Detail 01
45 mm large-aperture dynamic drivers
The headphones use 45 mm drivers with rare-earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils.
Product detailSKU #1384185555119
Audio-TechnicaATH-M50x Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
ATH-M50x headphones combine closed-back, circumaural monitoring with 45 mm dynamic drivers for detailed studio work and focused everyday listening. The over-ear design provides passive isolation, and the earcups swivel 90 degrees for one-ear monitoring. For changing setups, the detachable-cable system includes short and long straight leads plus a coiled cable. They also collapse for transport, with a carrying pouch and 1/4-inch screw-on adapter included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio tracking and monitoring where closed-back passive isolation helps keep attention on the program.
- Editing or focused listening away from the studio, using the collapsible design and carrying pouch.
- Quick one-ear monitoring during sessions using the 90-degree swiveling earcups.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Listeners who require active noise-cancellation technology.
- Multiplayer voice chat setups that require a built-in microphone.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Closed-back circumaural design
The over-ear enclosure provides passive isolation from outside noise.
Detail 03
Three detachable cables
You can choose among a 1.2 m straight, 3 m straight, or 1.2 m–3 m coiled cable.
Detail 04
90-degree swiveling earcups
Supports quick one-ear monitoring.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01These headphones use passive isolation; they do not include active noise cancellation.
- 02For 1/4-inch connections, use the included screw-on adapter.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do the ATH-M50x headphones have active noise cancellation?
No. Their closed-back over-ear design provides passive isolation, but they do not use active noise cancellation.
02What cables are included?
They include 1.2 m and 3 m straight cables, plus a 1.2 m–3 m coiled cable.
03Do they fold for transport?
Yes. The ATH-M50x has a collapsible design and includes a carrying pouch.
04Is there a built-in microphone?
No. The ATH-M50x does not include a built-in microphone.
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Full specifications
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2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Available colors
- Black, White
1 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum input power
- 1,600 mW at 1kHz
28 detailsOther
- Connector
- Gold-plated 1/8" stereo
- Adapter
- 1/4" screw-on
- Earcup design
- Over-ear
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Acoustic design
- Closed-back
- Design
- Closed-back
- Ear coupling
- Circumaural
- Tier
- new
- Voice coil
- Copper-clad aluminum wire
- Frequency response
- 15Hz–28kHz
- Protective carrying pouch
- Included
- Collapsible design
- Yes
- Category Source
- detail
- Product type
- Studio monitor headphones
- Korena Special
- false
- Swiveling earcups
- Yes, 90-degree
- Weight
- 10 oz (without cable and connector)
- Cables
- 1.2 m–3 m coiled cable, 3 m straight cable, 1.2 m straight cable
- Series
- M-Series
- Sensitivity
- 99dB
- Product Type
- Studio monitor headphones
- Driver type
- Large-aperture dynamic
- Model
- ATH-M50x
- Magnet type
- Rare earth
- Source Id
- site51384185555119
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Impedance
- 38 ohm
- Driver size
- 45 mm
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