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ATH-M40x
The ATH-M40x are Audio-Technica's closed-back studio monitor headphones tuned flat for tracking and mixing, a step below the ATH-M50x with 40 mm drivers.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- 240 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the ATH-M40x offers clear, studio-quality sound and a sturdy build for a low price, and is fairly comfortable. SoundGuys found them bulky and notes more accurate headphones exist at higher prices; RTINGS found the passive isolation weak for noisy commutes.
From soundguys.com and rtings.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- Back
- Closed
- Impedance
- 35 ohms
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
- Drivers
- Dynamic, 40 mm with neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils; tuned flat; 15 – 24,000 Hz; sensitivity 98 dB; maximum input power 1,600 mW at 1 kHz
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- No battery (wired)
Design
- Weight
- 240 g
- Headphone cable
- Yes
- Fit and ear tips
- Circumaural, closed-back; earcups swivel 90 degrees; collapsible
- Works with
- Detachable 1.2 – 3.0 m coiled and 3.0 m straight cables with gold-plated 3.5 mm plugs; screw-on 6.3 mm adapter
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- ATH-M40x headphones, two cables, screw-on 6.3 mm adapter, pouch
Pros and cons
Pros
- Lighter than the ATH-M50x at 240 g without the cable
- Two detachable cables included (1.2 m – 3.0 m coiled and 3.0 m straight)
- Folds, with earcups that swivel 90 degrees for one-ear monitoring
Cons
- Narrower stated frequency range (15 – 24,000 Hz) than the ATH-M50x
- Closed back gives a less open sound than open-back headphones
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 225 g | Oct 2014 | |
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 235 g | Jun 2013 | |
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 612 g | Oct 2013 |
Sources
- audio-technica.com/en-gb/ath-m40x
- audio-technica.com/en-us/press/audio-technica-introduces-next-generation-m-seri…
Photo: audio-technica.com
- ATH-M40X — folded earcups, outward view: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-M40x/product_image_1608081147.…
- ATH-M40X — folded earcups, inward view: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-M40x/product_image_1608081160.…
- ATH-M40X — supplied 1.2 m coiled cable: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-M40x/product_image_3.jpg
- ATH-M40X — supplied 3.0 m straight cable and 6.3 mm adapter: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-M40x/product_image_4.jpg
- ATH-M40X — detachable cable connection close-up: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-M40x/product_image_1608081199.…
- ATH-M40X — three-quarter view of opposite earcup: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-M40x/product_image_1608081128.…
