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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Color | Black |
Ear Placement | Over Ear |
Form Factor | Over-ear |
Impedance | 35 Ohm |
About this item
- 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 Degree swiveling earcups for easy, one ear monitoring
- Professional-grade ear pad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort
- Cutting-edge engineering and robust construction ^40 mm 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 Degree swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring ^Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort. Removable cable
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Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
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Frequency Response | 24 KHz |
Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm |
Model Name | ATH-M40x |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Wireless Communication Technology | no |
Included Components | Carry Pouch, Audio-Technica Ath-M40X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Screw-On Adapter, Coiled Cable, Straight Cable |
Age Range (Description) | adult |
Material | Faux Leather, Aluminum, Plastic, Metal, Copper |
Specific Uses For Product | Professional |
Recommended Uses For Product | Disc Jazz Usage, Audio Monitoring |
Compatible Devices | Studio Equipment, DJ Equipment |
Theme | Audio |
Control Type | Volume Control |
Cable Feature | Detachable |
Item Weight | 0.24 Kilograms |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Frequency Range | 15 - 24000 Hz |
Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Style | Headphones |
Control Method | Remote |
Number of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 9.8 Feet |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Carrying Case Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
Audio Driver Size | 40 Millimeters |
Earpiece Shape | circumaural |
Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310125424 |
Manufacturer | Audio-Technica U.S |
Is Autographed | No |
Item Weight | 8.4 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00HVLUR54 |
Item model number | ATH-M40x |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,135 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #158 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 24, 2014 |
Color Name | Black |
Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
Material Type | Faux Leather, Aluminum, Plastic, Metal, Copper |
Size | ATH-M40X |
Color Screen | No |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
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The M-Series ATH-M40x professional monitor headphones are tuned flat for incredibly accurate audio monitoring across an extended frequency range. Your studio experience is enhanced with superior sound isolation and swiveling ear cups for convenient one-ear monitoring. Engineered with pro-grade materials and robust construction, the M40x excels in professional studio tracking and mixing, as well as DJ monitoring. Collapsible for space-saving portability. Detachable cable (includes 1.2 m - 3.0 m coiled cable and 3.0 m straight cable).
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Features
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
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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connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless, USB | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over-ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | In Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | 3.5mm Jack | — | 3.5mm Jack | — |
noise control | sound isolation | passive noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm | 3.5 mm and 1/4 inch Jack |
cable feature | Detachable | Without Cable | Retractable | Detachable | Detachable | 9.8 foot cord |
control type | Volume Control | Voice Control | Media Control, Volume Control | — | — | Noise Control |
water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant | not water resistant | — | not water resistant |
material | Plastic, Faux Leather, Metal, Aluminum, Copper | Leather | Wired | — | Leather | Copper, Gold, Neodymium |
model name | ATH-M40x | M50xBT2 | SRH440A | ATHM50X EXTENSION BUNDLE | ATH-AP2000TI | Sony MDR |
frequency range | 15 - 24000 Hz | 85 Hz - 15,000 Hz | 10 Hz - 22,000 Hz | 15 Hz - 28,000 Hz | — | 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz |
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Customers praise these headphones for their audiophile-quality sound, excellent noise isolation, and ability to hear even the tiniest musical details. The build quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers noting improved hinge durability while others report breakage issues. The comfort and fit are also mixed, with some finding them super comfortable while others report pain, and the earpads being too small for many customers. Customers appreciate the long detachable cables and find them good value for money, particularly noting the cheaper ear pad replacements.
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Customers praise these headphones' sound quality, noting their balanced bass and good noise isolation, with one customer mentioning they can hear even the tiniest movements.
"...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
"...For the price, it's a steal. The sound is really clear and full. Having used many different headphones, I could not believe how good this was." Read more
"...i put locking tuners and fresh strings guitar came to life guitar sounds real good i been tracking guitar for a few weeks it started at 399.99 the..." Read more
"...audio quality is top notch as well, makes me slightly less annoyed at the person who stepped on my 30's as these are a worthy upgrade." Read more
Customers find these headphones to be audiophile-quality, with good mids and one customer noting improved ear cups.
"...The earpads and headband are nice and soft, and the earpads reach all the way around large ears...." Read more
"This is a great headphone! For the price, it's a steal. The sound is really clear and full...." Read more
"good guitar way good for the money good pickups full size pots roasted neck rolled fret ends i put locking tuners and fresh strings guitar came to..." Read more
"Love the headphones" Read more
Customers find these headphones good value for money, particularly noting that the ear pad replacements are significantly cheaper and that they deliver good sound quality for the price.
