ATH-R50x Pure Open-Back Reference Headphones

Makes me wonder why I spent so much on Grado woodies and SE models! Simply wonderful. Beautiful looking as well - very AT aesthetic. Most comfortable headphones I have to boot. If I have to give a con the 5hz upper mids lift is a little overdone as reviews point out. Classical is my go to genre. So, whenever a harpsichord as an example comes into the mix it's at the fore and a very smidgen too 'sparkly'. I'm picking her, for the price it's pretty faultless, and some may actually love the con I've described. I'd advise a good Geekria hard case as an added investment.

If the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R AKG K712 and the Orchestra lite had a baby then this is what it would sound like, i use the R50X with the Switch 2 and a Soundblaster G8 on the High Gain setting, surprisingly good sound for the money!

Sound quality is great. They have strong bass for an open-back, but a bright sound signature ,very similar to the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro/Premium. However, people who are sensitive to treble might find them too sharp and harsh (just like the DT990s). What really surprised me was the disappointing comfort. The headband design with the two separated large pads presses directly on my scalp and just isn’t comfortable. Maybe I’ll get used to it after a few days, but after about an hour of listening, it’s not looking great. They really should have gone with a suspension-style headband like the R70xa instead of this odd two-pad design (which looks cheap and ugly to me). As for the build quality, the thin, exposed cables don’t inspire confidence , they look like they won’t last long and could easily get torn. Overall, the build feels budget and cheap.

I've owned both the M30x and M40x. Both excellent headphones. I decided to try an open back model, and went with the R50x. Everything I liked about the last 2 headphones, but better. Everything is just better. The ONLY downside I can pinpoint is due to them being open back, sound bleeds in and out much easier, but if you're wearing open back studio reference headphones, I would expect you to be in a listening environment that compliments that. Don't buy open back headphones and expect active noise cancellation on a wireless pair of closed back headphones (what is with some of the people leaving these negative reviews who buy first, and get angry later when they realized after not reading anything about the product, and why does Amazon allow those reviews to stay up? People like Desiree shouldn't be allowed to buy anything for themselves. If you want a laugh, check out their review and their other reviews on their profile lmao) I digress, if you want the classic, clean referential sound stage that Audio Technica is known for, but you don't wanna jump to the R70xa just yet, *this* is for you. I'd argue the overwhelming majority of people wouldn't ever need to purchase the R70xas since these are incredible for the price. The comfort, build quality, and soundstage are fantastic for the price point. The really nice thing about AT headphones is you don't even really *need* a DAC, amplifier, or even equalizer to enjoy them, but if you have a DAC that you EQ through, then absolutely use it. I know some people complain about the bass on these being a bit quiet, but that has always been the case in my experience with reference headphones, including Sennheiser, but I think everyone should give EQing a good pair of headphones a shot. You can slightly bump up the bass in the software of your choosing on both mobile and PC, and I do recommend that if you feel the bass is too low. Whenever people who have never had a "quality" pair of headphones ask me for recommendations, I always immediately answer with Audio Technica, and everyone who has ever followed my advice has been pleased. If you're reading this, I think between the two giants of reference soundstages AT is superior, but you can't go wrong with either of them, especially these. Do yourself a favor and just buy it, let your ears get used to the sound and once they do, its hard not to want to use Audio Technica headphones whenever you can. Fantastic headphones.

Más claro que el agua con un bajo no invasivo, pero a la vez profundos, y ligeros, recomendados 👍🏻

my $40 wireless earbuds sound better than this. its like a kids toy. No low end, very muddy. The soundstage is really flat for open-back headphones. Also the detachable cable is proprietary. not much to like here. I did try them on a few different DACs so fairly sure its the headphones sounding bad.

Very light you can use it for several hours without any pressure on your head The sound quality is a different experience than regular head phones I got it on an offer discounts so I purchased two one came opened and the other sealed so i figured may be its customs not the seller

I’ve been running this through a HyperX mic, and the sound is fantastic. Music is rich, voice clarity is excellent, and the ultra-lightweight build makes it feel like you’re wearing nothing at all. I was initially skeptical about the "rear cant" earcup design, but it works surprisingly well — even with glasses. No pressure points on the arms or the top of the head, and the lightweight feel makes back-to-back meetings or long gaming sessions a breeze. The open-back design does bleed sound (as expected), but nothing excessive at normal volumes. On the plus side, it keeps your ears fresh and avoids the "ear fatigue" closed-back designs often cause. I can’t recommend this strongly enough for a dedicated at-home or private office setup — ideal for all-day online meetings or marathon gaming sessions.