The Pro 30 Studio Headphones stand by their name. I was pleasantly surprised by the perfectly balanced, high-clarity sound of the bass and treble. These headphones have a very nice, stylish look to them. The ear cups have a stainless steel outer shell, and the inner cups are covered in a high-protein memory material and soft, high-quality leather that hugs your ears in comfort. The ear cups are rotatable.90 degrees for single-ear monitoring. This comes in very handy when I am working on my music tracks. I always need a free ear for multitasking. I was also very happy to see that these headphones come with all the correct wires I would need to connect them to my studio equipment. That alone is huge. These headphones also come with a very nice carrying bag, making ... MoreThe Pro 30 Studio Headphones stand by their name. I was pleasantly surprised by the perfectly balanced, high-clarity sound of the bass and treble. These headphones have a very nice, stylish look to them. The ear cups have a stainless steel outer shell, and the inner cups are covered in a high-protein memory material and soft, high-quality leather that hugs your ears in comfort. The ear cups are rotatable.90 degrees for single-ear monitoring. This comes in very handy when I am working on my music tracks. I always need a free ear for multitasking. I was also very happy to see that these headphones come with all the correct wires I would need to connect them to my studio equipment. That alone is huge. These headphones also come with a very nice carrying bag, making them easy to pack and go. I can't wait to try them out with my new studio audio box.

Amazing sound, decent comfort

I was ready for a headphone upgrade and the reviews for this pair caught my attention. A mix of comfort and high quality audio drew me in.Audio quality was immediately noticeable and quite an improvement over my old Bose AE2 heaphones. Those older headphones served me well and always sounded good, but the clarity and range I could hear with the M50x was clearly apparent.The downside is that these headphones aren't nearly as comfortable as I had hoped. After about an hour or so of wear, my head and ears were hurting.The cushions were fine, not the softest, but overall I think the issue was from cushion fit and headphone pressure. The headphone pressure is adjustable though, under the plastic cushion on the band there's metal that you can make slight bend ... MoreI was ready for a headphone upgrade and the reviews for this pair caught my attention. A mix of comfort and high quality audio drew me in.Audio quality was immediately noticeable and quite an improvement over my old Bose AE2 heaphones. Those older headphones served me well and always sounded good, but the clarity and range I could hear with the M50x was clearly apparent.The downside is that these headphones aren't nearly as comfortable as I had hoped. After about an hour or so of wear, my head and ears were hurting.The cushions were fine, not the softest, but overall I think the issue was from cushion fit and headphone pressure. The headphone pressure is adjustable though, under the plastic cushion on the band there's metal that you can make slight bend adjustments to. That has helped. I'm going slowly though.On the cushion front, I ended up buying aftermarket cushions that are working better for me. Softness-wise they're probably close, but they're just a bit bigger, so fully sit around my ears. The cushions that came with the M50x are just a bit smaller, and so put pressure on parts of the ear itself. Everyone's head is different though, so you'd just need to try them out yourself.Overall even with the comfort issues, I'm very happy with these headphones. I'm using them mainly for listening to music, and then followed up by amateur music production. They've been great for both.

