Audio Technica ATH-M40X Review - BEST Headphones Under $100?

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 795

  • @opiekrumpus4182
    @opiekrumpus4182 7 років тому +34

    I bought this headphone today and have just broken it in with Sia Cheap Thrills. And my God I was astonished at how good the sound is. For anyone who says it has a lack of bass is b.s. It has bass and the quality of the total sound is perfectly balanced. This set of cans puts the m50x to shame. It has a tight clamping force but I will stretch that over a box over night. Other than that I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I Ike I said before this is the best sounding headphone I have ever used.

    • @CyCleGaming
      @CyCleGaming 7 років тому +1

      would the m50x be worth the extra money? my m30x just broke so I am looking for some new ones

    • @opiekrumpus4182
      @opiekrumpus4182 7 років тому +1

      Ewizee No way I had the m50x and did not like the spike in bass. For the money m40x is a good bang for your money. You can use what you save in money if you buy the m40x to order the zmf cowhide earpads. With these earpads the sound and comfort goes to a glorious level.

    • @franzurdaddy
      @franzurdaddy 7 років тому +1

      true the low end is much better on the m40x'

    • @wog222
      @wog222 7 років тому

      Opie Krumpus ;

    • @johnsontyler8841
      @johnsontyler8841 7 років тому +1

      Opie Krumpus i need help please i just bought mine today and they sound tiny is that normal or do they have to burn in to sound like they are supposed to

  • @SingularityRS
    @SingularityRS 9 років тому +41

    Got them for £64 and I must say, I wasn't expecting that much (mainly because I've never actually owned higher quality headphones before) but dear god.. when I first wore them and tried them out, I was amazed at what I heard. Sounds that I could never hear before came to life, sounds that were more faint to me before are now more clear and generally, everything just sounds so natural. No sounds are trying to battle each other, taking priority and trying to overpowered one another. It's just.. balanced as it should be.
    My previous headphones required me to use EQ a bit to get a better musical experience but with these, I don't need to do that at all. The first time where a flat EQ (default setting) actually sounds better than EQ'd (previous headphones didn't sound right with no EQ).
    While I can't compare these to any others as I've never heard them for myself. I can say that for the price I paid, they are definitely worth it.
    My listening experience has been greatly enhanced; I also enjoy music even more than ever before, due to the vast improvement in quality.
    They don't even look bad either. Not that I care about looks, looks aren't important really when it comes to headphones. You buy a better pair for better sound quality, not to look cool. Otherwise, pointless buying better headphones if you're not in it for sound improvement imo.

    • @Atrionix
      @Atrionix 5 років тому +1

      Great comment :) I'm still struggling between the m50x's and m40x's, but I think I'm gonna get the m40x's!

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      @CSR  4 роки тому

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  • @arunavachatterjee2433
    @arunavachatterjee2433 8 років тому +1

    Subscribed. Yours are the best reviews I've come across. No fangirling, no excitement, and no dull moments either. All this together with perfectly honest assessments. Also, someone reviewing audio equipment should ensure the quality of audio in their presentations, and you have that down to a pat.
    Thanks!

  • @adamsjoberrg
    @adamsjoberrg 9 років тому +63

    I got these today from a local dealer, and OH MY GOD. These headphones are crazy good. You can really feel that they are flat in terms of frequency responses. I listened to Mark Kozelek's live album "7 Songs Belfast", everyone should give that a listen with these headphones. The first song is "Michigan" and at 3.59 into the song you can hear a cellphone disturb the audio in the performance. Cheek on the ground. Buy them if you find them :)

    • @adamsjoberrg
      @adamsjoberrg 9 років тому +1

      NP thanks for this review, was a turningpoint between the 50's and the the 40's, and the price plus flat frequencies made the deal.

    • @adamsjoberrg
      @adamsjoberrg 8 років тому

      ***** I am still loving them. I have now had them with me when I have been travelling and realized their build quality is awesome aswell and very durable! Easily worth the cash.

