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Audio-Technica ATH-R50x
Lightweight open-back reference headphone with 45 mm drivers and two detachable cables.
Verified data
Category-specific specifications
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
|---|---|
| Model | ATH-R50x |
| Product category | Over-ear headphone |
| Acoustic design | Open-back dynamic |
| Driver | 45 mm |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz–40 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 93.3 dB |
| Weight | 207 g |
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System fit
Best for / not ideal for
Best for
- Open-back mixing
- Long lightweight sessions
- Users wanting detachable cables
Not ideal for
- Portable isolation
- Wireless listening
- Very low-power sources without volume verification
SoundPath verdict
What matters beyond the spec sheet
Strengths
- Clear model-specific use case
- Published manufacturer specifications
Weaknesses
- No network or app platform
Biggest limitation
Open construction is unsuitable where isolation matters.
Best alternative
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa for a higher-impedance professional reference model.
Best-value use case
Open-back mixing
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Problems & risks
Firmware
Latest known software status
- Latest known version
- See official support page / tracker
- Updated
- Not separately verified
- Last checked
- 2026-08-23
- Notes
- No separate current version was verified. Check the exact model and hardware revision on the official support page before updating.
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