Audio Technica

Notes: Part of a limited edition series designed through the LAB M50x website, this take on the popular ATH-M50x features a subtle blue and orange colour scheme. Also available in wireless Bluetooth format.

Supplier's Notes:
Limited Edition ATH-M50x

The LAB M50x Has Landed!

In January 2024, Audio Technica launched the LAB M50x website, inviting fans to participate in the creation of the latest limited edition M50x models.

From thousands of submissions, Sergio Gamarra Melgar, a DJ from Bolivia was selected by the fans from 3 finalists as creating the winning design.

ATH-M50x: Most Popular Studio & Everyday Headphones

The M50x are one of Audio Technica's most acclaimed audio solutions and their best-selling headphones. Based on the ATH-M50, the M50x include an upgraded detachable cable for convenience and versatility, perfect for the studio or when you're out on the move.

Enjoy passive noise isolation through the comfortable ear cups designed to keep you in the zone, while their large aperture drivers deliver the industry-loved sound signature.

Engineered to deliver a superior sound experience at an affordable price, the M50x have been widely acclaimed online by professionals and casual listeners. From everyday listening and commuting to studio recording, you're in great hands with the M50x, with build quality and coveted sound engineering that's praised by audio experts and professionals year after year.

With 60 years of Japanese audio design, Audio-Technica is loved by many of the world's biggest artists, vocalists and musicians and the M50x headphones remain one of Audio Technica's most popular innovations to date. Whether you're a music industry veteran or you're looking to start recording at home, the ATH-M50x are an excellent choice of headphones for listening back to or monitoring your audio performance. Either from your computer/audio receiver or plugged directly into your microphone for monitoring (as with the AT2020 or AT2020USB+ microphones), the ATH-M50x headphones deliver stunning sound design.

Rated highly for their professional-grade comfort, foldable versatility, strong construction and excellent sound design, the ATH-M50x are an exquisite choice as your audio daily drivers. Whether it's travel, your daily commute or working and studying at home, you'll love their all-day comfort and immersive sound design. Offering passive noise isolation through circumaural design contours, these M50x headphones provide a high-quality audio experience, helping you to boost your concentration and productivity at work and allowing you to meditatively switch off on your commute.

Specifications

Headphones

Type: Closed-back dynamic
Driver Diameter: 45mm
Frequency Response: 15 - 28,000 Hz
Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW @ 1KHz
Sensitivity: 99 dB
Impedance: 38 ohms
Weight : 285g without cable/connector
Cable: 1.2m-3m coiled, 3m straight, 1.2m straight cables
Cable - Detachable: Yes
Connector: Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief
Magnet: Neodymium
Voice Coil: CCAW (Copper-clad aluminium wire)
Folding/collapsible: Yes

Accessories Included:

Screw-on 1/4" adapter, pouch

Notes: The ATH-M50xBT2 is the second generation of Audio Technica's critically acclaimed M-Series wireless over-ear headphones. These headphones feature 45 mm large aperture drivers in a wireless design, so listeners will enjoy the same sonic signature of the legendary ATH-M50x studio headphones. With this update, Audio Technica have also introduced several noticeable enhancements, such as improved vocal pickup for better call quality, an updated USB-C connection, and multipoint pairing mode.

So, whether you're looking for high-fidelity audio for your commute to work, conference call setup, or just relaxing and enjoying the music, the ATH-M50xBT2 lets you go wireless whenever you need it.

Building on the acclaimed sonic signature of the ATH-M50x headphones, the ATH-M50xBT2 headphones utilise Bluetooth wireless technology and offer the same studio-quality sound in a wireless package. The large-aperture drivers deliver deep and accurate bass response for an immersive listening experience, while the AK4331 advanced audio DAC and dedicated internal headphone amp provide superior clear, high-fidelity sound.

The ATH-M50xBT2 features dual microphones and beamforming technology, which provide improved vocal pickup ensuring crystal-clear audio call quality. Additionally, users can conveniently mute with the press of a button or access the built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant, as well as Google Assistant and Siri.

These headphones have a battery life of up to 50 hours on a continuous full charge, with up to 3 hours of use on a 10-minute rapid charge via the USB-C connection, making them some of the longest-lasting wireless headphones available.

The multipoint pairing function allows users to stay connected to two Bluetooth devices at once, making it easier than ever to switch between tasks. You can also personalise and adjust the ATH-M50xBT2 to your preferences with the A-T Connect app. Adjust additional controls like activating low latency mode, adjust and save EQ to your headphones, change the L/R volume balance, select desired voice assistant, and more.

Included Accessories: The ATH-M50xBT2 comes with a 1.2 m (3.9") cable for an optional wired connection.

Expect more from your wireless - the ATH-M50xBT2 headphones deliver the legendary M50x studio sound - with exceptional clarity and deep, accurate bass response - for an exhilarating wireless listening experience.

Enhanced call quality - Dual mics and beamforming technology provide exceptional vocal pickup, resulting in crystal-clear phone calls and reliable communication with the built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant.

50 hr Battery Life - with the ATH-M50xBT2 there's nothing to hold you back. You get up to 50 hours of continuous use on a full charge.

Personalised Listening Experience - download the A-T Connect app to gain greater control of your headphones. Easily activate low latency mode, adjust EQ, change L/R volume balance, select desired voice assistant, locate misplaced headphones, change codecs, and more.

A permanent quest for quality

How do Audio Technica improve on the original ATH-M50xBT and the same critically acclaimed sonic performance as the original ATH-M50x professional studio headphones? By expanding the limits of audio technology, pursuing an ever-changing purity of sound.

Specifications

Headphones

Type: Closed-back dynamic
Driver Diameter: 45 mm
Frequency Response: 15 - 28,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 99 dB/mW
Impedance: 38 ohms
Battery: DC 3.7V lithium polymer battery
Battery Life: Approx. 50 hours continuous use
Weight: Approx. 307g
Charging Time: Approx. 3.5 hours
Microphone Type: MEMS type
Microphone Sensitivity: -38 dB (1V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Microphone Frequency Response: 85 -15,000 Hz
Microphone Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional

Accessories Included: USB charging cable, (30cm USB Type-A / USB Type-C), Audio cable (1.2m/ 3.5mm stereo mini-plug), Pouch

Bluetooth

Bluetootr Version: Bluetooth Ver.5.0
Operating Range: Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33?)
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Support Codec: LDAC / AAC, SBC