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This pair of headphones has over 3,400 5-star Amazon reviews, and it’s never been cheaper

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Buying the "right" pair of headphones can be a challenge, but it's easier to make a good choice if you start with a preference.

If you hate bulk, buy earbuds. If you hate wires, go Bluetooth. If you prefer a certain genre of music, choose a pair that makes it sound even better.

For people who want to listen to and make music, you can save $38 on a pair of Audio-Technica headphones designed for both. 

I owned an earlier version of these headphones a few years ago. It's been my only experience with Audio-Technica, but I remember them being pretty good. Amazon reviewers of this pair have had a similar experience, with most of them praising its audio quality in general and its neutral sound in particular. 

Having neutral sound is crucial when recording, mixing, and mastering a song, and it can be a good thing, but your music can sound "off" if you're used to wearing headphones that emphasize bass or treble more. 

As I said earlier, finding the "right" headphones can subjective. This pair is over-ear, which means it's on the bigger side, and it's wired, so you'll have to deal with some cable management; thankfully you can replace the cable if you need a shorter one or the original breaks. If you don't mind wires or the larger size, you're rewarded with a richer sound than you can get from smaller pairs.

The final thing to consider is that these headphones are primarily made out of a hard plastic, which keeps them light but doesn't look or feel as nice as other options. How important that is to you will depend on how much you value aesthetics over weight, but the trade off may be worth it if you plan on wearing headphones multiple hours a day.

Audio-Technica has been a reputable audio brand for decades, and this pair of headphones is a good choice if your primary concern is sound and you don't mind the larger size. If you make music, you'll need a pair like this to make sure it sounds good and balanced. 

Regardless, you only have until the end of today to take advantage of this deal, so if you're interested, you have to act quickly.

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Buy a pair of Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones on Amazon for $111.75 (originally $149). [You save $37.25]

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