ATH-R50X Open-Back Headphones

Audio-Technica

ATH-R50X Open-Back Headphones

57.4/100
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Friday ShittyGaming Lounge

Update on my headphones comment from yesterday, I ordered the Audio-Technica ATH-R50x. Less than 200 bucks so not that expensive all things considered. I've never used open back headphones before but they probably suit my needs better since I prioritize comfort and don't care much for noise cancelat

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Lexmb in r/shittygaming

January 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

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Detail your Audio Journey!

I started with audio when I was 15 when I used my paper route money to buy a Eico tube preamp and power amp. I had speakers from two different companies, including one that was an old Warfdale. Later on, in 1977/78 I eventually worked for a stereo store. During that time, my systems were Luxman & Ad

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davescott42 in r/audiophile

July 18, 2026 at 6:09 p.m.

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Anyone help with buying budget player and headphones? I’ve never used any before. I need something for beginner

If you already have a smart phone, you can just get a dongle DAC. I have the HIBY W4 ($99 US) which I can use either wired or Bluetooth wirelessly. It has plenty of power. For headphones, I would suggest a refurbished HIFIMAN XS or Sundara ($140 to $190). A lighter, sturdier open back would be Audio

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davescott42 in r/DigitalAudioPlayer

June 1, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

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Iso closed back headphones for recording bass covers but also for everyday use

You only really need closed-back headphones for recording vocals. This is because open-back headphones will have too much sound escaping from the headphones that then gets picked up by the microphone that's only 5-10 inches in front of the vocalist. When you are recording bass or electric guitar, wh

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DecisionInformal7009 in r/Bass

August 4, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

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HD 480 Pro

Oh yes, I am newer to the hobby but I have compared back and forth my couple of inexpensive open backs with the momentum 4, a couple of earbuds and IEMS I understand we shouldn’t compare passive to active headphones, but when talking specifically about what sounds better, that shouldn’t matter. For

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chicopepsi in r/sennheiser

April 20, 2026 at 3:27 p.m.

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Steelseries arctis pro+gamdac

Proper headphone such as Audio Technica ATH-R50X or Sennheiser HD560s is miles better. But cod has shitty audio design, good headphones can't fix that

toweliel in r/Warzone

October 21, 2025 at 7:21 a.m.

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Sennheiser HD 25 replacement ?

I really recommend Audio Technica ATH-R50x. Just got one of these and they do sound amazing!

asaxx98 in r/Turntablists

February 28, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

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Headphones for practice that translate to live use

My suggestion would be to set your tones with your live setup at live db levels. Then, to practice, plug in whatever studio headphones your budget will allowed without changing anything even if it sounds "worse" to you. Just tell yourself its practice time and not tweaking time ;). I go with beyerdy

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tommymartel46 in r/Line6Helix

May 13, 2025 at 10:33 p.m.

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Wired headphones for video editing recommendations

Also the Audio Technica R30X and R50X are good choices since they're pretty lightweight, which helps in long editing sessions. Though their cups are a bit smaller than the Sennheiser ones for example (the HD 550/505/560s are all great choices as well), so it may press on the ears, but if it fits, it

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Macarriones in r/HeadphonesAdvice

July 13, 2026 at 7:22 p.m.

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semi-affordable, comfortable mixing headphones recommendations?

using peace + apo on your computer and ajdusting it to harman is very easy, you just find it in the list and choose the headphone you are working with.. it is automatic practically. anyways, i would recomend Sennheiser 560s, coz open ear headphones are much better for music production.. you don0t re

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Tomo_pomo in r/homestudios

July 22, 2026 at 1:54 p.m.

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