audio technica / ATHM50XBT2MO

The ATH-M50x wireless closed-type monitor headphones, recognized by the audio technica world, are now available in a limited edition color, "Metallic Orange." The headphones use the AKM Hi-Fi DAC & headphone amplifier AK4331, and support 96kHz/24bit. The audio source transmitted with the LDAC high-quality codec is output with high-resolution sound quality.

Scheduled for release on September 24th ＜Features＞ ■Sound quality inherited from the M50x dedicated driver - The proprietary 45mm large-diameter driver and dedicated amplifier achieve outstanding transparency across a wide frequency range, reproducing deep and accurate bass. ■DAC & headphone amplifier that delivers sound that is faithful to the original sound - Uses AKM's Hi-Fi DAC & headphone amplifier (AK4331). Supports 96kHz/24bit, and reproduces sound sources transmitted with the LDAC high-quality codec in high resolution. ■Rubycon's PML-CAP? capacitor achieves low noise and low distortion - A chip-type thin-film polymer laminated capacitor, an ultra-miniaturized version of the audio-grade capacitor used in high-end amplifiers, is used in the power circuit section of the DAC & headphone amplifier (AK4331). Stable current suppresses the generation of noise and sound distortion, reproducing high-purity sound. ■Supports LDAC codec for high-quality sound equivalent to high resolution ・Supports up to 96kHz/24bit, and reproduces near-lossless sound quality with wide bandwidth and high dynamic range. Also supports AAC/SBC codec. ■Low Latency Mode* to reduce lag between audio and video ・Enjoy playback with less audio delay when watching videos or playing games on your smartphone or tablet. Low latency mode can be switched on and off in the app. (※) Bluetooth communication may be easily interrupted due to obstacles or radio wave conditions. ■Beamforming technology for clear calls ・Small, high-performance MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) microphones are placed in two places on the headphone housing. Beamforming technology (※) using these two microphones allows you to deliver clear voice to the other party even in a noisy environment. (※) The directionality is toward the speaker's mouth, and the voice is accurately picked up, improving the accuracy of call quality. ■Sidetone function that supports natural conversations ・When making a call, you can hear your own voice and surrounding sounds through the microphone, so the degree of sealing is reduced even when the headphones are on. If you speak louder than necessary, (※) The sidetone function can be turned on and off at any time using the dedicated app "Connect". ■Microphone mute function that does not pick up unnecessary sounds during a call ■Supports multi-point that allows simultaneous connection to two Bluetooth devices ■Supports Amazon Alexa (※) to make your daily life more convenient and fun (※) Amazon Alexa can be used after changing the key operation in the dedicated app "Connect". For other functions, please refer to the Amazon homepage. ■Easy-to-understand button operation ・You can play/pause music, skip forward/backward, adjust the volume, and answer/end calls with the touch of a button. You can also launch smartphone voice assistant functions such as Siri? and Google Assistant with a single button (※). (※) This function may not be compatible depending on the smartphone specifications and the app version. It cannot be launched if Amazon Alexa is enabled. ■ Supports Fast Pair, which is convenient when connecting to Android devices (※) Fast Pair can be used with up to one Android device. ■ Supports wired connection - Comes with a 1.2m cord, so you can use it with a wired connection even if the battery runs out. ■ Auto power off function - The power will automatically turn off after 5 minutes if it is not connected to a device. ■ Up to approximately 50 hours (※) of playback (※) Varies depending on usage conditions. ■ Supports fast charging - Approximately 10 minutes of charging will allow for approximately 180 minutes (※) of continuous playback. Even if you forget to charge, the headphones will be ready to go while you go about your day. (※) Varies depending on usage conditions. ■ Compatible with the dedicated app "Connect" - Two equalizers are provided for enjoyment like a mixer. Customize sound quality, volume level, sound balance, etc. to your liking. ■Communication method: Compliant with Bluetooth standard Ver. 5.0 ■Supported codecs: LDAC, AAC, SBC ■Type: Closed dynamic type; Driver: φ45mm ■Usable time (※): Continuous communication (when playing music) up to approximately 50 hours (※) Varies depending on usage conditions. ■Accessories: USB charging cable (30cm, USB Type-A / USB Type-C), cord (1.2m / φ3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini plug / L-type), pouch