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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Model Name | ATH-M60X |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | On Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, and carefully crafted with key metal components for lasting durability. Magnet-Neodymium
- Uses the same large aperture drivers as ATH M50x headphones, delivering exceptional clarity, extended frequency range, and accurate bass response
- Low profile, closed back, on ear design provides excellent sound isolation and a great fit
- Memory foam ear pads and headband provide excellent comfort and durability
- Comes with 3 interchangeable cables (1.2 meter, 3.0 meter coiled, 3.0 meter straight, and 1.2 meter straight each with a 3.5 millimeter (1/8 inches) mini plug)
- Also comes with a 6.3 millimeter (1/4 inches) screw on adapter and a protective carrying pouch
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Comfort | 3.5 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 3.6 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | — |
Noise cancellation | — | — | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | — |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | On Ear | Over Ear | — | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | screw | — | — | 3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack, 6.35 mm Jack | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable | Retractable |
control type | — | — | Volume Control | — | Volume Control | Volume Control |
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Product Dimensions | 9 x 4 x 5 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
ASIN | B07CPRXR6W |
Item model number | ATH-M60X |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #45,481 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #118 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 25, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item Weight | 200 Grams |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Pure Professional Performance Designed for studio broadcast and mobile applications the ATH-M60x on-ear professional monitor headphones utilize the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the legendary ATH-M50x headphones delivering exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with accurate bass response The low-profile closed-back on-ear design provides excellent sound isolation and a great fit which is enhanced by the exceptional comfort and durability of the memory foam ear pads and headband The headphones come with three interchangeable cables (1 2 m - 3 0 m coiled 3 0 m straight and 1 2 m straight - each with a 3 5 mm (1/8") mini-plug) a 6 3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter and a protective carrying pouch.Frequency Response : 15 - 28,000 Hz
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Customers like the detail and imaging capabilities of the headphones. They mention that they pick up a lot of detail in the music and the imaging is excellent across the frequency range. They also appreciate the quality and durability of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality, comfort, size, portability, and appearance.
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Customers like the detail in the headphones. They say the imaging and detail retrieval is excellent across the frequency range. Some say the details are amazing and impressive. Overall, customers are happy with the headphones' ability to pick up details and make for detailed listens.
"...The imaging and detail retrieval is excellent across the frequency range. I highly recommend these headphones." Read more
"...Sound - It's good? It's not too sharp for me but is still detailed well, midrange is clear and doesn't seem forward or stepped back to me, and bass..." Read more
"...The Ath M60x have a very good detail retrieval ability and just as good an ability to place the instruments in their proper place in the mix of songs..." Read more
"...Imaging is insanely good, placing you in a SPACE- Very comfortable thanks to it being so light and the pads acting like ear pillows...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that they are very good, pretty good, and amazing. They are also great all-rounders, and can be used for pretty much anything. They do great with Prog-Rock and struggle with Heavy Metal.
"...The ATH-M60X Headphones are amazing! They have this surreal "Soundfield" that sets them apart from everything else...." Read more
"...TL;DR - An on-ear monitoring headphone that's also decent for just listening. Interesting sound field effect...." Read more
"...Electric and Acoustic. I use a couple of sources. High quality streaming from Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and XM Radio...." Read more
"...These headphones are great all rounders, they can be used for pretty much anything from gaming, media consumption, monitoring, and music especially,..." Read more
Customers like the durability of the headphones. They say that it's well constructed, has good quality, and is comfortable. They also mention that the on-ear design is well suited for workouts. However, some customers have reported that the build is mostly plastic, with metal sliders.
"...They're monitoring headphones for people that need durable, efficient, light, small cans that they can stuff into a gear-bag, drag into the field,..." Read more
"...The quality is no doubt there, but the quantity needs work. The highs is another area where this headphone shines in my opinion...." Read more
"Product didn't last for two years. Unacceptable for this price point." Read more
"...Overall besides being used to larger headphones I would say the quality is pretty good.Comfort:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the way the sound is presented is incredible for a closed back headphone, with clarity and decent bass. They also say the bass is slightly above neutral and the mids were a mixed bag. However, others say that the sound worse than the previous model, with missing deeper bass tones, and the vocals aren't as clear as they were used to.
