So many comments saying "actually X is better". That's not the point. The point is that theyre very good, theyre versatile, and not super expensive - all the while being easily the best looking ones in that range (if you care about that). Plenty of professional studios use them, and you've heard hundreds of hit songs that they have been produced with. Whether or not theres a "better" alternative isn't really what's on the table here.

"They've become a staple" - They've become a fashion can.

Loved the editing!

I think that low profile design plays another big role in why they're so popular among famous people who care a lot about their appearance.

Awesome video faz! Keep up the great work!

The M50x is good but for studio use like you said. You got the audiophile thing wrong though. You can find great listening headphones at this price that are audiophile approved if such things exists. Beyer Dt770 and akg k371 might be the best of both worlds at this price point. Some cheap grados are great mainly for listening. Not to mention that you can grab the Sennheiser hd6XX, an audiophile staple, for about $50 more.

People like it because they last long and dependable. It won't dow on you when u need it the most. Mine is 13 years old, changed pads like 6-7 times and still looks crazy good. This kind of longevity you can only expect from Senn hd 6xx series.

Very interesting! I actually bought a pair of these in 2014 on a recommendation from a coworker. They still sound great

In my opinion the best reason to get the m50x is because they're rugged and last for ages. but if you don't care about that, they're definitely not the best headphones to buy for the price - check out the AKG K371, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro, or if you can go open-back, the Sennheiser 6XX. People mainly buy the m50x nowadays because of the hype, but the bass is muddy and the clarity simply isn't there. I wouldn't recommend them for production or casual listening. Right now I'm cycling between the Focal Clear, Focal Radiance, and Sennheiser HD 800 S, but I spend more time listening and less time producing now.

you should check out the bt2 versions! bluetooth version with ldac

My ATH 50X With Bluetooth just died today, after 5 years of service. I will miss them forever 😭

Thumbnail is 🔥 Full disclaimer tho...Came here from Twitter. You should really stick to outsourcing your thumbnails from now on coz it will probably blow up your channel. Also spending slightly more effort on visuals rather than just audio will likely help your retention. Won't take much cos your storytelling is pretty decent. Anyway just saying. Wish you well bro 😎

Audio Technica makes some really good headphones, and the M50x is one of their worst, for over $150. One good thing is the upgrades available (cables, ear pads, headbands) if you like to tinker.

towards the end of your video, you mentioned that in order to obtain "audiophile tier" sound, one would have to spend significantly more money over the ATH M50 price, showcasing the Meze Elite which roughly costs $5000 usd. I beg to differ. There are numerous headphones under $500 usd that offer better sound over the M50.THere are quite a few headphones under $1000 usd that offer great sound.

for just listening to music? yeah get this. but for music production/listening to music i'd get dt770 pro. dt770 pro sounds around ur ears and m50x sounds inside ur ears.

AKG K371 and K361 are way better now~

How do these compare to Sony MDR-7506's? I don't use over ear headphones very much, but when I do those are my personal "staple" headphones, and I remember them being reasonably priced as well.

I used to have and like them too. But I'm glad I've moved on from them to more high end headphones, to the point I hated them when I tried them again. Even R70x from the same maker is miles ahead.

I’ve got the m40x and my brother has the m50x which I have tried. To me the m50x sound a bit sharp and weirdly imbalanced. I think it’s worth mentioning that the compensated frequency response graph you showed is from rtings and their target has a lot more bass than most targets which is why the beats graph didn’t seem ridiculous and the m50’s bass seemed neutral when in truth, it is boosted a bit. The m40s sound quite warm and smooth to me. The m50x seem to have a weird boost in the lower midrange (this is weird because the bass isn’t very boosted by comparison) and they also have a weird treble tonality. They’re not bad, but I don’t find the other features of the m50x to make it better than the m40 for me. Im getting the Hifiman edition xs arriving tomorrow and I’ll see how it stacks up to the other 2 (obviously it should be miles better but I can’t know for sure yet) Edit: so I’ve had the editon xs for a day and I absolutely love them. I was worried before that their almost dead neutral sound signature might sound too clinical for me but it actually sounds perfect. It really proves that the m50x have something more going on than being neutral to have the sharpness I get from them.

Hello, had them but stopped using them because my ears couldn't stand the highs and mids. Too harsh. I've bought m40x and waow they sound fantastic! I can use them for hours. First version of the m50x BT are amazing too. Not the BT2 because of the same mids+highs hurting problem for me. But m40x or m50x BT are among my favorites!

Beyerdynamic DT770 are much better headphones. Whole pro musicians use it

is wear and tear a problem?

The pleather flaking is another criticism from many people. While the earpads are replaceable, the headband is not. Even in your video your M50x is showing this in the headband. Would be great if there's a solution to this other than covering the headband with something.

2:11 Not sure why you referred to semi-open headphones as "the worst of both worlds". It can equally be argued that they offer the BEST of both worlds. The AKG 240 headphones (as just one example) are semi-open and have been used for decades by countless artists and audio engineers all over the world. Closed-back headphones like the M50x are best for tracking, editing or working in a noisy environment but open or semi-open headphones are best for mixing and mastering. It's about using the right tool for the job.

I had a pair but they hurt my ears so sold them.

I don't have these, but I am looking to replace a pair of sony earbuds for when i'm out and about. stupid battery on one of them crapped out after 3 years lol. My preferred at home headphones are these Hi Fi man Planar headphones that were a ridiculous $100. They have an open design which I prefer in private settings. They're better than they have any right to be for what they cost. Movies,music, tv, gaming whatever you throw at them they sound great. But they're definitely NOT for outside the house lol. Might have to check the ATH's out cause i'm done with earbuds.

See that's the weird thing. the m50x sound awful. You don't need to spend 2000 to get a good sounding headphone. I've had sivga's for a 100 bucks for many years and they beat the snots out of the m50x regarding sound. Even in the audio technica world, you can get the m40's and they are a bump up in sound or the m60's if you have more money to spare. if you are a audio technica fan. Its always baffled me why these m50s are so popular because besides the durability i can agree with, the sound quality is not good at all. You can even get the Koss KPH40's for 65cad ;sound's better. I suppose sound is subjective after all. Good job on the video mind you, keep it up!

Interesting that headphones from a decade ago are still relevant! You'd expect that newer technology would dethrone them with ease in that time.

You mentioned complajnts suggest they are "tinny" meaning too much treble not enough bass. These headphones probably have too much of both. I certainly wasnt a fan of their comfort either, I tried a coworkers pair for 5mins and the pads were way too shallow so my ears pressed on the driver

Because it was sponsored

it's more of upselling behind the scenes, it's advertising for the headphones, the company gives the celebrities some kind of reward if they're seen wearing their headphones.

ATH M50X is overrated.

They're absolute shit, get some IEMs or save for HD6xx & a DAC.

The M50 hasn't been relevant in the world of headphones in at least a decade. Ignorance is why people use them, because there are way better options at this point. Their bass is bloated and mushy, the mids barely exist, and the treble is ear-stabbing.

Nah go with an HD 600. M50x sucks and is poorly built.

I don't know why they are weared everywhere. But they suck in terms of audio quality.

Good video. I will probably buy the m50x one day. Right now, I have my eyes on the DT700 Pro X. Which is a bit more expensive, but also has better sound and comfort apparently. Again not dissing the m50x, and I'll probably buy that too one day.