"good guitar way good for the money good pickups full size pots roasted neck rolled fret ends i put locking tuners and fresh strings guitar came to..." Read more
"...on the market, so while they cost 50% more, they are also WORTH 50% more." Read more
"...more expensive options, but if not, then these are a fair option for the price." Read more
"...headphones for clients who come in and bring some friends, very inexpensive for a nice flat response. Fairly comfortable and lightweight...." Read more
Customers appreciate the headphones' detachable cables, with one customer noting the inclusion of both coiled and straight options.
"...-Removable cable. Audio Technica has a proprietary locking mechanism to hold their cable in place, but most other headphones in this range don't let..." Read more
"...They are great! They come with a spare cable, a screw adapter to 1.5 connector and a nice bag to carry them around." Read more
"...come with a nice pleather drawstring bag to put them in, multiple cables for different uses that lock into the headphones so that you do not have to..." Read more
"...The cord is also a nice, thick, flexible rubber. Some reviewers have said that the straight cord is too long, but I love it...." Read more
Customers find these headphones excellent for listening to music, particularly classical, and appreciate that they can hear the slightest details in the sound.
"...They are fantastic for travel, gaming, tracking, and monitoring. However, I wouldn't personally recommend them for mixing...." Read more
"...I work making music transcription and they allow me to listen to every detail I need for my work. They are great!..." Read more
"...You can hear the detail of each musical note without sacrificing the grandiose of the background noise. It's truly fitting if you love classic...." Read more
"...Bass is precise and natural, mids and highs are clear. You WILL hear new details in music, even if you've heard it hundreds of times...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones' comfort, with some finding them super comfortable with soft ear cushions, while others report discomfort.
"...great for people who are sensitive to treble - they're really comfortable -- I can wear them for hours, with glasses -..." Read more
"...been stepped on, I can say the build quality is substantial and I feel nice and isolated from external noise...." Read more
"...Also, the earpads hurt me quite a bit -- especially after the first hour or so of use...." Read more
"...Fairly comfortable and lightweight. I have two pairs and I use them mainly for friends of the artist to listen in while we record" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones' build quality, with some praising their excellent construction and improved hinge durability, while others report that they can break easily and have questionable longevity.
"...Other design notes: they seem durable and they've never appeared to even start breaking...." Read more
"...to replace my 30's that had been stepped on, I can say the build quality is substantial and I feel nice and isolated from external noise...." Read more
"...The build quality is decent, although they are a bit creaky. The cables keep a permanent "wave" in them from being folded...." Read more
"...Both these headphones have a bit of a "cheap/plastic-y" feel compared to the cans I've used over the years, such as the Sony MDR-7506s, the..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the headphones' fit, with some finding them comfortable while others report that the earcups are too small for their ears.
"...But they weren't very comfortable. The stock ear pads are a little small for my big ears...." Read more
"...It locks into the headphones, it's just the right length for everyday use, and it seems really durable...." Read more
"...The first thing I noticed were how small and stiff the pads felt on my head...." 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
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseESPAÑOL:
Excelente, la calidad del sonido es muy buena y viene con un cable extremadamente largo, por lo que no debería tener ningún problema para desplazarse mientras escucha su música.
Los compré en 2017 y en 2025 todavía funcionan de maravilla, lo único negativo es que, claramente, la cuerina se descarapeló y se desprendió el año pasado, por lo que tuve que comprar nuevamente unas almohadillas para reemplazarlas, pero la cuerina de la diadema no pude reemplazarse, por lo que ahora se ve solo la espuma, estéticamente no se ven bien pero siguen funcionando de maravilla.
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Excellent, the sound quality is very good and it comes with an extremely long cable, so you shouldn't have any trouble moving around while listening to your music.
I bought them in 2017, and in 2025 they're still working great. The only negative is that the leatherette peeled and came off last year, so I had to buy new ear cushions to replace them. I couldn't replace the leatherette on the headband, so now all you see is the foam. They don't look as good aesthetically, but they still work great.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseI've owned these about nine months now. I'm a huge audio nerd, and I love these headphones!
Quick points:
- frequency response is incredible.
- you won't need a DAC -- they're very sensitive (efficient).
- sub-bass is present, if a little quiet, but
- they can take MASSIVE amounts of sub-bass if EQ'd
- great for people who are sensitive to treble
- they're really comfortable -- I can wear them for hours, with glasses
- their floppiness takes some getting used to
- they isolate sound pretty well
- you'll want to buy a different cable (there's an awesome 1.2m braided one on Amazon for $12)
They sound /so/ flat. ("flat" here refers to a graph of their frequency response, where a "flatter" graph gives a sound that's de-emphasized across the frequency spectrum -- it doesn't make some notes too loud and others too soft, just reproduces them exactly as they were recorded.) They respond to EQ really well, but I don't feel the need to use EQ on any part of the range besides sub-bass (and only for trap, future bass, etc.). Of course, their response isn't the most even and flat (according to professional measurements I've found), but it's really, really great. What is emphasized makes detail (2kHz to 6kHz) just a little more present, without being harsh. To my ears, a lot of headphones in this price range and higher sound too harsh because they emphasize treble too much. I had that concern with these at first, but for my ears, they're right on the edge without going overboard -- just about perfect.
