Name: ATH-M40x
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: 12370
Rating: 3.9 (77 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

Upper midrange notes are clear and accurate
of left-to-right pans will sound very good on these headphones
M50X headset is decent

it also makes replacements a bit costly
the bass is audible but doesn t rattle my skull
MX40 doesn t leak a lot of sounds

Impedance: 35 Ω
Frequency range: 15, 24000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x - Pros & Cons

Upper midrange notes are clear and accurate
of left-to-right pans will sound very good on these headphones
M50X headset is decent
M50X is a good headset for gaming
M50X performs better than Beats headphones
clear and transparent sound
good monitoring and recording quality
decent sound insulation also makes them good headphones
Pleasant to touch
soft
and well-padded
superior comfort
and mid-range reproduction
exceptional comfort
accuracy
and detail
balanced and accurate midrange
good looks
great performance and solid build quality at
accurate frequency response
high quality
and affordable price
ATH-M40x is a decent offering for the price
enough volume and headroom to work with high dynamics material
Easily replaceable (and easily available) parts
well-rounded
reasonable as well as extremely highly rated
swivel which makes them so easy and stress-free to adjust
Convenient with design to 90 degree swiveling earcups
It fits very well and is extremely light and firm
headphone is perfect for sound monitoring
the headphones feel pretty good
the cushions are also nice and soft
quiet and unique
crisp and accurate sounds
headphones are way better than their pricing
sturdy construction and also the fabric
higher input power and better frequency response
re nice and sturdy cables
they look and feel very nice
it feels strong enough to withstand a lot of punishment
They re also pretty versatile
robust and durable building quality
sound quality is excellent with an emphasis on clarity and balance over bass response
Excellent Sound Isolation In Loud Environment
a very well-balanced
clear
and natural-sounding profile
a very sleek design that looks great and feels nice against your head
The headphones fold in which sounds nice and look good
The design is quite good on the M40x s
Overall the build quality is extremely high and the durability is amazing
The mid-range is amazing
being clear and easy to listen
Great sounding with an excellent sound-signature
excellent and affordable set of quality headphones
They always have excellent reviews in articles and forums
Both are perfect for studio use
are readily and cheaply available online
cables are inexpensive and easy to find online
The blend between highs and mids is very tasteful
design works really well for noise isolation
Sound quality is superb especially considering the price
Great for accurate bass lovers and music enthusiasts
Great Pivoting ear cups and quality detachable cables
reproduce great bass while remaining balanced and fairly neutral
Almost Perfect Strong and powerful sound that is accurate and nearly neutral
headphones work really well in a studio or office environment
the wires are detachable so you can always get a replacement
The two cords provided are great too
Affordable and also very diverse
The high fidelity this produces is perfection
The build is fairly strong and sturdy
They are exceptional Value for money
Great sound quality and flat responses too
were comfortable and sounded great
sounded significantly better and were also built better
richer
more laid-back perspective
they fit nicely and are comfortable to wear
also swivel
which makes them easy to adjust
The Audio-Technica are more comfortable
feel robust and durable
more comfortable and have a better passive soundstage performance
it s all very
very good
The black are good-looking in their own right
clean and reasonably well detailed
consistent energy and clarity
great-looking set of cans but equally well built
Soundstage and separation deserve note as both work very well together
high-quality materials and decent design
and he is passionate about technology and audio-related products
The price is also reasonable
The audio quality is pretty astonishing
supra-aural cups and are comfortable for long hours of listening
It is very sturdy and has a good weighty feel which makes
Comfortable design for wearing for long sessions
durable and stylish combination makes
very durable and built to last
features a lightweight design and is convenient to carry around with you

it also makes replacements a bit costly
the bass is audible but doesn t rattle my skull
MX40 doesn t leak a lot of sounds
The snagging is a bit irritating with the detachable cable
lack of an in-line remote and mic on this headphone
s not an officially licensed gaming headphone
they re not perfect studio headphones
there is a bit of sag and wrinkles
harmonics are not always accurately represented
low impedance and are not power-hungry devices
sound response is not as linear and neutral as audio engineers
Its bass is too strong and does not have a perfectly flat frequency response
lack of care by rubbing them with leather polish
The highs can get a little tiring at times but
it is not provided with the M40x in the box
The rotation of the ear pads in both directions could be a little wider
M40x s clamped down hard on my head and was a little painful
doesn t have an imbalance in lower mids and bass
bury any of the detail in the mids and trebles
headphone clamps rather hard and the ear pads aren t
It s not a low-price closed-back class leader
cushioning used is rigid and screech when adjusting or moving the headphone
a regular cable will not fit an Audio-Technica set of headphones
headphones are quite bulky for an everyday set of headphones
the Audio-Technica headphones are extremely tight
The Razer headphones were not made for studio use
Not strictly a neutral studio pair of headphones
Any Control System
closed-back over-ear professional studio monitoring headphone
no Bluetooth connection
large and somewhat bulky design
these headphones were overpriced
good passive sound isolation
M40X is not made for long-term usage
headphones don t have overpowered bass
The ear pads may be too hard for some users and
the top of the head step may start to peel off overtime
get damaged and these neatly collapse to fit into a protective bag
The clamping is quite tight
copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils &
both cables are slightly too long for normal usage
it won t get damaged as easily during transportation or
it s NOT manufactured with Bluetooth connectivity which would
don't have an option of removable stereo cord
the OEM Earpads to be extremely uncomfortable
the sound seems slightly veiled and cloudy
is currently no known adapter available that would accommodate either operation
of them do
headphones do not feature an in-line microphone or controller
deteriorating over time is another pretty serious issue
2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
hinge where the headphones are supposed to rotate
too hard into the top of your head
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
lack a lot of detail and brightness
They also only provide passive isolation
too bulky and unstable to stay put during
Audio Technica did not use proprietary connections
no cracks and only a little shine on the faux leather finish
not an extremely expensive headphone in the market
lack of an in-ear design guarantees
it s not going to get you entirely away from outside noise
if they have a lower number they re immediately inferior
you crank up the volume and quickly becomes highly annoying
The headphone s soundstage is a mixed bag
the vocals are pushed back
lack width and sound closed

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	35 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	240 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	8.47 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Plastic
Category	Studio
Foldable	yes
Noise isolating	yes
Connector contacts plating	Copper

Impedance	35.0 Ω
Frequency range	15 - 24000
Diaphragm diameter	1.57 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Maximum input power	1600.0 mW

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	1600.0 mW

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4.0

Based on 7 reviews

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4.0

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Published: 21.10.2021

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Published: 24.06.2014

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4.0

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RTINGS.com

Published: 20.04.2016

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Review

3.8

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Published: 21.05.2014

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