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ATH-M50x vs DT 770 PRO: Which Closed-Back Fits You?
ATH-M50x vs DT 770 PRO is a choice between two closed-back headphone arrangements with different cable designs and version options. Match the exact model.
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ATH-M50x vs DT 770 PRO: the essentials
ATH-M50x vs DT 770 PRO is a choice between two closed-back headphone arrangements with different cable designs and version options. Match the exact model to recording, gaming and the source you will actually use.
Start with the room and the microphone
Closed-back headphones make sense when you want passive separation from the room or need to reduce headphone spill near a recording microphone. They are useful to compare for a desk shared with other people, voice recording and listening where open-back sound leakage would be inconvenient.
Closed-back construction does not mean active noise cancellation, and it does not make the room completely silent. Check fit and the level you use, especially when a microphone is close by. For the wider choice, see our open-back and closed-back guide.
What the ATH-M50x arrangement offers
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x uses detachable cables and a folding, swivelling design. Those are practical distinctions when you move the headphones between a desk, a bag and different monitoring positions.
Use the exact package information when checking cable lengths and accessories. The wired ATH-M50x should not be confused with a Bluetooth version carrying a similar family name. The white ATH-M50x listing is also a separate product listing to check for current availability.
A detachable cable is useful for replacement and different lengths, but it must still be the correct cable for the headphone connection. Do not assume that any similar-looking connector or balanced cable is supported.
Choose the DT 770 version explicitly
The beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm is the classic version used for the comparison here. Other DT 770 PRO impedance versions need their own source check; an 80-ohm and a 250-ohm listing should not be treated as the same purchase with a different label.
The DT 770 PRO X 48 Ohm is a distinct model, including a different connection arrangement. Do not transfer its detachable-cable feature onto a classic DT 770 PRO. Use the classic 80-ohm and 250-ohm guide if those are the two options you are deciding between.
Compare the useful daily differences
| Question | ATH-M50x | Classic DT 770 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Cable arrangement | Detachable, model-specific cable connection | Check the fixed cable arrangement of the chosen version |
| Moving between desks | Folding and swivelling design is a practical consideration | Evaluate the physical shape and storage space |
| Source matching | Check the headphone output and listening needs | Choose the exact impedance version deliberately |
| Voice chat | Plan a separate microphone when needed | Plan a separate microphone when needed |
| Noise control | Closed-back passive isolation | Closed-back passive isolation |
Neither headphone becomes a gaming headset simply by adding “gaming” to the description. If you want voice chat, include the microphone and the way it connects. If you already own a microphone, headphone selection can focus on listening, monitoring and fit.
Choose for the actual task
For recording: start with a comfortable fit, manageable cable route and the headphone level needed to monitor your performance. Keep a saved recording check in the workflow so that live monitoring does not hide a microphone-routing problem.
For gaming: compare comfort, the audio source and how the game is configured. A headphone cannot guarantee a particular ability to locate opponents; game audio, fit and personal familiarity are part of the result. Use one spatial-processing route deliberately instead of stacking several effects by default.
For music: use familiar tracks and a source that operates the selected headphone comfortably. A specification range alone does not tell you which presentation you will prefer. The version and fit are useful buying facts even before a listening comparison.
What to add, and what to leave out
An external DAC or headphone amplifier can make sense when it solves a source, connection or output requirement. It should not be added automatically because the headphone is marketed for studio use. Check what your interface or existing headphone output already provides.
For the full Audio-Technica range, use our M-Series and R-Series guide. For a broader selection, the seven-headphone shortlist compares different use cases. Send AX your source model, whether you record voice and whether the headphones need to travel; those details make the M50x and DT 770 decision much easier.
Use the live product cards to check the exact version and availability. If the classic model is unavailable, compare the alternative as a different product rather than assuming that a PRO X or another series is an identical replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Is ATH-M50x wireless?
The wired ATH-M50x covered here uses a cable. Bluetooth models in the wider family are separate products.
Does classic DT 770 PRO have the same cable as DT 770 PRO X?
No. Check the exact model; the classic PRO and PRO X connection designs are different.
Do these headphones include a gaming microphone?
Plan a separate microphone when voice chat or recording is required. Check each exact package rather than assuming a headset microphone is included.
Continue planning your setup
- DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm vs 250 Ohm: Choose for Your Actual Source
- Audio-Technica Headphones in Kuwait: M-Series vs R-Series Buying Guide
- 7 Best Headphones for Gaming and Music in Kuwait
Related guide: Open-back and closed-back headphones.
Shop the equipment in Kuwait
AX price check, 26 October 2026: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x 45mm Closed-Back Studio Headphones — KWD 60.000 (out of stock); Audio-Technica ATH-M50X 45mm Studio Monitor Headphones – White — KWD 65.000 (out of stock). The product cards show the current price and availability when you shop.
Explore AUDIO-TECHNICA at AX Kuwait, Beyerdynamic at AX Kuwait for the rest of the range.
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