You can practically use them as speakers with a mobile device -- they're that sensitive. You definitely don't /need/ to use a DAC with these.
I love sub-bass. I listen to a lot of trap, future bass, and misc. edm where the subbass really needs to speak. These headphones start to roll off around 70Hz, but not so drastically to where these styles aren't enjoyable without an EQ. I could go without EQ on these headphones, but I don't. What's great about these is that you can throw all the sub-bass boost you want at them and they still perform superbly. 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. I recommend AIMP if you're on Android so you can dial in the bass just how you want it, if you're into that sort of thing.
With other types of music and with podcasts, audiobooks, etc, I don't even think to use EQ with these headphones. Acoustic instruments never sounded so good before, or so true-to-life. And with podcasts, you can really hear the differences in the different microphones people use; it's incredible.
They're really comfortable for me. I have a large head and I wear glasses half the time, and even while wearing glasses, I can wear these headphones for hours at a time with minimal fatigue. The earpads and headband are nice and soft, and the earpads reach all the way around large ears. My partner has a small head and seems to find them comfortable, though they can slide around a bit on their head. When I'm moving around a lot, I find I need to really tighten them up to get them to grip when I tilt my head down. This became a non-issue for me as I got accustomed to them.
Due to the flexible nature of the design, they are especially floppy. You really can't pick them up quite like normal headphones, and putting them on is necessarily a two-handed affair. The first time I picked these up at a demo, they seemed to abandon my hands. You can't pick them up by one earcup and slip them on one-handed. I find I have to grab both cups or both ends of the headband and then put them on. But that's intentional. Sometimes you want to just pick up one ear and listen for just a second, like when you're trying to dial in something in a recording. For that purpose, the rest of the headphones fall to the side out of the way, and it's very convenient. I was actually frustrated by this at first, but after using them for some time in several different scenarios, I'm glad for the flexibility.
Other design notes: they seem durable and they've never appeared to even start breaking. I am gentle with my equipment, and I kept from forcing the hinges when the headphones would flop out of my hands for the first week I used them. I absolutely love that they fold up. This is eminently convenient for putting them in bags and taking them places.
The sound isolation is pretty good. Even on airplanes I've found that I don't have to turn the volume up too much. They easily block out conversations and even that one guy who doesn't know he talks too loudly. Adding bass seems to help this.
The cable situation is pretty bad. It's kind of weird to include two giant studio-length cables with headphones that will also be bought by average consumers. That being said, I bought a compatible braided cable on Amazon for $12, and it's awesome. It locks into the headphones, it's just the right length for everyday use, and it seems really durable. You'll probably want to buy one if you ever move your headphones from your desk.
I really love these headphones, and I highly recommend them for all purposes.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseThis is a great headphone! For the price, it's a steal. The sound is really clear and full. Having used many different headphones, I could not believe how good this was.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025Style: HeadphonesVerified Purchasegood guitar way good for the money good pickups full size pots roasted neck rolled fret ends i put locking tuners and fresh strings guitar came to life guitar sounds real good i been tracking guitar for a few weeks it started at 399.99 the it came down to 299.99 then it came down to 210.99 then came down to 159.99 then it came down to 119.99 now guitar is 99.90 what a buy the guitar and what you get with it
- Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseI purchased these to replace my 30's that had been stepped on, I can say the build quality is substantial and I feel nice and isolated from external noise. audio quality is top notch as well, makes me slightly less annoyed at the person who stepped on my 30's as these are a worthy upgrade.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseLa aislación de ruido la verdad es bastante deficiente, de resto, son espectaculares
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- pbaxleyReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to love and hate at the same time buy these
Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseI love and hate these headphones.
I love being able to change cable, 2 cables inside, also lot of cables available to buy, even with microphones.
I love and hate this free angle design, sometimes is annoying and sometimes is good to have. Sometimes my skin gets caught when opening.
Build quality is great, read that they can break easily but can't say anything after a month use.
When using for monitoring, perfect. Bass is flat which means it's not bass heavy. Lets just say if the bass is boomy on these, something is terribly wrong. So the sound is really flat. I mean really "terrible for listening" flat. Middle is really there. They can be really loud because of lower bass.
You can hear all the mistakes, even if you never knew there were any. Stereo imaging is awesome, if something is out of balance you know it and you hate it. Highs are flat. You can hear the clarity, but you feel like you need to volume up. But you don't need to.
I have had a lot of headphones and this ones are something different.
Let's now say something about normal casual listening. Loudness is good on iPhone 6. On iPad mini 2 is great. MacBook Pro - excellent, even too much power to handle if used with Boom 2. Lack of bass and lower ohms mean they can be used as standard headphones but I suggest buying shorter cable with thinner 3.5 jack. I have Spigen case on my iPad and jack can barely connect.