Best Boom for the Buck

I had been using my Sony MDR7505 headphones since I had bought them in 1999. They were my go to gig pair, mixing and mastering set and daily listening. In truth they still work well and I still use them for various things. They are a quality, reliable and great sounding headphone. That being said, THE ATH-50x BLOW THEM AWAY. The 50x headphones are the most clear sounding, thump bumping, crisp monitor headphones I have ever listened to in my 23 year musical career. Please also be aware that I am not saying this as some false euphemism or grand metaphor, I have had the opportunity to use everything from top of the line Sennheiser to bottom feeder gaming console headsets you get for 5.99 on Black Friday. The ATH-50x hold thier own to the best. They are slightly less ... MoreI had been using my Sony MDR7505 headphones since I had bought them in 1999. They were my go to gig pair, mixing and mastering set and daily listening. In truth they still work well and I still use them for various things. They are a quality, reliable and great sounding headphone. That being said, THE ATH-50x BLOW THEM AWAY. The 50x headphones are the most clear sounding, thump bumping, crisp monitor headphones I have ever listened to in my 23 year musical career. Please also be aware that I am not saying this as some false euphemism or grand metaphor, I have had the opportunity to use everything from top of the line Sennheiser to bottom feeder gaming console headsets you get for 5.99 on Black Friday. The ATH-50x hold thier own to the best. They are slightly less bassy than a specialized pair, they are wired and they are a bit tight (being new) yet the sound quality of these for being around 175$ is matched by none I have heard.The sound quality of these headphones is amazing. Crisp, vibrant and easy to distinguish. With them being WIRED I really like the cable system. Detachable from the bottom of the left earpiece and using a solid plug they work well with swapping from 1/4in to 1/8in. Good build quality.10/10 For Value WITH Quality. I will be most likely buying a second pair for day to day usage and I would HIGHLY recommend these to any person whom asked me. If you are looking for a pair of mastering/monitor/mixing headphones and you dont mind the wires, these are the pair. Paying less than 200$ for these should be criminal.

Excellent quality headphones for a great price

I purchased these headphones about three weeks ago and I really enjoy them. The quality and construction is fantastic. Having different length cables that disconnect directly from the headphones allows me to quickly jump from my DAWs to other devices with ease.I primarily use them for the follow:1) Keyboard (Yamaha P-45)2) Recording my own music through a Focusrite (singing, guitar, and violin)3) Create my own digital soundscapes in a variety of prosumer DAWs on my laptop4) Listening to music on my phone5) Teaching remotely on Zoom on a laptopI agree that these are perfect for someone seeking really great quality headphones without breaking the bank.There are a couple of things I saw mentioned in previous reviews that I agree with and you may want to ... MoreI purchased these headphones about three weeks ago and I really enjoy them. The quality and construction is fantastic. Having different length cables that disconnect directly from the headphones allows me to quickly jump from my DAWs to other devices with ease.I primarily use them for the follow:1) Keyboard (Yamaha P-45)2) Recording my own music through a Focusrite (singing, guitar, and violin)3) Create my own digital soundscapes in a variety of prosumer DAWs on my laptop4) Listening to music on my phone5) Teaching remotely on Zoom on a laptopI agree that these are perfect for someone seeking really great quality headphones without breaking the bank.There are a couple of things I saw mentioned in previous reviews that I agree with and you may want to consider if you spend a lot of time wearing headphones for your work.1) They are a bit heavy and after recording or mixing for about an hour I start to feel pressure on the top of my head where the headband rest.2) They're also a bit tight on the ears, especially if you're wearing glasses. After about the same amount of time I start feeling a soreness where the ear pieces of my glasses are compressed by the cushions.That being said, I think they were a bit stiff out of the box and are wearing in and/or I'm getting more accustomed to them.Either way, I probably should take breaks more often. Haha! Taking them off for about 4-5 minutes usually relieves it.

High Hopes Turned to Great Disappointment!