"First the Good (Sound):These have a nice soft u-shaped sound signature to my ear. Bass has just enough impact to not overpower the rest...." Read more
"...Interesting sound field effect. Not perfectly neutral, but detailed enough. Not super comfortable IMO, but good enough.*..." Read more
"...Ha. Wrong! I hear lower register notes in songs. Vocals on male singers sound realistic. Drumming was realistic in Carry That Weight by the Beatles...." Read more
"...The sounds effortlessly exist in my head and it feels like a space. I love how these sound for music. Videos, shows, and movies not as much...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it is extremely comfortable, with fantastic pads. However, others say that it's not as comfortable as most over-ears, and that it starts becoming very uncomfortable to listen to after a short period of time. Some customers also mention that the pressure of the headphone smashed their ears against the frames of their glasses.
"...They are not flashy, but they are very comfortable and light. The imaging and detail retrieval is excellent across the frequency range...." Read more
"...Imaging is insanely good, placing you in a SPACE- Very comfortable thanks to it being so light and the pads acting like ear pillows...." Read more
"...They're not as neutral or resolving as HD 600, not as comfortable as most over-ears, and not as portable as, even the Cooler Master MH-752, and an..." Read more
"...for the amount you paid, they don't fold and even though the matte plastics feel nice they're questionable since they're plastics however, it's a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the headphones. Some mention that it's light and the pads act like ear pillows, while others say that they're not as portable as they are seen to be.
"...They are not flashy, but they are very comfortable and light. The imaging and detail retrieval is excellent across the frequency range...." Read more
"...Very comfortable thanks to it being so light and the pads acting like ear pillows.Cons- Are not as portable as they are seen to be...." Read more
"...plastics however, it's a neutral characteristic since it makes the headphones really light...." Read more
"...or resolving as HD 600, not as comfortable as most over-ears, and not as portable as, even the Cooler Master MH-752, and an interesting sound field..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the headphones. Some mention that they are small, very light, comfortable, easy to drive, tight and powerful. Others say that they're heavy and really too big. Some say that the cups are pretty small, while others say that these are small for closed cans.
"...headphones for people that need durable, efficient, light, small cans that they can stuff into a gear-bag, drag into the field, and the monitor for..." Read more
"...it's going to depend on your ear and head shape, but these are pretty small cups, meaning if you have medium to large ears, these will be on ear..." Read more
"...Portability: They are much lighter and smaller than the M40x so they are easier to drape around the neck when not in use...." Read more
"...confined than an open pair of headphones (since it is), but still plenty of room. Imaging is also very impressive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the headphones. Some mention they look nice, are not flashy, and have stunning individual elements. However, others say that the design is questionable, wistful, and not the most stylish.
"...They are not flashy, but they are very comfortable and light. The imaging and detail retrieval is excellent across the frequency range...." Read more
"...They're not the most stylish, kind of a utilitarian look with the exposed wire and plain matte black...." Read more
"...Style: I think these look great and I certainly look less dopey with these compared to my M40x with those huge pads...." Read more
"...They're overall design isn't really conducive to pure music enjoyment, and while they never got too sharp for me, I'm sure some folks find the..." Read more
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These have a nice soft u-shaped sound signature to my ear. Bass has just enough impact to not overpower the rest. Imaging is really where these shine for me; to the point of giving me asmr-like sensations on songs I've never had that before. Not the widest sound stage, but still good enough to get the imaging across really well. I imagine like an astronauts helmet worth of soundstage, but the imaging on that orb is just pin accurate. Mids are slightly diminshed compared to my m40xs and SHP9500s, but still nice and palpable.
The "Bad" (Comfort):
This isn't necessarily bad, considering it's going to depend on your ear and head shape, but these are pretty small cups, meaning if you have medium to large ears, these will be on ear headphones. I have small ears that just barely fit in these perfectly so don't have a comfort issue, thankfully. After long listening sessions (3-4 hours) I get a bit of fatigue from my glasses, but nothing to painful. I did get a hotspot of pressure on the very top of my head the first day I had these, but I adjusted my fit and started wearing these a bit tighter and now have no issues there. Basically, If you have small ears and don't wear glasses these will be completely comfortable. Otherwise you might want to try them on somehow before a purchase.