    • @practicalguy973
      @practicalguy973 7 років тому

      Many people buy these M40x over the M50 and M50x and mod them with better ear pads. Also add the extra foam layer that you can pull out of the original M40X ear pads. You end up with much better sound stage and imaging and you lose the sibilance with the extra foam. I personally like the Brainwaves Sheepskin Ear Pads on the M40x and the extra foam layer. With the mods I can't find anything without going to a planar headphone that is as good as the modded M40X.

    • @johnsontyler8841
      @johnsontyler8841 7 років тому

      Practical Guy hey bro i have a quick question can you please help me? i just got mine today and they sound really tiny is that normal? or do they have to burn in?

    • @TheOsfania
      @TheOsfania 5 років тому

      You need better music.

  • @fabiopiscicelli
    @fabiopiscicelli 10 років тому +9

    Thanks man, your review put the nail to my floating pick for the M40x, after lengthily researching, comparing and navigating amongst too many options and conflicting reviews... I own SkullCandy in-ears which are great and bought $35 JVCs to try the over-ear experience, but the price matches the (acceptable) sound quality and now wish for something better under $100.

  • @Noxat
    @Noxat 7 років тому +3

    Just bought some of these today, first time I ever invested in "quality" headphones. All I gotta say is--damn. The prickliness of guitar strums in some songs were giving me shivers down my back. Never heard highs like that before, yet the bass was punchy or mellow where appropriate and voices were crystal clear. Crazy. Never knew what I was missing.

  • @goodolarchie
    @goodolarchie 9 років тому +5

    Thanks man, I went through a few of your vids and jumped on these for a travel headphone.

  • @user-wc4sg3qy8x
    @user-wc4sg3qy8x 5 років тому +3

    Just got my pair today. Oh boy, these are simply fantastic! To all those who lack the bass in this pair, well I am a basshead and the amount of bass in them is astonishing!

  • @Rebold1987
    @Rebold1987 10 років тому +11

    Very proffesional review! Thank you so much! :-) Buying these right away

  • @BluzRok46
    @BluzRok46 9 років тому +1

    This was definitely a huge upgrade from my Coloud earbuds! The bass may not be what I've been used to, but the clarity is just superb. Managed to get a pair for $80 when I was in Japan. Not the most portable, but definitely an awesome pair!

  • @russianronin2430
    @russianronin2430 9 років тому +13

    You are the man. I just bought these headphones. I cannot wait to put your review to the test.

    • @jopar3292
      @jopar3292 6 років тому

      Russian Lightning I

  • @johnpnj
    @johnpnj 3 роки тому +1

    I just bought these but haven't received them yet. This is an excellent review - thank you for such a well structured and detailed review!

  • @flokigamez271
    @flokigamez271 9 років тому

    Hello there!
    I left a short comment on one of your other reviews about the audio technica m-series, but I want to say thanks again.
    I'm using the m40x for music listening, music production and some gaming as well and I love them! :)
    I love that wonderful clear and ballanced sound across the extended frequency range.
    Everything sounds so wonderful and accurate with these! No more pseudoreverbs, just pure sound. :)
    In the past I used headphones from Kenwood, Koss, AKG etc., but the Audio Technica M40x are simply the best so far.
    Thank you for your reviews, it helped me a lot to make the right decision.
    I wish you make more of yours really usefull rewievs in 2015 and happy New Year! :)
    Happy m40x owner. :)

  • @ViggoKoed
    @ViggoKoed 7 років тому +1

    I've just ordered these because of your great presentation of them - thank you for sharing your thoughts of them :)

