Your First Studio Headphones - $49 Audio Technica ATH-M20x Detailed Review

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If you need affordable studio headphones the M20x should on your list.
The ATH-M20x are the entry level into Audio-Technica's very popular "M" Series studio headphones. At $50 USD, they are worth a look whether you need headphones for general use or your need 6+ pairs for tracking a live band.
Features and Specifications:
Acoustic System: Over-Ear Closed-Back Dynamic
Impedance: 47ohm
Frequency Response: 15-20000Hz (see audio tests in this review)
Sensitivity: 96dB/mW
Max. Input Power: 700mW @ 1kHz
Drivers: 40mm with Neodymium Magnets
Voice Coil: Copper-clad Aluminum Wire
Noise Attenuation: Approx. -25dB @ 5kHz and -34dB @ 8kHz (passive)*
*(Measured by askdrtk)
Cable: 3.0m (9.8ft) straight, 3.5mm TRS (with 1/4" adapter), left side exit, fixed with strain relief
Weight: 190g (6.7oz)
For more information, pricing, and to purchase:
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x: amzn.to/3EhnT0W
Audio-Technica Website: www.audio-technica.com/en-us/...
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Audio Test - Sine Wave 20-20000Hz Sweep
01:43 Audio Test - Music
03:32 Audio Test - Spoken Word
04:42 Game Audio Demonstration
05:55 Build Quality
07:35 Features and Specification Highlites
08:36 Who Should Purchase the M20x Headphones?
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@GrilledChickenRamyun Жыл бұрын

Went to nearby store just to tried this headphone. Honestly the sound quality is amazing. Good isolation and have decent bass. Im bass head myself and id recommend people get this if theyre on budget

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Based on testing and working with many headphones over the years, imo the M20x are still one of the best values performance to price in a closed-back studio headphone. Glad you are enjoying them! Cheers!

@Billythek 5 ай бұрын

Hows the sound with martin garrix - animal?

@HS-jh1hl 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this review! 😊

@cosmaprismo 3 ай бұрын

Hello, just discovered your channel, and I must say it is a treasure trove for recording and content creation. I'm not highly knowledgeable in the audiophile world, but I'd like to experience music as the creator intended, to listen to all the little things that often go unnoticed on my neckband. I'm on a tight budget, and I've been looking for something for a bit now. Is there anything in particular you'd recommend? Even some wireless options? Thanks a bunch.

@askdrtk 3 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying my videos. In a reasonable price range, the open-back Sennheiser HD599SE (wait for them to go on sale around $150) and the closed-back Audio-Technica M40x both provide a natural reproduction of source material. You can step up in price to Senn. HD600/650 or AKG K-702, but the returns are diminishing for general music listening. Hope this helps out!

@theoutsiderjess4869 Жыл бұрын

I got the wireless version I was going to buy the 30x but went with the 20s as It suits my needs and it can become wired and it being the same price as the 30s made it an easy purchase . I had to replace the trs cable as the one it came with didn't work and I can honestly say I'm impressed with this headphone

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your take on the 20s. A lot of people believe Audio-Technica made the 20s a bit "too good" for the price, which I am totally fine with... Glad you are enjoying your 20s!

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. My headphones are AKGs, Sennheisers, and the Beyerdynamic DT series

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Those are all great choices and I use several of them myself. I like the option to check mixes on a variety of playback devices and I have my favourites for listening, tracking, and mixing. Other than where isolation is required, do you have a preference for open or closed back?

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk For play back listening, I prefer open back like the Sennheiser HD650. My open back Beyerdynamic DT1990 is great too and I even use it for movie watching. Depending on the movie recording quality it sounds stunning

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

1990s for movie watching...I like it! I also prefer open back when isolation isn't an issue. I have a lot of hours on my HD600 and my go to neutral headphones are the semi open back DT880 pro, but I must say the M40x are far too good for a closed back in their price range...I never have them too far away...

@sergioandresrodriguezcor-nf6mk 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. What do you consider better: audio technica ath 20 or Roland RH5?

@ashuraisdedge Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! Would you recommend the M20x for guitar practice and audio mixing? I’m mostly interested in the guitar practice part, since I can’t be too loud where I live. I’d appreciate the help, have a nice day.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Glad to help out! These would be a great choice for guitar practice and some casual mixing. They are not as neutral as some of the more expensive mixing headphone options, but they have good sound isolation and have proven to be durable in studio use.

