Audio-Technica ATH M40x Review

Kris takes a look at the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x. Sure they're cheaper, but do they live up to the expectations set by the more well-known ATH-M50 series?

Playlist:

Mastodon - High Road
Winter's Burden - Here I Stand
Grant Green - Iron City
Minibosses - Mega Man 2
Robot Science - And Now You Know

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[SoundGuys]

*Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Review*

a look at the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x. Sure they’re cheaper, but do they live up to the expectations set by the more well-known ATH-M50 series?

[cactus]

Obviously the ath m40x aren't quite as good as ath m50x"
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

[dipanjanpalchowdhury]

I have the m40x and I listen to music, play games, watch movies n all of them sound great. The bass is just about perfect, it is tight and punchy. I'm glad I got these instead of m50x

[alvarg]

lol aren't as good as m50x when in reality the m50x is a muddy, loose bass headphone with nasty murder treble and the m40x is actually a good set of cans

[bench]

Panning shots are so annoying! They are like a picture and video combined, ONLY WORSE, because it's never completely in focus. Please use shots where the headphones take up the field of view, and then add static close up shots. Thank you.

[jdtx]

Bought these used for really cheap. I already had the older M50 but the right side went out. Honestly, I like the M40 more. The bass is less pronounced but tighter. The soundstage, OmG the soundstage is incredible for the price. The M50 almost had no soundstage and were at times too V shaped (narrow or less sound stake). Save some money and try the M40, you will be surprised.

[eddiebaby]

40 are better than the 50s, 50s are too bassy, its over emphasised

[edgarbatister]

I got the beats studio 2 and this m40x and wow m40x sound is so good that i dont wanna use my beats now

[LimySilver]

Bought these because I couldn't afford the m50x but I don't even care they're fucking awesome

[sireugeneyt]

I was trying to find the best headphones with a detachable cord (I've broken the cords of tons of earbuds and have lost all trust in cords) and this seems like my best bet. Thanks for the review!

[yobhsiFehT]

3:55 “... because then what would be the point!?”
Yeah, gee, that’s a great, objective argument that makes me feel totally confident in your comparative findings between the two 🤨

[ast]

This pair is ahead of it's competition by much...

[theodoro]

The M40X sould be the more expensive and better headphone. This is the "monitor" series of Audio Technica and the M40X are one of the most flat headphones i've ever heard. The M50X can be more fun, but the M40 is the more mature headphone.
There are other great choices like Sony V6 or MDR 7506 and Shure 440, but the M40X i believe is actually the best monitor headphones you can get at this price.

[arbelsonnenfeld]

are they good for regular videos and music consumption? I dont know because they are monitoring headphones. pls help me know

[jcmprml]

To me the 50x is louder at the same volume level compared to the 40x. What is your experience with both in that regard?

[Smurf]

As a user of the ATH-M40fs for years (and before that a LOT of other ATH's) the BIGGEST problem is the ear-pads & headband. If you use your headphones a lot be prepared to spend $40+ to replace both once every year & a half.

The start flaking, peeling, and basically disintegrating...the big flaw in an otherwise great product.

[igotzalife]

I extended the earcup and they broke, rip

[ChefExcellence]

All we need now is the M20x/M30x... Can you please review the 20s if possible!

[MarvelousLXVII]

Just got mine in (made my decision partly based on your video.) It's like listening to music for the first time! Awesome headphones!!!

[Le_Parrikar]

what music plays in the background during the review?