Real owners lean toward the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X: 71% of 234 owners recommend it, vs 55% of 663 for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
“I bought the 900 proX as my first high end headphone for mostly gaming and music. They caused me to spend another 2k on speakers and a schiit stack because id never heard such beatiful sounds. Worth it”— @Lperry on YouTube
“900 sounds more natural, intimate and less fatiguing but it doesn't stage the same way.”— Bret Halford on Head-Fi
“That joint is a huge weak point in my opinion.”— @drewmorg. on YouTube
Real owners lean toward the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X: 71% of 234 owners recommend it, vs 55% of 663 for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
Owners point the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x at producers and DJs wanting durable closed-back monitors, and budget buyers wanting a build that lasts many years.
Owners point the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X at competitive gamers needing precise footstep imaging, and home producers mixing on a budget.
The most-cited downside of the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is bloated bass that muddies the mids. For the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, it's strong clamp needs breaking in.