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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Professional Studio Monitor Headphone, Black, with Cutting Edge Engineering, 90 Degree Swiveling Earcups, Pro-grade Earpads/Headband, Detachable Cables Included

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Brand Audio-Technica
Model Name Professional Studio Monitor Headphone
Color Black
Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • Cutting edge engineering and robust construction
  • 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
  • Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
  • 90 degrees swiveling earcups for easy, 1 ear monitoring
  • Professional-grade ear pad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort

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  • Headphones, Protective Carrying Pouch, 6.3 mm (1/4") Screw-On Adapter
  • Product Description

    Audio-Technica ATH-M40x professional studio monitor headphone black.


    From the manufacturer

    Premium Studio Headphones

    Features

    Studio Headphones

    studio headphones

    Premium Studio Headphones

    Durable design

    Cutting-edge engineering and robust construction

    Accurate sound for studio, live & DJ use

    Tuned flat for incredibly accurate sound monitoring across the entire frequency range

    Offers excellent sound isolation

    Circumaural design contours around the ears for sound isolation in loud environments

    collapsible stowable studio headphones

    studio headphones for vocals

    Vocal headphone accessories

    For in the studio and on-the-road

    90° swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring and collapsible for space-saving portability

    Comfortable fit for hours of use

    Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort

    Included accessories

    Two detachable cables (includes 1.2 m - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') coiled cable and 3.0 m (9.8') straight cable; carrying pouch; 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter

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    Customer Ratings
    Sound quality
    4.6
    4.1
    4.8
    4.4
    Noise cancellation
    4.0
    3.4
    3.5
    Bass quality
    4.5
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    connectivity tech
    Wired
    Bluetooth 5.0, RF
    Wired
    Wired
    Wireless
    Bluetooth, USB
    headphones form factor
    Over Ear
    Over Ear
    Over Ear
    Over Ear
    Over Ear
    Over Ear
    connector type
    usb-c,wireless
    3.5mm Jack
    usb,wireless
    wireless
    noise control
    sound isolation
    sound isolation
    sound isolation
    sound isolation
    sound isolation
    headphones jack
    3.5 mm Jack
    3.5 mm Jack
    3.5 mm Jack
    cable feature
    Detachable
    Without Cable
    Retractable
    Detachable
    Without Cable
    Without Cable
    control type
    Volume Control
    Volume Control
    Media Control
    Media Control
    Voice Control
    material
    Plastic, Faux Leather, Metal, Aluminum, Copper
    Aluminum
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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    15,232 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, quality and clarity of the musical instruments. For example, they mention that the bass is precise and natural, the mids and highs are clear, and the sound is leveled. They appreciate the value for money. That said, some disagree on fit, cord, comfort, and durability.

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    1,666 customers mention1,393 positive273 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the musical instruments. They say the sound is leveled, and there's not much coloration. The bass is precise and natural, and the mids and highs are clear. They also say the headphones didn't affect the sound signature a whole lot, and are acoustically flat as a pancake. Customers also say that the volume gets loud enough, and different audio layers seem more distinct.

    "...They didn't affect the sound signature a whole lot really...if anything since I now have a perfect seal, the bass is actually what I think should..." Read more

    "...The music sounds good. I’m not overwhelmed by bass, can hear electric and acoustic guitar parts, drums, fiddles, brass, screaming and crooning...." Read more

    "...What's great about these is that you can throw all the sub-bass boost you want at them and they still perform superbly...." Read more

    "...Very comfortable and light, can wear them for hours- Great noise isolation (I ride loud subways daily), I can hear enough if there's an..." Read more

    833 customers mention739 positive94 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say they are excellent, very good, and effective. They also say that the wires have not shorted out, and that the headphones look and work like new. Customers also mention that the quality is solid, nice, and functional. They have a very neutral sound, ideal for this purpose, and mate well with the Geek Out 450 USB DAC/Amp.

    "...They mate very well with the Geek Out 450 USB DAC/Amp (What doesn't?!)..." Read more

    "...I use as much as +25dB at 31Hz (on a 29-band EQ) and they handle it excellently. In that regard, I give in before they do...." Read more

    "...of adjustment and is nicely padded, so aside from the mediocre cups everything is lovely...." Read more

    "...I think it makes them nice and light, and no issues/concerns so far. I dont beat them up though or jam them in my backpack/bag...." Read more

    541 customers mention498 positive43 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the musical instruments. They say it's a great product for the price, worth the money, and has good highs and lows.

    "...Happy camper here!! Worth every penny! Now back to my music!" Read more

    "...These headphones are a bit more budget friendly so it's not that big of a deal." Read more

    "...Decision Drivers:- Great price versus comparable bluetooth.- Expert reviews saying this is not bass-heavy, and has wide soundstage-..." Read more

    "...do a short review in regards to the sound quality, comfort, price value and design since I've only bought these 2 days ago...." Read more

    175 customers mention168 positive7 negative

    Customers are impressed with the clarity of the musical instruments. They mention that the bass is precise and natural, the mids and highs are clear, and the notes produce clear and crisp sounds. They also appreciate the clarity while listening to classical music, as the strings and woodwinds came out clear and punchy. The mid-tones are surprisingly clear, while the clarity and separation of instruments is noteworthy. Customers are also pleased to hear both clear trebles as well as strong low-end bass.