  • @derricktaylor470
    @derricktaylor470 9 років тому +1

    Lance, very nice review. Based on your review and others I decided to give them a try. I am huge into home theater and audio. I have custom in-ear monitors from Westone (dual armature), and I really like flat frequency responses. The ATH-M40x are very comfortable, and sound quite well. My only concern is they seem to have more of a diagonal line from right to left on frequency response. So if you were looking at a frequency/DB chart with 0 DB centered, the treble/high frequency on the right the highs are about 5 db hot then taper to 0 db on mids then the frequency line starts to drop below 0 db through the lower frequencies. I hope that makes sense. They are very nice headphones but I'm going to connect them to my Asus Xonar ST sound card to see if the added headphone power flattens the frequency response at the mid point a little more versus allowing the db on the lower registry to continue to fall off rapidly. Example: When listening to say Blink 182's "Dogs's Eating Dog's album" the snare cymbals and snare are upfront; however, the toms and bass drum are pushed way back. Tom 1 is more present due to it's higher frequency, but the rest are really soft. I found myself guessing on the foot work on the bass drum and couldn't really hear much detail of the larger toms.
    Thanks again for your review and recommendation.
    Edit 7:04PM AZT: After further review I've determined that my initial review of the headphones from my bedside computer did these headphones a disservice. I took the headphones to work and plugged them into my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and they came alive! The mid bass and bass was there, all of a sudden I realized that my built in sound card was terrible! I listened to them for 8 hours and was amazed how well they reproduced the sound. I immediately went on amazon and purchased an internal sound card Xonar series and can't wait for it's arrival. Currently I'm sitting in the theater with them connected to my HTPC which has the Xonar ST and I'm floored! I accept foot in mouth.
    One thing people and myself included have to be mindful of are initial reviews without follow-up. Check difference source material and different devices. That will give you a better overview and will help guide your decision.
    Lance my apologies and I'm sold! I have even talked others into these headphones. Thank you for this gem of a recommendation.

  • @georgearias7336
    @georgearias7336 6 років тому

    I watching this review in December 2017 and still amazing!!

  • @MochammadIqbal
    @MochammadIqbal 9 років тому +2

    your review led me to buy this great headphone..thanks bro. Just sharing my experience, i think the bass in the m40x is still pretty strong ( can't imagine how M50x feels like ) . Need to eq the mid high a little ( 2 - 4 db only ) just to make it a bit more balance...haven't got a chance to try it with my guitar amp though...

  • @TheloniusFabdul
    @TheloniusFabdul 7 років тому

    Just bought these headphones and they are fantastic; thank you for your detailed and in-depth review.

  • @SuperLiam002
    @SuperLiam002 10 років тому +330

    DAMN GET A BETTER MIC

    • @marike1100
      @marike1100 9 років тому +42

      Why you can't hear him? Or you demand that all the FREE videos you watch have super high quality audio?

    • @marike1100
      @marike1100 9 років тому +7

      ***** I agree that it's nice to have videos with properly recorded audio but for free product reviews what do people expect?

    • @marike1100
      @marike1100 9 років тому +5

      ***** It's a little odd to have a tech review site like his with polished graphics and good video quality skimp on audio. He needs a large diaphragm condenser mic or at the very least he needs to learn how to use EQ for his current audio source to put some bass frequencies in the mix. I guess you are right that the reviewer needs to be made aware of the problem.

    • @crestgamez
      @crestgamez 9 років тому +4

      Ath-m40x + Atr2500 = Win

    • @TheDriftingStig
      @TheDriftingStig 9 років тому +4

      I think he needs to get a mic period! Sounds like he's just using the camera mic, hence the small room reverb sound you can hear.

  • @MuhammadKharismawan
    @MuhammadKharismawan 9 років тому +1

    Great reviews! I also choose to buy the M40x after a short A/B comparison to M50x, they do have better base but not 70$ more... so i go for the M40x. my companion on long trip and used in public spaces with lots of environment noises.. the 3m cables is very useful to be used to watch movie through a TV too :)

  • @Eliecerhdz
    @Eliecerhdz 7 років тому +1

    If have seen other headphone reviewers and its fair to say your reviews are my favourites: step in the foot of the consumer, give comparison to other well known models, and give reasonable critics, stay that way, probably try to improve a little more in graphics/sound/video editing and you are topnoch. Congratulations.

  • @bobgabriel2685
    @bobgabriel2685 8 років тому

    Love this video--excellent info, & the video & audio qualities were excellent.

