SNACK: 3-line summary
SNACK in 3 lines
- Audio-Technica has introduced the HP-HBM50x genuine replacement headband.
- It fits listed M50x-series models and comes with a screwdriver and replacement screws.
- The Japan release is set for October 2, 2026; availability elsewhere is not established.
A peeling headband need not mean replacing an otherwise familiar pair of M50x-series headphones. Audio-Technica’s HP-HBM50x is a genuine replacement band for specific models, offered in black and white.
Snackgirls react
Red If the headband on a familiar pair started peeling, I’d want to keep the headphones and replace that part first.
AIKO I’d check the exact model against the reported fit list before reaching for the included screwdriver and spare screws.
Check the model before picking a band
PHILE WEB lists the ATH-M50x, ATH-M50xBT2, ATH-M50xSTS and ATH-M50xSTS-USB as compatible models, including some limited-color versions. That does not mean it fits every Audio-Technica headphone, and the original headband on a limited-color model may look different.
What comes in the kit
The replacement headband comes with a dedicated screwdriver and spare screws. Audio-Technica says replacement requires no soldering, though that is not a promise that the kit will fix other damage to a headphone.
The HP-HBM50x is scheduled for release in Japan on October 2, 2026. Availability in Korea and other regions has not been established.
Sources and checked date: September 30, 2026 (KST)