Audio-Technica Expands Professional Line With New Flagship ATH-M50 Studio Headphones [ Winter NAMM 2007 ]

Featuring a closed-back design and proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems, the ATH-M50 professional monitor headphones provide superior audio quality with maximum comfort and are ideal for critical listening applications

NAMM SHOW, ANAHEIM, CA, January 18, 2007 — Audio-Technica introduces its flagship ATH-M50 professional studio monitor headphones. Embodying the company’s latest transducer technology, the ATH-M50 headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy in an innovative design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of use.

Specifically intended for professional monitoring and mixing applications, the ATH-M50 headphones feature an efficient collapsible design ideal for easy portability and convenient storage. Employing Audio-Technica’s proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems and CCAW voice coils, the ATH-M50 headphones have exceptional power handling and very high SPL capabilities while delivering clear, natural, accurate sound with deep resonating bass and high-frequency extension.

The ATH-M50 also features a closed-back cushioned earcup providing exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high volume listening situations. In addition, the circumaural earpieces swivel a full 180º for easy one-ear monitoring.

The ATH-M50 has a lightweight and adjustable cushioned headband for maximum listening comfort. A coiled OFC litz wire cable at the left earpiece terminates to a gold-plated 1/8″ connector with included professional screw-on 1/4″ adapter.

The ATH-M50 will be available February 2007 with a U.S. MSRP of $199.00.