Sony
MDR7506
$98.00
Audio-Technica
Based on 22 Reddit mentions
$169.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
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
...Lexmb in r/shittygaming
January 4, 2026 6:00 PM
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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
...chicopepsi in r/sennheiser
April 20, 2026 3:27 PM
2
Audio-Technica ATH-R50x are great open backs.
RoughComfortable1484 in r/Focusrite
December 28, 2025 4:09 AM
1
Haaaa🤣. They're supposed to be awesome. I couldn't rec em yet but I think we'll like em. I hope I remember to come back to this post and give my opinion and if u remember let me know what u think lol. Dude, I was an open back headphone guy exclusively for years. I went down the IEM rabbit hole like
...Rime1 in r/iems
February 6, 2026 11:17 PM
1
The new open back models from Audio Technica are excellent. This one would be in your budget range. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-ca/headphones/type/over-ear/ath-r30x If you can stretch your budget a bit, this is the one to go for: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-ca/headphones/type/over-ear/at
...Ok-Dealer-6628 in r/HeadphonesAdvice
February 15, 2026 12:04 AM
1
No budget you say? Audio Technica ATH-AWKG for closed back Audio Technica ATH-ADX7000 for open back For the average user/budget: Audio Technica ATH-M50X for closed back Audio Technica ATH-R50X for open back Yes, I'm an AT fanboy. Been a headphone user for 50+ years, and either heard or owned everyth
...Ok-Dealer-6628 in r/HeadphonesAdvice
February 20, 2026 10:05 PM
1
Don't buy gaming headset. Audio Technica ATH-R50X for open backs or DT770 Pro for closed backs.
toweliel in r/Gaming_Headsets
October 21, 2025 11:58 PM
1