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AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M60X On-Ear Headphones

There’s still a lot of debate about exactly how much the pinna of the ear contributes to our sensation of sound, but Audio-Technica’s M50x/ M60x comparison makes for an interesting exercise.

The two pairs of headphones have exactly the same low impedance 45mm driver, which provides

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