Overview:
The 2025 limited-edition ATH-M50x ENSO professional monitor headphones celebrate the classic, all-black style of the original M50x, launched in 2014 - but with a twist. For the first time, we've incorporated custom engraving on the earcups and headband, reflecting both sound waves and the brushstrokes found in Japanese ink paintings of the Enso circle. And just as the Enso represents the cyclical nature of life, so the M50x ENSO returns us to the sophisticated black color of the original M50x, after releasing a spectrum of limited-edition colors over the years.
Of course, nothing has changed about the legendary sound quality or construction of these M50x headphones. Featuring 45 mm large-aperture drivers with copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils, plush sound isolation pads, and an over-ear design, the ATH-M50x ENSO delivers studio-quality sound with exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range and deep, accurate bass response. Plus, the earcups swivel 90° for convenient, one-ear monitoring and collapse or fold flat for easy portability.
Each pair of M50x ENSO headphones is engraved with a unique serial number, identifying it as one of only 5,000 pairs sold worldwide. As a special bonus, 200 randomly selected boxes contain a postcard that awards the lucky purchaser with our exclusive ENSO accessory kit, which includes a headphone case and a special furoshiki cloth custom-made by Kyoto-based dyeing factory, Bamba.
Included Accessories: The ATH-M50x ENSO comes with a protective carrying pouch, 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter, and three interchangeable cables (detachable 1.2 m - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') coiled cable, detachable 3.0 m (9.8') straight cable, and detachable 1.2 m (3.9') straight cable).
Limited Edition
Each pair of ATH-M50x ENSO headphones is engraved with a serial number, identifying it as one of only 5,000 pairs sold worldwide.
Closed-Back Design
3 Detachable Cables
Collapsible Design
Made for the Studio
Chance to Win
Everyone who purchases a pair of ATH-M50x ENSO headphones has a chance to win an exclusive ENSO accessory kit, including a headphone case and special furoshiki cloth. Custom-made by Kyoto-based dyeing factory, Bamba, which has been handcrafting cloths for over 110 years, this special ENSO furoshiki cloth is hand-dyed to create rich and unique patterns. If your box contains one of the 200 randomly distributed accessory kit postcards, you're a winner!
Features:
Limited-edition ENSO headphones celebrate 10 years (and counting) of the ATH-M50x
Custom engraving on the earcups and headband mimic both sound waves and the brushstrokes in Japanese Enso paintings
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 aluminum 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° swiveling 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 1.2 m straight cable)
Top choice for studio tracking and mixing, as well as DJ monitoring and personal listening
Only 5,000 ATH-M50x ENSO headphones sold worldwide (serial number engraved on each pair)
200 randomly selected packages contain a postcard that awards the purchaser with an exclusive ENSO accessory kit, which includes a headphone case and a special custom-made furoshiki cloth
Specs:
Type Closed-back dynamic
Driver Diameter 45 mm
Frequency Response 15 - 28,000 Hz
Maximum Input Power 1,600 mW at 1 kHz
Sensitivity 99 dB
Impedance 38 ohms
Weight 285 g (10 oz), without cable and connector
Cable Interchangeable cables: detachable 1.2 m - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') coiled cable, detachable 3.0 m (9.8') straight cable and detachable 1.2 m (3.9') straight cable
Cable - Detachable Yes
Connector Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief
Magnet Neodymium
Voice Coil CCAW (Copper-clad aluminum wire)
Folding/collapsible Yes
Accessories Included Protective carrying pouch, 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter