. * Fix was small zip ties (2.5mm width): two around the hinge area, then one positioned so the zip-tie head becomes the stop. Added more ties until the extension was limited correctly. I wrote a full post about my experience with them [here](https://pavelmakhov.com/2025/12/audio-technica-m50x-10-years/). [Bicycle bar tape to fix the headband](https://preview.redd.it/n8jjvjcqls9g1.jpg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c61d2da5827ce114742b843a341828d4e593f1a9) [Zip-ties to fix a broken hinge](https://preview.redd.it/4ryn71gkls9g1.jpg?width=601&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d64a9a0023f1136c0362e3c8cc481262d9897902) Anyone else have similar "non-standard" headphone repairs that worked way better than expected?

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u/Nomad141 · ▲ 9 · Post
neutral

headphoneadvice “About to spend around 415$ on Headphone and DAC/AMP, but before doing it just wanna make sure im getting the best bang for my buck”

A couple of Weeks ago i asked for recommendations on a Headphone for mainly Gaming and Music that would be comfy for long periods of time as i spent probably 6 hours a day with headphones on. After that i decided to wait a little more to get paid and up the budget of 250 USD to 450 USD so now im back to ask if everything is ok with my final decision. From that post i decided on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250ohm with that also came the interest on a portable DAC/AMP, and decided to settle for the Fiio K17, this combo would cost me around 385000 CLP (around 415 USD) i got a little bit more money to squeeze from the budget which would put me around 417000 clp (450 USD) so i come to ask if this combo of headphone + DAC/AMP would be good for my needs or if there is anything better if i decided to squeeze all the budget i got. the Headphone is gonna be used on 3 devices most of the time, on my desktop PC, my phone (galaxy Flip 7) and my DAP (Sony Walkman NW-A306), so the main things its gonna be used for are gaming, youtube videos and music Current gear is a Sony WH-1000mx4, previous gear from i had are Audiotechnica ATH M50x, and Grado SR80, i liked all of them so anything similar in sound to that is welcome, i do prefer tho a more bass preference. Also i live in Chile so if you recommend something more "niche" so to speak take into account shipping, most of the big brands are here (as in Sony, sennheiser, beyerdynamic, audiotechnica, fiio, Bose) but newer or more smaller brands usually don't have all the models reach here

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u/listener-reviews · ▲ 7 · Comment
neutral

headphones “My Favorite Closed Back Headphones — Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Review”

I compare them in the video! For me, HD 480 Pro comes out on top, but MDR-M1 is certainly better in terms of ergonomics and sound than the typical ATH-M50x or DT 770 you'll find in most studios.

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u/fozzthewozz · ▲ 7 · Post
positive

headphoneadvice “Headphone recommendations under $500”

Hi All! I’ve been enjoying lossless audio with my audio technica m50x but I’m looking to make an upgrade. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve heard open back is the best for sound stage. I’m still pretty new to all of this to be honest. I’m looking for something that’s accurate and doesn’t feel fatiguing to wear. My m50x gives me a headache after a while.

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u/BrozD · ▲ 7 · Post
neutral

headphoneadvice “Headphone advice”

Hi, looking for best headphone for my use, gaming and music. Max budget is around 400€, what would you recommend? I was thinking between 560s and 490 pro but now heard about asus rog kithara and kinda want them as they are in the middle price of these three in Europe(150-260-410) and have built in microphone which is a plus not deal breaker. What do you guys think, my priority is comfort with glasses(Current headphone ath m50x, pretty bad comfort, cant wear longer than 1h due to ear and head pain) and good quality sound. Im a bass-head. Will use at home. Thanks! Edit: Im willing to spend 620 for arya stealth if they are that much better than rest of these..

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