  • @PauloParreira
    @PauloParreira 9 років тому

    After your review i bought it. I really love the sound. Just one negative point, The padding, top and the earcups. After 1h it tends to be noticed on ear compression.
    Really happy with the purshase.

  • @oAPXo
    @oAPXo 8 років тому +1

    So since it's been 7 or months now, I have to say, I enjoy this so damn much !Use them at home, but I can hear so much different things now than the typical 10-20 headphones/buds.
    But how many others out there are having any problems with them? When reading up on some reviews when I was looking at this, some say the hinges around the earcups broke off at around the 7 or more month mark.
    But if you're noob/novice and looking for something great for the home use, get these, don't get beats, you'll be spending so much more for something you can spend under 100 (Or maybe a bit more) for a great quality product.

  • @arcee8239
    @arcee8239 8 років тому

    Just purchased! Thanks! The review helped!

  • @Achenar15
    @Achenar15 8 років тому +1

    Got myself a pair of these for Christmas after I broke my M30x's a couple of months ago (my fault not the headphones) and they are as fantastic as I expected. It was a big gap between breaking the M30X and getting the M40x but I would say they're comparable audio quality, i.e they both sound amazing, but the coiled cable is worth the extra money for me personally. Good price, great quality sound and super comfy, would recommend these to anyone.

  • @jfumusic1
    @jfumusic1 6 років тому

    I think I made my choice..A friend of mine was selling the msr7's in gun metal grey for an excellent price but just wasn't 100% on that color. Also I was turned off by how clamping the msr7's were in reviews. I want to use them for recording and want to be comfortable for long periods of time. I like the flat response of these and they sound more comfortable than the msr7's. One thing I'm not 100% sure on is that locking cable..sometimes when I'm playing my keyboard I will get up and have the ear phones rip out of my ears. I had a cheap pair I was using that had a detachable cord and when it happened it just pulled the cord out and didn't hurt my ears. It was a very short cable so I think the with the longer cable this will not be an issue. Looking forward to getting some new headphones soon. Thanks for the reviews!

  • @Gufberg
    @Gufberg 9 років тому +2

    Thanks for the great review. There are a lot of shills on youtube when it comes to audio who will just wildly praise any product they're handed. You, along with LinusTechTips, seem trustable. I don't get why you don't have more subs.

  • @Jeff5141
    @Jeff5141 5 років тому

    Just got them today and they sound phenomenal!!!

  • @CTChipmunk
    @CTChipmunk 7 років тому +7

    got a bundle on ebay fron buydig. includes a new fiio FA1121 headphone amplifier (really does boost the volume) & also comes w/an awesome hardbody case (the black one w/the hand logo on it). The case alone seems worth about $20 - same w/the little micro portable Fiio A1 headphone amp. However, my spiral cable & gold adapter plug were both defective on arrival...
    i called Audio Technica & they sent out replacements at no cost & buydig credited me $15 for the hassle - bringing the total down to $85 for the entire bundle. I'm really pleased w/my 1st "nice" pair of headphones. There's a guy that allows you to compare what they sound like on soundcloud... and the 40x sounded better than the 50x IMHO. No brainer.

    • @facehurt7606
      @facehurt7606 7 років тому

      so you liked this set?

    • @CTChipmunk
      @CTChipmunk 7 років тому

      yes, very much... hard NOT to like it. however, i am NOT an "audiophile". these just sounded better to me when listening to them on soundcloud - being compared with others... these were the clear winner IMHO.

    • @facehurt7606
      @facehurt7606 7 років тому +1

      awesome... well i went and bought the hd558 instead, thanks for your input though!

    • @jonathanhardee6675
      @jonathanhardee6675 6 років тому

      Satire great choice by the way

  • @burningkarma
    @burningkarma 9 років тому +1

    Ordered these for Bass Guitar practice. The Flat tuning appealed to me as other cheap non studio headphones I've used have either sounded too boomy or muddy when I play.

  • @Manicscitzo
    @Manicscitzo 6 років тому

    Thank you! Are you the only reviewer who actually shows how they look on your head??!

