ATH-M20X
Audio TechnicaReleased Feb 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jun 24, 2026
Audio Technica ATH-M20X closed-back headphones are lightweight with comfortable clamping force and neutral sound. The Audio Technica ATH-M20X scores 72/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Blog Ear-phone-review, Techpowerup, Soundgale, and Sonarworks.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
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Pros
- Affordable price(2)
Cons
- Non-detachable cable(3)
- Poor sound quality(2)
- Lacks sub-bass extension(2)
5 Publication Reviews
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The audio-technica ATH-M20x is a very high resolution monitor headphone that, despite its low price, offers resolution comparable to ultra high-end products, especially in the mid-range.
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For $50, it's really hard to expect more than the ATH-M20x has to offer.
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The younger M20x will be a good choice for those looking for universal headphones up to 50USD for listening to music and 'undemanding' monitoring.
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ATH-M20x’s are very natural-sounding closed-backs fit for mixing and tracking work and pack a considerable bang for your buck.
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The ATH-M20X barely scrapes by with a hesitant recommendation, not by virtue of being a good headphone, but by being a not bad headphone in a price bracket completely flooded by cheap generic trash.
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