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

With the ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones, Audio-Technica has achieved an exceptionally accurate response and long-wearing listening comfort. Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing, these studiophones feature an efficient collapsible design for space-saving portability and storage. Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180ø for easy one-ear monitoring and 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 coiled 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 headphones feature propriety large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems for ultra-efficient signal transfer.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio 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
• Single-sided coiled cable terminates to gold-plated mini plug with screw-on 1/4" adapter

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones Includes:

• protective pouch

Track in the studio or beatmix in the club with superior A-T sound.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones Specifications:

• Type: Closed-back dynamic
• Driver diameter: 1.77" (45mm)
• 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: 10oz. (284g) without cable and connector
• Cable: 1.2 - 3.0m (3.9' - 9.8') Coiled, OFC litz wire
• Connector: Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4" (6.3mm) adapter
• Accessory included: Protective pouch

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones

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Burn-in required!

Posted by Michael from Newark, NJ. on Mar 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer/Producer/Drummer

Reviewer's Play Style: Almost anything

The ATH-M50 headphones are an excellent set of cans, make no mistake. Yes, they are somewhat heavy and a little tight on the head, but you get used to them after a while. I've had my pair over a year now and at first I thought they might have been a little too bass-heavy. After the burn-in period, they've smoothed out considerably. The high frequencies, which someone on here said were dull, are definitely more present now. They are very accurate, like an excellent set of monitors. For the money, they are a steal.

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Not my favorite . . .

Posted by Senor Tuco from California on Jan 7, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 4 years

Reviewer's Play Style: World

I've owned plenty of A-T gear; these cans are my least favorite. Not particularly comfortable (they clamp my ears), and they just sound clogged and dull to me. The coiled cord is also a headache. My Sony 7506's sound much better, even though the build quality of the Sony's is not nearly as nice. I basically have set the M50's aside and will probably unload them. My studio phones are A-T ATH-A900 studio monitors. The A900's look, sound, and feel great!!! A different world from the ATH-M50's. So, check those out, or forget about clunky cans and get Atrios in-ear monitors instead.

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True to live

Posted by GMAN from ORANGE CA on Jan 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: HOBBYIST

Reviewer's Play Style: rock,blues

I haven't used the for mixing yet but I have tried them out on some older cd's.You can tell every detail(good or bad). I also hooked these up to my boss recorder and played guitar through it. I can't believe how clean and full they sound!

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Good Studio Headphones

Posted by Samadhi from Seattle on Dec 2, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: IDM, acid house, breakcore

I have been messing about with recording in new styles lately and these headphones deliver everything that is needed. The low is nice and wide and the high is clear and detailed.

Good headphones if you are looking for serious studio headphones.

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Standing Ovation

Posted by Dammy Lawrence from Lagos, Nigeria on Jun 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Studio Engineer; Producer; Church Live Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip Hop; Gospel; Church Keyboards

I just have to... No long comments. This is what you need!

I've heard all sorts of studio monitors but this is just like the K+H O300 of ALL Headphones.

YOU CAN NEVER GO WRONG WITH THESE! NEVER!

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