Audio Technica ATH M40x Review

Audio Technica ATH M40x Review. Is the M40x really a neutral headphone? Is it really better than the M50x?

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[WheezyTech]

Review for the AKG K371 coming up next week so subscribe!

[nerfko]

my m40x's loved the weird static in the background of this video

[Thrashman]

Great review. I have done work in radio and TV sound production, used a lot of pro audio gear and in my opinion the M40x is a rock solid performer especially at this price. They are incredibly good headphones, possibly the best sub $100 pair I have ever used personally.

[garyluciani]

Yea, Noel's right, the sound of the m40x is nowhere close to how so many people have described them.
The marketing blurb from audio technica says they are tuned flat for accurate frequency response. Nope, they have elevated bass and a couple of treble peaks that makes the treble sound sharp. I think it's clean treble but still pretty sharp.
I've owned them now for 5 years and I like them as a fun headphone even though the bass is a little thick or fatty.
I'm not knocking them, just saying, don't believe the descriptions of sound you may have heard

[nadiageorgebahoo]

I just bought these headphones and your review was the most accurate by far.

[rouka]

I am so thankful you cleared the misinformation up. I was planning on buying these in my pursuit of a decently cheap headphone for casual music and gaming (primarily because people can't stop singing praise for audio technica for their build quality and detail retrieval). Saw your k371 review and now they are my top choice. Funnily enough, the k371 cost a fair bit cheaper (it's about equivalent to 80$) than m40x in my country and may go for even cheaper on an upcoming sale. I have just one question, how detailed would you say the k371 in comparison to m40x are? I will be purchasing my first serious headphone and your channel helped me a lot, you've earned a sub.

[ChrisFoxPH]

Do you have any headphone recommendation for music production / studio monitor at the same price range of the m40x or m50x? I'm planning to use it in my home studio from music production to mixing and mastering. Thanks!

[iavyy]

would you be doing a headphone tier list or a top 5~10 video XD

[tonykindred]

Bravo! I just discovered your channel. Will subscribe. It's true that neither the M40x nor M50x are particularly good headphones in my opinion. Good to have the hype put to rest. I see you are wearing the relatively new AKGs. Would have bought into them but they appear to have reliability issues. I will look to see if you have a review. Looking forward to browsing your channel.

[GILLISH]

i find for me mixing with these mixing and mastering i need that bass i start from the grand up sound wise for me it's not muddy also, I don't find them uncomfortable to wear for me i do use this for mastering and mixing i guess i am just a bass type guy and they work fine for me i have tried some that cost more and don't work for me and same say there is more bass but i can't hear it like i do in the 40x any way good video

[roviccastillo]

Nice review of the M40x!
Recently the pads on mine are worn out and can’t find any stock pads as replacements, I plan on replacing them with Velour Pads would you recommend that choice?

[hukama]

I agree on most of what you said in this video. Both 50 and 40 share similar signature, and for what they're cost just get the 40. Although I think you could've explained how does the earpads changes the sound. You said more colored, but in what way? Is it brighter, warmer, harsher or smoother? I understand that one earpad would change the sound differently to the others, but at least while you've had it might as well state it.

Edit : I think these hype online applies to a lot of decent starting headphones from. And the main issue is we have people coming from earphone that came with phones, gaming headsets, and beats-like headphone. They don't have a good reference point, that's why they can't help but think that whatever they have is neutral.

[gangstakittie]

These headphones have the most perfect reproduction ive ever heard. Just listening to source audio clips versus other headphones near the same price point makes them seem leagues above the others

[ibrahimb]

M40X's are a tad over-hyped, but for the price range there really aren't many closed-back options out there that can do as many things as nicely as the M40X does (I guess the K361 is probably better now but aren't widely available yet).



The pad swap is a must though, especially with the angled pads that add a bit more soundstage.

[hsjawanda]

Are you wearing the K361 or the K371 headphones in this review? They both look so similar. The durability & quality of that hinge mechanism has been called into question by many.

[garygriffiths]

I think the problem with both the m40x and m50x is that they were so hyped and then the m50x suffered a huge backlash. Personally, for what they are (tough, foldable, removable cable, not bad sound), I kind of like them. Like you I don’t find the m40x neutral but actually prefer the m50x. I think they are a great entrance to being an audiophile. They certainly were mine

[nadaplol]

Thank you for the review!

By the way, how would you describe that fun signature of the m40x with those brainwavz pads? Comparing it with the stock pads.

[CUALKIERDESASTRE]

What should I apply to the earpads of these to avoid dry rot please?

[nordfresse]

So which ones ARE the most neutral closed back studio monitor headphones then? The DT770 are not neutral and neither are the k371 you are wearing in this video right?

[linolingelbach]

Are these better than shp9500 and k371? Or do you have any rec for under 100 bucks