Audio Technica ATH-M20x
Headphones (wired)

ATH-M20x

Audio Technica

Released Feb 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Aug 4, 2026

Professional monitor headphones deliver strong bass and clear sound with a durable build. The Audio Technica ATH-M20x scores 78/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Blog Ear-phone-review, Medium, Sonarworks, and Soundgale.

Critic Score

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78

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Great sound quality(9)
  • Good value(4)
  • Premium build quality(2)

Cons

  • Uncomfortable fit(2)
  • Material wears over time(2)

5 Publication Reviews

86
Independent publication03/2023

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The audio-technica ATH-M20x is a very high resolution monitor headphone that, despite its low price, offers resolution levels seen in ultra high-end products, particularly in the mid-range.

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85
Independent publication02/2017

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The Audio Technica ATH-M20X are sturdy, flat-sounding headphones that have survived years of use and drops while maintaining excellent audio quality.

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82
Independent publication07/2021

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The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x is a very natural-sounding closed-back headphone fit for mixing and tracking work that packs considerable bang for your buck.

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75
Independent publication11/2024

AI summary of this review

The Audio-Technica ATH-M series offers a range of professional monitoring headphones with varying sound characteristics and features across the M20x, M30x, M40x, and M50x models.

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63
Independent publication07/2025

AI summary of this review

Audio-Technica's ATH-M20X is a budget studio headphone that barely scrapes by with a hesitant recommendation, mainly by virtue of being not bad in a price bracket flooded by cheap generic trash.

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