ATH-R50X Open-Back Headphones

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

I'd skip HD 600 for sure, 6XX is good value for $200 but if you are fine with getting Hifiman Sundara > 6XX and EDXS > Sundara, so grab an EDXS 560S is also good option, great price, so is Audio Technica ATH-R50x and FiiO JT7 but if you are fine with getting Hifiman you can't beat hifiman sound, the

Audio technica r50x if you're tryna stay under 200

Over the last 15 or more years I owned quite a few open back headphones. I owned the HD650, AKG K-612, Audio Technica ATH-R70x, Philips 9500. Right now I use the Audio Technica ATH-R70xa as well as the ATH-R50x. I also have the vintage AKG K-1000 and current Hifiman HE400SE. I use them all, some mor

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

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

Beyerdynamic Tygr 300R, Audio Technica ATH-R50X, Sennheiser HD560S, AKG K7xx, Philips Fidelio X2HR are all better than any headset at any price. Hell, even cheap Superluxes outperform most gaming headsets

Get the Audio Technica R50x headphones ($150 US) and a pair of the OEM R70x pads ($30). You’ll love the sound and it’s not nearly as expensive as the other headphones you’re considering.

XM6 is not the best sounding BT headphone in it's price range. Meanwhile something that's 3x cheaper like Sennheiser HD599 or Audio Technica ATH-R50X will blow away in soundstage and clarity, not even considering more expensive ones.