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Audio Technica ATH-M40x

Audio Technica ATH-M40x
alaScore 84

929 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 929 reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M40x. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and durability. The price and comfort also get good opinions, whereas there are some mixed views about the portability.

sound, comfort, price, durability, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Audio Technica ATH-M40x is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Audio Technica ATH-M40x

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 753 user reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M40x from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and durability. The price and comfort are also appreciated, whereas opinions are divided on the portability.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Marc Henney , Sam Vafaei (rtings.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x HEADPHONES

 

The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are decent headphones with outstanding, studio-quality sound. They feel sturdy and are fairly comfortable but offer no control options for your audio. They also only provide passive isolation, which might not be enough to...

Good audio reproduction. ; Sturdy build.

Poor isolation. ; No buttons or audio controls.

Apr, 2016

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Expected More

 

I bought these mainly to use with my laptop, phone, and iPod touch. While the sound quality of the headphones is fine, both of the audio cables that came with the product had problems that distorted the sound by either distorting the music entirely or...

Sound good ; Portable ; Seem durable ; Detachable cables

Both cables that came with the headphones had problems with them ; Customer service is terrible ; NO short cable ; Coiled cable is extremely heavy

Jun, 2014

Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Epic value for money, Insanely true

 

I did quite a bit of research when I got these. I wanted a true, flat response, and I got exactly that. My main source of info on these was Sonic Sense Pro Audio. They've developed a way to compare the sound of headphones without physically handling...

Balanced, epic sound quality, fantastic value

Would've liked a bit more of a metal build

Oct, 2014

Consumer review (head-fi.org)

M40x Full Value and Then Some

 

Okay, so I ended up picking up the M40x as I needed a headphone that was reasonably priced, would likely sound good (based on having heard an M30 and an M50) and had a long cable for my home cardio workouts. Yes I jump around and make a fool of myself....

Good tonal balance, plastic, but well built, nice long cables

Bass can be a tad wooly, don't like swivle cup feature

Sep, 2014

Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Audio Technica ATH-M40x

 

I used these for a year and a half. Treated kindly. No abuse. After 15 months the swivel attachment just shattered. Very disappointed. They were comfortable and sounded great, but I expect better durability.

Oct, 2021

Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Audio Technica ATH-M40x

 

Buy the ATH-M40x headphones if you're looking for "budget" wired over-ear closed-back headphones with fantastic sound quality. I did a lot of research before making my purchase - I wanted the above characteristics, an ok-looking pair of headphones, and...

May, 2020

Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Audio Technica ATH-M40x

 

Bought these a couple years ago when they released. Haven't turned back since. The high fidelity this produces is perfection. Only thing I've had to do is replace the ear pads from using them so often

May, 2019

Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Excellent sound quality, good built, affordable. Look no further.

 

I listen to spotify (reggae, easy listening), use these for netflix also. Perfect for me. Cable detachable, which means if broken you can replace it, sound quality very good - these are flat lined which is to my liking. I compared side by side with...

Jan, 2019

Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Good headphones

 

Good headphones for the price ($129), has very good noise cancelling thanks to the closed-back design and the sound quality is good. It isn't as good as I thought it would be when compared to the HyperX Cloud II. It's definitely better in terms of...

May, 2018

Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

One of the best headsets I've ever used

 

I've gone through maybe 30 headsets like this in the last 10 years but these audio technica's are by far the best ones I've ever used. I bought it about a year ago and the headset is still in top condition, and the sound quality is a clear jump up from...

May, 2018

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