Audio-Technica ATH-R50x
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Audio-Technica
ATH-R50x
Product Info
Article Number:
606004
Brand:
Audio-Technica
Model:
ATH-R50x
Category:
Studio Headphones
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These ATH-R50x's are a solid choice for tracking, mixing, and critical listening when you need an open-back sound. The build is surprisingly good for the price point, and they're easy to power – perfect for home studios or musicians needing a reliable reference without a huge investment.
Product Description
- Audio-Technica ATH-R50x
- Studio Headphones
- Circumaural
- Open-back design
- Frequency range: 5 Hz - 40
- 000 Hz
- Impedance: 50 ohm
- Max. sound pressure level: 93.3 dB
- 45 mm driver
- Highly efficient magnets
- Velour ear cushions
- Max. input power: 1600 mW at 1
- 000 Hz
- 3.5 mm mini stereo jack cable
- Detachable
- single-sided cable
- Material: Carbon with magnesium alloy
- Weight: 210 g (without cable)
- Colour: Black
- Includes 6.3 mm stereo jack adapter
- 1.2 m and 3 m cable and bag
PROS
- • Velour earcups offer exceptional comfort for extended tracking sessions.
- • Carbon-magnesium build provides a surprisingly robust and lightweight feel.
- • 50-ohm impedance makes them easily driven by most audio interfaces and laptops.
- • Open-back design delivers a wide, natural soundstage for accurate monitoring.
CONS
- • Open-back design leaks sound, unsuitable for noisy environments or critical listening.
- • While comfortable, velour earcups can retain moisture and require more frequent cleaning.
- • The 45mm drivers lack the ultimate low-end extension of more premium models.
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Key Features
Type
Studio Headphones
Driver Size
45 mm
Impedance
50 ohms
Frequency Range
5 Hz - 40,000 Hz
Sensitivity
93.3 dB
Cable
Detachable, single-sided with 3.5mm mini stereo jack & adapters
Weight
210 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The R50x's open-back design creates a much wider and more natural soundstage compared to the closed-back M50x, which can sound more 'in your head'.
While they sound great, the open-back design means sound leakage is significant; they're not ideal for public spaces or environments where you don't want to disturb others.
The carbon-magnesium alloy provides a good balance of rigidity and lightness, but avoid excessive bending or twisting of the headband for long-term durability.
