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Black over-ear studio headphones with padded ear cups and headband, single left-side cable exit

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

SKU CH-F3VC-YAE0W

Closed-back studio headphones with 40 mm drivers, 15–20,000 Hz response and 47 ohm impedance for accurate tracking and mixing

  • Driver size40 mm
  • Frequency range20000 Hz
  • Headphone styleOver Ear
  • Impedance47 ohms
  • Signal-to-noise ratio96 decibels
  • Power supplyBattery, false
  • Professional studio tracking and mixing with 40 mm neodymium drivers
  • Enhanced low-frequency response tuned from 15 to 20,000 Hz
  • Circumaural closed-back design provides sound isolation in loud environments
  • Lightweight 190 g build with single-side 3.0 m cable exit for comfort
  • 96 dB sensitivity and 47 ohm impedance suit portable and studio gear

Entry-Level Studio Headphones

The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x is a closed-back dynamic headphone built for studio tracking and monitoring. It uses 40 mm neodymium drivers with copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils tuned for enhanced low-frequency response. The circumaural design contours around the ears to provide sound isolation in loud environments. A single-side cable exit keeps the 3.0 m straight lead tidy during sessions.

For Tracking and Monitoring

These headphones suit home-studio owners, podcasters and entry-level engineers who need accurate monitoring at an affordable cost. The lightweight 190 g frame and professional-grade ear pads remain comfortable during extended wear. Buyers who need wireless freedom or active noise cancellation should look elsewhere. The fixed cable and passive isolation limit mobility and ambient-noise rejection.

47-Ohm Impedance

At 47 ohms impedance and 96 dB sensitivity the ATH-M20x reaches usable volume directly from laptop headphone outputs, audio interfaces or portable recorders. No dedicated headphone amplifier is required for typical tracking levels. The 3.5 mm connector plugs straight into standard jacks without adapters. Maximum input power is rated at 700 mW at 1 kHz for clean peaks.

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Price $75.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAudio-Technica
Model nameATH-M20x, 094375870, AUD ATHM20X
Part numberAUD ATHM20X
Product typeOver the Ear
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Driver size40 mm
Frequency range20000 Hz
Headphone styleOver Ear
Impedance47 ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio96 decibels
Audio sensitivity96 decibels
Wearing styleOver ear
Noise cancellationSound isolation
Mic impedance47 ohm
Mic frequency response20000 Hz
Mic signal-to-noise ratio96 decibels
Mic sensitivity96 decibels
Connectivity
Wireless technologyBluetooth
Ports & slots
Connection3.5 mm
Power
Power supplyBattery, false
Built-in batteryBattery
Size & build
Product weight210 g

Questions about this item

What does the 3.5 mm connector limit in practice?

The 3.5 mm plug works with any standard headphone jack and carries analog stereo only; it does not carry digital audio, remote-control signals or microphone bias power.

What space does the 3.0 m straight cable with left-side exit need on a desk or rack?

The cable runs 3.0 m (9.8 ft) from the left ear cup, so allow at least that length of clear run to avoid tension on the connector.

How are the 40 mm neodymium drivers installed in the ear cups, and what step do people skip?

The drivers are factory-fitted in the closed-back circumaural cups; the step users miss is fully seating the ear pads so the seal delivers the specified 96 dB sensitivity and isolation.

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