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The verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor
ColorBlack
StyleM50X
GOOD PRICE.
These are closed-back over-ear headphones designed for studio work, gaming, and everyday listening. They come with a carrying case, stand, cleaning cloth, and multiple cable options, so you get everything you need to use them right away.
$174.90
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 17d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The earcups swivel and fold up, and the cables detach, which makes them reasonably portable for headphones this size.
- They're built for isolation and accurate sound rather than a fun, bass-heavy listening experience, so they work better for detail-focused work than casual music enjoyment.
- The bundle includes a 1/4" adapter for connecting to studio gear, but the headphones themselves use a standard 3.5mm jack.
As of Aug 15, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor is a good price at $174.90 — versus a $174.90 typical price and a $141.90 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “20% off,” measured against a $219 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $175 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $219 “list price” untouched for 11 months — while the item actually sold for about $175. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 4.7 × 8.9 × 9.1 in
- Weight
- 2.01 lb
- Colour
- Black
- Size
- M50X
- Special features
- One-Ear Monitoring Capability, 90° Swiveling Earcups
- Recommended use
- Gaming
- In the box
- Protective Case, Headphone Stand, Cable, Polishing Cloth, Headphone Bag, Ear Pads
- Number of items
- 4