Audio-Technica - ATH-M50x

Closed-Back Studio Headphone

Sale price₹ 10,499 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 23,600
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This Audio-Technica - ATH-M50x comes with a 3 Year manufacturer's warranty from Audio-Technica, covering manufacturing defects.

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Why Audio-Technica is Special

🇯🇵

Designed in Japan

🎖️ Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation speaks for itself 🏆!


We believe that when a brand has decades of proven excellence, you can invest with confidence knowing your purchase is backed by years of audio engineering expertise. These products come from manufacturers with extensive histories of innovation and unwavering commitment to sonic excellence. Think of them like luxury watch brands their reputation has been earned through decades of consistent quality and innovation.


With their extensive history of innovation and countless satisfied customers worldwide, you can be confident your investment is backed by proven audio engineering expertise and industry leadership 📈.


When you see "🎖️ Established & Reputed" products, expect time tested excellence from manufacturers who've consistently demonstrated mastery in audio engineering for generations.

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Born in 1962

Why we love this Headphone

🥜 Value for Money

We've found that the best gear isn’t always the most expensive. Some products punch well above their weight and deliver performance that rivals higher priced alternatives. That’s what we mean with the "Value for Money" badge. It’s our way of telling you that you’re getting something special without breaking the bank. 🥜


These products are all about maximum returns for minimal investment. You’re not just saving money you’re gaining an audio experience that exceeds expectations. Whether it’s build quality, tuning, or bundled accessories, these picks overdeliver.


When you see '🥜 Value for Money' products, expect impressive performance at an affordable price, making them a smart pick for budget conscious buyers or first time audiophiles.

🌱 Ideal for Beginners

Lost in the vast world of audio equipment?


Don't worry, we're here to guide you 🤝! We believe that everyone's audiophile journey should start with something approachable and welcoming. These carefully selected products serve as the perfect entry point into high quality sound, specifically chosen to help you navigate through sometimes overwhelming technical options. Think of them as your friendly neighbourhood guide who knows exactly where to start without getting lost in complex specifications.


These products strike an ideal balance between quality and accessibility, featuring user friendly designs and straightforward functionality. They're specifically selected as the perfect starting point for your audiophile journey, offering serious performance without intimidating complexity or premium pricing that might discourage exploration.


When you encounter "🌱 Ideal for Beginners" products, expect approachable excellence these are your stepping stones into the world of premium audio, designed to grow with your developing appreciation for great sound.

🎙️ Great for Studio & Professionals

When excellence is non negotiable and precision is paramount 🎯, these audio solutions stand ready to meet the demanding standards of professional environments. We've found that studio work requires headphones that tell you the absolute truth about your audio no sugar coating, no flattery. These products deliver exceptional accuracy and outstanding detail retrieval with the unwavering reliability that professional audio work demands. Think of them as your honest audio advisor who never lies about what's really happening in your mix.


Whether you're recording, mixing, or engaged in critical listening sessions, these professional grade solutions provide the clarity and precision needed to make informed decisions. The balanced frequency response and superior noise isolation create an ideal environment for professional audio work 🎚️.


When you see "🎙️ Great for Studio & Professionals" products, expect uncompromising precision and industry leading performance that brings your creative projects to life.

🔌 Upgradeable Cable

Not satisfied with the current cable? No problem 🔧!


We believe in giving you complete freedom to customise your listening experience. These IEMs feature detachable cable systems that let you swap, upgrade, or replace cables whenever you want. Think of it like having a modular smartphone you can upgrade individual components without replacing the whole device. Whether you're looking to improve sound quality, try different materials, or simply replace a worn cable, the choice is entirely yours.


The standardised upgradeable cable connection ensures compatibility with a wide range of aftermarket cables, giving you access to different sound characteristics and build qualities. This modular approach means your IEMs can evolve with your audio journey, allowing for easy maintenance and personalisation.


When you spot "🔌 Upgradeable Cable" products, expect future flexibility and the freedom to customise your audio experience through cable upgrades and replacements.

Why it Sounds Amazing

🔈 Dynamic Driver

The dynamic powerhouse of your sound ⚡!


We believe dynamic drivers are like the "reliable workhorses" of the headphone world they've been perfected over decades and continue to deliver incredible performance. This driver design uses a lightweight diaphragm attached to a voice coil suspended within a permanent magnetic field, enabling precise and responsive movement that produces sound with remarkable efficiency. Think of them like precision engines that convert electrical energy into acoustic energy with impressive power and naturalness.


Dynamic drivers excel at delivering powerful and authoritative bass reproduction, clear midrange frequencies, and vibrant high frequencies. The inherent strengths ensure your music is reproduced with impressive dynamics and energy that stays true to the artist's intent 🎶.


