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Neither Audio Technica ATH-M50X nor Sennheiser RS120 were recommended by experts this month
On 4 Apr 2024 (19 days ago) we went through 104 Headphones expert endorsements , however neither Audio Technica ATH-M50X nor Sennheiser RS120 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Headphones received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony WH-1000XM5 or other critically acclaimed Wireless Headphones of this month.
For reference, Sony WH-1000XM5 received 9 endorsements this month, from WIRED (1 Mar 2024), CNET (23 Mar 2024) Tom's Guide (19 Jan 2024) and 6 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $164 | Audio Technica ATH-M50X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $120 | Sennheiser RS120 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Wireless Headphones ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | WIRED | CNET | Tom's Guide | IGN | T3 | PCMag | Wirecutter | Rtings.com | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi |
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1 | - | $398 | Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
2 | - | $429 | Bose Ultra Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 9 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - |
3 | +1 | $519 | Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 3 | 6 |
4 | +1 | $299 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 2 | 8 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [18]
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Old Time Music | 92 |
Average score based on 18 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by TechGearLab | 65 |
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- PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL CLARITY - The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones features proprietary 45mm drivers and an extended 15Hz~28kHz frequency range. It offers a deep and accurate bass response.
- SUPPRESSES AMBIENT NOISES - The circumaural design of the earcups perfectly contours around your ears, isolating background noise so you can enjoy listening to music more.
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- Wireless freedom and stereo sound with reception through walls and ceilings up to 328 feetSimple
- Built-in recharging w/ (2) AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries includedDetailed
- Warm sound reproduction with strong bass responseOpen-Aire design for hi-fidelity audio reproduction Volume
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Audio Technica ATH-M50X are a very popular and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 or Razer Opus .
Audio Technica ATH-M50X are $64.90 more expensive than average headphones ($99).
Sennheiser RS120 are a well-known option in the middle of the headphones price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling headphones and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Audio Technica ATH-AD700X or JBL Live Free 2 .
Sennheiser RS120 are $20.98 more expensive than average headphones ($99).