Audio Technica ATH-M20x Headphones

The ATH-M20x is the entry point to Audio-Technica's critically acclaimed M-Series, and it is one of the best-value ways to get honest studio monitoring without overspending. Its 40 mm drivers use rare-earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum voice coils, tuned for enhanced low-frequency response so kick and bass sit where they should. The closed-back circumaural earcups seal around the ears to shut out room noise, which matters when you track next to a loud source.

A convenient single-side cable exit keeps the lead out of the way, and the attached 3.0 m straight cable gives room to move at the console. It is built for studio tracking and mixing, but the neutral-leaning voicing makes it just as useful for editing and everyday listening. Each pair ships with a protective pouch and a screw-on 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) adapter, so it is ready for interface and console outputs alike.