Head to head · for music listening
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (119 vs 99). Only 2 of the 78 comments naming both explicitly choose one (1 for the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, 1 for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x), too few to call a winner.
- Comments naming both
- 78
- Say they own both
- 12
- Choose the DT 770 PRO
- 1
- Choose the ATH-M50x
- 1
Counted across 23 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $160 | $159cheaper |
| Overall rank | #3higher | #5 |
| People who recommend it | 119more | 99 |
| Say they own it | 185more | 172 |
| Mentions | 985more | 922 |
| Type | closed-back wired | closed-back wired |
| Known for | Closed-backBassBuilt to last | Closed-backPortableBass |
| Best for | Closed-back for people who want something that lasts a decade and blocks the room out. | A tough, portable closed headphone for people who want bass and will use it on the move. |
| Buy | Amazon · $160 | Amazon · $159 |
People who mention both, in their own words
“Because strictly sound wise, the DT770 are much better than the m50x”
Picks the DT 770 PROA commenter under Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro | Why I Decided To Switch... (Audio University) · Dec 2021
“I own M50x and had opportunity to listen my friend's DT770 pro”
Owns bothA commenter under Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro | Why I Decided To Switch... (Audio University) · Dec 2021
“I own both the Beyer DT770 and the Audio-Technica M50X”
Owns bothA commenter under Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro | Why I Decided To Switch... (Audio University) · Dec 2021
#3 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)
18 of the 78 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
- Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
- One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
- Wide-sounding for a closed design
The complaints
- Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
- Non-detachable cable on the classic version
- Clamp is tight for larger heads
In their words
“I use the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro and can highly recommend them”
A commenter under Audio Technica ATH-M50X Review! (Marques Brownlee) · Feb 2014
“I use the DT 770 Limited's and I absolutely love them”
A commenter under Why Do All Streamers Use These Headphones? (Dagwummy) · Jul 2023
“The beyerdynamic dt 770 are my go to cans”
A commenter under Best Headphones for Music Production, Mixing, Tracking (Sanjay C) · Oct 2023
#5 overall
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
17 of the 78 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Very durable; several owners report five-plus years of daily use
- Punchy bass and clarity; good for casual listening as well as recording
- Folds, detachable cable, easy to drive from a phone
The complaints
- Narrow, cramped soundstage compared with open-backs
- Some find it bass-heavy or overpriced for what it is
- Ear pads and the small hinge tab wear out and need replacing
In their words
“I got the M50x’s and love the sound, but they’re uncomfortable af”
A commenter under Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro | Why I Decided To Switch... (Audio University) · Dec 2021
“I've been using the M50x for awhile, and I really love them”
A commenter under Best Headphones for Music Production, Mixing, Tracking (Sanjay C) · Oct 2023
“I use the ATH-M50x headphones and simply LOVE them”
A commenter under Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro | Why I Decided To Switch... (Audio University) · Dec 2021
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