Buy-box price is 0.6% below MSRP and a 1P seller controls the listing
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable | Closed-Back, 45mm Drivers, 3 Detachable Cables Included, 6.3mm Adapter, Foldable Swivel Earcups, 38ω Impedance was tracked for 30 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $158.00 to $159.00 against an MSRP/MAP of $159.00. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.
Price Overview
FLOOR PRICE ($)
$158.00
MAX PRICE ($)
$159.00
AVG PRICE ($)
$158.63
EROSION (%)
0.63%
MSRP/MAP ($)
$159.00
The product hit a low of $158.00, following a peak of $159.00 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $159.00, the floor price reflects a minimal variance of 0.63% erosion.
Buy box distribution
| Seller | Condition | Price vs MSRP | Buy box days | Erosion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1PAmazon.com· Top | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 15d (50%) | 0.00% |
2PTechnica House | New | $158.00 −$1.00 below MSRP | 11d (37%) | 0.63% |
3PPineville Music | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 4d (13%) | 0.00% |
3PK&M Camera Since 1976 | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PAbt Electronics | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PAlto Music | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PElectronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PSims Music | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PFantastic Store LLC (Authorized Dealer) | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PFocusProAudio | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PUS Seller/We ship from USA | New | $270.99 +$111.99 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -70.43% |
3PGuildwater Gear | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PKellards | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PThe Best Choice Inc. | New | $158.00 −$1.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.63% |
2PAudiotopia | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PTriplenet Pricing INC | New | $209.00 +$50.00 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -31.45% |
3PAmerican Musical Supply | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PRock & Soul DJ Equipment & Records | New | $151.99 −$7.01 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 4.41% |
2PHRRLLC | New | $126.40 −$32.60 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 20.50% |
3PAlliance Gaming - SN RECORDED | New | $158.00 −$1.00 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.63% |
3PVIP PRO AUDIO | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PAustin Bazaar | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PAmazon Resale | New | $109.31 −$49.69 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 31.25% |
3PEncore One LLC | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PSweetwater Sound | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PGearTree | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PRusso Music Center | New | $169.00 +$10.00 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -6.29% |
2PRock & Soul DJ Equipment & Records | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PFull Compass Systems LTD | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PWest Music | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PMusic Village USA | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PWeb Offers | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PProaudiostar | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PAustin Bazaar | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PAmetron Audio/Video | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PAVLGEAR | New | $151.05 −$7.95 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 5.00% |
3PVV Vincit Veritas | New | $157.99 −$1.01 below MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.64% |
3PGLAM_AZON | New | $159.77 +$0.77 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -0.48% |
2PEncore One LLC | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PBriskdrop | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PElectronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | New | $164.77 +$5.77 above MSRP | 0d (0%) | -3.63% |
3PY2PLAY | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PHAWTHORNE | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PPitbull Electronics | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PAdorama | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PLiquid Audio Inc | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PVintage King Audio | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PBeach Camera Same Day Shipping | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
3PMusicStoreLive | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
2PAVLGEAR | New | $159.00 at MSRP | 0d (0%) | 0.00% |
The Buy Box for Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black, Professional Grade, Critically Acclaimed, with Detachable Cable | Closed-Back, 45mm Drivers, 3 Detachable Cables Included, 6.3mm Adapter, Foldable Swivel Earcups, 38ω Impedance is primarily held by Amazon.com (1P) with a 50% share, winning the Buy Box for 15 out of 30 tracked days. Only 3 of 50 total sellers have won the Buy Box.
Seller density vs. price erosion
Buy-box price stayed between $158.00 and $159.00, largely stable over the period. Price opened right at MSRP ($159.00). Seller count peaked at 43 on 09/01, easing off since — adding -10 net sellers over the full period. The crowding was short-lived — sellers came in, didn't find enough margin to stay, and pulled back.
Seller churn and influx
Comparing sellers before Sep 28 vs last 3 days of 30-day tracking period
1 persistent 3P seller actively cutting prices — driving ongoing erosion.
5 3P sellers exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.
7 sellers exited with no new entrants — competitive pressure easing.
No new sellers in recent period
Key Findings
critical$1.00
Pricing is largely holding — floor sits $1.00 (0.6%) below MSRP, minor drift within an acceptable range.
36 3P Sellers
36 3P sellers are swarming this listing — heavily contested.
Amazon.com
3P sellers win the buy box 13.3% of the time; Pineville Music leads with 4 days at $159.00 — easing.
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