The most critically acclaimed model in Audio-Technica's M-Series, the ATH-M50x pairs 45mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils for a sonic signature that's stayed a studio reference for over a decade. A closed-back, circumaural design seals tightly around the ear for genuine isolation rather than just passive dampening.

Three detachable cables — one coiled, two straight — cover different use cases from studio tracking to mobile listening, and 90-degree swiveling earcups allow one-ear monitoring, a small detail DJs rely on constantly. The whole thing folds flat for travel without any loss of durability.