
RØDE's NTH-50 Headphones Punches Well Above Its $199 Price Point
Published: 10 June 2025
Share Copy Link
Readtime: 3 min
Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here.
Audio legends RØDE hail from the heart of Sydney and remain best known for their industry-leading microphones. However, don't sleep on the brand's award-winning range of headphones, which deliver professional-grade specs at an unbeatable value.
A new on-ear model has just joined the family, and it's their most affordable one to date. Dubbed the NTH-50, it continues the value trend in style, offering top-notch design and performance for the exceptionally reasonable cost of AUD$199.
Tailor-made for DJs, RØDE's latest release simultaneously goes out to pretty much anyone who's passionate about sound reproduction. These headphones have been expertly engineered to cultivate natural and balanced audio with ultra-low distortion and passive noise isolation. Matching the NTH-50's sonic prowess is an ergonomic, flexible, and durable design, the kind that starts comfortable and stays there for hours on end. Suffice it to say, these babies were built to last.
RODE NTH-50 Headphones | Image: Rode
Whether you're mixing tracks on a laptop, spinning wax, or streaming music on the go, the NTH-50 has you covered…literally. Here's a quick rundown of its core features:
Custom-matched 40mm driver housed within a resonant chamber for deep, balanced bass, as well as supreme clarity across the midrange and top end.
An innovative acoustic design that yields precise frequency response with ultra-low distortion.
Passive noise isolation for interruption-free listening and monitoring.
A contoured headband and adjustable design for prolonged wearability and a tailored fit.
Lightweight but sturdy construction and a sleek aesthetic.
A detached cable with a locking connector and dual-sided attachment for improved flexibility.
Crafted using high-grade components in RØDE's state-of-the-art facilities.
Backed by a lifetime warranty.
RØDE's NTH-50 follows the NTH-100 and NTH-100M, two over-ear headphones that similarly punch well above each device's respective price tags. The brand hasn't released any wireless models just yet, but given its history, we imagine it's only a matter of time.
RODE NTH-50 Headphones | Image: Rode
Meanwhile, the NTH-50 is every bit as dependable as its quality features would suggest. Balanced pressure distribution and a fully adjustable design provide a tailored fit for every type of user, including those who wear glasses. Under the skin, top-notch components generate crystal-clear audio no matter the environment. And did we mention that the headband, ear cushions, and cables are all easily replaceable?
It's no wonder that RØDE backed this one up with a lifetime warranty, as the NTH-50 was indeed built to last a lifetime. For AUD$199, this one is a freaking steal!

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


Man of Many
4 days ago
- Man of Many
In a Curveball, Audio Brand ‘Teenage Engineering' Launches an Electric Scooter
By Dean Blake - News Published: 12 Jul 2025 |Last Updated: 10 Jul 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 2 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Teenage Engineering, the Swedish design-first audio brand that brought us the incredible OP-1 synthesiser and TP-7 personal recorder has decided to do something completely different for its latest outing: partnering with Swedish bike-brand Vässla to create the EPA-1, an electric moped. A curveball to the Teenage Engineering faithful, the EPA-1 delivers a roadworthy Class 1 or 2 vehicle, capable of hitting 45 km/h and 25km/h respectively. Each EPA-1 is calibrated before leaving Vässla's warehouse, so what you get is what you get. Vässla CEO Micke Andersson | Image: Vässla 'I have followed teenage engineering for years and am really impressed by how they constantly think innovatively, and develop and design completely unique products. Everything from small synths and speakers to, well, all sorts of things. So I called them up,' said Vässla CEO Micke Andersson. 'We started brainstorming a new moped that would be a bit more than an ordinary moped.' Vässla's EPA-1 | Image: Vässla Vässla's EPA-1 | Image: Vässla Vässla's EPA-1 | Image: Vässla Vässla's EPA-1 | Image: Vässla Vässla's EPA-1 | Image: Vässla The EPA-1 seems to be pretty customisable: with multiple battery options (30Ah will get you around 70kms range, while the 50Ah is more like 100kms), as well as attachable accessories available to build the bike out as you see fit. This is because the bike itself was designed with customisation in mind: 11 reinforced mount points across the body of the moped let Vässla-made modifications, as well as custom-designs, simply screw into place. The bike is launching with five different colourways: black, yellow, white, red and blue. For now, the EPA-1 is available only in Europe, and will set you back around 20,000 Swedish Krona (roughly AUD$4,000)—though were hoping it'll make its way down under before long.


Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
Mazda CX-5 ditching punchy turbo engine for 'comparable' hybrid
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. 'The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain,' Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. 'We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30,' Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. 'We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles.' The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. Supplied Credit: CarExpert At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches. MORE: 2026 Mazda CX-5 brings fresher styling, familiar engine but no hybrid… yet MORE: Explore the Mazda CX-5 showroom


7NEWS
5 days ago
- 7NEWS
Mazda CX-5 ditching punchy turbo engine for 'comparable' hybrid
The third-generation Mazda CX-5 – revealed this week and expected to arrive in Australia in the second half of 2026 – will come with a carryover powertrain. Unfortunately, it's not the punchy turbo four that makes Mazda's popular mid-size SUV rather unique among its rivals. In a segment dominated by small-displacement turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines and larger naturally aspirated ones, the beefy 170kW/420Nm 2.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers G35 variants has made the current CX-5 one of this market's sportier medium SUVs. The new-generation model, however, will carry over only the CX-5's naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four, which will also bring a slight reduction in power and torque to 132kW and 242Nm. So, what can buyers looking for a more powerful Mazda SUV do? Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. According to Mazda, the answer is to wait for the hybrid version of the new CX-5, which is confirmed for a US launch in 2027, and a local launch at an unspecified time. 'The hybrid system will have performance that is comparable to or exceeding the turbo powertrain,' Stefan Meisterfeld, VP of strategic planning for Mazda North American Operations, told CarBuzz in a statement. Mazda hasn't confirmed outputs for the electrified CX-5, which will employ the Japanese brand's new Skyactiv-Z 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine in conjunction with a hybrid system developed in-house. This new engine, which will share components with the brand's existing 2.5-litre mill, will offer greater performance and fuel economy than before, while also meeting strict Euro 7 emissions regulations in Europe, and both LEV4 and Tier 4 regulations in North America. Mazda claims the Skyactiv-Z engine achieves lower emissions without any drops in output, as opposed to conventional engines which it says would result in a 30 per cent output reduction. The Skyactiv-G Turbo will live on in other Mazda SUVs… but unfortunately they aren't sold here. 'We will continue to offer the turbo engine in models such as the CX-50 and CX-30,' Mr Meisterfeld confirmed. 'We will see what our customers want, and provide them the right vehicles.' The CX-50 is a mid-size Mazda SUV offered only in left-hand drive markets, while the CX-30 2.5T is produced only in Mexico in left-hand drive – alongside Mazda 3s equipped with the same engine, which are also forbidden fruit for our market. The 2.5-litre turbo was previously offered in the CX-9, in which it debuted in 2016, and the Mazda 6, both of which have been discontinued. Mazda Australia says there'll be healthy supply of the outgoing CX-5 range up until the new model's launch, but beyond that buyers after a powerful turbocharged mid-size SUV in Australia will need to look at rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan. They could also look to Mazda's own CX-60 (pictured above), with its available 3.3-litre inline six-cylinder turbo engine producing more power and torque (209kW and 450Nm) while also achieving superior fuel economy (7.4L/100km versus 8.2L/100km). While the new CX-5 will no longer have a turbocharged flagship engine, the introduction of a hybrid powertrain will allow it to directly take on popular rivals like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power, among a flood of other electrified mid-size crossover SUVs. At 4690mm long, 1860mm wide and 1695mm tall, the new CX-5 is 115mm longer, 15mm wider than the existing model, which remains Australia's second most popular medium SUV despite dating back to 2016. It also rides on a wheelbase that's 115mm longer at 2815mm, and continues to incorporate MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension. Styling is evolutionary outside but somewhat more revolutionary inside, where many physical controls have been removed and there's a central multimedia touchscreen measuring a whopping 15.6 inches.