When you see "🔈 Dynamic Driver" products, expect energetic, natural sound with excellent dynamics that bring every note and beat to life with exceptional realism.

⚖️ Balanced Sound Signature

In our experience, a balanced sound signature is like a well cooked meal nothing overpowering, everything in harmony. If you’re someone who listens to a bit of everything rock one day, jazz the next this is the tuning We’d recommend. It doesn’t boost any part of the sound unnaturally, so what you hear is often how the artist intended it. 🎧


Here’s what’s actually happening: the headphones don’t favour bass, mids, or treble excessively. This results in a neutral, natural, and versatile sound that suits a wide variety of music genres. While it may not feel as “exciting” as some more coloured tunings, balanced headphones tend to offer the most accurate reproduction, making them a favourite among audiophiles and studio pros alike.

🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments

Vocals and instruments sound so good, it's like a warm hug 🤗!


We believe that when vocals are reproduced correctly, they should feel like the artist is performing right there with you. These headphones demonstrate exceptional prowess in reproducing clear, articulate vocals and instruments, with each element rendered in stunning detail and separation. Think of it like having front row seats to an intimate acoustic performance where every breath, every string resonance, every subtle inflection comes through perfectly.


The natural timbre and tonal accuracy create an engaging presentation where every nuance is preserved while maintaining fatigue free listening. Each word, note, and subtle inflection is reproduced with outstanding definition and emotional connection 🎤.


When you encounter "🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments" products, expect vocal excellence that brings you closer to the emotional heart of every performance.

📌 Sharp & Precise Details

Are you a lover of sharp and precise details 🔍?


We believe that detail retrieval is like having audio superpowers suddenly, you hear things in familiar songs that you never knew existed. These premium headphones are meticulously engineered to deliver remarkably detailed and precise sound reproduction, capturing every subtle nuance with exceptional accuracy. Think of them like high resolution cameras for your ears that reveal the finest textures and micro details that most headphones simply miss.


The carefully tuned drivers and advanced acoustic design ensure even the most delicate musical elements are reproduced with stunning precision. From the gentle brush of a cymbal to the subtle resonance of acoustic instruments, these products capture and present every sonic detail with remarkable accuracy 🎯.


When you see "📌 Sharp & Precise Details" products, expect extraordinary detail resolution that reveals new layers in familiar recordings with stunning clarity and precision.

🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music

Delve deeper into intricate musical layers 🎼!


We believe that some headphones are like musical microscopes they reveal details and nuances that most people never even know exist in their favourite songs. These specialised audio tools are meticulously engineered for those who seek to explore the deepest intricacies of sound, offering exceptional precision for detailed music analysis. Think of them as detective tools for music that help you uncover every hidden element in complex compositions.


These products enable you to dissect and examine every aspect of the musical landscape, from subtle instrument textures to precise timing, from delicate vocal overtones to intricate harmonic layering. They're specifically crafted for musicians, producers, and discerning audiophiles who desire profound insights into technical and artistic elements 🔬.


When you encounter "🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music" products, expect analytical precision that reveals layers of detail and musical craftsmanship you never knew existed.

🚂 Needs Amplification

We tend to say this when a headphone or DAC just doesn’t wake up unless it’s got some real juice behind it. Think of it like a sports car that needs the right kind of fuel without enough power, it won’t go anywhere near top speed. Some gear, especially those with high impedance or low sensitivity, demands a dedicated amplifier to reach its full potential.


Here's the trade off: these headphones or IEMs may sound underwhelming straight out of a phone or laptop, but when paired with proper gear, they transform dramatically. You get tighter bass, better control, and improved resolution.


If you’ve got a power hungry planar or a studio grade headphone, investing in a portable or desktop amp will unlock nuance, dynamics, and depth that you’re otherwise missing out on. ⚡

The Overachiever Amongst All Its M-series Sibling

As the most critically acclaimed model in the M-Series line, The Audio-Technica M50x hits the right spot when it comes to delivering a balanced sound. It seals your music in tightly with their contoured earcups, isolating all the ambient noise with no sound leakage, with minimal bleed.

Clean And Balanced Sound

The M50x produces stupendously clear, clean and most of all, accurately balanced and rich throughout the frequency spectrum making them ideal studio headphones for listening to all types of genres. You can distinctly hear bright-sounding in one single track.

45mm Custom Made Drivers

The drivers used in the Audio Technica ATH-M50x are large and custom-made with copper-coated aluminium voice coils and rare-earth magnets. M50x creates a large sense of scale that’s obviously the exact opposite of cluttered and muddy-sounding audio.

Clean And Balanced Sound

The M50x produces stupendously clear, clean and most of all, accurately balanced and rich throughout the frequency spectrum making them ideal studio headphones for listening to all types of genres. You can distinctly hear bright-sounding in one single track.

