When you think about classic studio headphones, there's a handful of pairs that will always come to mind. For us, one such pair is the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. These closed-back cans are still some of the most popular all-round performers out there, and right now, for Amazon's Big Deal Days event (known as Prime Day 2 around these parts) have dropped to just shy of their lowest price ever, with a hearty 30% discount.
Despite being on sale for a good while now, the ATH-M50x rarely drop too much in price, so any kind of saving is worth taking advantage of. With an original retail price of $149, today's discount means you can pick them up for just $104. That's only a dollar off their cheapest price ever, and an absolute steal for a really capable pair of 'phones.
The biggest reason to buy a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, in our opinion, is down to the all-round ability they possess for monitoring, mixing and mastering duties on any project you can throw at them. They also come with the added bonus of working as an everyday set of music-listening cans due to their relatively low-profile. They're collapsible too, making them great for making music on the go.
The 45mm large-aperture drivers come complete with earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils, resulting in exceptional clarity across the spectrum, while the 90-degree swivelling earcups make one-ear monitoring a breeze.
In our opinion, one of the aces up their sleeve is the three detachable cables that come in the box. They're varying lengths, so you can attach the right one for whatever scenario you're in - whether that's mixing at home, listening on the go, or playing an electronic drum set where you need some extra slack - and you'll always have a spare.
