Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones
It is a toss-up, take the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x...
The Ruling
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones? It is a toss-up — take the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones takes Drivers, the Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones takes High-End Reach. With the trade even, $108 is the tiebreaker, and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need high-end reach — get the Sennheiser HD 600 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 | Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 9.5/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 9.1/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 10/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 6/10 |
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 driver size (45mm, +5mm) and sensitivity (99 dB, +2dB). It gives up frequency response to the Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $108.00.
Leads on
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Driver Size +5mm45mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
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Sensitivity +2dB99 dB97 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones takes frequency response (12Hz-39kHz). It gives up driver size and sensitivity to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. That costs $108.00 more than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Frequency Response12Hz-39kHz15Hz-28kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type trrs
- 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 Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones?
The largest gap is driver size, where the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones leads — 45mm against 40mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 3 specs. They match on 6 specs, including connection type, fit and active noise cancelling. Two headphones from Audio-Technica and Sennheiser, 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 Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones?
It is a toss-up — take the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones takes Drivers, the Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones takes High-End Reach. With the trade even, $108 is the tiebreaker, and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (trrs), fit (Over-ear), active noise cancelling (No) and wireless (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones worth the extra $108 over the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
The Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones costs $267.00 against $159.00, a difference of $108. The premium buys frequency response (12Hz-39kHz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.