45mm Custom Made Drivers

The drivers used in the Audio Technica ATH-M50x are large and custom-made with copper-coated aluminium voice coils and rare-earth magnets. M50x creates a large sense of scale that’s obviously the exact opposite of cluttered and muddy-sounding audio.

Closed-back Design

Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments. 90° rotating ear cups ensure you can do some critical listening, one ear at a time.

Expertly Built

The M50x, even though made of plastic, is known for its use of high-quality textured matte construction and overall solid durability. The Pro-grade material has been used for the ear cups as well as the headband.

Straight And Coiled Single-Sided Cable

The M50x includes three cable options: 1.2m - 3.0m coiled cable, 1.2m straight and 3.0 m straight cable. They are very convenient in terms of usage and make life simple. Making them the top choice for studio tracking and mixing, as well as DJ monitoring and personal listening.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. 3.9 To 9.8' (1.2 To 3 M) Coiled Cable
2. 9.8' (3 M) Straight Cable
3. 3.9' (1.2 M) Straight Cable
4. 1/4" Screw-On Adapter
5. Carry Pouch


Drivers
45mm
Impedance
38 Ohms
Wired Connectivity
3.5mm Input
Microphone
No
Sensitivity
99dB
Frequency Response
15Hz - 28,000 Hz


3 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Audio-Technica - ATH-M50x comes with a 3 Year warranty from Audio-Technica that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Audio-Technica's warranty in India.

60 Years of Analogue Audio from Japan

Audio-Technica, established in 1962 in Machida, Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance audio equipment. Originally known for its phonograph cartridges, the brand now offers a wide range of microphones, headphones, earphones, and wireless systems for both professional and home use. Its products, such as the AT2020 microphone and ATH-M50X headphones, have become industry favorites in recording studios for their quality and durability. Audio-Technica's commitment to excellence has earned it numerous industry awards and made its headphones a standard choice for live sound tours, broadcast studios, and more.

Fun fact: Audio-Technica microphones are chosen for critical government installations such as the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Audio-Technica microphones and wireless systems are also selected for major broadcast music events, including the GRAMMY Awards and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

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The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x isn’t going anywhere; the style, comfort and great sound are what make these headphones a great buy. If you're looking for an all-around solid pair of headphones you can use for mixing, recording and monitoring, ATH-M50x is a great pick.

RAGHAV SOMANI

EDITOR'S CHOICE
Reviewed
July, 2019

They are among the best-closed headphones I have heard for the price and if I wanted cans with good bass and clear highs, these are the ones to get.
If you’re looking for a portable pair of over-ears and you like your sound a little warm, for the money, the Audio Technica ATH-M50x are well worth checking out.
They are lively, have an extra hit of bass and make for a particularly involving listen if you prefer electronic music to introspective singer-songwriters.
If you're looking for an all-around solid pair of headphones you can use whether you're editing videos or listening to music on the bus, these should be on your shortlist.
These 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 < $200.
If you’re looking for a portable pair of over-ears and you like your sound a little warm, for the money, the Audio Technica ATH-M50x are well worth checking out.
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Driver Configuration

45mm Dynamic Drivers

50mm Dual Dynamic Drivers

50mm Dynamic Drivers

Sound Signature

⚖️ Balanced Sound Signature

🎛️ Extra-Bass Sound Signature

🏔️ U-Shaped Sound Signature

Sound Notes

🍿 Crisp Vocals & Instruments
📌 Sharp & Precise Details

💣 Kickass Bass
📌 Sharp & Precise Details
🧨 Aggressive and Energetic

💣 Kickass Bass
🍦 Smooth & Sweet Treble

Mood

🔍 Perfect to Analyse Music

💪🏻 Great to Get Pumped Up

🥃 Perfect to Layback & Relax

Our Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x isn’t going anywhere; the style, comfort and great sound are what make these headphones a great buy. If you're looking for an all-around solid pair of headphones you can use for mixing, recording and monitoring, ATH-M50x is a great pick.

The LP2s are a prime example of unparalleled durability and uncompromising style. With their high-performance drivers and customizable shields, these headphones redefine what it means to experience music. These are a must-have for aspiring DJs.

Sivga has excelled with Robin in every aspect. Remarkably lightweight and exceptionally stylish, these headphones stand out in appearance and offer an expansive soundstage with intricate details. If you seek headphones that bring music to life with a lively, energetic, and enjoyable quality, the Robin is highly recommended.



