One of the reasons Audio-Technica's ATH-M50 headphones became popular was that they were sort of the anti-Beats. Or, put another way, they were the headphones for "smart" listeners who looked down on people who overpaid and got suckered into the whole Beats marketing machine.

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.

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 design (three cords are included).

There's no integrated microphone for making cell phone calls and the bulkier design makes them less suitable for mobile use.

I was about to order the Beats Pro and had no doubt they were the best headphones I've had heard until. . . After researching online and watching several different reviews from different people, I was convinced to buy the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones.

for about 3 months I had a low-end Sony headphones (sound + as was ok for the price but the insulation 0)

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is priced at Rs. 13,499 for the black variant and Rs. 14,499 for the limited edition, but they can be found for less online. More interestingly, the price of the older ATH-M50 has dropped to around Rs.

Punchy bass; Comfortable earcups; Detachable cables

More expensive than the ATH-M50

These are fantastic headphones with a great sound! They can play very loud without any noticeable distortion, are very well built, comfortable and come with three interchangeable cords, carry bag and 3.5mm to 6.3mm screw on gold plated adaptor. Hig..

The ATH-M50x headphones are the new iteration of the ATH-M50 which have had a cult following. For good reason too. These are built well and have excellent sound characters to match. The bass is excellent but not overpowering, and there is enough character in the mids to not be drowned out.

Audio-Technica's range gives you a lot of headphone for not very much money. What's not to like?

Worthwhile improvements over the original M-series phones; especially the detachable cable on the M40x and M50x; The range as a whole offers excellent value for money; particularly the M20x and M40x

As long as the Audio-Technica 'family sound' suits your needs; none

This is such a bittersweet product, it has arguably among the very best sounds for this kind of price range, a touch more bass than the M40X due to the larger drivers, a touch less high end than the M50 preceding it, 3 removable cables of different lenghts, it was just right for me in several ways...

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.

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

Occasionally, you just want something that gets the job done. That's the case with the Audio Technica ATH-M50x: no-fuss, portable over-ear headphones with very good sound.

Decent detail; Good separation; Good sense of life

Sounds a little thick; Could do with greater clarity and dynamic punch