The Ugly:
They're not the most stylish, kind of a utilitarian look with the exposed wire and plain matte black. This is not a negative for me since I'm kind of a minimalist and they're less likely to catch someones attention and get stolen. They're a bit wide on the head, but I don't mind.
Conclusion:
I still gave these 5 stars, despite a few gripes with comfort and their lack of folding for one reason: the sound. These really are great sounding cans that can do it all. I have yet to find a genre in which these don't sound pleasing and am willing to sacrifice a couple creature comforts for that.
TL;DR - An on-ear monitoring headphone that's also decent for just listening. Interesting sound field effect. Not perfectly neutral, but detailed enough. Not super comfortable IMO, but good enough.
*Disclaimer* - Purchased these for myself because I was interested. No one has asked or otherwise tried to influence this review. Hearing, as well as ear, and head shape is extremely subjective, so please take any sound and/or comfort impressions as statements of subjective opinion and NOT objective fact. Lastly, my ears are not a universal standard, I haven't heard everything ever, and I am human and make mistakes.
Packaging & Accessories - It's pretty standard Audio Technica fare. The headphones are presented in a molded cardboard runner when you open the box. Cables are underneath. You get 3: a 4ft straight, a 10ft straight, and a 10ft coiled. They're also compatible with M40x/M50x cables, and the M60x cables are also compatible with the 40/50. You get a screw-on 1/4" adapter as well for either of the long cables. All cables terminated in 3.5mm SE. There is also a standard Audio Technica branded leatherette draw-string carry bag included.
Build, Features, & Comfort - It's a mostly plastic build, sliders are metal though. There's some rubber on the end of the sliders to keep them captive, the rubber pads also serve to keep the in place when it's on your head. There are also some lines, and subtle bumps in the slider adjustment so you can keep them even. The top of the headband is padded, though not enough for me. There are cables coming from the headband into the cups, since they're loose, it raises longevity concerns if they get caught on something. There is also a dB limiting aparatus in the top of the left earcup.
They don't fold, or lay flat, but they do have a slight pivot at the gimbles to fit more head variations. The pads are thick and use some type of slow(er) rebound foam. While I don't hate the pads, I wear glasses, and in general, on-ears can pinch the wings between your ears and skull, which just isn't comfortable over time. Subjectively, I can't wear them any longer than a few hours. While that's probably plenty of time for some in-the-field mastering/mixing, I wouldn't want them as my only headphones on a long car trip.
Sound - It's good? It's not too sharp for me but is still detailed well, midrange is clear and doesn't seem forward or stepped back to me, and bass extends deeper than I expected. Like, there's some actual subbass, as long as you can get a decent seal. However, I don't think it's neutral like an HD 600 is, nor do they seem to follow a target curve, other than A-T's own.
One thing I do have to admit, the M60x does have a unique sound-field effect. I think Zeos described it well; almost like you're in a gel-filled room. It's not "natural" to my ears, but it IS quite a pleasant effect, and it's definitely different. Personally, it's one of my favorite aspects about the sound.
Conclusions - These don't replace anything I currently own, they fit into their own special niche of portable closed backs. I've gone back and forth between these and the Cooler Master MH-752, Sony MDR-1A, and ATH-M40x. None of those are on-ears, but they are all more comfortable, and just as easy to drive. Personally, I've driven them loud and well enough for me from a Shanling M0. That said, I wouldn't trade any of my over-ears for these, nor would I trade any of my in-ears for these. As someone who wears glasses, the comfort just isn't there. When I remove my glasses, I can get another hour or so (for a max of 3ish hours) of wearing them before I'm constantly repositioning them on my ears.
