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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x vs Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
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Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body materialPlasticPlastic
CategoryStudioAudiophile
Foldableyesyes
Noise isolatingyesyes

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Weight8.47 oz10.05 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Impedance35.0 Ω64.0 Ω
Frequency range15 - 240008 - 25000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Inputs supported3.5mm3.5mm
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesno

Power

Audio-Technica ATH-M40xAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 280 ProSennheiser HD 280 Pro
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity1600.0 mW500.0 mW

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