Audio-Technica ATH-M50X LAB Studio Headphone

For the ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones and ATH-M50xBT2 wireless headphones, Audio Technica have regularly offered limited-edition colour models that can be enjoyed not only for their sound quality but also for their visual design. Furthermore, starting in 2020, the "M50x Series Limited-Edition Colour Voting", in which customers vote for the colour of the limited-edition model, has been held online, with many customers from all over the world participating.

In January 2024, Audio Technica opened a special website, "LAB M50x", as the first attempt to have fans participate in the creation of the limited-edition models by submitting their own colour designs. On this site, participants could select from an array of colours, in either matte or metallic, for each headphone part, and thousands of fans shared their designs on social media using the hashtag: #MyM50x2024. The expert panellists, including the product manager of the ATHM50x, selected three finalists from 14,560 submissions, and the winning "LAB M50x" design was selected with 3,127 votes from fans on social media.

The winning design was submitted by Sergio Gamarra, a DJ from Bolivia. Speaking about his chosen colour selections, Sergio said: “First, blue represents confidence, reflecting the quality and reliability of the M50x headset. Orange evokes energy and creativity, highlighting the excitement of the music in us. Finally, gray adds a sense of sophistication and elegance, balancing the colour palette and adding a touch of modernity."

The ATH-M50x offers the same coveted sonic signature as its predecessor, the ATH-M50, with the addition of three interchangeable cables. Proprietary 45mm large-aperture drivers with rare-earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils provide a pure listening experience, plus 90° rotatable isolation ear cups. The collapsible design and included carrying case make it easy to store. Available in black and white (ATH-M50xWH).

The acclaimed M Series Professional Monitor Headphones deliver precise sound and exceptional comfort for long sessions in the studio or on the go. Contoured earcups create a tight seal to minimise leakage and provide excellent sound isolation. High quality materials are durable yet comfortable. Find out why online reviewers, top audio engineers, and cult followers think the M-Series is the combination of unmatched audio quality and build quality that will continually get the job done.

Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers

Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils

Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response

Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments

90° swivelling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring

Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort

Collapsible for space-saving portability

Detachable cables (includes 1.2 m - 3.0 m coiled cable, 3.0 m straight cable and 1.2 m straight cable)

Top choice for studio tracking and mixing, as well as DJ monitoring and personal listening