Australian audio powerhouse Rode just dropped a game-changer for sound professionals: the NTH-50 on-ear headphones. Engineered specifically for critical listening environments like recording studios, broadcast booths, and post-production suites, these cans promise studio-grade accuracy without the premium price tag.
Built for the Grind
The NTH-50s boast custom-matched 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets, delivering Rode’s signature flat frequency response (20Hz–20kHz). Translation? You hear every nuance—no hyped bass or scooped mids to color your mix. Closed-back earcups with memory foam cushions provide 30dB of isolation, crucial when tracking vocals or editing podcasts in noisy environments.
Comfort gets equal attention. The lightweight chassis features stainless-steel sliders and swiveling earcups, while the suspension-style headband ensures marathon sessions won’t leave you with "headphone hair" (or a headache). Rode even includes dual detachable cables: a coiled 3m cable for studio freedom and a straight 1.2m cable for on-the-go use.
Hear the Difference Yourself
For demos and expert insights, check out Rode’s official breakdown:
Introducing the NTH-50 (Official News)
Full Specs & Tech Details
Or watch them in action on the Rode YouTube channel:
Rode Mic YouTube
Pro-Ready, Budget-Friendly
Priced aggressively under $150, the NTH-50s target engineers and creators tired of compromising between accuracy and affordability. As one product manager hinted, "This is a Studio Classic reborn for the modern workflow." They’re already drawing comparisons to legacy monitors twice their price.
Available now in matte black or matte white, you can grab them directly from Rode or via major retailers. Early adopters on Amazon are praising their "unbox-and-work reliability":
Buy NTH-50 on Amazon
With robust construction (including a 2-year warranty) and a sound profile tuned for truth, Rode’s latest might just become the new workhorse of pro audio. As one beta tester put it: "Finally, headphones that don’t lie to you."
—Audio production gear just got a lot more interesting.
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