ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (with coiled cable)
With the ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones, Audio-Technica has achieved an exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing, these studiophones feature an efficient collapsible design for space-saving portability and storage. Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180° for easy one-ear monitoring and luxuriously padded ear cushions create an outstanding seal for maximum isolation. The adjustable headband is generously padded for ultimate comfort during long mixing sessions. A coiled cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated mini-plug with included screw-on ¼" adapter.Audio-Technica’s sophisticated driver technology and superior components deliver exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while maintaining clarity of sound throughout their extended range, with deep, accurate bass and outstanding high-frequency extension. The headphones feature proprietary large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems for ultra-efficient signal transfer.
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- Exceptional audio quality for professional monitoring and mixing
- Collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage
- Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems
- Closed-back cushioned earcup design creates an outstanding seal for maximum isolation
- Adjustable padded headband for comfort during long mixing/recording sessions
- Single-sided coiled cable terminates to gold-plated mini-plug with screw-on ¼" adapter
- Available in white color with coiled cable (ATH-M50WH), black color with straight cable (ATH-M50s), and silver color with straight cable (Limited Edition ATH-M50s/LE)
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Type | Closed-back dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 45 mm |
| Magnet | Neodymium |
| Voice Coil | CCAW (Copper-clad aluminum wire) |
| Frequency Response | 15 - 28,000 Hz |
| Maximum Input Power | 1,600 mW at 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB |
| Impedance | 38 ohms |
| Weight | 284 g (10 oz) without cable and connector |
| Cable | 1.2 - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') Coiled, OFC litz wire |
| Connector | Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter |
| Accessory Included | Protective pouch |
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ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (with coiled cable)
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Rating breakdown 21 reviews
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4.9
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
4.6
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5
Ease of UseÂ
4.9
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5
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With the ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones, Audio-Technica has achieved an exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing, these studiophones feature an efficient collapsible design for space-saving portability and storage. Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180° for easy one-ear monitoring and luxuriously padded ear cushions create an outstanding seal for maximum isolation. The adjustable headband is generously padded for ultimate comfort during long mixing sessions. A coiled cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated mini-plug with included screw-on ¼" adapter.<br/>Audio-Technica's sophisticated driver technology and superior components deliver exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while maintaining clarity of sound throughout their extended range, with deep, accurate bass and outstanding high-frequency extension. The headphones feature proprietary large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems for ultra-efficient signal transfer. <br/><a href="http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/happenings/8348746d4fb8725b/index.html" target="_blank"><b>Read what top industry professionals are saying about the ATH-M50.</b></a>Overall ratingÂ
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4.9
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One of those products that you can absolutely rely on.
PostedDecember 27, 2011
from Serbia
Environment:Studio
Expertise:Expert
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
5
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5
Ease of UseÂ
5
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5
It's very hard to find a pair of headphones that can serve well for almost every listening purpose, from casual listening to critical monitoring and mixing. The ATH-M50 not only does it all perfectly, but they are also built to last for many years. They are for sure one of those products that you can rely on for every purpose, at any time.
Pros Casual Listening, Film/Video Production, Studio
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Great Headphones Except for the Spring
PostedDecember 25, 2011
from New York, NY, USA
Environment:Studio
Expertise:Novice
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
4
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
3
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5
Ease of UseÂ
5
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5
This is my second pair and the spring by the jack always come's off which later on leads to the wire by the jack to have a shortage or breaks completely
Pros Studio
Cons protection spring/jack
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Pleasurable sounds come from these!
PostedNovember 30, 2011
Environment:Other
Expertise:Intermediate
How Long:Less than a month
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
5
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5
Ease of UseÂ
5
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5
I've used a couple of headphones before - all sounding about the same. The last pair I had were Creative Labs Aurvana DJ which I thought were good until it broke.
But THESE headphones...base - powerful, not muddled; mids - just right; highs - crisp.
The construction and materials used in these M50s are quality because they haven't snapped like the last pair from a different make, and it produces the sweetest sounds especially when I'm editing/mixing/enjoying music.
Nothing but eargasms.
Pros Casual Listening, DJ, Studio, Gaming
Cons what cons are you kidding?!!!
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Amazing Sound!
PostedNovember 29, 2011
Environment:Casual listening
Expertise:Intermediate
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
5
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5
Ease of UseÂ
4
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5
I have to say these are some of the best headphones... EVER! These things are so crystal clear, the bass is punchy but not muddy and sounds great. The mid's and highs are superb not missing a single thing. I'm hearing things in songs I've listened to 100's of times that I've never heard before. These are by far the best headphones I've ever had. They look good, are super comfortable and are also great for watching movies or gaming I love them.
