Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50x

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $142.

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Studio

Best valueWired

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score89

Value signal100

Price$169

Release age41y 5m old

User score8.4

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trackingpodcastsmonitoring

Consensus

89/100

Release age

41y 5m old

Value signal

100/100

Studio

Best valueWired

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score84

Value signal100

Price$149

Release age12y 4m old

User score8.8