I WAS WROOONG!!! - Audio-Technica M50xBT2 Review

[@nasseral-nazer4445]

I’ve used a lot of headphones for the past years from known brands like bose, beats, sony, jbl etc. The ATH-M50X BT2 is by far one of my favorite… Yes it does not have the ANC feature, but I was never a fan of it anyway. I still prefer transparency of able to hear my surroundings. It is an overall a very well balanced headphone in my opinion….

[@mhxxd4]

I absolutely HATE anc, especially it's on by default(most) and no way to turn it off

[@carythesnail]

Really appreciate the description of the quality of the sound

[@imabeliever85]

Thanks for reviewing these. I didn’t know they were available. I still have the wired M50x. We use them in the sound booth at church.

[@chuckolatte600]

totally worth it! and just turn em off and plug them in with a cable for the same wired experience!

[@denver_video]

Agreed, pretty great headphones. I’ve had the “non-Bluetooth” version for years and they just won’t die other than new ear pads I had to order eventually. Picked up this model too. Great video thanks!

[@aqxico]

Same years. I’ve had the normal 50’s for almost a decade and have only replaced the ear pads.

[@Edog1337]

So you thought the M50x was bad due to not liking a grimy pair of M40x at a Guitar Center, and without ever trying them….

[@MonographicSingleheadedM-sp2wk]

I love how you approach reviews ❤❤😊🎉

[@Vespyr_]

The M50x series are way better than the M40x just to own them. The cans rotating to either side for one makes them more durable. They're tanks, you can toss them around and they just last forever. I don't think these cans will ever die.

[@ZezeMotta-mw6kb]

@@TheAvatarVVno way.. my m50s sound amazing

[@gizzy2403]

​@TheAvatarVV the 40x treble is muffled and very recessed. Mids & bass are great, though .

[@maykolllopez1585]

The way I’ve abused my M50x these past few months amazed me in their build quality. I’m generally rough on gear as I see it all as a tool and build quality is important to me.

[@mhxxd4]

All my headphones snap in the band somewhere after like a month, we shall see if these are any different

[@frankperkinmusic]

@@mhxxd4looks like it’s been about a month since this comment. How is the band holding up?

[@adrianomoreira1341]

Great! I had already watched another review in which the person also liked them and spoke well of them. I'll wait for the comparison! Thanks!

[@thepancakemann]

Mine randomly stopped turning on today. Plugged them in, red light on. Charged for a morning shift at work, red light off. Try turning them on and they go on, connect via Bluetooth to my phone and then immediately power off. Repeatable, happens every time. Will probably claim my warranty.

[@gamesturbator]

Replaced the tiny ear pads immediately. I cannot for the life of me get the mic to work on this. I even tried it plugged in. The sound is impressive, but the mic not working makes it a failure for me. Also, the instructions do not show how to enable or disable the background noise, and I've seen it done on one video, though, sadly, the uploader didn't show how he was toggling it on and off. When I go to the Windows sound settings, if I tab over to the mic section, the audio stops playing though I can see the sound indicator moving. I assume it's so you can test your mic, maybe not. Either way, the mic just does not work. As for the headset, I was playing music on WMP and whenever I start any game the audio disappears completely. I'm just so frustrated.

[@isaacbugalho]

The headphones can use LDAC, which is better than AAC codec you used for the review.

[@przemysawpiotrowski6213]

IPhone 13: AAC is best i can do boss

[@isaacbugalho]

@@przemysawpiotrowski6213 fair enough

[@terencem881]

I love using headphones and have a high end pair and an upper mid range pair. In comparison these for the price compare very well. Bluetooth sound quality is very good, great amplification. To up the quality further I use wired or into my Fiio BTR7 or ifi Gryphon. A very good buy for traveling with. Great value and well built. Pleasing, musical sound.