Pros sound quality, appearance, comfortable
Cons none
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Best headphones I've ever owned.
PostedNovember 13, 2011
from Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Environment:Studio
Expertise:Intermediate
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
/
5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
5
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5
Ease of UseÂ
5
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5
Stylish look, supreme "punchy" bass and crystal clear treble at an affordable price for the average consumer-- best headphones I've ever owned!
Pros Sports/Exercise, Casual Listening, Film/Video Production, Travel, DJ, Other, Studio, Gaming, Office
Cons absolutely nothing.
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So good your wallet won't hurt.
PostedNovember 7, 2011
from Mexico
Environment:Casual listening
Expertise:Intermediate
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
4
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5
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5
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5
First of all, we have to make things clear, I believe that if you are here it's because you are willing to invest into something you and your ears will enjoy for a pretty long time.
It has almost been a year since I lend ears over this pair of marvelous headphones, if there's anything you want to know about this pair of cans, you will find out here.
First of all you have to know what you're dealing with, you have ( or will have ) a pair of professional headphones, forget about weird frankeinstein (pun intended) heapdhones on the market, if you want quality, if you want amazing sound waves filling up your ears you would buy this product without guessing no more.
I use this headphones mainly for 3 things:
a) Gaming
b) Music Listening ( Audiophile )
c) Sound Edition
a) Gaming
b) Music Listening ( Audiophile )
c) Sound Edition
Lets start with A, Gaming.
There are quite a lot of games that put effort in offering you a sweet real-ish ambient for realism's sake. You won't be dissapointed, call it 5.1, or 7.1, this got it, you won't need expensive, innecesary hardware. Give the M50's a shot, you will love it.
There are quite a lot of games that put effort in offering you a sweet real-ish ambient for realism's sake. You won't be dissapointed, call it 5.1, or 7.1, this got it, you won't need expensive, innecesary hardware. Give the M50's a shot, you will love it.
Music Listening.
This is a point, how would i describe the M50's ? Real.
These are the most comfortable, real, pleasing headphones I've ever heard ( And i've heard quite a few ). The bass is booming as you would ever want it to be, the mid ranges are awesome, not too much, not too little, just where you want mid ranges to be, in the middle, the highs are quite impressive, crispy, crystal clear sound you wont even think about the money you spend on these.
This is a point, how would i describe the M50's ? Real.
These are the most comfortable, real, pleasing headphones I've ever heard ( And i've heard quite a few ). The bass is booming as you would ever want it to be, the mid ranges are awesome, not too much, not too little, just where you want mid ranges to be, in the middle, the highs are quite impressive, crispy, crystal clear sound you wont even think about the money you spend on these.
Sound Edition.
This is another point, call it 'cleanin' up my song' or as i like to call it 'Accurately excelling performance' if this is your cannon, put the bullet in.
This is another point, call it 'cleanin' up my song' or as i like to call it 'Accurately excelling performance' if this is your cannon, put the bullet in.
The Physics.
I have to say that if there's one thing I'm in love with this headphones besides the sound, that would be the looks. The M50's will steal eyes around you, these pair looks absolutely amazing.
I have to say that if there's one thing I'm in love with this headphones besides the sound, that would be the looks. The M50's will steal eyes around you, these pair looks absolutely amazing.
The screw in adaptor is flaw proof, won't come out, promise. Easy to set up, easy to listen, easy to love everything about them.
For the burn in, you can live it, take them out, put them on, and plug them on your favorite player, in about 3 hours you'll have the full performance in your ears and your heart in the cans.
The only weakness I would point out off of this headphones is the cable, is sensible, but you won't feel like going into a mosh pit wearing this ones, or putting them in a shredder. The durability is AWESOME, I've literally twisted the band around and... no damage.
I definetely recommend the M50's. Get them now.
You won't regret it.
Ever.
Pros Casual Listening, Travel, Studio, Gaming
Cons sensible plug wiring
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Incredible cans, and not just for studio work!
PostedOctober 25, 2011
from Chicago, IL
Environment:Casual listening
Expertise:Expert
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
5
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5
Ease of UseÂ
5
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5
Well, at first, I was quite concerned that things wouldn't be the same as a lot of those "flavored" headphones like Sennheiser and the like. You see, I play large amounts of games and take in media like most people take in air, so at first I was skeptical of using monitor headphones for my PC-purposes. Man, what I've been missing!
