PRODUCT REVIEW
Review: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet
W ith ‘M50x’ in the model name of this product I was convinced I was going to appreciate my time with StreamSet . It’s a workhorse. The USB version plugs straight into your computer and uses USB power to provide juice to the mic (the analogue version of StreamSet requires phantom power). Its 2m hard-wired lead is sturdy and if you’re jumping around in your chair there’s no mechanical noise induced by the lead or the boom. StreamSet feels right and looks well suited to extended use. Gamers and streamers gravitate to what the pros use, so I’ve no doubt the ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet headphones will do well. Price won’t be a problem for streamers looking for quality. The Audio-Technica logo on the earcups tell their audience and colleagues that they’re serious about sound. For others who enjoy a weekly virtual catchup with mates on XBox but aren’t dedicated streamers, the StreamSet still has a lot to recommend it.
Here’s an exhortation: how we sound on web conference calls is becoming a real hallmark of how much we care about business communication. If you’re an audio person, sounding bad on a VC is a terrible look. I’ve been challenged by the StreamSet — it’s actually easy and convenient to sound present and pristine on a call.
Bring it on!
sound press April 2023 |
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