Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Open-Back Reference Headphones

Nominal impedance

Acoustic design

Driver system

Published frequency response

Hear the balance in your work

Designed for critical listening, mixing and mastering, the R50x pairs extended bass with an accurate midrange. Its fully open construction supports a broad soundstage and a quick transient response.

Let the drivers breathe

The open earcups allow airflow through the headphone housing, reducing the enclosed feeling of a closed design. Use them in a quieter room when you want to focus on balance, placement and detail.

Light enough for longer sessions

The revised headband and approximately 207 g weight without cable support comfortable listening. The construction is designed to keep a reference headphone practical for everyday studio work.

Choose the cable length you need

Use the included 1.2 m cable at a nearby desk or the 3 m cable when you need more reach. Both end in a 3.5 mm stereo plug, with a 6.3 mm adapter and pouch supplied.

Match the Source to the Actual Load

This configuration has a listed impedance of 50 ohms. Source output capability and headphone sensitivity both affect the available listening level. Choose an appropriate headphone output, start at a low setting and adjust around your recordings. A plug adapter changes the connector size; it does not add amplifier power.

Which headphone configuration is this?

Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Open-Back Reference Headphones. 50 ohms is the listed impedance; choose the exact model rather than transferring specifications from another version.

Is the acoustic design suitable for my room?

Open-back headphones allow sound into and out of the earcups. A quiet environment helps, and nearby microphones or people may hear the playback.

Do I need a headphone amplifier?

50 ohms is the impedance, but sensitivity, source capability and your desired level also matter. Use a suitable headphone output; higher-impedance models can need more voltage than a phone or controller provides.

What cable or plug is specified?

Two detachable cables: 3.0 m and 1.2 m. Gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo plug. Use the connection and any adapter specified for this exact model.

Does it include a voice microphone?

These are dedicated listening headphones. Add a separate microphone and the appropriate recording input if your setup needs voice chat or recording.

How should I interpret the recommended audio equipment?

The recommendations offer alternative audio chains. A standalone amplifier needs a suitable analogue source; a standalone DAC needs an amplifier. Keep the normal stereo cable with the matching headphone output.

Which accessories are listed?

6.3 mm stereo adapter and carrying pouch. Other equipment shown in listening or studio photographs is a separate purchase.

Does the 50-ohm version use the same specification as R30x or R70x?

No. This is ATH-R50x, with its own 50-ohm impedance, driver design and supplied 3.0 m / 1.2 m cables. R30x and R70x are separate models.