How do they stack up? The Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones vs the AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Sig Premium Headphones

Today Music Critic will be comparing the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones to the AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Sig Premium Headphones. Not sure which is right for you? Read on and find the perfect item for your needs. This article is part of a series called 10 Best Studio Headphones for Recording in 2025

Let's get started by taking a close look at the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones.

Now we will have look at an alternative, the AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Sig Premium Headphones.

Taking a closer look at the features of the AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Sig Premium Headphones

Looking for a pair of headphones which will serve you well for years to come? The AKG Q 701 Quincy Jones Sig Premium Headphones not only offers incredible comfort but also great sound quality at the same time. The flat-wire voice coil technology gives extremely accurate sound and transient response. The diaphragm is a two-layer patented varimotion. The best part is that these headphones are incredibly durable, so you can take them with you as you go from gig to gig or take comfort in the knowledge that you can get excellent usage out of them, without having to worry that they'll quit on you after a few sessions.

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Also see Music Critic's article 10 Best Studio Headphones for Recording in 2025 which includes even more information.

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