  • @idudahkepake
    @idudahkepake 6 років тому

    I'm getting this headphone,it's already delivered,can't wait to try :D

  • @bruv42069
    @bruv42069 7 років тому

    Thanks for the review...i just placed an order to use it for my Electronic Drum Kit !

  • @volcovolkits
    @volcovolkits 8 років тому

    Hello there. i wanted to buy the m50x because of the good revieww iv heard about it. when i ordered the the item, i ddnt notice that it was the m40x. then when i got the item, i was a bit disappointed. but fortunately, saw this video and gave me a heads up. so thank you! nice job for the review.

  • @Gabriel-pz9ct
    @Gabriel-pz9ct 8 років тому

    Nice review! I love this headphones,I listen to mostly heavy distorted stuff (death metal, sludge, etc) so the bass is more than enough for me and the clarity and detail is perfect. I was wondering if there's any iem with a similar sound like the ATH-M40X under $150 bucks?

  • @Frank-Ding
    @Frank-Ding 9 років тому +1

    I just tried these headphones this week, and I was completely blown away. I could not stop smiling and laughing at how ridiculously high definition the sound is. The clarity seems more clear than reality. I have used Bose earbuds for several months now, but this is in another league.
    But ***** I need a little help... The M50x is just out of my budget, but I really do like bass. However, I technically could use EQ to give the M40x some extra bass. So I'm wondering, how much more bass does the M50x have? And also, for either the M40x or M50x, should I use an amp, and how much of a difference would an amp make? Thank you!!

  • @PwnageUser101
    @PwnageUser101 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for this great review. It seems like l'm going with the M40x. :)

  • @rezofps
    @rezofps 7 років тому +1

    I use a M40X and they are amazing, I pair them with a ASUS Sound card and they sound fantastic. I use them to play CSGO and other games as well as listen to 192kHz/24 bit flac music or just ordinary music on youtube or soundcloud. I'd certainly recommend them

  • @jskndeol
    @jskndeol 8 років тому

    just got these headphones ,Best decision ever.
    thanks for the review.

  • @donato777
    @donato777 9 років тому

    Great review Lance!
    How would these headphones be to listen to classical music or opera?
    Also, how well do they function for passive noise cancellation?
    Thank you!

  • @SephirothJaeger
    @SephirothJaeger 8 років тому

    Nice review man, you are awesome! I listen to all kinds of music so i think i wiil love these headphones! Are they good for gaming too??

  • @JhanCJH
    @JhanCJH 10 років тому +1

    Great review!!
    I bought a ATH-M40X , it's so great!! Thank you!!

  • @agailmoss404
    @agailmoss404 9 років тому

    Great job on this review.

  • @arual993
    @arual993 8 років тому

    Thank you, excellent review!!

  • @mithunkinarullathil643
    @mithunkinarullathil643 7 років тому

    Great review

  • @marck2443
    @marck2443 9 років тому

    Hi Mr. Lance. Thanks for the great review.
    I just recently got this AT m40x.
    Can you recommend a music player that will be nice to pair with these headphones.
    Thanks.

  • @talitavanrenswoude935
    @talitavanrenswoude935 2 роки тому

    just ordered. thanks!

  • @BluartStack
    @BluartStack 8 років тому +1

    Nice review! The consensus with the 40x's is that 1) They are a bit uncomfortable over a long listening session 2) The build quality around the swivel piece/ear-cup is suspect. Other than that the sound is pretty crisp and neutral. They have less bass than the 50x, but a lot of people liked the fact that it's more controlled this time around.

    • @thultix8763
      @thultix8763 8 років тому

      is it really uncomfortable?

    • @vancouverexplorer3993
      @vancouverexplorer3993 8 років тому

      In warm days they might get your head heated up a little bit but is is not of a big issue. They are so comfortable for sure.

  • @varungoenka9374
    @varungoenka9374 9 років тому +1

    Hey Lance,
    Are the cables for these phones come with proprietary?
    Are they easily available? What name do they go under?