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Other Details


Generic Name Headphone
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Importer Details Importers Name: Alphatec Audio Video Pvt.Ltd.
Address: 114A, 1st Floor, Kanakia Wall Street, Chakala, Andheri (East) Mumbai - 400093
Contact No: 022-62396038
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: Audio-Technica Corporation
Address: #2-46-1, Nishi Naruse, Tokyo, Japan
Package Contents Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Monitor HeadphoneS, 3.9 To 9.8' (1.2 To 3 M) Coiled Cable
9.8' (3 M) Straight Cable
3.9' (1.2 M) Straight Cable
1/4 Screw-On Adapter
Carry Pouch


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  • Value for Money

    We've found that the best gear isn’t always the most expensive. Some products punch well above their weight and deliver performance that rivals higher priced alternatives. That’s what we mean with the "Value for Money" badge. It’s our way of telling you that you’re getting something special without breaking the bank. 🥜


    These products are all about maximum returns for minimal investment. You’re not just saving money you’re gaining an audio experience that exceeds expectations. Whether it’s build quality, tuning, or bundled accessories, these picks overdeliver.


    When you see '🥜 Value for Money' products, expect impressive performance at an affordable price, making them a smart pick for budget conscious buyers or first time audiophiles.

  • Ideal for Beginners

    Lost in the vast world of audio equipment?


    Don't worry, we're here to guide you 🤝! We believe that everyone's audiophile journey should start with something approachable and welcoming. These carefully selected products serve as the perfect entry point into high quality sound, specifically chosen to help you navigate through sometimes overwhelming technical options. Think of them as your friendly neighbourhood guide who knows exactly where to start without getting lost in complex specifications.


    These products strike an ideal balance between quality and accessibility, featuring user friendly designs and straightforward functionality. They're specifically selected as the perfect starting point for your audiophile journey, offering serious performance without intimidating complexity or premium pricing that might discourage exploration.


    When you encounter "🌱 Ideal for Beginners" products, expect approachable excellence these are your stepping stones into the world of premium audio, designed to grow with your developing appreciation for great sound.

  • Incredibly Popular

    Some things deserve all the attention ⭐!


    We've found that when something becomes incredibly popular in the audio world, it's usually for very good reasons. This exceptional audio gear has earned widespread popularity by consistently delivering outstanding performance that resonates with listeners across diverse preferences and experiences. Think of it like that blockbuster movie that everyone loves sometimes, universal appeal indicates genuine quality rather than just marketing hype.


    The widespread acclaim isn't just about trend or marketing it's a testament to genuine quality and performance that has been consistently demonstrated through real world usage. This popularity has been earned through merit, delivering reliable satisfaction to countless users 📈.


    When you encounter "🥇 Incredibly Popular" products, expect proven excellence validated by the collective experience of satisfied users who've made these their go to choice.

  • Extra-bass Sound Signature

    When We see "Extra Bass," We immediately think of music that you don’t just hear you feel. If you love bass drops that rumble in your chest and beats that move your body, this tuning is for you. It’s the sound signature that turns your headphones into a mini dance floor. 🕺💣


    Here’s what’s actually going on: the low frequency range is heavily boosted, giving you that thick, punchy bass response that dominates the overall sound. It’s incredibly satisfying for genres like EDM, trap, hip hop, or Bollywood music with heavy beats. Just know that vocals and treble may take a slight backseat, but for bassheads, that’s a small price for such exhilarating impact.

  • Thick Bass / Kickass Bass

    When We say kickass bass, We’m talking about bass that slaps you right in the face in the best way possible. It’s that visceral, chest thumping low end that makes you feel like you’re in the front row of a concert or a nightclub. If you’re into hip hop, EDM, Bollywood beats, or anything with a deep groove, this is where the fun begins. 🔊💥


    Here’s what’s going on technically: the low frequency range is heavily emphasised, resulting in powerful sub bass rumble and impactful mid bass slam. This kind of tuning brings weight, warmth, and physicality to your music. The trade off? It might mask some midrange detail or high frequency sparkle but for bassheads, the emotional payoff is more than worth it.

  • Sharp & Precise Details

    Are you a lover of sharp and precise details 🔍?


    We believe that detail retrieval is like having audio superpowers suddenly, you hear things in familiar songs that you never knew existed. These premium headphones are meticulously engineered to deliver remarkably detailed and precise sound reproduction, capturing every subtle nuance with exceptional accuracy. Think of them like high resolution cameras for your ears that reveal the finest textures and micro details that most headphones simply miss.


    The carefully tuned drivers and advanced acoustic design ensure even the most delicate musical elements are reproduced with stunning precision. From the gentle brush of a cymbal to the subtle resonance of acoustic instruments, these products capture and present every sonic detail with remarkable accuracy 🎯.


    When you see "📌 Sharp & Precise Details" products, expect extraordinary detail resolution that reveals new layers in familiar recordings with stunning clarity and precision.