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ATH-R50x
The ATH-R50x are Audio-Technica's lower-priced open-back reference headphones for mixing, mastering and home studios, with drivers modelled on the ATH-R70x's and a 50-ohm impedance.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- 207 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree these are clear, well-balanced open-backs that stay comfortable over long sessions and offer strong value. Recording found them close in character to an open ATH-M50x and less even than the ATH-R70xa; AppleInsider notes they won't suit bass lovers, and PC Gamer that they leak sound and benefit from a good source.
From pcgamer.com, appleinsider.com and recordingmag.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Driver size
- 45 mm
- Back
- Open
- Impedance
- 50 ohms
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
- Drivers
- Dynamic, 45 mm; fully open-back with no added acoustic tuning; 5 – 40,000 Hz; 93.3 dB/mW; maximum input power 1,600 mW
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- No battery (wired)
Design
- Weight
- 207 g
- Headphone cable
- Yes
- Fit and ear tips
- Circumaural, open-back; new headband design; replaceable ear pads and head pad
- Works with
- Two detachable cables, 3.0 m and 1.2 m, each with a 2.5 mm twist-lock connector at the left earcup and a gold-plated 3.5 mm plug; 6.3 mm adapter
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- ATH-R50x headphones, 3.0 m and 1.2 m cables, 6.3 mm adapter, pouch
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very light at about 207 g without the cable
- 50-ohm impedance is easier to drive than the ATH-R70x's 470 ohms
- Two detachable twist-lock cables (3.0 m and 1.2 m) and a 6.3 mm adapter included
Cons
- Lower sensitivity (93.3 dB/mW) than the ATH-R70x
- Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 290 g | Oct 2025 | |
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 405 g | Feb 2025 | |
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 237 g | Feb 2025 |
Sources
- audio-technica.com/en-gb/ath-r50x
- audio-technica.com/en-us/press/audio-technica-expands-headphone-offerings-with-…
Photo: audio-technica.com
- ATH-R50X — earcup side view: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738056635.…
- ATH-R50X — front view: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738056647.…
- ATH-R50X — headband top view: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738056652.…
- ATH-R50X — locking cable connection close-up: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738230264.…
- ATH-R50X — supplied 3.0 m cable and 6.3 mm adapter: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738056666.…
- ATH-R50X — supplied 1.2 m cable: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738056671.…
- ATH-R50X — supplied pouch: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738056676.…
- ATH-R50X — three-quarter view of opposite earcup: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R50x/product_image_1738056627.…
