Audio-Technica ATH-M60x Professional Monitor Headphones (Black)

The ATH-M60x continues the successful ATH-M series from Japanese manufacturer Audio-Technica with a handy, closed on-ear model that is suitable for both studio and broadcasting, though falls shorts in mobile use.

For rock and classical, you’ll probably prefer the warmth and easy touch of the M50x. For acoustic guitars, I much preferred the M60x. It wins in terms of clarity, separation and overall accuracy. But pop and EDM were a toss-up for me.

The Audio-Technica ATH-M60x are good critical listening on-ear headphones and the biggest departure from the typical over-ear designs o...

Both headphones will give you the balance and level of detail you need to make your mix sound great. But if I had to choose which headphone I’d wear in the studio all day, it would be the DT 240.

There’s no question that the M60x is a reliable sounding headphone. But does it want to be taken out for a good time? If you’re going to a Bob Dylan concert, then yes. However, deep down, it’s dying to mix a Bank of America commercial. Is it willing to hang out at Dr. Dre’s studio after for drinks?

The newest model in Audio-Technica's popular Mx series of headphones majors on portability, ruggedness and comfort.

Been using the M60x all day for a week straight and can confidently recommend it. Comfort: as an owner of the m40x with Brainwavz Pads, I still found over the ear more comfortable than the on ear configuration.