  • @HIJUELAGRANDE
    @HIJUELAGRANDE 10 років тому

    Awesome review! This are a great pair of headphones. Can you review the Brainwavz HM5 please?? I own them, but I would really like to hear what you think about them and maybe a comparison wuth the athm50 would be great too!!. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @jamestan8658
    @jamestan8658 10 років тому

    Great reviews! Im not sure if I should pick up the m40x or the original m50 is there a big difference in comfortability or sound?

  • @CademanLillywhite
    @CademanLillywhite 8 років тому

    Thanks man .. you helped me make a vital decision .. I own the m30x but one side's gone bad so gonna upgrade to the 40's right NOW!! cheers ;)

  • @darkblade137
    @darkblade137 8 років тому

    Hey, thanks for the review! In terms of isolation and soundstage, how does these compare with the m50x? Or with the HD 280 Pros? Thanks again!

  • @pawanjand8523
    @pawanjand8523 9 років тому

    EXCELLENT REVIEW man,just subscribed and liked......a question FOR YOU.......are these the best overall headphones among all the headphones in this price point?also is it possible to change the bass or the treble etc by using a computer software or realtek audio manager?I LOVE TO LISTEN MUSIC ON PORTABLE DEVICES AND ON MY COMPUTER ALONG WITH watching you tube videos(LIKE YOURS} will the m40x be a good(great) choice for a person like me?

  • @Achenar15
    @Achenar15 5 років тому

    I've had a pair of these for 3 years and I have no complaints. Very comfy, great audio, I'd buy them again (and I did after I broke my first pair).

    • @Messihaz
      @Messihaz 5 років тому +1

      How did you break them?

  • @kavenuewisc7243
    @kavenuewisc7243 10 років тому +1

    You should do a review on the Audio Technica ATH-S700BT sometime soon bro. I actually was considering on buying them after seeing how sleek the look was and being that it's BT but there aren't any reviews on youtube and the posted reviews on amazon doesn't seem very reliable coming from those who might be retailers.

  • @charlescaesien6969
    @charlescaesien6969 8 років тому +4

    nice review! but how is the bass sound on m40x compare to m50x and m30x? thanks

    • @jaedii7287
      @jaedii7287 8 років тому +3

      The creator of the video Commented saying that the M50 has slightly more emphasised bass than the M40s

  • @Deserrto
    @Deserrto 9 років тому

    Will you recommend it for drummers? I wonder of the noise isolation in the ath-m40x is enough to play drums and have a great listening of a music playback at the same time...
    Thank you and congrats, that's a great review!

  • @joelrochat9087
    @joelrochat9087 9 років тому

    for pure listening, no editing or anything, would you recommend the m40x, bose soundtrue over ear or Sennheiser momentum over ear ? Great video btw !

  • @SpartanLaserCanon
    @SpartanLaserCanon 7 років тому

    At the huge south Long and Mcquade in Calgary there was so much headphones, I tried a lot of them but the Audio Technica ones were the best ones were the best. The Audio Technica m40x where the ones I am going to get. They are pretty flat but still extremely clear which means they are good for recording and mixing music which I like because that is something I want to use them for because I play guitar, but with custom equalizers settings with a good equalizer app or a good built in equalizer on a player or phone they can sound amazing and clear. What I really love is that these headphones come with 3 different cables you can use with it. I hate bluetooth audio equipment because none of it is hifi even though Bluetooth has been arounds for many years now. I would say that if you want more bass the MX series is not for you, even with the equalizer on my GS7 high they still did not have extreme bass, which for me is ok because I have sensitive ears and a lot of headphones have too much bass for my ears. They are really comfortable. You can usually find $200 which is a great deal. They are also great for listening in public as they do not have much sound bleeding compared to come headphones. Sound bleeding from headphones is when people can hear music from your headphones. I hate hearing music through peoples headphones which is why I also consider how much sound bleeding there when looking at headphones. I really wish really noise cancelling headphones sounded more hifi. BTW I think Vox player is the best hifi music player for Mac and I love how it can sync songs from iTunes.

