Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
The value-for-money headphones for silent practice – neutral, closed, comfortable.
CategoryHeadphones
Price rangeca. 40–55 €as of 2026-08-04
Strengths & limits
In its favour
- Balanced sound without bass show
- Closed: family hears nothing, you hear yourself
- Sturdy
Against it
- Fixed cable
- Noticeable for glasses wearers after hours
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Part of these sets
Learning piano seriously (adults & children from ~9) · Just testing first (small budget) · First keyboard for a child (approx. 6–9) · Home studio for the piano (recording & filming) · Making music on the computer (producer start) – put it together in the Quick Match
Alternatives in the same category
AKG K240 Studio ca. 50–70 €Semi-open studio classic: airy sound, comfortable for hours.
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 Ohm) ca. 130–160 €The headphone upgrade: studio standard, closed, made in Germany.
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro ca. 85–105 €The closed workhorse headphones: strong isolation, lasts decades.
AKG K72 ca. 35–45 €The budget closed can: surprisingly balanced for under €50.
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