ATH-R50x

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-R50x
Brand: Audio-Technica
Rating: 84 (3 reviews)

Released Jan 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Aug 4, 2026

Experience detailed audio and lasting comfort with these well-built, easy-to-use reference headphones. The Audio-Technica ATH-R50x scores 84/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Audio46, Tapeop, and MajorHiFi.

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Low confidence · only 3 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 3 points of each other.

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Pros

Great sound quality(5)
Comfortable fit(3)
Good value(2)
Premium build quality(2)

Cons

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3 Publication Reviews

Independent publication02/2025

Independent publicationFeb 5, 2025

AI summary of this review

The Audio-Technica ATH-R50x offers professional-quality reference sound at an accessible price point with impressive clarity and comfort.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication

AI summary of this review

Audio-Technica's R-Series open-back headphones offer excellent build quality, comfort, and accurate sound reproduction suitable for mixing across three price points.

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Independent publication01/2025

Independent publicationJan 31, 2025

AI summary of this review

The Audio-Technica ATH-R50x offers excellent value with its lightweight design, natural sound signature, and professional-grade performance at $159.

Score estimated from the review text