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5692 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 5692 reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M50x. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the bass quality and durability. The price and comfort also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the portability.
sound, comfort, price, durability, bass quality
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Audio Technica ATH-M50x is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 875 user reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M50x from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the bass quality and durability are on the whole positive. The comfort and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical opinions about the portability.
sound, price, comfort, durability, bass quality
portability
98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2939 user reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M50x from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and durability. The price and comfort also get good feedback. Many are negative about the portability. There are some mixed comments about the reliability.
sound, comfort, price, durability, design
portability
96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.ca)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 537 user reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M50x from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People really like the bass quality and durability. The price and comfort are also appreciated, whereas there are mixed reviews on the size and portability.
sound, comfort, price, durability, bass quality
99% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)
Some of the best £100-odd headphones there are
Powerful bass ; Good stereo imaging and separation ; Great value among peers
Bass is somewhat overemphasised ; Isolation could be better
in the world.
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
A great effort from Audio Technica: these are a good pair of portable over-ears
Decent detail Good separation Good sense of life
Sounds a little thick Could do with greater clarity and dynamic punch
If you’re looking for a portable pair of over-ears and you like your sound a little warm, for the money, the Audio Technica ATH-M50x are well worth checking out.
Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)
If you're looking for a pair of over-ear headphones to wear at home, but don't want to break the bank, and aren't interested in bass-boosted unnatural listening, then the Audio-Technica M50x are a definite contender. Sometimes products exceed...
Accessible price, no compromise neutral audio experience, immediately comfortable to wear, solid build and ample padding
Largely plastic construction, no controller on included cables, not ideal for on-the-go wear, ears get warm after extended use
Sometimes products exceed expectations, and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones are one such example. At first we didn't think these largely plastic-constructed headphones would achieve their "professional monitor headphones" label, but they...
Expert review by : David Carnoy Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)
They cost a bit more than the previous model and still don't have a cable with controller and microphone, but the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones are among the best-sounding you'll find for less than $200.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones offer excellent build quality and very detailed, balanced sound with tight bass. They're also very comfortable and have slightly more cushiony earcups along with a detachable-cord...
There's no integrated microphone for making cell phone calls and the bulkier design makes them less suitable for mobile use.
Quibbles aside, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones are a modestly improved version of the already spectacular model they're based on, and among the best-sounding pairs you'll find for less than $200.
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones give equal attention to the lows, mids, and highs, which makes them ideal for studio use.
Expert review by : Michael Calore (wired.com)
The new ATH-M50x has the same sound as the previous version, but with a few added features.
Fantastic sound. Made for music production, but also great for critical listening. If you're seated and working, they're comfortable enough to wear all day. New version of these classic cans now features three detachable cables: one long, one short,...
No in-line remote or phone controls on the cables. Even with the new mobile-friendly short cable, the big and bulky over-the-ear design isn't entirely mobile-friendly. They fold, but not much, so they're tough to travel with. Probably too heavy for...
Expert review by : David Carnoy Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)
They cost a bit more than the previous model and still don't have a cable with controller and microphone, but the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones are among the best-sounding you'll find for less than $200.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones offer excellent build quality and very detailed, balanced sound with tight bass. They're also very comfortable and have slightly more cushiony earcups along with a detachable-cord...
There's no integrated microphone for making cell phone calls and the bulkier design makes them less suitable for mobile use.
Quibbles aside, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones are a modestly improved version of the already spectacular model they're based on, and among the best-sounding pairs you'll find for less than $200.
Expert review by : Rossi Fernandes (tech.firstpost.com)
When it comes to high-quality headphones here in India, we're limited to a few select brands. Users have to try and get high-quality products from the US and European markets. Fortunately, the g
The Audio Technica ATH-M50 are without a doubt, a good pair of headphones for music enthusiasts. The headphones are priced at Rs. 8,500 (market price of Rs. 7,500), which makes them a little expensive but considering the few options freely available in...
Expert review by : Becca Fischer (rtings.com)
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are the best Audio-Technica headphones for audio quality that we've tested to date. These closed-back over-ears have a very accurate, neutral audio reproduction that makes them suitable for a wide range of music genres.
Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney (rtings.com)
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are great sounding closed-back headphones for critical listening. They have an exceptional reproduction of the bass, mid, and treble range and they feel sturdy and durable enough to last you a while. However, their studio...
Excellent, balanced audio reproduction. ; Sturdy and comfortable build.
Slightly leaky. ; Poor noise isolation. ; No buttons or audio control options.
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