I ordered these on February 11, 2021 and got them today, February 23, 2021. Took awhile to get them due to inclement weather in several parts of the country during this time. I was really glad to finally get them but that's where it ended. I took the headphones out of the box, the packaging is very nice and they do come with three different length cables. I used the short cable but getting the cable plugged into the headphone was taught and it's a push and turn to lock it in but then to get it out it was almost stuck, and I was afraid I was going to break it. These are not quality built headphones. They feel cheap built to me. I tried them on and they were not comfortable at all. They actually fit better with the right ear on the left ear but then the cable was ... MoreI ordered these on February 11, 2021 and got them today, February 23, 2021. Took awhile to get them due to inclement weather in several parts of the country during this time. I was really glad to finally get them but that's where it ended. I took the headphones out of the box, the packaging is very nice and they do come with three different length cables. I used the short cable but getting the cable plugged into the headphone was taught and it's a push and turn to lock it in but then to get it out it was almost stuck, and I was afraid I was going to break it. These are not quality built headphones. They feel cheap built to me. I tried them on and they were not comfortable at all. They actually fit better with the right ear on the left ear but then the cable was crossing in front of me to where they were plugged in. I had these on for 30 minutes and they hurt my head, and I adjusted to get them to fit but these just aren't for me. They are round and not circumaural ear pieces, and they were tight on my ears. The sound quality I was not impressed with either. The reason I purchased these was to replace a pair of Technics RP-DH 1200 that broke on the right side. I was taking those off on February 11, and the right side ear piece just snapped off. Plastic finally gave way and I had those for about five years. They had good sound and were comfortable but the fake leather cover on the ear pads starting peeling off after about 2 years. Anyway, these Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones are greatly overrated and are for people with smaller heads and smaller ears but they are just not quality built in my opinion. I don't see these even lasting 5 years before they would break. Too much plastic and they feel like they would break very easily. So, I will look for something else. Comfort is key for me, then quality build and of course the sound quality must be there or else they are useless. So, I gave these one star because I honestly hate them! Poor build quality, sound quality not that great, and comfort is a big ZERO!

I have the Apple Pro Max $550 Headphones. The M50X.....

The Sony 7506's were the default standard in the film industry for decades. I didn't even consider any other. Heavy Magnets- Soft fit! Then I bought the Audio Technics ATH-M50X's. I felt like a heretic. But the reviews were too good! As an Apple ecosystem user--- the Apple Pro Max Blue Tooth seamless connectivity was hard to pass on. I mean they look so cool! Does it matter how they sound?? Laughs. But when it's all said and done, the wired ATH-M50X's are brighter in sound than the Air Pro Max, as comfy as the 7506 and more sparkling to my ears.--The Audio-Technica M50 series is superb.

Just wow

I've been trying to up my audio editing game. I owned a cheap pair of wired studio headphones and Galaxy Buds2 Pro that I used for editing, but when testing on different TVs, tablets, and phones, the result was never consistent. I recently recorded a music event and decided to buy something made for the studio. After a lot of reading, I decided on these. I was not disappointed. I could hear everything clearly and evenly. I was easily able to get the audio tuned so it sounded good and level on all devices. I am a big believer in using the right tool for the job. For fine tuning audio, these are the right tool.

Pretty Excellent Studio Monitors Though I Now Have Better

The Audio Technica ATH-M50x are a pretty good headphone. I used these to mix releases for years (before that the regular ATH-M50). The ATH-M50x sound pretty flat with good bass response and flat frequency response throughout. I have noticed that with all ATH-M50 models eventually they somewhat die. By this I mean there begins to be a rattling distortion in one and I assume eventually both ears. At low volumes this isnt much of an issue but some frequencies even at moderate levels seem to make these headphones not perform as they did new. These are very comfortable and I didnt find myself getting ear fatigue or discomfort from prolonged use. I would probably buy these again when I start booking DJ gigs again. But for now Im doing all my mixing on Shure se215 wired ... MoreThe Audio Technica ATH-M50x are a pretty good headphone. I used these to mix releases for years (before that the regular ATH-M50). The ATH-M50x sound pretty flat with good bass response and flat frequency response throughout. I have noticed that with all ATH-M50 models eventually they somewhat die. By this I mean there begins to be a rattling distortion in one and I assume eventually both ears. At low volumes this isnt much of an issue but some frequencies even at moderate levels seem to make these headphones not perform as they did new. These are very comfortable and I didnt find myself getting ear fatigue or discomfort from prolonged use. I would probably buy these again when I start booking DJ gigs again. But for now Im doing all my mixing on Shure se215 wired earbuds. I know that sounds crazy to do serious mixing on earbuds but the se215s are the best sounding headphone (earbud) Ive ever heard with detailed flat bass and crystal clean frequency response. The ATH-M50s have a good sound but arent as durable as they should be.