Even in all of the 5.1/7.1 applications that I use these for, they're stunningly clear and well-positioned. With the exception of dedicated surround headphones, I would actually recommend these for games where positional audio can make the different between a death and a kill. Even before I got a discreet PCIe soundcard, these things consistently blew me away. I'm constantly looking around while watching video with 5.1 sound, thinking that someone is walking around me.
As per sound quality, well, they're just as incredible as advertised; I've listened to $400 MSRP cans from brand-name manufacturers that don't sound this good, and that was out of the box. 6+ months later, now that they're properly burnt in, and they sound even better. MP3s, lossless audio, media, games, it doesn't matter - you hear EVERYTHING that was put into the media.
Lastly, in terms of comfort - I have relatively large ears but I can wear these for a solid two hours (even while wearing my glasses!) and the only thing that gets sore is the bottom of my right ear. Past that, they're not even very bad if you're in a hot location - a bit stifling, but not enough to make you sweat.
All in all, if you're looking for cans that are sub-$200 but you don't want to skimp on unbiased sound-quality, look no further.
Pros Casual Listening, Travel, Gaming
Cons coiled cord is annoying - buy the straight one.
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These headphones are very comfortable...
PostedOctober 20, 2011
from Denver, CO, USA
Environment:Live sound
Expertise:Expert
How Long:Over a year
I've been using ATH - M50 headphones for about 2 years now and my mixes sound great in these headphones. The best thing is that my mixes sound the same on my playback monitors and the house sound system, so they translate well. I've had several sets of headphones from other companies that were more expensive and did not sound as good. Thanks audio-technica!
Pros Film/Video Production, Studio, live sound
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9/1070% Volume, you wont hear a thing unless you're in a mosh pit.
Age:Â 18-24
User Type:Â Studio
Experience:Â Amateur
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. We do not spec this because it is a bogus measurement. These headphones do not offer active noise cancelation. The degree of passive noise isolation is based on the frequency content of noise. When a spec says 32 dB of isolation the question is "at what frequency?" It would be very easy to pick a frequency that gives a really good number and then post that as its total noise isolation spec, but that would not be correct so we choose to not to do it.Age:Â 45-54
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The only result I've seen (attenuation of external sound versus frequency): Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz) = -9 dBrAge:Â 55-65
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Experience:Â Novice
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Thank you for your inquiry. We do not spec ambient noise reduction. This is very hard to measure because the question is "At what frequency?"Age:Â 45-54
Experience:Â Pro
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like at school, traveling, at house, anywhere except a studio.
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I would only recommend these for home, or for any purpose that doesn't require you to move. The cord is 11' long, and you would have to roll it up if you wanted to walk around with your ipod hooked up to it. Also, you would have to put them in your book bag, and wrap them up in bubble wrap or something to keep them from getting damaged. These are studiophones, although you could possibly use them for other purposes as well. Personally, I use them at home (for listening to and recording music).2 months, 3 weeks ago
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yes everywhere i go there on my head4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. These are traditionally studio headphones, although the sound quility is so good and the fit is so comfortable that many customers use them for casual listening. Feel free to use them as your every day headphone.Age:Â 45-54
Experience:Â Pro
4 months, 3 weeks ago
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Just want to make sure they're not made in China.
Thank you for your prompt reply!
DC
Thank you for your prompt reply!
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Age:Â 55-65
User Type:Â Studio
Experience:Â Pro
5 months, 1 week ago
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The ATH-M50 Headphone is manufactured at an Audio-Technica owned factory in Taiwan.Age:Â 45-54
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The ATH-M50 Headphones are made in Taiwan.Age:Â 45-54
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They easily do, remove your ear pads and unscrew, the de-solder the cables and replace if you wish.I would for starquad or mogami cable.
For the plugs, neutrik would do the trick.
Age:Â 18-24
User Type:Â Studio
Experience:Â Amateur
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. The cable on the ATH-M50 headphones is permanently attached. The cable can be replaced if damaged, but not by simply unplugging the cable.Age:Â 45-54
Experience:Â Pro
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Stow, OH
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I've read on several websites that some headphones with different impedances require a headphone amplifier separate from an iPod or other mp3 player to function best is this true?
If so how where would I find one?
If so how where would I find one?
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
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These headphones are actually pretty loud, and don't require extra amplification.User Type:Â Other
Experience:Â Amateur
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Thank you for your inquiry. The ATH-50's are my personal headphone of choice and I use them connected directly to my iPod, iPhone or laptop with no preamp.Age:Â 45-54
Experience:Â Pro
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ATH-M50 : Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (with coiled cable)
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ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
