Audio-Technica ATH-M50

833 reviews

May, 2013

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Sound (471)
Value for money (230)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 833 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the build quality and bass quality. The comfort and value for money are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Rossi Fernandes (tech2.in.com)

Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones

When it comes to high-quality headphones here in India, we're limited to a few select brands. Users have to try and get high-quality products from the US and European markets. Fortunately, the good people over at Pristine Audio have managed to bring in...

The Audio Technica ATH-M50 are without a doubt, a good pair of headphones for music enthusiasts. The headphones are priced at Rs. 8,500 (market price of Rs. 7,500), which makes them a little expensive but considering the few options freely available in...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

Let's get something out of the way from the get-go. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are a great pair of headphones for the money -- and great headphones period.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones offer excellent build quality and very detailed, balanced sound with tight bass. They're also very comfortable and are a relative bargain.

There's no integrated microphone for making cell phone calls; the bulkier design makes them less suitable for mobile use; and the headphone cord isn't detachable.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality.

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (headphoneinfo.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

The ATH-M50s are a middle-of-the-road set of over-ears that offer comfort, decent sound quality and a fairly rugged exterior for a price that won't break the bank. While they aren't going to compete with the high-end studio headphones reviewed in the...

Not a bad set of over-ears.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: Steve Guttenberg (hometheatermag.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

Universally loved audio products are rare, but you won't find too many folks with a bad thing to say about the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 headphones (it has around 800 five-star and just nine one-star ratings on Amazon). The headphone consistently garners...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: Steve Guttenberg (hometheater.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: Earl Keim (hardocp.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Studio Headphones Review

A-T's M50S studio heapdhones are designed to reproduce the aspects of their source audio with extreme accuracy. We will tell you how this product's sound signature affects your PC audio experience when paired with a dedicated sound card.

If your top priority for buying headphones is to improve your single player gaming immersion and/or your multiplayer gaming experience, we do not feel the M50S have much to offer you. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Studio Headphones simply do not have the...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by: Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M50

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The Audio-Technica ATH-M50s aren’t a bad set of over-ears, although they aren’t studio or monitor headphones by any stretch of the imagination (as their branding claims). Still, if you’re using these at home or at a show, you shouldn’t be disappointed...

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: CSpeightIQ180 (cnet.com)

"Great Headphones for the Money!"

I've had these headphones for only a week, but I have already done a decent amount of burn-in for these. These are not my first quality headphones as I've previously owned a Sennheiser HD 280 as well as

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Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: Fyoushi (cnet.com)

"Best audio quality for the price!"

I've been absolutely blown away by these headphones since purchasing them a couple days ago. I listen to primarily electronic music (Electro House & Dubstep) and these headphones have allowed me to experience tracks that I was already familiar...

Incredible Audio Clarity, Accurate Bass Response, The price.

I've yet to discover any.

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: tomwaitsfan (cnet.com)

"Error in editor's review regarding the white model."

There is an error in the editor's review. These headphones are available in white, but only with the shorter coiled cord. They are not available in white with the longer straight cord. I own the white version of these cans, and they look awesome, but...

Everything. Fantastic sound, great build quality, good comfort. They will work fine without an amp, but they're even better with one. I use my FiiO E17 DAC/amp with them, and the extra power makes these cans shine even more.

It would be nice if the cord was detachable. It's not, but that's just a nit-pick.

May, 2012

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