Audio-Technica ATH-M60x
With 45mm large-aperture drivers delivering a 15Hz–28kHz frequency response and 102dB sensitivity, this closed-back on-ear monitor provides accurate audio with minimal bleed. Its lightweight 200g build and memory foam earpads ensure all-day comfort, while three detachable cables (1.2-3.0m coiled, 3.0m straight, 1.2m straight) support varied studio setups. It’s best for audio engineers and musicians needing isolated, precise monitoring in recording and mixing sessions, not for calls or casual listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong comfort (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | memory foam |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 28000 |
| Impedance | 38 |
| Sensitivity | 102 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica M Series Remastered ATH-M60x Closed-Back On-Ear Dynamic Monitor Headphones with Detachable Cables, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M60x | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 480 | - | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-M60x | 32.9 | 19.7 | 79.4 | 82.4 | 47 | 70.7 | 46 | 34.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 86.7 | 79.4 | 98.4 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 94.4 | 88.8 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.2 | 99.3 | 96 | 99.4 | 78.2 | 56.9 | 97.9 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.2 | 86.7 | 79.4 | 96.1 | 78.2 | 56.9 | 99 | 88.8 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.2 | 84.8 | 92.9 | 93.9 | 72.4 | 33.6 | 94.9 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.1 | 98.5 | 79.4 | 97.5 | 87.1 | 56.9 | 97.6 | 63.6 |
Usage Scores
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