    "...The HD600 I find is more detailed still, and more natural sounding...." Read more

    "...I love that these arent bass heavy and overwhelming. I agree with reviewers saying there's a wide and clear sound stage...." Read more

    "...As I've read in some review, it does sound really crisp, crystal clear with all of the instrument sounds flow very smoothly...." Read more

    "...Bass seems less forward and is smoothing out. Detail and soundstage are still present. All very good signs...." Read more

    827 customers mention567 positive260 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the musical instruments. Some mention that it's easy to find a comfortable position, the earpads are much softer, and they don't abuse their ears. However, others say that they were incredibly uncomfortable and would fall off their head. The tightness can get slightly uncomfortable over time, but it'll quickly resolve.

    "...They are pretty comfortable to start regarding the ear pads, but I did get a set of Brainwave pads, which are significantly larger around the ear...." Read more

    "...great for people who are sensitive to treble- they're really comfortable -- I can wear them for hours, with glasses-..." Read more

    "...First, they sounded very promising! But they weren't very comfortable. The stock ear pads are a little small for my big ears...." Read more

    "...Plus, the cups have several degrees of rotation so it's easy to find a comfortable position whether you're resting them on your neck or flipping one..." Read more

    816 customers mention529 positive287 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the musical instruments. Some mention that the build quality is solid, nice, and functional, but not luxurious. The padding and fabric has held up incredibly well for very regular use over 9 years. However, others say that it feels like it can break easily, the headphone construction is entirely brittle plastic, and the speakers of my ATH-M40x have finally deteriorated after seven years of regular use. The plastic used in construction feels slightly cheap, but that also keeps things light for comfort's sake.

    "...These headphones seem solid and well made. I like the cords included, the coil type is just right for my personal listening arrangement...." Read more

    "...I absolutely love that they fold up. This is eminently convenient for putting them in bags and taking them places...." Read more

    "The headphone speakers of my ATH-M40x have finally deteriorated after seven years of regular use...." Read more

    "...-Headphones fold for storage. Just push the cups up, and they lock into place so they can be put away.-Soft, faux-leather bag included...." Read more

    350 customers mention223 positive127 negative

    Customers are mixed about the cord. Some mention that they come with two very long detachable cords and an adapter jack for the older style stereo. They are field repairable. However, others say that the cords included are a bit too long for casual listening, and a shorter cable is not provided. The coiled cord is large, but in practice has not been an issue for them. It causes the cord to dangle and swing over their computer keyboard, which is very distracting.

    "...These headphones seem solid and well made. I like the cords included, the coil type is just right for my personal listening arrangement...." Read more

    "...It locks into the headphones, it's just the right length for everyday use, and it seems really durable...." Read more

    "...causes the cord to "dangle" and "swing" over my computer keyboard—very distracting, as the..." Read more

    "...The fit is pretty good, and they fold for carrying, plus they have a removable (although proprietary) cable. This is a solid package...." Read more

    302 customers mention108 positive194 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the musical instruments. Some mention that they fit well, while others say that they are extremely tight fitting.

    "...But they weren't very comfortable. The stock ear pads are a little small for my big ears...." Read more

    "...The sound is great and very neutral. The fit is pretty good, and they fold for carrying, plus they have a removable (although proprietary) cable...." Read more

    "...with a handbag if you want to bring it around, the headphones are bigger than they appear, and even though it has great build quality, most of it is..." Read more

    "...They fit completely around my ears -- unlike Sony's, which sort of surround them but sit partially on the tops and bottoms, but don't bother me much..." Read more

