I purchased the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones in black a few months ago, and I must say I’m thoroughly impressed with their performance. These headphones deliver an exceptional audio experience that goes above and beyond their price point.The sound quality is simply astonishing. The clarity and precision in the audio are outstanding, making them a fantastic choice for both casual listening and professional audio work. I’ve used these headphones for music production and mixing, and they’ve proven to be reliable and accurate, capturing every nuance of the audio.Comfort is another notable feature. The circumaural design fits comfortably over the ears, providing a snug yet not overly tight fit, which is essential for long listening sessions. The ear cushions are plush and soft, ensuring that I can wear them for hours without discomfort.What’s more, the build quality is sturdy and durable. These headphones have held up well to daily use, and the materials used give them a premium feel. The detachable cable is a convenient feature, making it easy to replace if needed.In summary, the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X headphones are an incredible value for their price. The audio quality, comfort, and build make them a top choice in their category. Whether you’re a professional audio engineer or a music enthusiast, these headphones won’t disappoint. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic audio experience without breaking the bank.Pro- great headphones for podcasting. super low latency (I cannot distinguish a delay while monitoring.)con- no onboard volume control (I use a mixer to adjust volume while monitoring)

Before we go furthur into the review, I want to be clear that I am no Audio expert or someone who works on editing videos/audios or work in audio monitoring. I just wanted to upgrade to a headphone from my earbuds. I have tried on many headphones in the shops and malls.PROS:1.Premium build. very sturdy with a sturdy cable.2.Great comfort. Very soft padding and the headphones themselves are very light.3.Great value for headphones and monitoring headphones category. This is the best bang you can get for this price range.4. Unbelievable sound clarity and perfectly flat awesome output which delivers the whole range of music(you can literally hear all the instruments, vocals in the music)One potential Con which might also be a pro for some: very long cable(almost 10 feet and this is not detachable)Now to the product itself:1.Design: The design is straight forward professional and simple. The product feels premium though it doesn’t have the pizzazz that Beats and other headphones have. It is mostly plastic with the base of construction is metal band on which the padding and plastic is added. they are very light and comfortable to use. They also do a very good job of noise isolation though it is not advertised for this feature. I have been using it at times for more than 2 hours and it feels very comfortable. The headphone is over the ear design so it covers your ears completely and rests on your head not on ears. The soft padding which might be faux leather or some form of synthetic leather is very very comfortable. it is also provided with a pin that is 6.35mm and also the standard 3.5mm. I guess the additional 6.35mm is for audio equipments that are used in editing/ recording areas.2.Sound quality: you have to experience it to understand how good the quality is. This is the area where i believe this headphones beat other headphones out of the park. You hear precisely how the music was designed in first place with no unwanted peakof bass or mid ranges like how beats and some other headphones deliver. So for the fans of bass this might not be a great choice. but one thing for sure is that, You can hear every bit of the audio equipment used on the songs very distinctly even in moderate volumes. I am the kind of guy who wants to listen to all the instruments and vocals. With other earbuds and ear phone i usually have to crank volume to unsafe levels to hear all the range of instruments used in a song because the ear buds amplify or magnify the basss or mid range. This headphones are the best Flat headphones you can get for this price which delivers the sound how the composer wants you to hear it. The other difference I notice is that with earphones or ear buds you feel that the music is happening inside your head when you hear songs. With this headphones you feel like it is playing in the environment not in your head like in a hall.Now to the only potential Con of the product: The cable provided is not removable from the headphones and they are very long (10 feet). This might not make it as portable as some would like it to be. I personally do not find this as a con as i manage by rolling and binding the excess cable with the plastic strip provided with that usually accompanies the cables.

