Design and features:Although this home/studio-style over-ear model lacks active noise reduction, the closed design helps to reduce both outside noise and sound leaking out into your environment. The headphones have medium sensitivity so they can provide satisfying volume levels when used with home audio equipment and all but the lowest-powered portable audio devices. This model has earcups that swivel and fold for ease of storage/transport and for single-ear monitoring, and comes with a detachable 47-inch audio cable for use with portable devices, a detachable 119-inch audio cable and detachable 62-to-107+-inch coiled audio cable for home/studio use, a mini-plug-to-1/4-inch-plug adapter, and a storage pouch.
Sound quality:We found the ATH-M50x delivers very good overall sound with a warmish to neutral character. Bass has good impact and goes fairly deep, but lacks a bit of definition and the lower bass is a bit prominent. Midrange is slightly recessed and a bit lean. Treble is a bit sizzly, and upper treble is somewhat rolled off. Somewhat open sounding with decent dynamics.
Comfort and Fit:We found that these headphones produce a sense of moderate pressure around the ears.
The ear pads might feel hot and/or sticky after prolonged use.
