A removable cable is one of the differences between the original ATH-M50 and the newer ATH-M50X. You get both short and long cables, letting them have a double life in and out of the home. There are three cables in the box, one for portable use and both coiled and straight longer cables for home listening.

ATH-M50xGM-CR Certified Professional monitor headphones | ATH-M50xGM-CR Certified

Over the years we have unveiled a variety of limited-edition versions of our popular ATH-M50x model that can make perfect musician headphones, professional mixing headphones, and more . Which color combination is your favorite? Don’t buy them expecting the totally neutral sound of a studio monitor, but the Audio Technica ATH-M50X are great fun. They are lively, have an extra hit of bass and make for a particularly involving listen if you prefer electronic music to introspective singer-songwriters.

What’s the difference between the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 and ATH-M50x?

Essentially, the cables are the biggest exterior difference, but there may be a few other aspects that might be important to some. For instance, the top band of the headphone and the headphone cups are actually a bit softer and more comfortable. In addition, they seem to be more flexible and are not as tight on your head. They are definitely comfortable! Of course, they still have that great noise isolating seal on the top. There had to have been something wrong with the one I tried on at Best Buy, maybe one too many people had flattened the headband out or something, I don't know.

Audio-Technica Ath M50X Professional Monitor Headphones Audio-Technica Ath M50X Professional Monitor Headphones

As the most critically acclaimed model in the M-Series line, the ATH-M50 is praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers year after year. Now, the ATH-M50xMG (limited-edition matte gray) professional monitor headphones feature the same coveted sonic signature, with the added feature of detachable cables. From the large aperture drivers, sound isolating earcups and robust construction, the M50x provides an unmatched experience for the most critical audio professionals.Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils