Review on Black Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Grade Studio Monitor Headphones with Detachable Cable - Critically Acclaimed by Iyhan Putra

Why sound is both a plus and a minus: The ATH-M50 are truly monitor headphones, and this is their biggest Flaw for the average user. When listening from a phone or embedding with a mat. The sound of the board is not bad, even good, sufficient to please the unlucky listener with clarity, stage width and good bass, but! as soon as you connect the headphones to any high-quality audio card, then your impressions, I emphasize, as a PEOPLE, are broken. Actually, the main drawback of the headphones is an extremely analytical sound, raised highs and bass, which are suitable for mastering and working with audio, but, unfortunately, they are not very convenient for listening to music. Of course, the state of affairs can be equalized by EQ, but this is not the same as just having headphones with a flat frequency response. Next: convenience. They put a lot of pressure on the head at the first fitting, and remain so for about a week, besides, they remain heavy throughout the entire service life, which is not very convenient, but tolerable, I personally play them for 8 hours in a row, although, believe me , the neck is not grateful to me. Why reliability is rated at 4, and not at 5, although the headphones did not break, did not crack, did not creak, etc.: the reason for this is their standard, complete ear pads (cushions). Actually, without further ado, I recommend EVERYONE replace them with something of the level of Brainwavz HM-5, as soon as signs of degradation appear. Your ears will thank you a million times! As mentioned above, there are no complaints about the build quality - the headphones feel monolithic. Sound isolation is also good, because these are closed-type headphones. Other disadvantages: a very noticeable microphone effect of the cable, the cables themselves (very thick and heavy), as well as the attachment mechanism, because I personally do not understand why it is needed at all. In general: the headphones are good, but not for a simple listener, they require some refinement, and even more so not for ~ 12022, but even more expensive with new ear pads. Better look at other headphones.