@manueltenorio2443 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I just discovered your channel; you analyse the products in a more technical way than other channels; I am new to the topic and I am gonna buy my first pair; what headphones would you recommend for studio monitoring? (I wanna record my voice). Thanks in advance.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Hi, I 'm glad you enjoyed my review! For monitoring vocals or voiceover in particular, in the sub $100 usd price range I like the Sony MDR 7506, Sennheiser HD280 Pro, and Audio-Technical M20x or M40x. These all have good representation of the midrange frequencies and will help ensure your recordings translate well to other playback devices. I have reviewed all of these options (MDR 7506 coming soon). Hope this helps out!

@manueltenorio2443 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for your answer and channel.

@jaephu92 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks for this. I hope you do also a review of Presonus HD7

@gaborb6577 Жыл бұрын

please. that is the direct competitor in our local shop. i also saw an ath-20 on someone on the street. on paper seems flat

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks and great suggestion on the HD7! They are on my list.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Will do, they are on my list!

@amirmttt Жыл бұрын

Great🔥 Which one do you recommend for beginner music production and mixing Presonus HD7 or audioTechnica m20?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed my review! I would recommend the M20x as in addition to being versatile, they have proven to be durable in regular studio use. The HD7, while also a good starter set lack clarity in the midrange which will present challenges for mixing.

@manuelmakesartz Жыл бұрын

Hello. I came across your video and I found it helpful and straightforward. However, I have a bit of a doubt. For the past year I've been using a very cheap pair of headphones for my music production, mainly the mixing aspect, but I think it is time for an upgrade. I am still new to this whole music production thing, so would the M20x be good for me, a beginner, or should I look into other options?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Hello! The M20x are a great affordable set of headphones to get started in music production. They work well for tracking and can be used to get starting with mixing. Moving the budget up a bit, I highly recommend the M40x as they provide a more natural sound and improved comfort for longer listening sessions. For music production, you need to learn the sound of your headphones so your mixes will translate well across a variety of playback devices. You can certainly accomplish this with the M20x to get started, but the more natural tone of the M40x may make things a bit easier.

@manuelmakesartz Жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk Thanks. I don't think I could go to the M40x though, they're ridiculously expensive from where I live. Even the M30x are. So I guess I'll stick with the M20x.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

M20x are very popular in studios for a reason...You won't go wrong with them. Enjoy your new headphones!

@baronvonlichtenstein 2 ай бұрын

For the price, they're really not bad at all. I heard them in a music store up against M40 and M50. I thought they sounded better than M40 though M40 rock. Fun headphones but a bit too much low end for reference.

@hi8683 10 ай бұрын

hi, my m20x has a lot of noise outside of the headphones

@aleejjj 13 күн бұрын

Hello. Pleas tell us, have u tried the bt version?

@J-Cardozo 5 ай бұрын

Is the Bluetooth version connected with cable the same ?

@peterdvideos Жыл бұрын

I love my m40x headphones.

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

As I said earlier, I always keep my M40x nearby…👍

@MisterVaper 10 ай бұрын

Which would you recommend. The ATH-M20X or the 512 audio academy? The 512's are $50 right now. Ill be using them connected to my vocaster two. Mostly to get the best idea of what my voice sounds like on different mics.

@Smzxe Ай бұрын

Get 7hz Salnotes Zero iem most neutral and best sounding set M20x sounds garbage thin there's no bass tried 2 units Sounds fine but nothing special there are better iems available at that price tin T3+ is even better

@juanrodm6406 5 ай бұрын

Hello. I was thinking about buying these and connecting them to a Behinger U22, will it be enough volume or will I have to use an amplifier? (I was going for the m30x but for that price I can buy the m20x + the interface). Thanks in advance.

@askdrtk 5 ай бұрын

The U22 will have no problem powering either the M20x or M30x to very good listening levels. (M20x and U22 are a great deal.)

