Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2
Built around deep, disciplined bass and a bold, musical balance, the ATH-M50xBT2 makes wireless listening feel purpose-built rather than compromised. What Hi-Fi found its Bluetooth tuning impressively accomplished, while SoundGuys highlights near-65-hour endurance, multipoint and LDAC. Add a rugged studio-inspired build, clear treble and optional wired playback, and this is a versatile closed-back all-rounder.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
87/100
Comfort Fit
83/100
Build Quality
90/100
Features Usability
93/100
Value for Money
92/100
Pros
Deep, tight bass stays controlled and avoids bloating the midrange.
Wireless playback is exceptionally well tuned, with reviewers finding Bluetooth competitive with or preferable to wired listening.
Excellent battery life, with SoundGuys measuring 64 hours and 51 minutes of continuous playback.
Solid, well-built closed-back design with useful LDAC, multipoint and wired-listening flexibility.
Cons
Tight clamping force and heat-building earpads can affect long-session comfort, particularly for glasses wearers.
No active noise cancellation; passive isolation cannot match dedicated ANC headphones.
The closed presentation limits recorded ambience and venue scale with classical and acoustic material.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 87/100
Reviewers find the ATH-M50xBT2 bold, musical and unusually well tuned for wireless listening, with a controlled low end and clear, open presentation. Its main sonic limitation is spatial: it can place instruments convincingly in a wide mix, but does not fully recover the ambience and venue scale of more revealing headphones.
Bass
91/100
What Hi-Fi praises deep, tight and unbloated bass, reporting a notably even low-frequency sweep and strong control on demanding electronic music. SoundGuys finds less kick-drum impact than some listeners may want, while StereoNET notes a modest mid-bass hump, so this is full-bodied rather than aggressively hard-hitting.
Midrange
84/100
SoundGuys measures some under-emphasis through the mids and upper bass, though vocals, guitar and rhythm instruments remain clean and audible. What Hi-Fi similarly finds vocals well balanced and able to cut through, making this a clear but slightly less forward midrange.
Treble
89/100
Treble is described as close to an ideal target by SoundGuys, with cymbals cutting through cleanly without becoming overbearing. What Hi-Fi hears convincing edge from guitar strings and an especially clear mix, although it would welcome a little more high-end openness.
Resolution Detail
89/100
SoundGuys reports that crescendos remain intelligible enough to expose recording imperfections, preserving the character of lo-fi material. What Hi-Fi also hears enough clarity to follow subtle vocal echo treatments, though its comments on reduced venue ambience show that detail retrieval is not wholly effortless.
Soundstage Imaging
83/100
What Hi-Fi finds a wide presentation on well-recorded rock, with vocals and instruments clearly positioned and differentiated. On classical and solo piano, however, it hears a more closed-in perspective with limited recorded ambience and less convincing sense of venue.
Dynamics
86/100
Piano has sufficient attack, and What Hi-Fi finds ample available volume and an energetic, powerful overall delivery. It notes that a little more punch would be welcome, while reduced low-level ambient information limits the full sense of dynamic and acoustic scale.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Comfort Fit
83/100
SoundGuys reports a tight clamp and pads that can build up heat, both of which may affect longer sessions. The supplied reviews provide little further discussion of fit or wear time, so prospective buyers sensitive to pressure or warm earpads should try them where possible.
Build Quality
90/100
What Hi-Fi explicitly calls the build top-notch, supporting a strong impression of execution. The supplied reviews say little about long-term durability, hinges, pad replacement or connector wear.
Features Usability
93/100
Bluetooth performance earns particularly strong praise from What Hi-Fi, which found so little to criticize that it preferred wireless listening to the cable connection. LDAC, AAC, SBC, a low-latency mode, multipoint, Google Fast Pair and tested battery life of nearly 65 hours make this a notably practical wireless package.
Value for Money
92/100
At around $219, reviewers see compelling value in its class: SoundGuys recommends it to shoppers seeking excellent sound below $200, while What Hi-Fi calls it great value for the price. The appeal rests on its strong wireless tuning, extensive connectivity and robust overall performance rather than a stripped-down budget proposition.