[@markweiss5913]

Seems like these should be a good alternative to the MUCH pricier Sony, Bose, Sennheiser equivalents. Good sound, good performance when used with cable, functional app at a much more affordable price. What’s not to like about any of that?

[@NoFontNL]

Only thing it doesn't have is active noise cancelling, but you get better sound quality in return.

[@NoFontNL]

TLDR: They are great! I bought the ATH-M50xBT2 half a month ago. Can't really compare it to the Sony WH1000XM4 because I only tried them on in a somewhat crowded store. Noise cancelling was definitely apparent, but it was hard to judge the sound quality in those 2 minutes. When it comes to the ATH-M50XBT2, I can definitely hear the difference in sound quality when using Bluetooth vs wired. Bluetooth never really works when you want perfect sound, so I am happy that you can use the headphones in wired mode which from what I've heard are on par with the original ATH-M50x headphones unlike the AKG-371 BT from which I've heard that the sound quality in wired mode doesn't compare to it's actual non Bluetooth counterpart. Bluetooth sound is still good for casual listening btw. When I first tried the ATH-M50xBT2 on, the clamp force felt a bit too much as I was used to cheap headphones that easily fall off, but after having used the new headphones for about half a month, they feel nice. Just needed to get used to the clamp which isn't too bad (I don't have the widest head so that may be an important factor) and the headphones feel way more secure so I don't have to worry that they will fall off when I lean forward. The only thing I don't like is that the headphones come with a pouch instead of a proper hard case. The pouch folds too much for my liking so I feel like the headphones aren't protected that well. Just don't want to take the risk. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase. But if you have the chance to try the Wh1000xm4, you could. Especially now Black Friday and Cyber Monday are happening and in my country the XM4 is about the same price now as the ATH-M50xBT2. But I don't need the noise cancelling and the Wh1000xm4 are more bass heavy by default which is not really what I was looking for. Forgot to mention, battery life is also great. Had to charge them after a week of constantly using them (about 6 hours a day, after 7 days they went below 10%). I had to get a 3rd party case for the headphones but for the rest it was definitely worth the money

[@chuckolatte600]

Can confirm, I've been using them for work quite often! Excellent sound especially for BT, the mic is decent but not great (no real issues in my use case though). Money well spent!

[@RealistReviewer]

My Sony xm4 literally the headphone fell off because a 1mm piece of plastic holds it on, my MX50's still going after 6 years and went back to those, it endures.

[@le-jesuve]

This was particularly helpful since i'll be listening to dethklok with them

[@pinosan60]

I bought these headphones, but I can’t connect them to the phono output of my Amplifier, no sound comes out. I have a doubt that they cannot be connected to the amplifier. Is it?

[@carlryan2099]

great review. Keep delivering W’s with that soothing voice man!

[@chuckolatte600]

Thanks man! Hope it helped u

[@Zenbeau]

yea eh? you find another man's voice soothing, that's a bit sus

[@carlryan5881]

@@Zenbeaunot when you know the person and make a friendly comment on their channel.

[@ZI3L.]

I have considered these headphones and the Marshall monitor 2, so what is the better option??

[@wollaminfaetter]

I like the way you describe the sound quality. I get it. You have to know what you want, and I think i will order these - knowing that listening to bad recordings from the early 90's might be a little harsh 😁

[@allexking]

Nice review...what about loudness in BT mode, some people reported that they are not loud enough even on max volume...I know that those can go deadly loud (132-133db) wired on some good amp, but can't find any data of the amplifier power inside cups. It's lame that manufactures that make bt headphones does not provide much info about amplifiers inside, at least power so u can estimate output SPL.

[@DJSH98989]

I love mine the issue I have is on the app when the eq is on the volume drops a lot. Overall they are my do headphones Bluetooth for me is just for multipurpose. I would love to see a set of these come out with anc and more Bluetooth volume in general.

[@Sapamag]

What are your favorite headphones?

[@abiodunjohn5727]

Is there no Bluetooth device to connect it to the console using TRS 1/4" jack?