@JohnDowe-vm1sg Ай бұрын

Is the technica m20xbt the same? I got this instead of thhe original version

@ARITRAGHOSHFilms Жыл бұрын

How will it perform against AKG K 92? I am planning to get AKG K 240(not mark 2) for $69, or K92 for $40 or M20x for $52.. I really want to take the K240 after watching your video but it is a bit out of my budget. It will be very helpful if you share some actual test results or at least give your opinion. My first priority is balanced sound quality. Closest to true sound like the k240

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Of the three, the K240 Studio has the most natural sound (after a good amount of burn-in time). The mids on the K92 are underemphasized compared to the other two making them sound scooped. I haven’t done frequency analysis on the K92 yet, but the mid scoop is very apparent to my ears. The M20x are impressive at delivering a reasonably balanced sound given their price and many believe Audio-Technica made them a bit too good. Both the M20x and K240 are good choices with the M20x having a slight edge in bass response vs the K240 having a slightly more balanced tone. Based on my tests, the K240 are the most balanced on the three, but the M20x are a great overall value. I hope this helps out!

@vishalnagaraj5343 11 ай бұрын

@@askdrtkI'm about to choose between the M20X and K240 (for recording purposes). Are you referring to the K240 mark 2 or the base version here?

@askdrtk 11 ай бұрын

K240 Studio are the base version. In my testing between the K240 Studio and mkii there is no difference in sound. I made a short about this if you want to hear the comparison. kzfaq.infoAAymR-24lzI

@FranJMartin Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this M20x over the M30x for my team of video editors? It's worth it the increase of price of the M30x over the M20x? My team only edits video for KZfaq/TikTok, nothing too high end but they are using crap headphones and I want to standarize the production...but I can't overpaid if the M20x are almost the same (my bosses would kill me if I spent too much). Thank you very much

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Standardizing headphones across your team is a great way to improve the consistency across your content. For video editing the 20s will get the job done and in many ways are a better choice vs the 30s. The 30s tend to be over boosted in the sibilant frequencies which can lead editors to over adjust resulting in dull sounding audio that lacks clarity. The 20s will likely result in audio that translates better across a wide audience. I would say go with the M20x. Save money and get better results… Hope this helps out!

@FranJMartin Жыл бұрын

@@askdrtk OMG, thank you so much for your response. My bosses are gonna love this and I'm sure that my team too. Thank U very much!!

@MINIPRO27 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, been asking the same

@FinancialFaiz 6 ай бұрын

Should I get a Sony 7506 or the m20x? I need 6 for my video editors and checkers, so price is a concern. They edit videos for the company

@boeing757pilot 5 ай бұрын

7506 will be more accurate. But the 20X will be "in the ballpark." The 20X will have better isolation. For good isolation, also look at the Sennheiser HD280..

@gaborb6577 Жыл бұрын

200 pro seemed to me a bit higher quality, but that cuts corners on another places

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

I agree, the 200 pro may have a slight edge in materials. Both lack detail and dynamic response in both bass and upper mid frequencies. They are not for critical listening, but for general listening and tracking they get the job done.

@tanyadegurechaff203 Жыл бұрын

Is this headphone need an amp? What do you think about this headphone for watching movie and listening music?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

No amp required. These are easily driven by computers, phones, tablets, etc…

@maricicaonu-ib4hn Жыл бұрын

What about the superlux HD 681? I think they are better sounding

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

I have had a set in for review for a while (posting soon). The HD681 have deeper bass response vs the M20x. I'll have move detail in the review, but in general bass and mids are quite good while there are a few odd things (frequency spikes) going on the the higher frequencies. The highs are boosted which can make the midrange seem a bit submerged, but I wouldn't say excessive. I will say that for those wanting an open (actually semi-open) back headphone with good bass response at an affordable price, the HD681 are worth considering. Build quality seems lower vs the M20x, but only time will tell on durability. Hope this helps out.

@yuhzpree Жыл бұрын

What headphone you would reccommend for mixing vocals???...for the mx line

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

If I’m listening for “issues” I like something mid-forward like 7506’s, but I find more naturally voiced headphones help mixes translate well whether we are talking about sub-mixes or a final mix. I use M40x and HD 600 for vocal-heavy projects. For live mixing lead, duet, and background vocals, M40x have not let me down…

@yuhzpree Жыл бұрын

Was looking for the m20x just to mix vocal nothing else

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

M20x will be suitable for mixing vocals only as their dynamic response is quite even across the vocal range. You should be able to create good vocal mixes with the M20x.

@yuhzpree Жыл бұрын

Thanks you...its only for protools...2 track beat with vocals..mix and mastered

@wnysnoopy 10 ай бұрын

Which headphones would you recommend to use with the scarlet solo 3rd gen?

