The Audio-Technica ATH-M20X and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X are both professional headphones that are ideal for studio monitoring as well as for using at home. They are both a similar style so how do you know which model to go for?
We have taken a detailed look at the features of both the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X to see which set of headphones we think is the best.
Comfort
Both the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X are lightweight headphones that are designed to be worn for long periods of time in the studio. Both models features soft padded headbands that can be adjusted to fit your head and both have padded ear cushions.
Both sets of headphones sit over your ears instead of on your ears, giving you more comfort and less pressure on your ears. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X has swiveling ear cups so you can easily rest the headphones on your shoulders when you’re not using them.
Audio
Both the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X are closed back headphones so exterior sounds are limited from interfering with your audio. The circumaural design of the ear cups on both models limits any audio from escaping out of the headphones.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20X features 40 millimeter drivers that help deliver deep bass and accurate sound at all levels. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X benefits from 45 millimeter drivers and a deep, accurate bass.
Features
The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X benefits from ear cups that swivel 90 degrees, allowing you to keep them flat for storage and easy traveling. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50X also has the benefit of having three separate cables so you can switch to the most convenient size and style to suit your audio device.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20X does not have a detachable cable. Both models have an extended frequency response to give you accurate audio in a studio environment with high quality sound isolation.
Compatibility
Both the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X are designed to be used with all of your audio equipment in your studio and at home. Both models will work with portable devices, such as phones and laptops, and come with a 3.5 millimeter jack cable and an adapter for a 6.3 millimeter jack.
Because both models are designed to be used in a professional setting, they will deliver accurate audio from all your music files. Both models will also work well when watching movies and gaming and are ideal for traveling.
Recommendation
After looking at the features of both the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X we think the better headphones are the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X. They are a newer model and benefit from being more convenient for traveling and storing, as well as being a more modern looking set.
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20X is still a good option if you’re looking for an inexpensive set of headphones but we think the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X has more features that give you extra comfort and is an upgrade from the Audio-Technica ATH-M20X.
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