    Almost perfect, but one design flaw
    4 Stars
    Almost perfect, but one design flaw
    Love these headphones. They're super comfortable, they sound fantastic, and they're pretty good at suppressing outside noise. I've bought two pairs of these since 2017.....and that's the problem. I shouldn't have had to replace them after four years. They both had the same thing happen. A small piece in the "hinge" area just above one of the ear cups broke off, allowing the ear cup to not only bend inward, as it's supposed to for convenient folding/storage, but also outward, which it's not supposed to. (See the pictures, one of the broken side and one of the normal side.) That means the ear cup no longer stays snugly fit against the ear....which means the sound quality goes down and outside noise gets in. Major bummer, since everything else about the headphones still works fine. But they're essentially useless now. I'd love to order another pair, but am going to have to try something else. Twice bitten, etc.
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    Love these headphones. They're super comfortable, they sound fantastic, and they're pretty good at suppressing outside noise. I've bought two pairs of these since 2017.....and that's the problem. I shouldn't have had to replace them after four years. They both had the same thing happen. A small piece in the "hinge" area just above one of the ear cups broke off, allowing the ear cup to not only bend inward, as it's supposed to for convenient folding/storage, but also outward, which it's not supposed to. (See the pictures, one of the broken side and one of the normal side.) That means the ear cup no longer stays snugly fit against the ear....which means the sound quality goes down and outside noise gets in. Major bummer, since everything else about the headphones still works fine. But they're essentially useless now. I'd love to order another pair, but am going to have to try something else. Twice bitten, etc.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars DINERO GENUINAMENTE INVERTIDO
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2024
    Después de casi 11 meses con los Audio Technica M40X, debo decir que son uno de los audífonos más fieles en cuanto a sonido plano se refiere. Yo anteriormente contaba con unos Sony MDR-ZX660AP, de mismo modo adquiridos en esta plataforma hace ya unos 3 o 4 años. Por lo que el sonido que generaban dichos audífonos se habían establecido en mis oídos. Básicamente estaba acostumbrado a tener un sonido no tan plano, muy juguetón con los bajos, los medios estaban bien, aunque no sentía un rango tan amplio en cuanto al panorama musical.

    Sin embargo, al pasarme con los Audio Technica M40X, debo decir que fue una gran sorpresa. Son audifonos caros (al menos para mi bolsillo), pero siento que cada peso invertido es una ganga. Comencemos por el lado bueno.

    PROS: A decir verdad, no soy un especialista en la rama audiófila, ni mucho menos un nato conocedor de la música. No obstante, desde mi punto de vista (como usuario común y corriente que es entusiasta de la música) debo recalcar que los M40X, hacen que la música se escuche tal cual un productor la realizó.

    Describiría su sonido como algo espaciado y no aglomerado. Por lo que rápidamente detectas las frecuencias de los instrumentos. De mismo modo, te da una especie de panorama increible. A lo cual, hace que identifiques si un bajo está por encima de una guitarra, o si la guitarra está por encima de la voz, y no está demás mencionar que son buenos en cuanto a limpieza de audio nos referimos. Tuve unas malas experiencias con el famoso white noise en algunos formatos de audio, y vaya que con los M40X, los detalles menos perceptibles los escucharas.

    Otro punto a destacar es su baja impedancia. Por lo general, los audífonos que cuentan con estas características, siempre deben de contar con una fuente de energía que potencie su sonido. Sin embargo, los M40X son una buena alternativa, ya que no requiere de dicha fuente. Aunque, si quieres sacarle todo el jugo a los audífonos, deberías de tomarlo en cuenta.

    Finalmente, los audífonos ciertamente son de frecuencias planas. Pero no está de más mencionar que sí requiere de una pequeña pulida en el sonido. Por lo que recomiendo arduamente ecualizarlos. De ahí en fuera, la calidad del material de construcción de los audífonos es buena. Con el tiempo el plástico comienza a crujir, pero aun con ese pequeño defecto, vale la pena adquirirlos. Aunque claro, si quisieras una mejor calidad en materiales de contruccion, mejor compra los M50X. Algo que se me olvido mencionar, es que al comprar los audifonos, el paquete te trae funda para tus audifonos, cable de repuesto, adaptador plug para conectarlo a un amplificador o tarjeta de audio y eventualmente los audífonos. (No aparecen en las fotos que adjunte, pero muy probablemente veras fotos de otros clientes en el cual muestren el paquete completo).

    CONTRAS: A decir verdad y como lo había recalcado con anterioridad, se me hicieron unos audífonos algo caros. Claro, no son para un mercado comercial. Se entiende que son audifonos para un área profesional. Además de que, comparando con sus competencias, el precio se puede justificar. Sin embargo y como todo audifono, con el paso del tiempo comienza un desgaste tanto en almohadillas, como en el soporte que va por encima de nuestra cabeza. Si eres un usuario que mantiene los audífonos solamente en tu estudio y además, cuentas con aire acondicionado, muy probablemente este detalle no comience a los 9 o 10 meses. Sin embargo, si eres una persona que no cuenta con aire acondicionado en su estudio y por desgracia, vives en un área calurosa (cómo es en mi caso y hablamos de 36°C a 40°C), muy probablemente comience más rápido el desgaste del material. Pero ojo, no está de más recalcar que son detalles que no afectan el sonido final del producto. Y por ende, existe solución a este problema. Se pueden comprar almohadillas de mejor calidad, y sigues con la buena experiencia y muy posiblemente más cómodo. Simplemente menciono estos detalles para que tomes en cuenta tu monedero.

    En resumen, son audífonos que valen mucho la pena. Si llegaran a encontrarlos en descuento, que mejor que adquirirlos. Creo que serian una muy buena opción para adentrarse al mundo de los audífonos de frecuencias planas. Espero y les haya ayudado mi reseña. Les deseo lo mejor. ¡Saludos!
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