Audio-Technica have expanded their headphone range with the release of the ATH-M50, a set of headphones designed for use in recording studios.

The full-size headphones are designed for high-levels of comfort and with a level of sonic accuracy suitable for mixing and monitoring applications. Featuring Audio-Technica’s proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with neodymium magnet systems and CCAW voice coils, which Audio-Technica claim will deliver clear, natural, accurate sound with deep resonating bass and high-frequency extension. Quite a boast.

They also feature a number of studio-specific functions like padded ear-cups, tilting earpieces for one-ear listening and gold-plated connectors.

Available February priced around $200, they’ll have to be good if Audio-Technica are to crack the recording market.