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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (121 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

Preference evidence:Limited2 explicit choices among 78 comments naming both.What the levels mean

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.

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROAudio-Technica ATH-M50x
Typical price$160$159cheaper
Overall rank#3higher#5
People who recommend it121more99
Say they own it184more172
Mentions988more927
Typeclosed-back wiredclosed-back wired
Known forClosed-backBassBuilt to lastClosed-backPortableBass
Best forRecommended as a closed-back that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.Recommended as a tough, portable closed headphone for people who want bass and will use it on the move.
BuyAmazon · $160Amazon · $159

People who mention both, in their own words

#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

#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

Questions people ask about this pair

Every answer is built from the counts on this page, not from our own listening.

Is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO better than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?
Only 2 of the 78 comments naming both choose one (1 for the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, 1 for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x), too few to call a winner. Overall, 121 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 99 the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is cheaper: $159 against $160 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: 121 people recommend it against 99. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is #3 and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x is #5.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?
Yes. 12 of the 78 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 18 say they own the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 17 the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some. About the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x: narrow, cramped soundstage compared with open-backs. The full lists are on each side below.

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