@askdrtk 10 ай бұрын

The headphone amplifier in the Solo is capable of driving a number of closed and open-back headphones. If you are recording with a microphone and need to keep the headphone audio isolated, a closed-back design is the way to go. Open-back headphones can offer benefits of improved comfort, stereo image, and soundstage if you are ok with the sound escaping into your space. Some good affordable options for closed back include: M20x, OneOdio Monitor 60, Sony MDR 7506, and Sennheiser HD280 pro. Affordable open-back include: AKG K240 Studio, OneOdio Monitor 80, Philips SHP9500, and Superlux HD681. Hope this helps out!

@wnysnoopy 10 ай бұрын

@@askdrtk thank you so much. Information was definitely helpful.

@oussamakram3920 11 ай бұрын

WHAT DO YOU THNK A BOU THIS ONE BT version or oneaudio 60

@askdrtk 11 ай бұрын

I hope I covered your question in your comment on the Monitor 60 video. Let me know if you have any further questions. Cheers!

@sheheryarkhan3441 4 ай бұрын

Heyy! Just discovered ur channel✔️you are awesome! Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 Please let me know which headphones should I buy for the production of underground rave progressive house music like hernan cattaneo. Budget isn’t an issue much.

@yuhzpree Жыл бұрын

Mix and mastering vocals?

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Mixes that sound balanced on the M20x will translate well to other playback devices. They lack enough detail for critical mastering decisions imo, but for a first set I do recommend them.

@rimstrae Жыл бұрын

How do you record through a headphone using a mic into a AI?? I'm sorry, I'm a noob and don't understand the concept!

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question! I will be doing a full video explaining binaural microphones at some point, but I will try to give you an idea. To record headphones it is necessary to simulate the environment they are used in. This means a simulated human head with simulated ears. It also means using 2 microphones with as flat as possible frequency response of 20-20000Hz (standard audible range for most people) with one placed appropriately in each ear canal. To accomplish this I built a simulated head with two medical grade "ears" (including ear canals - these are used by medical students for study purposes but work well for this application). I then placed a Sennheiser MK2 microphone capsule in each ear canal. The head itself is coated on the interior with a compound to stop resonance and the head is filled with a mixture of sand and a few other materials to ensure it is of a weight / density are similar to an average person's head. I then conducted numerous tests to ensure I could obtain repeatable results and also validated my build by comparing it to a Neuman KU100 (a pre built version of what I am using that costs $11700) to ensure my measurements were a reasonable representation of the industry standards. While there is no way for you to actually try the headphones on over a video, my goal is for you to hear the difference between the original recordings and those made through the headphones so that you can get an idea of how a particular set of headphones may color the sound (boomy bass, scooped mids, brittle highs, etc). I know this is a bit lengthy, but I hope it helps out!

@andricpedja76 Жыл бұрын

do they have a mic

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

No mic on these. You can add a ModMic to them or Audio-Technica has just release a new M50X headset which includes a microphone the uses the same capsule as their AT2020 microphone. kzfaq.info83y3SS7OQiI

@unni8673 Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile me watching the entire video with m20x

@askdrtk Жыл бұрын

I love when that happens, cheers!

@unni8673 10 ай бұрын

It's 8 years and still running strong. It's like the date you end up marrying 😂

@exodus7965 11 ай бұрын

The worst headphones I've ever tried. It lacks everything from high range to bass. My old Razer Kraken X That costed half as much sounded 10x better.

@exodus7965 Ай бұрын

I could compare it with a 5 dollar chinese earphone, mine probably came faulty thats why the sound quality was bad. But I still dont reccommend it because how fragile and light it is. One wrong move and the whole headphone rips to shreds.

@JohnDowe-vm1sg Ай бұрын

@@exodus7965 do you recommend the m50x?

@QelPL 7 ай бұрын

Hello, great review, very professional! I do have a question. I'm in progress of buying headphones for my girlfriend. They will be mostly used for listening to music (mostly rock and metal) , watching youtube and some gaming ( mostly indie games with alot of music and not so much sound effects like exposions or gunfire). She like solid sound isolation on headphones. I would be very greatfull for your recomendation. I was thinking between: Sennheiser HD200 Pro ( you reviewed them here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq9mfM10tZzPqok.html ) ATH-M20x (from this review) AKG k96

@askdrtk 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed my review. Of the three you mentioned, the M20x would be my choice based on sound and isolation (plus watch for Black Friday deals on them). The Sennheiser HD280 Pro would also be a great choice for isolation. I hope this helps out!