[@saadiapathan1959]

I'm planning to upgrade from these headphones. I really want to spoil myself. I'm not experienced with headphones but love music. Not sure if that makes me an audiophile. Do you have recommendations on what to update to? I live in Pakistan so unfortunately not a lot of options to try stuff out. I really like sound stage, so someone recommended the Rx70. But will the lack of bass throw me off coming from these headphones? I don't know how the bass compares on this and Rx70. I'm not a bose headphones user, so I don't think I'm used to overinflated bass luckily

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

Interesting where this set was made? Definitely not in Japan I think?

[@jackr6334]

Most are either made in china or vietnam

[@bertb5804]

Does he work with Hi Res Audio (iPhone) with usage of the Cable?

[@martinhorvath181]

Hi any ideas how they compare to FINAL UX3000? thanks !

[@ashuvfx777]

Is there noise cancellation 😅

[@lilsmooch]

no active noise cancellation but since they're over ear headphones they block the sound from outside out pretty well

[@HiddenPalm]

There is. Just not sure how to activate it yet as Im still waiting for them to be delivered. But I saw another reviewer turn on the noise cancellation feature and test it by blocking out the sounds of cars and trucks passing by.

[@Danhashiel]

​@@HiddenPalmthere isn't

[@Duke49th]

Well the frequency of the drivers might be the same (didn't check) but for sure the BT itself will cut down the audio quality naturally due to how BT works.

[@chuckolatte600]

oh yeah, true. but even for BT quality, they sound pretty great

[@g4lifepl76]

quick question about the headphones..... sooo do they leak sound? when playing on the loudest volume?

[@The12231]

They do leak. I have the original pair and they leak sound. I don't think it's bad. There's certainly worse. People will be able to hear your music if you BLAST the volume, but at regular levels people won't notice or mind at all

[@g4lifepl76]

@@The12231 bruhh i just got the notification... Anyways i bought them and learned the hard way , was playing egirls by corpsehusband and the part : choke me like you hate me but you love low-key wanna date me when you f me touch me... came right as a priestess sat next to me...

[@alpay389]

hahaha

[@romainplaetevoet439]

Maybe a stupid question but when used with the cable does it use battery? Or does it work like a regular par of HP’s

[@vladimirspamy7057]

Like regular hp

[@sikstatus]

Kinda dumb question but are these hi res audio?

[@beardedchimp]

@residentzero wired being analogue inherently cannot be lossless. There is noise from the source device's digital to analogue conversation, the cable connections and the cable itself acting as an antenna. If you've ever had to suffer the endless clicking from an electric fence blasting RF you'll understand. Bluetooth 5 uses forward error correction so the transmission (within design range) is lossless. The codecs AAC/LDAC are not lossless, but at sufficient bitrates (not that high) they are transparent compared to FLAC. Those that always demand lossless and can 'hear a difference' demanding higher and higher bitrates are just audiophiles who don't understand information theory and/or human hearing perception.

[@martinnagy5788]

is Creative Sound Blaster X4 a good pair with Audio-technica ATH-M50xBT2?

[@FastHemi]

If you're looking for audiophile sound quality try and find an Asus essence s t, stx, or stxll. The stis probably the best sound card ever made

[@2visiondigital]

My early path of decent headphones 7506, m50x, dt 770... I never found the m50x to have simbilance. From someone who rotates phono cartridges.

[@NoMoOnPC]

Do you need a Bluetooth motherboard to connect to pc??

[@geertd3244]

You need some type of bluetooth connectivity. It can be built into your motherboard or you can use a usb bluetooth reciever of some sort.

[@ivancunanan644]

how to determine fake m50xbt2? mine says it's made in vietnam.

[@Tarix13]

what i found is the earpad turns heat after 20 minutes of wearing... maybe because I'm living in South East Asia?! the mic is not good for me. the sound quality is very good.