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Specifications
- Headphones
- Closed-back dynamic
- Type
- 45 mm
- Driver Diameter
- 15 - 28,000 Hz
- Frequency Response
- 99 dB/mW
- Sensitivity
- 38 ohms
- Impedance
- DC 3.7V lithium polymer battery
- Battery
- Approx. 50 hours continuous use
- Battery Life
- Approx. 3.5 hours
- Charging Time
- Approx. 307g
- Weight
- MEMS type
- Microphone Type
- -38 dB (1V/Pa at 1 kHz)
- Microphone Sensitivity
- 85 -15,000 Hz
- Microphone Frequency Response
- Omnidirectional
- Microphone Polar Pattern
- USB charging cable（30cm､USB Type-A / USB Type-C), Audio cable (1.2m/ φ3.5mm stereo mini-plug), Pouch
- Accessories Included
- Bluetooth Ver.5.0
- Bluetooth®
- Line of sight – approx. 10 m (33′)
- Bluetooth® Version
- A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
- Operating Range
- LDAC / AAC, SBC
Manufacturer's Description — Audio-Technica
ATH-M50xBT2
The ATH-M50xBT2 is the second generation of our critically acclaimed M-Series wireless over-ear headphones. These headphones feature 45 mm large aperture drivers in a wireless design, so listeners will enjoy the same sonic signature of the legendary ATH-M50x studio headphones. With this update, we’ve also introduced several noticeable enhancements, such as improved vocal pickup for better call quality, an updated USB-C connection, and multipoint pairing mode.So, whether you’re looking for high-fidelity audio for your commute to work, conference call setup, or just relaxing and enjoying the music, the ATH-M50xBT2 lets you go wireless whenever you need it.
The ATH-M50xBT2 is the second generation of our critically acclaimed M-Series wireless over-ear headphones. These headphones feature 45 mm large aperture drivers in a wireless design, so listeners will enjoy the same sonic signature of the legendary ATH-M50x studio headphones. With this update, we’ve also introduced several noticeable enhancements, such as improved vocal pickup for better call quality, an updated USB-C connection, and multipoint pairing mode.
So, whether you’re looking for high-fidelity audio for your commute to work, conference call setup, or just relaxing and enjoying the music, the ATH-M50xBT2 lets you go wireless whenever you need it.
Building on the acclaimed sonic signature of the ATH-M50x headphones, the ATH-M50xBT2 headphones utilize Bluetooth wireless technology and offer the same studio-quality sound in a wireless package. The large-aperture drivers deliver deep and accurate bass response for an immersive listening experience, while the AK4331 advanced audio DAC and dedicated internal headphone amp provide superior clear, high-fidelity sound.
The ATH-M50xBT2 features dual microphones and beamforming technology, which provide improved vocal pickup ensuring crystal-clear audio call quality. Additionally, users can conveniently mute with the press of a button or access the built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant, as well as Google Assistant and Siri.
These headphones have a battery life of up to 50 hours on a continuous full charge, with up to 3 hours of use on a 10-minute rapid charge via the USB-C connection, making them some of the longest-lasting wireless headphones available.
The multipoint pairing function allows users to stay connected to two Bluetooth devices at once, making it easier than ever to switch between tasks. You can also personalize and adjust the ATH-M50xBT2 to your preferences with the A-T Connect app. Adjust additional controls like activating low latency mode, adjust and save EQ to your headphones, change the L/R volume balance, select desired voice assistant, and more.
Included Accessories: The ATH-M50xBT2 comes with a 1.2 m (3.9") cable for an optional wired connection.
Expect More from Your Wireless
The ATH-M50xBT2 headphones deliver the legendary M50x studio sound – with exceptional clarity and deep, accurate bass response – for an exhilarating wireless listening experience.
Enhanced Call Quality
Dual mics and beamforming technology provide exceptional vocal pickup, resulting in crystal-clear phone calls and reliable communication with the built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant.
50 Hr Battery Life
With the ATH-M50xBT2 there’s nothing to hold you back. You get up to 50 hours of continuous use on a full charge.
Personalized Listening Experience
Download the A-T Connect app to gain greater control of your headphones. Easily activate low latency mode, adjust EQ, change L/R volume balance, select desired voice assistant, locate misplaced headphones, change codecs, and more.
The LAB M50x Has Landed!
In January 2024, we launched the LAB M50x website, inviting our fans to participate in the creation of the latest limited edition M50x models. From thousands of submissions, Sergio Gamarra Melgar, a DJ from Bolivia was selected by the fans from 3 finalists as creating this year’s winning design.
In January 2024, we launched the LAB M50x website, inviting our fans to participate in the creation of the latest limited edition M50x models. From thousands of submissions, Sergio Gamarra Melgar, a DJ from Bolivia was selected by the fans from 3 finalists as creating this year’s winning design.
A Permanent Quest for Quality
How do we improve on the original ATH-M50xBT and the same critically acclaimed sonic performance as the original ATH-M50x professional studio headphones? We expand the limits of audio technology, pursuing an ever-changing purity of sound.
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