Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X: Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones, narrowly. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio...
The Ruling
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones? Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones, narrowly.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach and High-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $160.99.
Unless…
- You need drivers — get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones | Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 9.3/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 8.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones takes frequency response (15Hz-28kHz). It gives up sensitivity to the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $160.99.
Leads on
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Frequency Response15Hz-28kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones takes sensitivity (100 dB, +1dB). It gives up frequency response to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. That costs $160.99 more than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Sensitivity +1dB100 dB99 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type trrs
- Driver Size 45mm
- Fit Over-ear
- Active Noise Cancelling No
- Wireless No
- Microphone None
- Cable Length 3 m
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones?
The largest gap is frequency response, where the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones leads — 15Hz-28kHz against 20Hz-20kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 7 specs, including connection type, driver size and fit. Two headphones from Audio-Technica and Beyerdynamic, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones?
Get the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones, narrowly. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones wins Low-End Reach and High-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $160.99.
What do the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (trrs), driver size (45mm), fit (Over-ear) and active noise cancelling (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones worth the extra $161 over the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones costs $319.99 against $159.00, a difference of $161. The premium buys sensitivity (100 dB). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.