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The verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-R50X Open-Back Headphones
200+ bought last month
GOOD PRICE.
These are open-back studio headphones from Audio-Technica designed for people who need accurate sound for mixing, mastering, or critical listening. The open design lets air move freely through the earcups, which means you get a wider soundstage and faster response to audio details, but sound will leak out to people nearby.
$169.00
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The open-back design is the main tradeoff here. You get a more natural, spacious sound, but these aren't isolating headphones and others around you will hear what you're listening to.
- They come with two different cable lengths (a long 3-meter one and a shorter 1.2-meter one) so you can pick what works for your setup, and both use twist-lock connectors that won't accidentally disconnect.
- These are relatively lightweight at about half a pound, which matters if you're wearing them for long studio sessions.
As of Aug 14, the Audio-Technica ATH-R50X Open-Back Headphones is a good price at $169 — versus a $167.01 typical price and a $135.20 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
Right about its usual price — no games.
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The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 4 × 6.7 × 7.9 in
- Weight
- 0.46 lb
- Colour
- Black
- Size
- 5.00
- Special features
- Open-Back Design with Detachable Cables
- Recommended use
- Studio
- In the box
- Cable