Looking for a budget friendly pair of headphones and don’t care of wireless technology and ant to remain friends with your wallet? Well then your search has finished.I collect headphones since listening to music all day seems to be a requirement for my lungs to breath, o I can say I have try a lot of headphones through the years, and this headphones get it just right in a lot of ways.There is not such a thing as the “perfect pair of headphones”, you should always keep this in mind if you are planing on going crazy with the headphones shopping or if you are just in the hunt for a new pair. Being this said, if your main interest is finding a well sounding-budget-friendly-headphones, this is juts for you.This are monitor headphones, so they are kinda meant or target for an audience working in music studios, which means that sound is very well balanced, bass is not overwhelming at all and I must say is not too strong either, but the overall sound of this headphones is just as clear as it can be! You will not find another pair of headphones this well balance and build for the price.Build quality on this things is pretty amazing too. My hands have never felt a so solid $40 pair of headphones before, my eyes have not seen this beautiful build on any other headphones in this price range, it’s just beautiful.Being that said, they are not very stylish but don’t have an ugly design either. They are mostly made of hard plastic (very durable feel plastic, like, very very durable feel; Like Fisher’s price little baby’s car type of feel) with the exception of the adjusters which are made of metal. The fit is very comfortable and they provide just a great sound isolation. They don’t get hot or hurt your ears after long listening sessions (I use them 9hrs a day on an average,never had a problem with them) and sound isolation provides almost a sound cancellation quality as the one provided by my Sennheiser PXC 550s.Things to keep in mind:Sound quality is pretty flat, if you are into a more vibrant and bassy sound experience, I suggest checking the M40X instead or the M50X,Cord is not detachable, and this is pretty much the only I don’t like from this headphones. Being able to detach the cable adds more convenience to the product, since this makes your headphones a little more durable, since they are easier to take care of and also make it easier to travel. In the headphones defense, the cord is super high quality, probably the best quality I’ve seen in a wired headphone before.However, since this headphones are meant for in studio listening, the cord is also super long, so if you are planing on using this headphones outside your PC set up or outside your house, you should really take this in consideration.VERDICT:If you want some very high quality budget friendly headphones, this is just the pair you need. This headphones are very well made, sound quality is clear and well balanced (lacking some bass 🙁 ) and they are very suitable for long periods of use.If you want a more vibrant and bass heavy sound, but remain in budget, check the M40X instead or the M50X.And if you still want to remain on this price range, but need more bass for the price, check Skullcandy headphones, they have a lot of budget friendly and stylish headphones and most of them have a rich and powerful bass, though keep in mind their build quality is not the best and sound signature is not as balance as Audio Technica or Sennheiser.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones is the best pair of headphones I have owned. When my other headphones gave out, just from normal wear and tear, I asked my friends and family what kind of headphones to buy, and they all said to get Audio-Technicas. So I took their recommendation and bought this pair. There are many pros and very few cons to these headphones that I will explain later.Pros• The priceo These headphones are $49.00, a pretty low price for headphones. The last pair of headphones I owned, HyperX clouds, cost $100, and I can already tell the audio quality is better; but more on that later. In addition to the low price these headphones have free 2-day shipping if you have Amazon Prime.• Audio Qualityo Like I previously stated this pair of headphones out performed my old pair in playing music, watching TV or movies, and playing video games. The sound is crisp and clear and has a good range. The quality is really amazing for a pair of headphones this cheap.• Designo I really like the design of these headphones, it is simple and for me I don’t need a fancy design to be satisfied, but some people might want a flashier or more futuristic design. A little con inside this pro is that it only comes in one color if you care about that: personally I don’t. Another part of the design that I like is the long cord, the last pair that I owned I could not even lean back in my chair on my computer using it. So far it hasn’t been tangled too terribly like I expected, but I only use it at my computer so I have not worn them outside yet.Cons• No good place to put mod mico I use these headphones for playing PC games and talking with my friends so I needed a place to put a mod mic. The one spot that worked, right below the logo on the side, is a little far away from my mouth so I am pretty quiet. This is a really minor inconvenience, but something to consider if you are going to buy a mod mic with this pair of headphones.• No noise cancellingo If you are planning to wear these on an airplane or some other noisy place beware that these do not have the best noise cancelling. They have big ear cuffs that provide some natural noise cancelling, but do not have any real noise cancelling technology. The lack of noise cancelling does make sense with the low price point.Overall I would definitely recommend this pair of headphones to my friends and family. It is a low price with good audio quality and a solid design. The minor cons do not affect my rating. This is a great product and I will continue to buy their products and recommend them to my friends and family.

It might not be the ideal reference for mixing and master, but if you’re looking it for monitoring your signal, it’s amazing.