Audio-Technica
ATH-M50x
HeadphonesRecommended
Closed-back studio headphones, popular with DJs for their sound.
- Price range
- €100 to €200
- Fits these ways
- Nothing yet, Laptop only, Controller setup, Vinyl setup
Who it is for
Anyone who also produces or prepares music and wants a balanced sound for it.
In its favour
- Frequency range 15–28,000 Hz (manufacturer figure)
- Comfortable over longer periods
- Swivelling ear cups, detachable cable
Against it
- Bigger and heavier than the HD 25
- Less isolation on loud stages
Price range within the category
Headphones at DJLearn range from up to €100 to €200 to €350. This product sits at €100 to €200. That is the middle of the category.
Price range checked 09/2026Manufacturer page
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“Laptop only” setup with the ATH-M50x
Price range of the setup: about €200 to €400
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