Overview
The ATH-R50x professional open-back reference headphones are designed to provide a natural listening experience with an expansive soundstage that’s ideal for all manner of critical-listening tasks. The headphones’ drivers are modelled after those used in the original ATH-R70x, now re-engineered to deliver bass that’s surprisingly powerful for an open-back model, plus an accurate upper midrange to ensure the clarity of vocals and lead instruments without sacrificing overall balance.
Grammy® Award-winning producer, Knxwledge
Our latest film introduces 2× Grammy® Award‑winning producer Knxwledge. It traces his roots from a church‑going childhood—shaped by gospel music and video games—to his personal and artistic journey from Los Angeles to Tokyo. Appearing on camera for the first time, Knxwledge reflects on his path to Grammy wins and the full‑circle experience of creating music for the very games that once inspired him, all while road‑testing the ATH‑R50x headphones along the way.
Unrestricted Driver Performance
Fully open-back sound relies solely on the performance of the driver, with each diaphragm movement directly translating into sound. The ATH-R50x open-back design allows unrestricted airflow that prevents any distortion or artificial enhancement to the sound. The headphones deliver pure sound directly from the transducer for an authentic open-back experience.
Lightweight Design
The headband on the lightweight ATH-R50x (207 g) is designed to keep you comfortable for hours. The replaceable velour earpads and cooling, open-back earcups add to the comfort, allowing you to stay fully immersed in the audio even through the longest listening sessions
/ What's the Difference ?
Ideal for mixing, mastering, and creating in a studio or other private space, open-back headphones provide a natural, spacious sound akin to that produced by a speaker monitor system.
| Headphones | |
|---|---|
| Type | Open-back reference |
| Driver Diameter | 45 mm |
| Frequency Response | 5 to 40,000 Hz |
| Maximum Input Power | 1,600 mW |
| TWO YEAR LIMITED END USER WARRANTY |
All Audio-Technica products are backed by a 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal usage conditions.
We offer a 7-Day Replacement Policy for products received in damaged, defective, or incorrect condition.
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