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Audio-Technica Introduces the Limited-Edition ATH-M50xRD Headphone

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Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, unveils the ATH-M50xRD Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition red-and-gold version of A-T's popular ATH-M50x and part of A-T's M-Series line of headphones.

From the 45 mm large-aperture drivers to its sound-isolating earcups and robust construction, the ATH-M50xRD provides an unmatched experience for the most critical audio applications, including recording, live sound, broadcast, DJ and personal listening. The headphones incorporate technology drawn from Audio-Technica's long history in the field of high-performance professional audio, providing exceptional power handling, very high SPL capability, and natural, accurate sound with impactful bass and high-frequency extension. With professional-grade earpad and headband material and a collapsible design, the ATH-M50xRD headphones remain comfortable throughout long monitoring sessions and transport easily.


ATH-M50xRD Features:
  • Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
  • Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response
  • Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
  • 90-degree swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring
  • Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort for extended wear
  • Collapsible for space-saving portability and convenient storage
  • Top choice for studio tracking and mixing, as well as live sound, DJ monitoring and personal listening
  • Detachable cables (includes a 1.2m-3m coiled cable, 3m straight cable and 1.2m straight cable)
  • The ATH-M50xRD Professional Monitor Headphones are a limited-edition red-and-gold version of A-T's popular ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphone

Audio-Technica's new limited-edition ATH-M50xRD will be available in October 2017 at $169.00 MAP. They join the currently available ATH-M50x models in black (ATH-M50x) and white (ATH-M50xWH).

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Like that metallic red.
 
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Painfully however, the ATH-M50X variant sounds nothing like the original ATH-M50. The original was far superior for a budget headphone. A fun listen.
 
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Iron Man? I already owned M50x and i loved the detachable cable great for travels.
 
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yes, lets release the same product but with a different colour as a limited product, fantastic.
 

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yes, lets release the same product but with a different colour as a limited product, fantastic.

gotta justify that MBA salary somehow!
 
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yes, lets release the same product but with a different colour as a limited product, fantastic.

You don't know what you are talking about here. These headphones are an industry standard. They have been produced exactly like this for more than ten years. The only way to release a limited edition is to change the color. With that being said, they look kinda awful in red...
 
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