The sound, as I said and hope came accross above, is decent. It's about what I'd expect for a closed back in the $150-$200 price range, given what I've heard before. They're definitely a step above most on-ears I've heard in terms of resolution and tonal balance, as well as comfort, but they're still not prize-winners in any category. They're not as neutral or resolving as HD 600, not as comfortable as most over-ears, and not as portable as, even the Cooler Master MH-752, and an interesting sound field can't save them. At the price, I think there's better out there. At ~$150, I think they're a decent deal, but at $200, I don't think they're worth it if you're not getting them for work.
However, I'm not the target consumer of these. They're monitoring headphones for people that need durable, efficient, light, small cans that they can stuff into a gear-bag, drag into the field, and the monitor for brief periods. They're overall design isn't really conducive to pure music enjoyment, and while they never got too sharp for me, I'm sure some folks find the treble peaky. The fact is though, that you CAN use them for music enjoyment on the go for the same reasons that make them good for field-work. And again, they do have an interesting sound field... They're the perfect poster-child for "Decent" or "Good Enough." They're not amazing, but they're not anywhere near bad, either.
*This is a modified version of my original review. Slight variations, removed some unnecessary wording, cleaned up syntax, saved some space, etc. Still like 'em well enough, but On-Ears aren't for everyone.
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Eu produzo musica eletronica em um projeto com meu irmão, chamado GTI.
Mesmo sendo meu primeiro fone de ouvido para mixagem, tive algumas excelentes impressões em comparativo com meus outros fones que eu usava para produção.
- O balanço dele como um todo é excelente, sem ressaltar nenhuma frequência, sendo grave, medio e agudas.(demorei 1 semana para me adaptar com a nova proposta, e fazer diversos comparativos terminando masterizações e escutando nos outros fones e em caixas maiores.
- É possível perceber muito melhor qualquer audio que antes ficava escondido nas mixagens, e trabalhar melhor com o volume e pan, e equalização de frequências.
-Fone muito confortável, leve, e por mais que pareca um pouco frágil por suas alças finas, ele é bem resistente.
- Não espere perfeição em todos os audios, pois ele nao melhora a qualidade como outros fones fazem, ele mostra o audio como realmente é.
- eu to realmente bem feliz com essa nova proposta nas minhas mixagens, tive diversos insights de coisas que estava errando antes, e tudo isso apenas trocando de fone de ouvido.
Drop every pre-conceived notion about the driver from say, Zeo's videos. I've never had the M50X, but listened to them. They do sound as if they have the same 50mm driver, but the distance of the driver to your ear, and the housing/pads are all different. And for this particular driver, the on-ear is the way to go.
The On-ear sounds good, much more clearer and present bass than headphones, imagine the classic Audio-Technica M50/X but without the rumbling and harshness that some people find and hate.
I've owned these headphones for more than 2 years while having other, arguably better headphones, but out of my headphones, these M60X has been worn the longest, why?
Because it does 2 things very well:
1. The headphones come with a decibel limiter, which limits the maximum sound to 100dB, there is a tiny switch on the top of the left cup that limits the total volume output through hardware (resistors). It takes a toothpick to change between the two modes. This means you can use the headphones to test bunch of audio equipments (this is also a really good reference monitor), that have different gain levels, it's pretty obvious when the headphones limit the volume (the sound will cut out), you can adjust accordingly, never blow out your ears/earphones by accidentally plugging it into a nuclear reactor (you know the brands).
1-1. The volume limiter works on EVERYTHING, it's not a software solution, it will work on games if you hate some explosion sounds.
2. The headphones have very good, comfortable padding and is on-ear, which means I can sleep with these earphones, and as long as I don't sleep on my sides, I can wear it indefinitely because the bottom of the cups aren't pushed into the pillows at all, and the pads are thick, comfortable, and don't get sweaty at all for me (it does get warm). I've fell asleep to so much music over the years I had these that I can confidently say that these headphones have the most on-time out of all my other headphones which I use normally for music. Every day I put on a good album/playlist, and I can only remember listening to the first 3 or 4.
2-1. These headphones are amazing for Solo, classic music. Like Glenn Gould's piano recordings and spoken words / audiobooks. The mids are pronounced and the sounds are clear and distinct, like other reference monitors - but unlike those mid-focused headphones, the bass is also clear and impactful, but it's also very easy for ears. The best headphones for bedside listening.