Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones

The ATH-R50x professional open-back reference headphones are designed to provide a natural listening experience with an expansive soundstage thats 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 thats 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.

Key to delivering this natural, full-spectrum sound is the headphones pure open-back design, which doesnt embellish the sound coming from the drivers. The ATH-R50x headphones are engineered to deliver dynamic, detailed audio, with powerful sub-bass and a realistic soundstage, directly from the drivers without any additional acoustic tuning. The fully open earcups also provide greater comfort than closed-back models comfort enhanced by the newly designed headband and durable, lightweight construction.

Perfect for mixing, mastering, or creating, the ATH-R50x provides precise, reliable reference across stereo, surround, and immersive formats, making it a versatile choice for any professional or home studio.

FEATURES

• Professional open-back reference headphones with extended bass and accurate midrange provide exceptional all-around performance for demanding audio production
• Fully open-back design allows unrestricted airflow to eliminate internal resonance and provide extremely quick transient response
• Wide, realistic soundstage provides an immersive listening experience
• Durable, lightweight (207 g) construction and a new headband design ensure long-lasting comfort
• Comes with two detachable cables (3.0 m (9.8′) and 1.2 m (3.9′)) each with a 2.5 mm twist-lock connector at the left earcup and a 3.5 (1/8″) gold-plated stereo mini-plug
• Includes a 6.3 mm (1/4″) adapter and a carrying pouch

Unrestricted Driver Performance: Pure Open-Back Design

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.

Extended Comfort: 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.

Open-Back vs. Closed-Back: What’s the Difference?

Open-Back: 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.

Closed-Back: Closed-back headphones, on the other hand, isolate audio from outside noise, making them great for musicians recording in a studio or anyone listening in public or noisy environments.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Open-back reference
• Driver Diameter: 45 mm
• Frequency Response: 5 to 40,000 Hz
• Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW
• Sensitivity: 93.3 dB/mW
• Impedance: 50 ohms
• Weight: Approx. 207 g (7.3 oz), without cable
• Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8) stereo headphone jack
• Accessories Included: Detachable cable (3.0 m (9.8) / 3.5 mm (1/8) gold-plated stereo mini-plug), Detachable cable (1.2 m (3.9) / 3.5 mm (1/8) gold-plated stereo mini-plug), 6.3 mm (1/4) stereo adapter, Pouch
• Replacements/separately sold items: Earpads, Headpad, Detachable cable, 6.3 mm (1/4) stereo adapter, Pouch
• Notes: For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice.