Come with a neodymium magnet – this means a lighter and more powerful headphone. Also, they have lower bass and more clear high frequency notes.

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In terms of materials, the Audio Technica ATH-M50X are all-plastic aside from the band of metal inside the headband and a few little aluminium highlights. See the ring on the cups and the little silvery circles telling you whether the cup plays the left or right channel? These parts are metal. Trusted in both the studio and at home, the ATH-M50x are our best-selling headphones for pro audio use. The proprietary large-aperture drivers deliver exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response. The studio headphones’ circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation from ambient noise. Vocals and instruments are portrayed in detail, offering users an enjoyable listening experience. The headphone industry is one of the most competitive fields in the audio trade, there’s no question about that. Yet there’s something to be said about the Audio Technica ATH-M50 and more in particular its successor ATH-M50x and also ATH-M40x. It gives us a more convincing picture of the tonal shape of a voice, where the Audio Technica ATH-M50X’s upper mids take a little too much focus away from the bulkier lower mids. It’s particularly noticeable when listening to lower-register male singers. Interchangeable cables: detachable 1.2 m - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') coiled cable, detachable 3.0 m (9.8') straight cable and detachable 1.2 m (3.9') straight cable

The first matte style of the limited-edition series were the ATH-M50xMG matte gray headphones in 2016. In 2015, the ATH-M50xDG limited-edition dark green music headphones were available for a select time. The drivers measure 45 mm in diameter. The driver is essentially a circular diaphragm that converts electrical signal into sound so you can listen. This is the length of the driver diameter. The Audio Technica ATH-M50X will heat up your ears after a while if you live in a hot area. Pleather pads and shallow cups are not a great combo for keeping ears cool. However, this is rarely a major problem in the UK, where we’ve been using the pair.

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In terms of build, design, look and aesthetic these two headphones are pretty much similar. Probably ATH-M50x looks a bit nicer and more classy but nothing of major difference. Same goes for the comfort and ease of use where again these two headphones are more or less similar. They both come with excellent cables with a difference: ATH-M50x comes with a short and a long straight cable as well as a long coiled cable. ATH-M40x does not have the short one but would come with the other two. While the M50x does cost a tad bit more, they maintain the M50’s awesome build, high quality, flexibility, portable design ideas, attention to detail, main features and technical specifications. Impedance of 380 ohms. This is a unit for electrical resistance. The lower the impedance the higher possible volume. This impedance, compared to good quality headphones very descent so don’t worry about it.A copper-clad aluminum wire voice coil, a gold-plated stereo 1/8″ (3.5 mm) connector, and even a protective pouch. The 3.5mm connector allows you to hook up to MP3 players and computers. Our 2021 update to these accurate headphones was our limited-edition wired/wireless ATH-M50xMO Lantern Glow! The vibrant, eye-catching color, which was voted as the winning color by our fanbase as a part of a global poll, is clearly a fan-favorite! The ATH-M50xMO best-selling headphones is a studio-quality headset, providing superior comfortability as well as durability. Don’t buy them expecting the totally neutral sound of a studio monitor, but the Audio Technica ATH-M50X are great fun. They are lively, have an extra hit of bass and make for a particularly involving listen if you prefer electronic music to introspective singer-songwriters.

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Some refurbished products may have small blemishes, but nothing that will in any way affect the product’s performance. The combo of powerful bass and zesty upper mids tells us the Audio Technica ATH-M50X have been tuned for impact, to impress. And, unlike many pairs that opt for this sort of approach, this one isn’t left with a yawning gulf of detail or texture in the lower mids. Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coilsA removable cable is one of the differences between the original ATH-M50 and the newer ATH-M50X. You get both short and long cables, letting them have a double life in and out of the home. There are three cables in the box, one for portable use and both coiled and straight longer cables for home listening.