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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X

Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
#4 in Headphones

Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

$174.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Sound more natural after eq
  • +Sound flat out better after eq

Cons

  • -Sounded a little "off" with some types of music (e.g., vocal heavy) before eq
โ€œAfter using these EQ settings for the past hour, they sound so much more natural and flat out "better"โ€
Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X
#2 in Headphones

Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X

$319.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Sparky and lively (stock)
  • +Good detail in treble (stock)
  • +Can be eq'd for more bass
  • +Good for metal
  • +Good bass response (stock)

Cons

  • -Piercing treble (for some)
  • -Too much treble (stock, for some)
  • -Loses detail/sparkle with eq to lower brightness
  • -Sounds lifeless with specific eq settings
โ€œIm running dr1990 pros with dakoni elite sheepskin pads and have them eq'd for more bass. I love metal with bass.โ€

Specifications Comparison

SpecAudio-Technica ATH-M50xBeyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X
Driver45mm45mm STELLAR.45
Frequency Response15Hzโ€“28kHz5Hzโ€“40kHz
Impedance38ฮฉ48ฮฉ
TypeClosed-backOpen-back
Weight285g345g
Connectivity3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter)Mini-XLR to 3.5mm
Noise CancellingNo (passive isolation)No
Price$174.99$319.99
Reddit Sentiment100% positive100% positive
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