Checking the price…
The verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor
GOOD PRICE.
These are closed-back over-ear headphones designed for studio work, DJing, and podcasting. They have large drivers that deliver accurate sound across a wide frequency range, noise isolation for focused listening, and swiveling earcups that let you monitor with just one ear. The bundle includes the headphones plus a carrying case, stand, cleaning supplies, and three different cables to connect to phones, mixers, or audio interfaces.
$188.95
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 18d ago · confirm on Amazon
Our call — your decision.
We earn a small commission if you buy. It never changes the call.
The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The earcups swivel 90 degrees and fold up, which is useful if you need to take one ear off while working or if you travel with them often.
- You get three different cables in the box, so you can pick the coiled one for a studio setup or a straight cable for portability depending on where you're using them.
- These are wired headphones with no battery, which means they work anywhere you plug them in but you're tethered to your device by a cable.
As of Aug 15, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor is a good price at $188.95 — versus a $187.18 typical price and a $174.90 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 “50% off,” measured against a $375 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $187 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $375 “list price” untouched for 6 months — while the item actually sold for about $187. 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
- 11.5 × 10.3 × 4.1 in
- Weight
- 0.62 lb
- Colour
- Black