Audio-Technica ATH-R50x Open-back Reference Headphones

Designed for an array of critical-listening tasks, from professional mixing and mastering to home studio production and content creation, the R-Series open-back headphones deliver a natural listening experience with spacious, detailed sound for precise, reliable reference.

Fully open-back sound relies solely on the performance of the driver, with each diaphragm movement translating directly into sound. The open-back design allows unrestricted airflow, preventing any distortion or artificial enhancement. The headphones deliver pure sound directly from the transducer for an authentic open-back experience.

The ATH-R50x professional open-back reference headphones are designed to provide a natural listening experience with an expansive soundstage that’s ideal for all manner of critical-listening tasks. The headphones’ drivers are modelled after those used in the original ATH-R70x, now re-engineered to deliver bass that’s surprisingly powerful for an open-back model, plus an accurate upper midrange to ensure the clarity of vocals and lead instruments without sacrificing overall balance.

Key to delivering this natural, full-spectrum sound is the headphones’ pure open-back design, which doesn’t embellish the sound coming from the drivers. The ATH-R50x headphones are engineered to deliver dynamic, detailed audio, with powerful sub-bass and a realistic soundstage, directly from the drivers without any additional acoustic tuning. The fully open earcups also provide greater comfort than closed-back models – comfort enhanced by the newly designed headband and durable, lightweight construction.

Perfect for mixing, mastering, or creating, the ATH-R50x provides precise, reliable reference across stereo, surround, and immersive formats, making it a versatile choice for any professional or home studio.