Audio-Technica ATH-R50x headphones review: Open-backed music to my ears

The Audio-Technica ATH-R50x look and sound great, and they benefit from their open-ear design in ways that have made them my go-to headphones for Mac gaming, music, and more. Audio-Technica ATH-R50x review: Just how headphones should look You don't necessarily have to be an audiophile to be familiar with the name Audio-Technica. The Japanese company has been making audio gear since 1962, so it's not new to the headphone game.