Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm)
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Quick take: The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm) costs $10 less.
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x | Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159 | $149 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (27,200) | 4.8★ (20,000) |
| Type | Wired & Studio | Wired & Studio |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | — | — |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | — | — |
| Codecs | — | — |
| Bluetooth | — | — |
| Multipoint | No | No |
| Driver Size | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Weight | 285 g | 270 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | No |
| App EQ | No | No |
Pros & cons
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
- ✓Runs happily from a phone dongle at 38 ohms
- ✓Legendary durability — years of backpack abuse, still working
- ✓Folds flat with three detachable cables included
- ✓Punchy tuning flatters hip-hop and electronic
- ✓Cheap replacement pads make it effectively immortal
- ✓Decade-plus default first studio headphone for a reason
- ✗Coiled cable is heavy enough to tug your head
- ✗Pleather pads run hot and flake by year two
- ✗Clamp is firm on larger heads
- ✗Mid-bass bump and forward treble aren't mixing-flat
- ✗Trails the DT 770 for long-session comfort
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm)
- ✓Velour pads set the closed-back comfort benchmark
- ✓Drummers track eight-hour days in these
- ✓Excellent isolation for tracking vocals and drums
- ✓Every part replaceable — commonly alive after 15 years
- ✓Made-in-Germany build outlasts the M50x's pleather pads
- ✓80-ohm version suits home-studio interfaces perfectly
- ✗Wants an interface or amp for real bass control
- ✗8kHz treble spike bothers treble-sensitive listeners
- ✗Hard-wired 3-meter cable feels dated at $149
- ✗Recessed mids make it V-shaped for a monitor
- ✗Bulky earcups don't fold for travel