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| Buyer rating | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Price | $158.00 | $319.00 |
| Our score | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Buyer ratings | 33,837 ratings | 977 ratings |
| Brand | Audio-Technica | JBL |
| Best for | Tracking vocals and loud instrument monitoring | Nearfield mixing in acoustically treated rooms |
| Tracking isolation | 8.8/10 | — |
| Transducer design | 8.5/10 | — |
| Ergonomics and mobility | 8.2/10 | — |
| Serviceability | 8.4/10 | — |
| Value proposition | 8.6/10 | — |
| Acoustic dispersion | — | 8.8/10 |
| Low-frequency extension | — | 7.8/10 |
| Cabinet and hardware build | — | 7.6/10 |
| Room tuning controls | — | 8.1/10 |
| Price-to-performance ratio | — | 8.7/10 |
| Model Number | ATH-M50x | — |
| Model Name | M50x | — |
| Built-In Media | HEADPHONE | — |
| Age Range Description | Adult | — |
| Warranty Description | 2 year warranty on parts and labor | — |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | — |
| Series Number | 50 | — |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicavel | — |
| Item Type Name | Professional Monitor Headphones, Black | — |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear | — |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear | — |
| Earpiece Shape | Around-the-ear | — |
| Brand Name | Audio-Technica | — |
| Number of Items | 1 | — |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica | — |
| Coverage Pattern | — | 120° x 90° |
| Cabinet Dimensions | — | 11.7" x 7.3" x 9.1" (298 x 185 x 231mm) |
| Net Weight | — | 10.43 lbs (4.73 kg) |
| Enclosure Material | — | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
| System Type | — | Two Powered 5" Two-Way Studio Monitor |
| Our verdict | A reliable industry staple for tracking sessions due to its tight clamp and effective acoustic seal. The slightly emphasized low-end and tight soundstage make it less dependable for definitive mixing choices. Build quality is rugged, and detachable cables add practical longevity. | Featuring five-inch drivers and calibrated waveguides, the 305P MkII pair provides a wide sweet spot and reliable nearfield accuracy. However, rear-facing bass ports demand space away from boundaries, and they will accentuate low-end room modes without acoustic absorption. Treating the listening environment is necessary to realize their full mix utility. |
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