Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2: The Studio Headphone Sound You Know, Cut Loose From the Cable

The ATH-M50x earned its reputation in studios and on desks worldwide for one reason: it tells you the truth about your audio. The ATH-M50xBT2 takes that exact sound signature wireless. Inside each earcup sits the same 45mm large-aperture driver with copper-clad aluminum voice coils and neodymium magnets, tuned to the M50x curve that producers, editors, and serious listeners trust. If you already love how the wired M50x sounds and you are tired of being tethered to your source, this is the headphone built for you. If you are buying your first pair of real over-ear headphones, you are starting at the level most people upgrade toward.

Up to 50 Hours of Battery and a 10-Minute Quick Charge Over USB-C

Battery anxiety is the reason most wireless headphones disappoint. The ATH-M50xBT2 runs up to 50 hours on a single charge, which for most people means charging it roughly once a week, not once a day. When you do run low, a 10-minute top-up over the included USB-C cable gives you up to 3 more hours, enough for a commute, a workout, or a work session. USB-C means you charge it with the same cable as your phone or laptop, not a proprietary brick you have to hunt for.

Multipoint Bluetooth 5.0 and High-Resolution LDAC, aptX Adaptive, and AAC Codecs

Multipoint pairing keeps the ATH-M50xBT2 connected to two devices simultaneously. Take a call on your phone while listening to your laptop, and the headphone switches automatically without making you dive into a settings menu to re-pair. For sound quality, Bluetooth 5.0 carries high-resolution audio through LDAC at up to 990 kbps, plus aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, and SBC, so whatever device you own gets the best codec it supports. An AK4331 32-bit DAC with a dedicated headphone amplifier handles the conversion, which is why the wireless signal holds together instead of sounding thin.

Wired or Wireless, On Your Terms: Detachable Cable and Passive Listening

The detachable 3.5mm cable is the feature that separates a studio-grade headphone from a consumer one. Plug it in and the ATH-M50xBT2 plays passively with zero latency, ideal for monitoring while you edit, tracking at the desk, or simply listening when the battery is dead and you do not want to stop. The closed-back circumaural design and memory-foam earpads isolate you from the room and stay comfortable through long sessions. Note that this is passive isolation, not active noise cancellation, which is exactly what monitoring listeners want: no processing between you and the sound.

The A-T Connect App, Dual Beamforming Mics, and a Build Made to Travel

The free A-T Connect app lets you reshape the ATH-M50xBT2 to your taste: adjust EQ, choose your Bluetooth codec, switch on low-latency mode for gaming and video, and remap the on-earcup controls. Two beamforming microphones sharpen your voice on calls so you sound clear in meetings instead of distant. The frame folds flat and collapses into the included carrying pouch, and at roughly 10.8 oz it is light enough for all-day wear. Whether you are a commuter, a creator, a gamer, or someone pairing it with a turntable for private full-fidelity vinyl, the ATH-M50xBT2 is the wireless headphone you buy once and keep.