Audio-Technica ATH M50X BT2 Long Term Short Review 

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Hi, yes, its on Amazon. Thanks! www.amazon.nl/-/en/dp/B079KTJNTC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3TPQU131C1GCX&keywords=mogami+3%2C5+mm&qid=1665908706&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjYzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=mogami+3.5mm%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-5

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Hi! In short - wired audio is better (in my experience). LDAC Adaptive sound very good but i'm still missing some details, soundstage and prescission, it all get slightly better if you change preferances in developer options but you have to do it manualy by default it streams adaptive only. In case with wired connection details, soundstage and prescission - all in right place, great headphones. Thanks!

Hi! Sheepskin, genuine leather, it fits me better, does not affect sound quality also very comfortable to wear for a longer periods of time. I found these ones at amazon : www.amazon.nl/Schapenvacht-vervangende-Audio-Technica-ATH-M50xBT2-hoofdtelefoon/dp/B07T4969DP/ref=sr_1_9?__mk_nl_NL=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3SJP9W3UWNJPK&keywords=audio+technica+m50x+bt2+earpads&qid=1686084970&sprefix=audio+technica+m50x+bt2+earpads%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-9 Thanks!

Hi! it works perfectly on a Mac or iPadOS but with Windows it is slightly different, it depends on manufacturer, in some cases bluetooth headphones not working as good as intended due to quality (level) of implementation of the bluetooth in the system. Thanks!

Hi! It has just usual 3.5mm jack connector so any generic (common) 3.5mm jack cable should work just fine. M50xBT2 has mic build in therefore i’m not sure microphone build in cable will work but i did not tested it for that matter so i can not really answer that question. Wired connection with good cable sound slightly better than the wireless one even with LDAC so i’m sure you’ll be very pleased with sound quality. It also works just fine as wireless hands free headset, audio quality on calls are exceptional. Thanks!

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Hi, yes, it has usual 3.5mm jack so in theory any cable should work just fine. Thanks!

Hi! Absolutely agree! Thanks!

Yeah, it’s silly how cheap they compared to other premium Bluetooth cans. I’ve recently purchased the Focal Bathys. It’s a flagship 4x the price from a “premium” headphone company. Yet the m50x sounds like 85-90% on the same playing field

Hi! You can take a look at this link to amazon online store, i’m currently using these ones, it is one of very fine quality. Thanks! www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B07T4969DP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hi, the problem could be the source not the headphones. some of the devices does not treat Bluetooth connection (signal processing) equally. In case with AAC codec Apple does signal processing way better than any other brand, in fact way better than the Samsung or Huawei top tier devices therefore it sound significantly better on Apple. In case with Aptx Sony is the king, etc. Have you tried to compare SQ with different devices ? Wired - Wireless ? Thanks!

Hi, I do not have Airpods Pro 2 in my possession, honestly i prefer overheads although some of the TWS are quite good, i'm using CKS50TW for couple of years, it's a very fine model, I can recommend it. Nevertheless, if you planning to do quality critical works i would recommend M50X wired mode. All TWS using certain technologies to make it sound "out of your head" in front of your face, for that matter they using acoustic manipulation therefore it is never really truthful enough to base one judgement of the sound quality upon it. Thanks!

@@TechieViewVideo Thanks! I really appreciate it! ❤ It's not intended for quality-critical listening, I've got Sennheiser HD6XX for that. It's meant to be more of a "on the go" kinda thing. HD6XX are too bulky for that, in my opinion. And the cable can also get annoying. Outside of the fact, they are open-back, of course. On the other hand, considering the price/performace ratio of the Airpods Pro 2, it sounds like a bad joke, compared to the M50X BT2. Their price/performace is wild, compared to other options. The only thing, that's "turning me off" is, how plasticy they are. I was considering the Focal Bathys. I really like the build quality and the design. And also the built-in DAC over USB-C. But the fact, I could NOT use them wired without them running on battery, is just BEYOND RETARDED. Especially for such an insane high price tag.

@@191. Yes, indeed, M50x is made out of plastic but does not feel that bad, in fact quality wise it is very good. I've got mine for quite sometime but i never really felt any discomfort or disturbance due to lack of quality of "squicky" noises. It just good. If you going to compare it to the top of premium segment like B&W (for example) it would certainly look quite plasticy but stiil not entirely wrong. Thanks!

@@TechieViewVideo Thank you so much for your effort to help! Again, absolute legend! I wish you, and your channel, all the best! ❤

Thank you, i'm happy to help! 😉

Hi, i’m honestly do not have that much of experience with BOSE headphones, BOSE has its own sound signature which is not really a HiFi therefore not that interesting for me personally, as i know BOSE headphones are very good in regards to noice canceling tech. Sony WH-1000XM4 is certainly a better choice, everything is very well designed and most importantly it sound fantastic, it’s also priced well these days. About WH-1000XM5 - i do not like the overal look of it so i did not tested it, i believe it will sound good but it does not look as comfortable as previous model so i rather pass. I would also recommend to take a look at WH-1000XM3 if you can find one, those were very good. So between ATM-M50BT2 and Sony WH-1000XM4 i would choose AudioTechnica due to design and some of my personal preferences otherwise Sony would be my choice (runner up). P.S. AudioTechnica 50 Hours battery life is a very strong feature, in regards to apps they are more or less equal, no difference from my point of view. Thanks!

@@TechieViewVideo ok thank you

Hi, iOS only supports low quality AAC codec, there is no possibility to use APTX or LDAC, you would need to connect iPhone to the HiFi transmitter (of some sort) in order to get 24bit Bluetooth audio. Thanks!

Apple is such a 'premium' device isn't it? lol

Hi, I bought mine at Amazon, you can take a look there. Thanks!

Doesn't that change the sound signature? That happened to my AKG K371 with Dekoni Elite Velour and ruined the bass and also got dull. When I swapped back to the original pads they now sound beautiful again

Hi, it depends on the quality, some of the ear-pads are not good even if its feels soft and nice to touch it could affect sound signature badly, it happens due to low quality materials they've used, some of the "bad" quality ear-pads just absorbing sound waves therefore making headphones sound unfocused and dull. The ear-pads I'm using made out of genuine leather with memory foam inside - it does not affect sound signature, it sound just as intended. Thanks!

@@TechieViewVideo Thank You so much abut i cant find even one brand which actually gives pure leather

Hi, Here is the link to ear-pads i'm using with mine M50x : www.amazon.nl/-/en/Sheepskin-Replacement-Audio-Technica-ATH-M50xBT2-Headphone/dp/B07T4969DP/ref=sr_1_39?crid=WODS7EJSKCG8&keywords=genuine+leather+ear-pads+ATH-M50&qid=1699698192&sprefix=genuine+leather+ear-pads+ath-m50%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-39 Hopefully this link will work 😉

Hi, battery power is not needed when you use it in wired mode, it just works as any other M50X. Thanks!

@@TechieViewVideo Thank you! No one mentioned it in their reviews. Such a quick response. You are a legend!

Hi, M50BT2 would be great for anything regarding audio recording, sound isolation and audio quality are very good, i would recommend it! Thanks!

Hi, yes absolutely, still one of my favorites. Thanks!

Hi, with customized ear-pads glasses are not a problem, at least in my case, original ear-pads are rather thin so it is possible to get fatigue wearing it for longer periods. Thanks!