Audio PerformanceĮquipped with proprietary 45-millimeter drivers, the ATH-M50xBT features a more balanced and brighter soundstage than the company's ATH-ANC9 model. Simply push up the toggle switch to enable Bluetooth mode, and this will pull up the device name (ATH-M50xBT#PP) on the available devices list.

The pairing process is one of the most convenient I've encountered on any wireless headset. This feature doesn't work as well here as on the Sony WH-1000XM3 Audio-Technica could have added more functions to optimize the experience. Also, the touch interface is limited to one command: holding it down for 2 seconds will activate your device's digital assistant. But, you aren't given the option to play a previous track. The plus (+) or minus (-) buttons manage volume with a tap, whereas holding either down for 2 seconds will skip/rewind a track, respectively. The multifunctional button in the middle will play/pause music or answer/end a call. Sadly, the controls aren't as intuitive as they are on other Bluetooth headsets.

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