Get exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort with Audio-Technica's ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones.
Designed for professional monitoring and mixing, these studiophones feature a collapsible design for space-saving portability. Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180 degrees for easy one-ear monitoring, and luxuriously padded ear cushions create an outstanding seal, for maximum isolation.
The adjustable headband is also padded, for ultimate comfort during long mixing sessions. A coiled cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated mini-plug.
Audio-Technica’s driver technology and solid components deliver great power handling. Very high SPL capabilities join clarity of sound, with deep, accurate bass, and outstanding high-frequency extension. The headphones feature proprietary, 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems for ultra-efficient signal transfer.
Included are a screw-on 1/4-inch adapter and a handy carrying pouch to protect the folded-up phones.
| Type: | Closed-back dynamic |
| Driver Diameter: | 45 mm |
| Magnet: | Neodymium |
| Voice Coil: | CCAW (Copper-clad aluminum wire) |
| Frequency Response: | 15 - 28,000 Hz |
| Maximum Input Power: | 1,600 mW at 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity: | 99 dB |
| Impedance: | 38 ohms |
| Weight: | 284 g (10 oz) without cable and connector |
| Cable: | 1.2 - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') Coiled, OFC litz wire |
| Connectorr: | Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter |
ATH-M50 Headphones, 1/4-Inch Adapter, Protective Pouch
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (Electronics) 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...Read more 46 of 48 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (Electronics) 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...Read more 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones (Electronics) 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. |