[@chuckolatte600]

yeah the mic is decent but not great for sure. And yeah your environment may do that

[@Gunnl]

when charging only work when wired but... there is electronic noise in the background...

[@nolimitsREAL]

Anyone has an external microphone attached to the headset ? I want to use them also for office.

[@chrismasand2402]

How long do your headphones last?just asking

[@FastHemi]

I had my first pair for 10 years

[@MaxRiley]

How do these sound with a digital piano, anyone? Also, how do they compare with the m50x? Thanks

[@chuckolatte600]

Great question, haven't used em on a digital piano yet. At this point just get the BT2 because of that BT flexibility honestly

[@MaxRiley]

@@chuckolatte600 thanks man. I bought the BT2. They sound great with my digital piano but lacking a little bit of very low freq. Also, the stock earpads are awfully uncomfortable and I'm going to buy the brainwavez hoping they will be more comfortable without much of sound quality loss.

[@nayaleezy]

I gave away my M50x, too uncomfortable, and the sound was just alright.

[@zacharywood3707]

What did you replace them with?

[@darkhadou7017]

The headpads looks shallow.. does it touch your ears?

[@chuckolatte600]

mmm I think they do? But even if they do that's never bothered me when wearing HPs. That was never an issue when it comes to comfort

[@c0uchsl0uch]

I enjoy hearing the metal references in the video. Misfits💀❗

[@chuckolatte600]

love em!

[@RoockeeR]

This product in Turkey 250$ Fuck

[@FeministCatwoman]

Great review, I'm greatly considering these, just researching how well they perform/pair with Windows devices!

[@CR3WSA]

They work very well indeed & sound great. You can connect to your phone and a Windows PC at the same time without issue

[@FeministCatwoman]

@@CR3WSA Thank you so much!

[@Koltar02]

Изрежи си ноктите

[@JakeT304]

Learn a useful language.

[@stevehillock3162]

Those hands are moving too much and are very annoying to watch. Almost gave me motion sickness 🤢

[@Gr8Success]

i did the mistake to purchase this headphones and now i 'm really considering to return them ... after one hour of continue use it gives you a headache and ears really hurt from the pressure it exerts over them ... i was intending to use them with computer but they become really really uncomfortable to the point you need to take them off and take a break from the pain ... i had used before the audio technica ath m50 coiled wired version which i used them for more than 8 years but i don't remember them to be so uncomfortable ! this bt2 are atrocious after 1 hour of continue use !

[@sonyku70]

if you put them on a box, the spring should weaken over time or buy other embrasures

[@marian-gabriel9518]

Stretch out the headband...and leave them wide open on a wide box (even on their own shipping box), when not in use. Also I highly suggest getting aftermarket thicker earpads...it's night and day difference in terms of comfort and not much change to the sound. I use BRAINWAVZ memory foam sheep-skin ones and the pressure on my earlobes is gone ( the plastic grill of the inside of the cup used to touch the tips of my earlobes to the point they hurt like crazy...not anymore). Check them out. PS. Oh and I use them at the office some times hours on end...no issues what so ever with the replacement pads.

[@Gr8Success]

@@marian-gabriel9518 thanks for the suggestion ... definitely should invest in a new pair of ear pads giving the fact that the stock pleather crap is perishable within a year or two ... wonder if the Brainwavs sheepskin is genuine or is deceptive advertising ... i would take it that real leather won't crack in time like the stock ones ...

[@Gr8Success]

@@sonyku70 good suggestion , thanks

[@marian-gabriel9518]

@residentzero I didn't get the velour style precisely because was fearing this issue happening...and if my memory serves there was just the slightest change in tonal balance but I can't remember precisely what has changed (it was quite some time ago). And since I was using my pair for strictly office related stuff I didn't bother to pay more attention...though now I am kind of curious myself...but the headphones are back at the office. I'll get them home on Monday and try out the original pads and check.