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 been using the Audio-Technica ATH‑M50x for a while now, and they’ve impressed me so much that I felt compelled to write a review. These headphones strike a really nice balance between fun and accurate. The bass is tight and punchy without being boomy, the mids are clear so vocals and instruments sound natural, and the highs have good detail without getting harsh or piercing. I can switch from music to podcasts to movies and never feel like I’m missing anything. Comfort is excellent for longer sessions. The ear pads seal well without clamping too hard, and the headband feels solid but not heavy. I can wear them for a couple of hours at a time without hot spots or fatigue. The build quality is also reassuring: lots of plastic, but it feels sturdy, and the folding design makes them easy to toss in a bag. One thing I really like is the removable cable system. Being able to swap cables (or replace one if it ever fails) is a big plus, and the included cables cover most situations—at home, on the go, or at a desk. Overall, these are easy to recommend if you want a step up from basic consumer headphones. They’re reliable, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable to listen to, whether you’re casually listening or doing more focused work like light mixing or content creation.

I am impressed. At this price level, the headphones sound great, are very comfortable, wide soundstage, premium look and feel. I can compare with Hifiman Ananda Nano and Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro and these are easily the most pleasing and fun for listening and mixing music. Ananda Nano has bit wider soundstage and overall more fuller sound, but they are quite heavy with higher head pressure, so they don't fit that well for longer periods. R50x is much more comfortable and out of the box just more neutral tuned.

以前よりスピーカーで音楽を聴いていたのですが、 集合住宅のため音が漏れていたらしく先日クレームをいただいてしまいました。 そこで色々なヘッドホンを検討した結果たどり着いたのがこの商品です。 PC環境でのスピーカーは Edifier QR30 をメインに使っていました。 ヘッドホンは圧迫感が苦手で敬遠しがちでしたが、この ATH-R50x は別格です。 空間の再現性: スピーカーリスニングに近い、自然な音の広がりを感じます。 開放型（オープンバック）のおかげで、頭の中に音がこもる感覚がなく、 目の前にステージが広がるような定位の良さに驚きました。 重低音: ロックやメタルをよく聞くので重低音も重視していたのですが、 モニターヘッドホン、しかも開放型でありながら重低音もしっかりと感じられます。 QR30のような包み込む低域とはまた違い、 非常にタイトで輪郭がはっきりした、でも躍動感のある音です。 リスニング: プロ仕様のモニター機ですが、決して無機質な音ではありません。 解像度が高いので、普段聴き慣れた曲でも「こんな音が鳴っていたのか」という発見があり、 リスニング用途としても極めて優秀です。 総評: スピーカー派の私でも、これならずっと聴いていられると感じました。 非常に軽量で装着感も良いため、長時間の作業や鑑賞でも全く疲れません。 総じて大変良い買い物だったと思います。

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.