Collapsible closed-back headphones with extended frequency range designed for professional use.

Audio-Technica ATH-M505 Monitor Headphones are professional studio headphones with exceptionally accurate response and listening comfort for long sessions. Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing, ATH-M505 studiophones feature an efficient collapsible design for space-saving portability and storage.

Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180ø for easy 1-ear monitoring. The luxuriously padded ear cushions create an outstanding seal for maximum isolation. The adjustable headband is generously padded for ultimate comfort during long mixing sessions. A straight cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated mini plug with included screw-on 1/4" adapter.

Audio-Technica's sophisticated driver technology and superior components deliver exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while maintaining clarity of sound throughout their extended range, with deep, accurate bass and outstanding high-frequency extension. The Audio-Technica ATH-M505 Monitor Headphones feature proprietary large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnets for ultra-efficient signal transfer.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Monitor Headphones Features:

• Exceptional audio quality for professional monitoring and mixing
• Collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage
• Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems
• Closed-back cushioned earcup design creates an outstanding seal for maximum isolation
• Adjustable padded headband for comfort during long mixing/recording sessions
• Straight cable terminates to gold-plated mini plug with screw-on 1/4" adapter.

Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Monitor Headphones Specifications:

• Type: Closed-back dynamic
• Driver diameter: 1.77" (45 mm)
• Magnet: Neodymium
• Voice coil: CCAW (Copper-clad aluminum wire)
• Frequency response: 15-28,000Hz
• Maximum input power: 1,600mw at 1khz
• Sensitivity: 99db
• Impedance: 38 ohms
• Weight: 10 oz. (284 g) without cable and connector
• Cable: 1.2 - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') Straight, OFC litz wire
• Connector: Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter
• Accessory included: Protective pouch

Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Monitor Headphones

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Had these for a year now

Posted by soundsmith from Los Angeles on Jan 17, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording engineeer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock and alternative

I have made my living recording and mixing since 1982. I live in the studio. I recommend these headphones because they are comfortable, accurate, and provide great isolation. One of the things I like is that they reveal low frequencies that are hard to hear sometimes in near field speakers. They are also good for fine tuning balances in a mix at low levels and have excellent spacial reproduction. They do not fall apart either which is always a big factor when spending this kind of money.

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Alright but aren't the best

Posted by Carl Schissler from Chapel Hill, NC on Oct 19, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer/Engineer/Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Progressive Hardcore/Metal

I got these headphones after my old ATH-M30's started to get really gross after 5+ years of use. The build quality on these is great and a step above the M30s. They're also more comfortable to wear for long periods and provide better isolation. However, I was very disappointed with what was most important: the sound. When doing A/B comparisons of these phones with the M30's and then testing using my high end JBL monitors, there are definitely problems with the frequency response of these headphones. The low mids and bass frequencies are at least 6dB too loud and it sounds like there is a huge scoop from about 1kHz to 4kHz which totally kills the presence and punch of most sources. I was hoping to get some phones with slightly better high end than the M30s (which taper off dramatically above 10kHz), but was sorely disappointed in the overall sound of these headphones. I'm probably getting another pair of M30s to use for everyday listening to replace these.

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