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Audio-Technica ATH-M20

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x are decent over-ear headphones. They have an above-average audio reproduction and a moderately comfortable and stable design. Sadly, ...Read more
Audio Technica ATH-M20x (Wired Headphone): 4.4 out of 5 stars from 9 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • Good quality / price ratio is
  • are more comfortable
  • better-built

Cons

  • bit too bulky and unstable for high-intensity exercises
  • the headphones still leak quite a bit
  • the response is certainly not flat

Key specs

  • 40 Ω
  • 30, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Audio-Technica ATH-M20 - Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica ATH-M20

Pros

  • Good quality / price ratio is
  • are more comfortable
  • better-built
  • and stable
  • good
  • low
  • mid and treble
  • above-average audio reproduction and a moderately comfortable and stable design
  • semi-open headphones are more comfortable and offer great audio quality
  • semi-open headphones and have a much better passive soundstage performance
  • Easily replaceable (and easily available) parts

Cons

  • bit too bulky and unstable for high-intensity exercises
  • the headphones still leak quite a bit
  • the response is certainly not flat
  • Unbearably tight for my purposes
  • have a poor soundstage because of their closed back design
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • They are cumbersome to carry around and will occupy quite a bit space
  • weak noise isolation is not sufficient for loud environments
  • is not meant for folks who like drama in their sound definition
  • slightly on the heavier side
  • the cable can not be replaced

Audio-Technica ATH-M20 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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40 Ω
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230 g
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Audio-Technica ATH-M20 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight8.11 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance40.0 Ω
Frequency range30 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Maximum input power1200.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity1200.0 mW

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