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

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.

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.

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

Perfect headphones. Love them much!

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...

Overall would recommend to anyone looking for a good pair of headphones that is good for the quality and price.

These headphones have a very clear and crisp sound; Good for a person who likes a balanced sound; Good for gaming and music

A little on the tight side; but can get used to them

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X are DJ headphones reborn to better suit a mass audience. They're big and chunky, sure, but they also offer some of the best sound you'll find for around $150 (£113, AU$199).

Lively; engaging sound; Relatively affordable; Good for EDM

Not neutral-sounding; No wireless option; Proprietary audio cable

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: Fun to listen to, comfortable and robust, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is an audio design classic

Excellent value for money; Comfortable; Thumping mid-bass

Recessed mid-range; Sibilant highs; Closed soundstage

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