Audio-Technica·headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Based on 11 credible posts from Bluesky & Hacker News.
Low confidenceFew owner reviews so far, so this score can still move a lot. How we score
Scored November 11, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Most owners are happy with it: 73% of 11 reviews are positive and 0% negative. Owners are divided on sound. Owners with 6+ months of use feel about the same (67% positive).
What owners like
Nothing two or more owners agree on yet.
What owners complain about
Nothing two or more owners agree on yet.
Owners are split on
- Sound 2 like it · 2 don't
Worth reading the reviews on these if they matter to you.
What owners talk about
- Sound2 praise · 2 complain
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I always recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M50x. I've had these for yeeeaaars No integrated mic, unfortunately, but a stellar set of headphones ✨
I'm a big fan of my audio technica ATH-M50X, I've had them for years and years at this point and they're still excellent
I've used Audio-Technica ATH-M50x for about a decade. I love the sound and the components (ear cups, head pad, etc) are easily replaceable.
Audio Technica ATH-M50x would be a solid choice, they usually go for about $150! They’re insanely durable, I bought a pair in 2016 that are still going strong. And then if you need to make calls, buy a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable that has a microphone on it, shouldn’t cost more than like $15. [...]
Oh yes, the ones I used for years, covers your ears and are noise canceling, 8 years and plastic on one side broke but I got a new pair 😅 Often used in music studios and production ^^ Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Been using my Audio Technica ATH-M50X headphones since 2018 and ONLY used OEM replacements, until I decided to switch to velour for comfort and durability... These completely eliminate the treble and I have to add more air than I normally would as a result... Any recommendations would be gr8 (2/2)
[...] I bought my first pair of wired studio headphones in…basically forever (Audio-Technica ATH-M50x), and they sound phenomenal. [...]
[...] The KSC 75 though really impressed me, for me they replaced the ath-m50x. Less base (partly because of no clamping pressure, I read, so changeable with a headband). I do have a cheap chinese hifi IEM I do like and would understand if someone preferred that one to the kSC 75, to further complicate things, but I stuck to them. [...]
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x long-term: how it holds up
When problems show up
- Soundtypically around 4.5 years · 2 reports
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
No published claims on file for this product yet.
What owners report
“I always recommend the Audio Technica ATH-M50x. I've had these for yeeeaaars No integrated mic, unfortunately, but a stellar set of headphones ✨”
after 3 yearsView on Bluesky“I'm a big fan of my audio technica ATH-M50X, I've had them for years and years at this point and they're still excellent”
after 3 yearsView on Bluesky“Oh yes, the ones I used for years, covers your ears and are noise canceling, 8 years and plastic on one side broke but I got a new pair 😅 Often used in music studios and production ^^ Audio-Technica ATH-M50x”
after 8 yearsView on Bluesky“Been using my Audio Technica ATH-M50X headphones since 2018 and ONLY used OEM replacements, until I decided to switch to velour for comfort and durability... These completely eliminate the treble and I have to add more air than I normally would as a result... Any recommendations would be gr8 (2/2)”
after 6 yearsView on Bluesky
Common Audio-Technica ATH-M50x problems
Problems most owners who mention them agree on, plus ones owners are split on.
- SoundOwners split: 2 complain, 2 happy