Categories/Headphones/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
critical

Buy-box price is 20.0% 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 31 day(s). During this period, the Buy Box price ranged from $127.20 to $159.00 against an MSRP/MAP of $159.00. The product's pricing health is currently flagged as critical.

Tracked 31 days · past 30-day window
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Price Overview

FLOOR PRICE ($)

$127.20

MAX PRICE ($)

$159.00

AVG PRICE ($)

$156.69

EROSION (%)

20.00%

MSRP/MAP ($)

$159.00

Price erosion from MSRP
Severe20.00% below MSRP
MinimalModerateSevere

The product hit a low of $127.20, following a peak of $159.00 during the tracking period. Compared to its MSRP of $159.00, the floor price reflects a severe variance of 20.00% erosion.

Tracking window: Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026

Buy box distribution

81%1P
1P · 1 seller, 81% share2P · 12 sellers, 16% share3P · 38 sellers, 3% share
Sellers won
3 of 51tracked sellers
Changed hands
8 timesover 31 days
SellerConditionPrice vs MSRPBuy box daysErosion
1PAmazon.com· Top
New
$159.00
at MSRP
25d (81%)
0.00%
2PTechnica House
New
$158.00
−$1.00 below MSRP
5d (16%)
0.63%
3PKellards
New
$159.00
at MSRP
1d (3%)
0.00%
2PAustin Bazaar
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PBeach Camera Same Day Shipping
New
$174.90
+$15.90 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-10.00%
2PEncore One LLC
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAbt Electronics
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PElectronics Expo (Authorized Dealer)
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PFantastic Store LLC (Authorized Dealer)
New
$158.00
−$1.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
0.63%
3PGLAM_AZON
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PVIP PRO AUDIO
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAVLGEAR
New
$151.05
−$7.95 below MSRP
0d (0%)
5.00%
3PHAWTHORNE
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAmerican Musical Supply
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PProaudiostar
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PMusic Village USA
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PRusso Music Center
New
$169.00
+$10.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-6.29%
3PTriplenet Pricing INC
New
$209.00
+$50.00 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-31.45%
3PMusicStoreLive
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PGuildwater Gear
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PPineville Music
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAlto Music
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAdorama
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PK&M Camera Since 1976
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAlliance Gaming - SN RECORDED
New
$158.00
−$1.00 below MSRP
0d (0%)
0.63%
3PPitbull Electronics
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PVintage King Audio
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PAVLGEAR
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%
3PVV Vincit Veritas
New
$157.99
−$1.01 below MSRP
0d (0%)
0.64%
3PWhole Premium Store
New
$237.81
+$78.81 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-49.57%
3PEncore One LLC
New
$138.80
−$20.20 below MSRP
0d (0%)
12.70%
3PWest Music
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAustin Bazaar
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PFiremall LLC
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PGearTree
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%
3PAudiosavings
New
$141.50
−$17.50 below MSRP
0d (0%)
11.01%
3PElectronics Expo (Authorized Dealer)
New
$164.77
+$5.77 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-3.63%
2PAmazon Resale
New
$140.06
−$18.94 below MSRP
0d (0%)
11.91%
3PIndustry Elements
New
$205.39
+$46.39 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-29.18%
2PBriskdrop
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PSims Music
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PSweetwater Sound
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PFocusProAudio
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PLiquid Audio Inc
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PFull Compass Systems LTD
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PAmetron Audio/Video
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
2PRock & Soul DJ Equipment & Records
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PWeb Offers
New
$159.00
at MSRP
0d (0%)
0.00%
3PGuitar Audio
New
$187.83
+$28.83 above MSRP
0d (0%)
-18.13%
Erosion severity: green under 10%, yellow 10–20%, red above 20%

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 81% share, winning the Buy Box for 25 out of 31 tracked days. Only 3 of 51 total sellers have won the Buy Box.

Seller density vs. price erosion

Buy-box priceActive sellersMSRP $159.00
Peak seller pressure43 sellers on Oct 24Highest count during tracking window
Price impact at peak−$1.00$159.00 → $158.00
Price trendRecoveringBased on trailing 30 days
Seller proliferation↑ Increasing+0.2/day avg · +5 net

Buy-box price stayed between $127.20 and $159.00, largely stable over the period. Price opened right at MSRP ($159.00). Seller count peaked at 43 on 10/24 — adding +5 net sellers over the full period. Seller activity and pricing have both been steady — no acute competitive pressure detected.

Seller churn and influx

Comparing sellers before Oct 29 vs last 3 days of 31-day tracking period

3 persistent 3P sellers actively cutting prices — driving ongoing erosion.

3 3P sellers exited the listing — channel cleanup signal.

New entrants (1)
Exited (4)
Persistent (46)

Key Findings

critical
Price Erosion

$31.80

Severe20.0% below MSRP

Severe erosion — floor is $31.80 (20.0%) below MSRP; the product is well below its intended price point and brand integrity is at risk.

Seller Activity

38 3P Sellers

Swarming+1 new · 4 exited

38 3P sellers are swarming this listing, 1 new in the recent period — heavily contested.

Buy Box

Amazon.com

Controlled1P · 25 wins

Buy-box is controlled — Amazon.com (1P) leads with 25 wins at $159.00, and 3P interference is minimal.

Recommended Actions
1

Audit distribution channels — 38 active 3P sellers detected, indicating widespread distribution issues.

2

Prioritise enforcement action against Kellards, the highest-frequency 3P buy-box winner.

3

Identify sellers below MAP — The lowest price has dropped to $127.20, which is 20.0% below MSRP ($159.00).

4

Escalate directly with Amazon — The lowest price has dropped to $108.87, which is 20.0% below MSRP ($159.00).

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