Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
- 38 ohm impedance, 99 dB sensitivity
- 20 Hz to 28,000 Hz listed frequency range
- Detachable cable, wired 3.5 mm jack
- Over-ear, foldable, sound isolating
- Dynamic drivers, aluminum enclosure
- 0.29 kg, black
- 2-year warranty on parts and labor
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A wired over-ear studio monitor with a detachable cable, sound isolation and a wide listed frequency range, for monitoring at a desk or from a phone. It is wired only and not water resistant.
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ASIN: B00HVLUR86Model: ATH-M50xCategory: Headphones
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Overview
Plugging into a headphone jack on a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop, these wired over-ear studio monitors use large aperture dynamic drivers and sound isolating earcups. The cable detaches and the design folds.
The reason to buy is the studio monitor sound the maker describes, with large aperture drivers, isolating earcups and a cable that unplugs from the earcup. The limit is that it is wired only, with no water resistance.
Who it's for
A podcaster, home recordist or listener who works from a desk or travels with a laptop or phone and wants isolating over-ear headphones. Workout and wireless users should buy something else.
Pros and cons
- Large aperture dynamic drivers
- Sound isolating earcups
- Wide listed frequency range
- Wired only, no wireless option
- Not water resistant
- Cable length not listed
Performance notes
Large aperture dynamic drivers produce the sound, and the impedance and sensitivity figures set how loudly they play from a given source. Noise control is listed as sound isolation, not active cancelling, so outside sound is reduced passively by the earcups. The quoted frequency range covers the span the maker positions for monitoring.
Where it stands among headphones
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 39 headphones lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 headphones we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Model | ATH-M50x |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 0.29 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 28,000 Hz |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Cell Phones, Tablets, Desktops, Laptops |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 year warranty on parts and labor |
| Other details | |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Additional Features | Foldable |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 38 ohm |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Earpiece Shape | Around-the-ear |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB |
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Frequently asked questions
What devices work with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?
The listing names cell phones, tablets, desktops and laptops, using the wired 3.5 mm headphone jack connection.
Is the ATH-M50x wireless?
No. Connectivity and wireless technology are both listed as wired, even though a Bluetooth version field appears in the specs.
Can the ATH-M50x cable be detached?
Yes. The cable feature is listed as detachable, which is the added feature of the M50x over the base ATH-M50.