If you try to be smart and really boost the bass, you can slightly hear the difference between two ear cups in lows. Probably because of socket which is using some space in one earcup which is free in another. Probably that's why they're cheaper and less bass boomy than M50x.
So don't think you can outsmart them, pay more money for m50x if you need more bass.
Also, comfortable as presented. I don't sense them on my head, light and enjoyable.
Would not use them only for DJing. Would rather buy Technics RPDJ1210 again.
They block a lot of noise from outside, that is true, but they are not as good as Technics. Can be used for DJing, true, but there are better choices.
Also, even if they're on your head, people around you can hear what you're listening. If you're sharing room with someone, they will hear the music.
So overall, great headphones for under 100. Great flat sound for monitoring.
If you like bass go for m50x. If you need flat monitor headphones buy these.
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So after more than a year a review still stays. Sound is amazing. Build quality amazing.
Comfort is not the best one though, however that's always problem with closed headphone, read the below for more information.
Just to add I have tested M40x and M50x one by one on the same source and I can tell you M50x sounds different with more bass and treble. They ARE NOT that much better. If you are more into casual listening, M50x would be better choice. However, true flat sound is coming through M40x, not M50x's. I can easily confirm that. I can change my headphones to M50x's as that is "Better" model but I will not do that as M40x have more balanced sound. M50x is more as HiFi choice by far as per comparison.
So only issue I can add after more than a year of using them is that they are NOT comfortable, not at all. First I thought they are good however I have tested other brands in a while and there is a huge difference. They are really tight (had same issue with DJ headphones however that is good, not bad) and you just cannot used to have them on your head after some time, it's just frustrating to have them for a longer period. However sound is something you will absolutely love or hate. If the score is between 1 and 100 I will give them 94 without any issues. After them K240 MK2 Studio headphones sounds dull and with something missing. However K240's are 10 times more comfortable to have on head.
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Update 03.01.2019
With sad news after more than 2 years I can say I no longer have these M40x. I just don't need them anymore. It's like an old car which you don't need once you both latest BMW. I have moved to M50x and I can say that although there is a lot of hatred going to them, M50x is still an upgrade from M40x. M50x has more treble and more bass, some people say that is unnatural however it is just different and actual improvement. Driver moved from 40mm to 45mm hence the difference. I can say that after a while I haven't even realised that big change as the change isn't that big. So if you will not miss bass or high treble then spending less for M40x is better choice as I noted before. Only thing left is that M50x does feel more expensive than M40x. You get extra short cable (which you don't get with M40x) so if you count that cable being £20 then difference falls in really narrow field.
ONLY thing I can say now that much MUCH better choice which I can say replaced my M40x sound is SHURE SRH840. This headphones are amazing, sturdy design, Excellent balanced sound and flat response. I use them for monitoring. Not as portable as M40x due to different build but damn, these SHURE's are something.
I should do some webpage review as now I have Magni 3 for a proper review and have tested DT770, DT880, K701, K240 mk2, SRH840, M40x, M50x. I still stick with K701 with bass mod as best causal home listening headphones however others still have significant use in other cases like monitoring/producing/mastering.
Also, I will touch one thing which this headphones are like selling which is FLAT SOUND. You will NEVER get Flat sound in headphones. NEVER. There is either Middle spectre based Headphones which these are, or V shaped Bass/treble headphones. Reducing Bass does improve flatness of sound however also removes sound picture and extensive response. If you truly want FLAT sound go to Monitors with sound isolated room. I can for sure say that there is much much more image and sound with DT880/DT770 than from M40x, hell even from M50x. On 250ohm version these show something that you will not hear even with super extra expensive monitors. That is the reason I will not part ways with them as for critical listening they are as brilliant as it gets. However listening youtube videos on them is so bad experience that I don't wish anyone to experience. Run away from them if you do wish to do that. Or buy Sony.
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esaretinbedeliReviewed in Turkey on July 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars hızlı geldi
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- LencsReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on March 25, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for digital pianos
Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseI use this with a Yamaha Clavinova. The sound is just amazing. This is really the kind of use it is made for. The sound is so clear and balanced, you can hear the timbre of each note and all the nuances of varied touch on the keyboard.
On a side note, tried it with music on my phone, and it does not do so well with this kind of use. Buy it if you're looking for something for your digital instrument - it really is excellent for that.
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Jesús CarreraReviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars DINERO GENUINAMENTE INVERTIDO
Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseDespués 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!
Jesús CarreraDINERO GENUINAMENTE INVERTIDO
Reviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2024
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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EVALDO SILVAReviewed in Brazil on April 22, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Fone
Style: HeadphonesVerified PurchaseExcelente demais