Buy Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor HeadphonesAudio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Product Description:
- 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems deliver deep, accurate bass and outstanding highs
- Collapsible design and included carry pouch are ideal for easy portability and convenient storage
- 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 1/4-inch adapter
Product Description
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
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81 of 83 people found the following review helpful.
M50's low price have kept the audiophiles looking elsewhere ...
By Prem S. Lekhi
I must admit that I am am one of those audiophiles who has been passionately reviewing headphones, cables, amps etc. to get me as close as possible to the music event recorded on the CD. I have three other headphones with exotic headphone cables - the cables alone cost more than the MSRP of ATH-M50 (just wanted to give a point of reference regarding their good value).I definitely prefer Open vs closed headphone for the illusion that they are able to create.But there are times when I want to isloate the external sounds or do not want to disturb others - that is where this closed headphone shines.So what is so special about these phones and how do they compare with the more expensive audiophile phones.- ATH-M50s are extremely balanced: the top, mids and the bottom is produced in an extremely balanced way.- They are easy to listen to for a long period of time.- They are comfortable.- They are accurate and- they are easy on the pocket.Compared to other audiophile headphones (Senn 600/650 and AKG701)- They are not as open sounding (these are closed headphones afterall)- They are not as transparent, they are slightly grainy- They are better than some more expensive audiophile phonesAlso they come with 1/8" and 1/4" inch headphone jack/adaptor - so you can enjoy them straight out of the ipod or connect them to your audiophile headphone amp or your professional gear.They are perfect for what it does!Highly recommended - even to hard core audiophiles.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful.ATH-M50 review: the best closed cans I've used
By jeffree
My low-end studio equipment reflects my limited recording budget, but I spend plenty of time researching and auditioning every purchase I make. I want good sound. Maybe half of my gear orders go back, but not these headphones. The ATH-M50s are easily the best closed cans I've ever used.My trusty Senn 280s have served me well for several years, and I prefer them to the Sony 7506s and ATH-M40s that I've also auditioned in my studio. After reading a series of rave reviews (in Tape Op, Recording, etc.), I initially ordered the M50s just for comparison's sake.I was fairly sure I'd send them back after a listen. I never did. Simply put, the M50s are the first closed cans that I feel I can trust for rough (only rough) mixing, and surprisingly, the first closed cans that make me want to listen just for enjoyment. They clearly live up the street from my old Senns, which I now use solely for tracking.PROs* detailed yet coherent sound that mirrors higher-end monitor speakers* particularly impressive bass response (deep, tight) and soundstage (great imaging)* very comfy fit, with special fake leather that seems durable and somewhat breathableCONs* rather short coiled cord, requiring an extension for some applications* slightly looser fit than the Senn 280s (good or bad, depending on head size)Speakers of any type are hard to recommend since tastes, physiology, and other equipment vary so much, but you may want to audition these if you need a pair for higher-end listening tasks. They work beautifully for me, and the price seems very reasonable for this level of quality. Couldn't be more satisfied.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful.Very nice.
By Mark J. Greiner
I don't have much to add to the rave review for these headphone--very comfortable, solid build, great sound--but I did want to add one thing. Because of the low impedance of these headphones, they can crank out some wicked volume. I hooked these up to my iPod and they are the loudest of anything that I've hooked up to it, including a number of higher-end buds. I can't imagine anyone being disapointed by these headphone, and I suspect that most will be thrilled.
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