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A notable limitation is that the open-back design offers no passive noise isolation, making it unsuitable for noisy environments or public use, and some users report the earcups being narrower than expected.","best_for_summary":"Best for home studio producers, mixing engineers, and audiophiles who want an accurate, wide soundstage reference headphone at a sub-$200 price point and primarily listen in quiet environments.","not_ideal_for":["Commuters or travelers needing noise isolation","Wireless or Bluetooth users","Those with wider ears who need larger earcups"],"use_case_tags":["studio","audiophile","home","podcast","premium-audio"],"buyer_profile_tags":["music-producer","audiophile","casual-listener"],"manufacturer_description":"The Audio-Technica 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.","feature_bullets":["Professional open-back reference headphones with extended bass and accurate midrange provide exceptional all-around performance for demanding audio production","Fully open-back design allows unrestricted airflow to eliminate internal resonance and provide extremely quick transient response","Wide, realistic soundstage provides an immersive listening experience","Durable, lightweight (207 g) construction and a new headband design ensure long-lasting comfort","Comes with two detachable cables (3.0 m (9.8') and 1.2 m (3.9')) each with a 2.5 mm twist-lock connector at the left earcup and a 3.5 (1/8\"\") gold-plated stereo mini-plug, as well as a 6.3 mm (1/4\"\") adapter and a carrying pouch"],"spec_table":[{"field":"Brand","value":"Audio-Technica"},{"field":"Color","value":"Black"},{"field":"Ear Placement","value":"Over Ear"},{"field":"Form Factor","value":"Over Ear"},{"field":"Impedance","value":"50 Ohms"}],"bought_in_past_month":"100+","variants":null,"shipping_amount":"FREE","manufacturer":"Audio-Technica","climate_pledge_friendly":false,"category_specs":{"is_foldable":false,"is_wireless":false,"is_open_back":true,"impedance_ohms":50,"has_wired_option":true,"has_transparency_mode":false,"has_multipoint_connection":false,"has_active_noise_cancellation":false},"review_intelligence":{"total_reviews":383,"average_rating":4.4,"rating_distribution":{"1_star":"6%","2_star":"3%","3_star":"6%","4_star":"7%","5_star":"78%"},"top_positive_themes":["Sound quality (42)","Comfort (23)","Build quality (21)","Lightweight (20)","Value for money (20)","Cable (8)","Openness (8)"],"top_negative_themes":[],"top_mixed_themes":["Fit (14)"],"review_summary":"Customers praise these headphones for their wide soundstage, soft earpads, solid build quality, and value for money. They are lightweight, with one customer noting they plug directly into the PC headphone jack, and customers appreciate their openness. The fit receives mixed feedback, with some finding them well-fitting while others mention the earcups being too narrow.","reliability_score":"high"},"best_offer":{"retailer":"amazon","retailer_id":"B0DSMG4K6K","price_usd":169,"original_price_usd":null,"affiliate_url":"https://www.indrexa.com/go/audio-technica-ath-r50x-open-back-headphones-9fcea864/amazon","in_stock":true,"shipping":{"free_shipping_available":null,"free_shipping_note":null,"min_order_for_free_shipping":null},"last_updated":"2026-06-03T20:04:52.021051+00:00"},"all_offers":[{"retailer":"amazon","retailer_id":"B0DSMG4K6K","price_usd":169,"original_price_usd":null,"affiliate_url":"https://www.indrexa.com/go/audio-technica-ath-r50x-open-back-headphones-9fcea864/amazon","in_stock":true,"shipping":{"free_shipping_available":null,"free_shipping_note":null,"min_order_for_free_shipping":null},"last_updated":"2026-06-03T20:04:52.021051+00:00"}],"_llm_hints":{"best_offer_logic":"lowest price among in-stock offers","out_of_stock_offers_included":true,"use_affiliate_url":"always use affiliate_url field, never construct retailer URLs manually","shipping_note":"shipping costs are estimates only — final cost depends on user location and membership status","null_fields":"null spec or review fields mean data was unavailable from source — do not infer values","manufacturer_description":"brand's own product description — official copy from Amazon listing","feature_bullets":"array of manufacturer's bullet-point features from Amazon listing","spec_table":"raw structured spec table from Amazon — category-specific technical specs","bought_in_past_month":"Amazon demand signal — number of units sold in past 30 days","variants":"array of ASINs for color/size variants of this product","shipping_amount":"shipping cost signal — FREE indicates free shipping available","climate_pledge_friendly":"Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly badge — sustainability certification","data_freshness":"checked_at timestamp from most recent price record","best_offer_null_means":"all known offers are currently out of stock — check all_offers for availability"},"json_ld":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Product","name":"Audio-Technica ATH-R50X Open-Back Headphones","brand":{"@type":"Brand","name":"Audio-Technica"},"description":"The Audio-Technica ATH-R50X is a wired, open-back over-ear headphone priced at $169, weighing 207g (approximately 7.3 oz) with 50-ohm impedance, designed for professional reference listening. 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