Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT

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Sentiment score77% positive
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Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Reddit IconAwkward_Bid_8234
7 months ago

I have the 400s and the M20x BT variant, and the M20x is comfier on my above average sized head.

Reddit Iconcrocicorn
7 months ago

If you want REALLY big, Audio Technica ATH-M20XBT. No noise cancelling but great sound quality with wired and Bluetooth for $100-$150 (depending on sales). For noise cancelling, 1MORE Sonoflow SE is around $90-100 on Amazon. They're a slightly tighter fit than the ATHs, but they're still comfortable for my big head with glasses. I use them for 4-5+ hours at a time comfortably. The sound quality rivals my $400 ATH earbuds lol.

7 months ago

Audio Technica tend to lean more neutral but they're still good for all music types. The 1MORE headphones are probably heavier on the bass just because they're more isolated/closed. I wouldn't say either one are super bassy, but they're pretty well balanced. They're around $300 for the new model, but if you want BASS bass, check out the Skullcandy Crushers. They might be a bit tighter though, as a warning. Definitely look up reviews of these!

Reddit IconDry_Chocolate_5917
9 months ago

I have the budget model. Audio Technica ATH-M20x Bluetooth. Excellent over ear cans for the price.

Reddit Iconel_tacocat
26 days ago

So I have had a LOT of headphones over the years becuase I love trying them out. You are not going to get good NC for 60 quid, trust me. The best you could hope to find is a used pair of Momentum 4. I got mine for about that price, but I got lucky. I have those and the Sony WH1000XM5 or whatever they are called, and in all honesty, thanks to the software with a sensible EQ (the sony's have a shit EQ) they can sound quite good for the money. Want to buy new: My two cents; Forget about NC and get an AudioTechnica ATH-M20xbt. Don't expect too much from the microphone though.

Reddit Iconjcm2606
7 months ago

At least looking at the soundguys.com frequency response curves, the Sonoflow SE's seem to have less factory bass roll off than the ATH-M20XBT's, so if you want to just have good bass out of the box, then maybe go with the Sonoflow SE's. However, the ATH-M20XBT's have a similar bass roll off to my pair of Sennheiser HD 599 SE's, and I find these to have good bass for me after some EQ, so if you're fine with some EQ, you could pick up the ATH-M20XBT's if you prefer them. Honestly, assuming you just get a generally good pair of headphones with a fairly neutral sound profile, having good bass out of the box doesn't matter *that* much since you can always tweak the sound profile with an EQ.

Reddit Iconsiupazdupy
5 months ago

if you want to save some money and still get quite good quality, id recommend audiotechnica ATH-M20xBT. the sound is flat, they are light as hell and cost around 70usd. the downside is that they dont fold so having them on your neck might be uncomfortable.

Reddit IconSixbiscuits
7 months ago

Audio Technica are great! They make the music sound how it is meant to sound.

Reddit Iconsomeone_stop-me
24 days ago

I have an audio technica pair, ATH-M20xBT specifically, that’s the wireless version. I also struggle with headphones being too tight or putting pressure at the top of my head. I’ve had this one for two years now and I’m very satisfied with it. There’s a plush version of the ear cushions, those are better at keeping sound out but make the bass less pronounced if you’re listening to music. I find them very comfortable for long hours at a time too, I have them on almost the whole day when I’m working. They keep the outside sounds out very well, but not to the point where I’d be dangerously unaware of my surroundings.

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