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Audio-Technica ATH-M20X — Closed-Back Studio Monitoring Headphones

Flat calibrated response, with no added colouration: what you mix is what you hear. The enveloping earpads and the sealed shell isolate from ambient noise and prevent any bleed into the microphone in the recording booth.

  • Flat 15 Hz – 20 kHz response, with no added colouration
  • 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils
  • Passive isolation from wrap-around ear pads and a sealed housing
  • 3 m straight cable, non-detachable
  • 3.5 mm jack with snap-on 6.35 mm adapter included
  • Weight 190 g without connector
  • Ergonomic design inherited from the ATH-M40X and ATH-M50X
Ref.: ATH-M20X
559,00 DHincl. VAT

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Product overview

Audio-Technica ATH-M20X closed-back monitoring headphones: the entry point to the M-Series, reliable analytical listening for the home studio.
Design: closed-back circumaural, with enveloping ear pads and a sealed housing for effective passive isolation — ideal for booth recording and monitoring in a noisy studio, with no sound bleeding into the mic.
Sound: 40 mm drivers with neodymium magnets, CCAW voice coils and a flat, calibrated response over 15 Hz - 20 kHz: what you mix is what you hear, with no added colouration.
Cable: 3 m straight cable and 3.5 mm jack, supplied with a 6.35 mm snap-on adapter for interfaces and headphone amps.
Also: 96 dB sensitivity, 47 ohm impedance, 190 g weight, ergonomic design inherited from the M40X and M50X.

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Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Headset frequency response15 Hz to 20 kHz
Microphone frequency responseNone (headphones without a microphone)
Cable length3 m
Wireless technologyNone (wired headset)
Power handling700 mW at 1 kHz
Microphone typeNone (headphones without a microphone)
Microphone sensitivityNone (headphones without a microphone)
Talk timeNone (wired headset)
Standby timeNone (wired headset)
Box contentsHeadphones, attached 3 m straight cable, clip-on 6.35 mm jack adapter
Weight190 g (without connector)
Product colourBlack
Acoustic designClosed-back
TypeHeadphones
Connector3.5 mm jack
Bluetooth codecsNone (wired headset)
Headphone form factorCircumaural (over-ear)
ListeningStereo (both ears)
Technical specifications (continued)
Noise cancellationNo noise reduction
Headphone useMusic & mobility
Compatible platformsAny audio device with a 3.5 mm or 6.35 mm jack
Ear cushionsEnveloping over-ear cushions
Headset connection3.5 mm jack, 3 m non-detachable straight cable (left side), clip-on 6.35 mm adapter included
Adapter or receiver includedClip-on 6.35 mm jack adapter
Headset chargingNone (wired headset)
Wireless rangeNone (wired headset)
Simultaneously connected devicesNone (wired headset)
Listening timeNone (wired headset)
Charging timeNone (wired headset)
Microphone boomNone (headphones without a microphone)
Active noise cancellation (ANC)None (passive isolation only)
Driver size40 mm, neodymium magnet drivers with CCAW voice coils
Impedance47 ohms
Headphone sensitivity96 dB
Warranty1 year

Specific references

EAN4961310125400
MPNATH-M20x

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Frequently asked questions about this product

Are the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X headphones wired or wireless?
They are wired, with a 3 m straight, non-detachable cable, a 3.5 mm jack plug and a snap-on 6.35 mm adapter included.
What are the ATH-M20X headphones for, mixing or casual listening?
They are studio monitoring headphones with a calibrated flat response (15 Hz - 20 kHz): what you mix is what you hear, without colouration. Ideal for mixing, mastering and analytical listening.
Does the ATH-M20X block out outside noise?
Yes, its closed-back circumaural design provides effective passive isolation (enveloping ear cushions and a sealed shell). There is no active noise cancellation.
Do these headphones have a microphone for calls?
No, they are monitoring headphones without a mic, designed for listening and mixing, not for video conferencing.
Can I plug them into an audio interface or a headphone amp?
Yes: 3.5 mm jack plug + snap-on 6.35 mm adapter, 47 Ω impedance and 96 dB sensitivity, which makes them compatible with audio interfaces and headphone amplifiers.
Are they comfortable for long sessions?
They are lightweight (190 g without the cable), with enveloping circumaural ear cushions and the same ergonomic design as the ATH-M40X and M50X.
What size are the drivers?
40 mm neodymium-magnet drivers, which ensure detailed and accurate listening.
Are these Audio-Technica headphones new and under warranty?
Yes, a new and authentic product, with a 1-year warranty; the invoice serves as proof of warranty.

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