Audio-TechnicaATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet Streaming Headset,Black

These are by far some of the best headphones I've purchased. After years of being around loud engines and pneumatic tools, by hearing is no longer what it used to be. The headsets are comfortable to wear for extended periods of either watching video or playing video games, while not causing fatigue due to weight or discomfort for your ears.Sound quality is excellent and the mic is both easy to adjust to where you wish it to be while also being stiff enough to ensure it doesn't move too easily when you turn your head.While not exactly completely noise cancelling like, the do reduce local noise levels such as loud air conditioner fans etc. enough to the point that whatever media you are listening to will likely not be disturbed too much from external distractions.Definitely will buy again if a newer model comes out and has comparable quality.

I've owned a pair of original ATH-M50x Studio Monitor Headphones to listen to music and play instruments at night for about 10 years and have loved the sound and feel. After suffering through a few years of relentless MS Teams calls at work I decided to look for a suitable headset that would give me a lot more comfort that had the sound quality in the headphones as well as the microphone to last all day. I had been wearing the cheap "work provided" kit that is standard to most offices now that we spend half our day on these conference calls.When I searched for a high-end set, to my delight, I realized the same headphones I've been wearing for my evening enjoyment came in the complete headset variety. So it was a no-brainer to purchase the ATH-M50xSTS-USB Streamset. I have not been disappointed. The sound quality is as excellent as their studio headphone cousins. There's a couple of other bonuses I wasn't expecting. The microphone is the same one from their renowned 20 series, which I have used in the studio and on stage. Having it in an office call, I know that I am now the best sounding caller in the meeting, hands down. Not only can I present my points with conviction, I never have to worry about pops or static because I'm briefing the boss on some cheap mic. There's even a little button on the side where I can turn my own voice down, or up if I want to indulge myself in the supreme resonance of my own voice. Also, when I'm done with the call and want to tune out to some of my favorite tunes and still make it look like I'm hard at work, I keep the headset on and groove away. No skibidi.Also, it's great that I can just swivel the mic up and automatically mute myself, without needing to find a mute button on screen that's a sea of undefined icons. When I feel a cough coming on, I just grab that little guy, slide up, and cough like no tomorrow. My coworkers have no idea I'm hacking out a lung while the budget guys are going over their numbers because I can mute myself quicker than a hankie of chloroform on Forensic Files.So, if you are looking for audio quality and superior performance that will make you feel better about your life as you succumb to hours of Teams and Zoom meetings, I highly recommend this headset. Also, if you play games and/or you need to talk or stream you'll probably be the coolest kid on the server with these. Go for it.

This is an amazing headset and there are no drawbacks to it. It has to be understood, however, that it is (i) wired and (ii) there is no noise cancellation. Those (i) and (ii) are NOT drawbacks, because none of them are declared as features of the headset, I am just pointing this out for the potential purchasers. Best headset microphone ever that does not necessitate tinkering with the sound when one prefers notto: for instance, on a conference call.

A great alternative to the myriad of gaming headsets that are on the market for the same price and more. Superior sound quality and a microphone that rivals standalone mics made this purchase worthwhile and worthy of recommending.

I bought these primarily to use for video calls for work. The mic sounded fantastic and the folding design was very compact and seemed like it would be easy to travel with. Ultimately though, I returned them because the earcups were very uncomfortable for me and I didn’t love the tuning for music. I ended up going with a different popular brand of studio headphones and a modmic.In using the ATH-M50xSTS-USB I just couldn’t get over the discomfort from the shallow earcups compared to other designs. I felt the pressure and hotspots after 5-10 minutes with these compared to 5-6 hours with other options. The tuning of these also sounded like a bassy muddy mess compared to my preference of a more neutral/balanced/clean tuning for music which is important to me because I frequently put on spotify in between my meetings. If you are using these only for voice in calls though this might not matter to you at all (or maybe you love the tuning). I’d just suggest comparing it to other options before deciding so you can make an informed decision of your preference if using them for music.Pros:– Fantastic mic for a headset– Folding design is very compact for transportation– Simple plug-and-play usbCons:– Uncomfortable, shallow earcups– Bassy, muddy tuning not my preference for music

[IF YOU'RE EXPERIENCING CRACKLING AUDIO, PLEASE READ!]The audio quality of these headphones is excellent, and I've enjoyed using them for over a year without any issues. That is, until recently, when the right head phone started crackling.After seeing other customers report the same issue, I contacted support to troubleshoot. However, I discovered the cause before getting a response from them.I had recently started using a PowerLine adapter to transfer network data between rooms without running an ethernet cable. This seemed to introduce either a grounding issue or electrical interference, likely due to the high data load on the circuit.If you're experiencing similar issues, I recommend checking for any recent changes to your home's electrical setup.Hope this helps!