  • @davidebortolato2914
    @davidebortolato2914 7 років тому +1

    These headphones are the best budget for home studio I've tried so far, best realistic sound. For listening to music in general, not for studio proposes, probably I would have chosen the M50X that gives more bass punch and smoother highs.
    Other headphones I had:
    Sony MDR-7509 and they were ok, a little mushy, they had more emphasis on the bass freq. too;
    AKG K-240 no bass response bad mids;
    Beyerdinamic DT-770- Pro 250 ohm too much bass, harsh highs and more expensive.
    Hope it helps.

  • @Alecko06
    @Alecko06 10 років тому

    Thanks for the awesome review! I'm planning on buying a new pair of headphones, high quality at least...not the usual 20$ headphones...Would you recommend this? I'd like an over-ear headphone however I don't know whether I should choose this or the Sennheiser 380 Pro with those giant ear pads. Any suggestion? Help? :/

  • @matraklirahn
    @matraklirahn 10 років тому

    Hey man, great review and thanks for being so thorough. I did want to just ask you your opinion on using these with mobile devices. Primarily i'd be using it with my Galaxy s4 for music and media when im traveling or when i plug them into my PC for recreation. Again media, games and movies. Do you recon these will be suitable for use with use for that or do you recommend something else? I previously had a pair of Sennheiser PX360 that recently died which gutted me.

  • @BarackYoMama
    @BarackYoMama 8 років тому

    i just recently got mine and it's awesome i absolutely love it and it's really versatile and comfortable in more ways than one BUT this is not for those with jaw problems because it gives a bit of pressure there at first (which makes it sound better though) and long term wearing could be uncomfortable in the beginning. Still, definitely worth the money and i have no regrets

  • @TxWIll
    @TxWIll 7 років тому

    Love the review! I'ma get em!

  • @CarlosRuizAbanto
    @CarlosRuizAbanto 9 років тому +1

    Hi Lance thanks for very useful and friendly review, I wanna ask you is there any way to place a mic cable in this headphones? like the Bose sound true around-ear. If there is, please tell me what is the best choice. Sorry for my English, thanks so much and bless you Lance, from Perú

  • @AboveSnipingTeam
    @AboveSnipingTeam 10 років тому

    Do you think that they would be good for playing along to songs while drumming because of how loud the kit is? I just ordered them

  • @Jays0nD
    @Jays0nD 9 років тому

    Hey man realy like your videos!
    Just had 1 question about these headphones. I was thinking about getting these for gaming instead of a (virtual) 7.1 Headset. Do you know if these headphones work well for games also and if you also get a good surround sound with it?

  • @widitruth
    @widitruth 8 років тому

    Hi, I have this headphone and absolutely love it. Bass is punchy and just enough. But the high frequency is not very to my liking, since I have old Sonys which is better in upper frequencies. I love the hiss and bliss of nature noises, bugs singing, and delicate percussions, so I try to burn-in using white and violet noises, and then set equaliser to higher trebles.

  • @nicoinformatics
    @nicoinformatics 9 років тому

    I was looking for a good and cheap headphones today. Tried a few headphones at my local audiophile store from JVC, Philips, Sennheiser, Sony headphones at around $100 price range, all I can say is that none beats the M40X in terms of sound quality, granted it's not as comfortable as the Sennheiser HD series but I'd sacrifice that for a crispier highs and smoother lows and the range balance is superb. I can't believe this only cost me $105 and I got a free acrylic stand on top, very nice value indeed!

    • @TheAccursedEntity
      @TheAccursedEntity 9 років тому

      ***** Not easily, plus a lot of people say the M40X are more flat than the M50X.

  • @rogrutherford1
    @rogrutherford1 9 років тому

    Definitely thinking of getting these. Have heard the akg y50. Are these as good? And is there less bass than the y50? Thank you.

