For more than sixty years, Audio-Technica has built its reputation on precision, reliability, and a respect for sound. Founded in Japan in the early ’60s, the brand has long been trusted by audio professionals, while also appealing to listeners who value performance.
And taking excellence performance, meet the ATH-M50x, which has become one of the company’s most widely recognized models. Known for its balanced sound and durable construction, it’s a familiar presence in studios and DJ booths, as well as in more private listening spaces. Its design has remained largely unchanged for good reason: it works.
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The ENSO edition takes that established form and refines it, finished in a slick black; the headphones reference the Japanese Enso circle, a symbol associated with continuity and focus. The influence is subtle, reflected in the circular earcups and in engraved details inspired by ink brushwork and sound waves.
Craftsmanship comes through in the details too, as the earcup rings and headband sliders carry bespoke engravings, set against a matte black finish, with each pair individually serialized. Inside, the performance remains true to the ATH-M50x reputation thanks to the large-aperture drivers that deliver clarity across a wide frequency range, with controlled bass and effective isolation. Swiveling earcups and detachable cables make the headphones adaptable, whether used for professional monitoring or everyday listening.
The presentation extends beyond the headphones themselves — select editions include accessories that draw on Japanese tradition, including a hand-dyed furoshiki cloth created using long-established techniques. Keeping true to the brand’s ethos, it’s a practical object, but also a thoughtful and highly considered one.
