Audio Technica ATH-M50x Enso Professional Monitor Headphones

The 2025 limited-edition “ENSO” headphones will celebrate 10 years (and counting) of the ATH-M50x, launched in 2014, by returning to a classic, all black style with a twist. The name “ENSO” was inspired by Japanese paintings, where artists create a circle with one singular motion, representing the cyclical nature of life. The circle reflects both their return to the originalsophisticated black color, after releasing a spectrum of limited-edition designs, and the iconic rings on the ATH-M50x.

For the first time, the headphones will feature custom engravings on the rings and headband sliders reflecting the brush strokes of sumi ink, used in Enso paintings, and audio frequency waves. A serial number has been engraved into the matte black headphones, ensuring every pair is unique. The packaging for ATH-M50x ENSO also includes bespoke designs, created for this campaign.

Fans who purchase this limited-edition model can also win an exclusive ENSO accessories kit, including a headphone case and a special custom-made furoshiki cloth. Audio-Technica have partnered with Kyoto-based dyeing factory, Bamba, who have been crafting cloths by hand for over 110 years. Furoshiki cloths have a rich history in Japan thanks to their versatility, they are often used to carry goods or to wrap special gifts. The cloths are hand dyed to create rich and unique patterns. Special postcards will be placed randomly in 200 boxes, so customers will discover if they have won the accessories kit when unboxing their headphones.

Only 5,000 pairs of ATH-M50x ENSO headphones will be available worldwide.

Features:

• Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers
• Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils
• Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response
• Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
• 90° swivelling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring
• Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort
• Collapsible for space-saving portability
• Detachable cables (includes 1.2 m-3.0 m coiled cable, 3.0 m straight cable and 1.2m straight cable)
• Top choice for studio tracking and mixing, as well as DJ monitoring and personal listening.