Pure joy of listening

I just got this after having used my AKG K-52 since 2016! When looking at reviews, the Audio-Technica M50x seemed to get a lot of attention and I was ready to take the leap of faith. I've watched reviews and heard experiences from both professionals who demonstrated with real-time pro grade setups and also from absolute noobs (like me) who love to learn more everyday. Wow. This headphone did amaze me. I let it burn-in for a few days and then started using it. The difference in sound quality was huge. The snug fit of the pleather cushion over the ears are very comfortable and give it a good seal to block out a majority of the external sound. The range is great too. For the same sound tracks under the same EQ settings, I could definitely hear more frequencies and the ... MoreI just got this after having used my AKG K-52 since 2016! When looking at reviews, the Audio-Technica M50x seemed to get a lot of attention and I was ready to take the leap of faith. I've watched reviews and heard experiences from both professionals who demonstrated with real-time pro grade setups and also from absolute noobs (like me) who love to learn more everyday. Wow. This headphone did amaze me. I let it burn-in for a few days and then started using it. The difference in sound quality was huge. The snug fit of the pleather cushion over the ears are very comfortable and give it a good seal to block out a majority of the external sound. The range is great too. For the same sound tracks under the same EQ settings, I could definitely hear more frequencies and the sound seemed much richer and fuller. The loudness is very nice too. Very happy with the purchase. The package comes with 3 different cables of varying styles and length for convenience.

These are not the 'Famous' ATH-M50's, they're a downgrade.

I understand why Audio Technica did it, but that doesn't mean I have to like it or accept it, which is why I've already requested a refund after wearing them for an afternoon.Build Quality: 8.5/10It's the same as my 9 year old M50's on my head, which means the hinges will wear down, crack, and ultimately break after 4-6 years of regular use, due to the same design defects that have gone completely unchanged in that time. No reinforcement, no improvement of materials, nothing. They won't snap in half after a year like most gaming headsets will though.Comfort: 8/10 (after modification)The earcups are going to turn to dust within a year, might as well buy a replacement set from someone else now to save yourself the trouble. I have a slightly larger sized head ... MoreI understand why Audio Technica did it, but that doesn't mean I have to like it or accept it, which is why I've already requested a refund after wearing them for an afternoon.Build Quality: 8.5/10It's the same as my 9 year old M50's on my head, which means the hinges will wear down, crack, and ultimately break after 4-6 years of regular use, due to the same design defects that have gone completely unchanged in that time. No reinforcement, no improvement of materials, nothing. They won't snap in half after a year like most gaming headsets will though.Comfort: 8/10 (after modification)The earcups are going to turn to dust within a year, might as well buy a replacement set from someone else now to save yourself the trouble. I have a slightly larger sized head and these things can feel tight after a while, but not terrible. (Based on 9 years of using M50's)Sound: 0/10These are not monitor headphones, what you have here is Audio Technica taking the name and legendary status of the original M50's (which were famous for the flat frequency and wide sound stage, at an affordable price), and using that existing branding and legacy to sell their own version of Beats by Dre. It's a real big step backwards for the ATH-M50(x) headphone. The thing that frustrates me the most is that the original M50 sound isn't gone from their lineup, it just got moved from the M50 down to the M40 line. That's not really about the sound so we'll skip that for now.My only Audio Technica alternative for what I'm needing, is the ATH-M40x, which has a very similar sound to the original M50 I'm so happy with. The problem however, is that the build quality of the m40x is not comparable to the quality of the M50x. The 40x has smaller headphones, a narrower, less durable and less comfortable headband, and weaker can hinges lead it to more frequent breaks and needs for replacement.With all that said, I've already submitted my return for these headphones, and will be contacting Audio Technica to try and purchase replacement hinges. I'd rather spend $20 on parts to fix my existing monitors which still sound great, than dumping $170 on something that should be the same, but sounds completely different. Since M40's are prone to breaking and since the M50's have become a victim of popular culture, I really hope they have replacement parts for me. Otherwise, I'm likely going to Sennheiser or Sony. I'll make sure to update this review with whatever alternative I find that I feel best matches the original M50.