  • @ryandelacruz8414
    @ryandelacruz8414 10 років тому

    great review, just subscribed and liked... I need headphones for video editing documentary films... so recording audio and placing music on top of action shots...
    I currently have sony stereo headphones mdr-xb700
    i am leaning for the m40x thanks to your review...would this be a good choice?

  • @Pkonstie
    @Pkonstie 9 років тому

    Hey *****, thanks for your reviews! You've helped me a lot. But I'm really not sure if I should get the M30x or the M40x. Which one is more worth its price?
    Thanks a lot in advance

  • @hanpenghau5213
    @hanpenghau5213 8 років тому +2

    Could you do a comparison video between ath-m40x and shure-srh440, please?

  • @dcoverzsessions
    @dcoverzsessions 9 років тому

    Hi!!..Very nice video!..Great review!..I have one question..Whats the difference with the m30x..Cause m30x sound with no soundstage..You cannot mix with these headphones..How is in the m40x?..How is their soundstage?..Would you compare them with akg k-171 mk2?..Thanks!

  • @pking1998
    @pking1998 10 років тому

    Hey dude I'm loving this review. The portability, the sound and the price makes me want to buy it, but if I am getting wireless headphones I want to be able to have at lest the buttons to adjust the volume or changing between tracks. Could you give me a recommendation?

  • @imunafo
    @imunafo 8 років тому

    Hi, I've seen that the impedance is 35 ohms, so it works well directly to my phone or I need an amplifier? Thanks

  • @mikeadams4605
    @mikeadams4605 9 років тому

    Hi Lance, thanks for the review, great stuff. What would you recommend if I wanted to add a portable headphone amp to my ATH-M40X setup?
    Is it worth it to add an amp and if so would a model under $100 be good enough?

    • @mikeadams4605
      @mikeadams4605 9 років тому +1

      I ended up pairing the ATH-M40X with a FiiO Kilimanjaro2 E11K amp and I am very happy with the results. Great sound at a very reasonable cost.

  • @jaymania82
    @jaymania82 8 років тому

    First off amazing video. I have been looking at these headphones and m50x. Big question i have mainly is if you are not going to power them but use them on a cell phone or mp3 player which one would sound better? Bass wise as long as i can hear clear bass it does not have to pound hard. thanks for responding.

  • @vinoths125
    @vinoths125 5 років тому

    Hey! Good review. How does it perform with lg g7?

  • @shivaprasad9229
    @shivaprasad9229 10 років тому

    You convinced me to buy these cans
    Thumbs up 👍

  • @lukaas4935
    @lukaas4935 8 років тому +1

    That feeling, when I watched this video with that headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M40X) on

  • @Allosaurus-B
    @Allosaurus-B 8 років тому

    excellent review! very objective.

  • @murphl
    @murphl 8 років тому

    A very good review..i just have a few questions about the cables....
    1. Are the straight cables that come with these that long ? Will it be uncomfortable to walk around with ?
    2. Are the qualities of the cable good ?
    Thank You so much in advance...

  • @thvec737
    @thvec737 9 років тому +15

    I Use these for gaming they sound great BF4 Arma 3 sound so good and the comfort is amazing best £70 i ever spent

    • @matgame2
      @matgame2 9 років тому +1

      How's footsteps, can you easily distinguish them and the direction?

    • @thvec737
      @thvec737 9 років тому +2

      ***** Yes but after about 2 months of use they became very annoying on the top of my head so ive changed to the Sennheiser g4me zero headset much better for gaming :)

    • @matgame2
      @matgame2 9 років тому +1

      Thvec thats out of my price range. I was considering this since it's just $99 then I'd add a modmic but I've heard the soundstage is really narrow and for CS:GO I rely heavily on sounds and hearing footsteps so that'd be a problem.

    • @thvec737
      @thvec737 9 років тому +2

      ***** Well you cant go wrong with these the sound is incredible BF4 CS:GO Arma 3 DayZ all sounded amazing i had mine hooked up to a Creative Sound Blaster Z 5.1 souncard mine just annoyed the top of my head but give them a try and see how you like them. :)

    • @matgame2
      @matgame2 9 років тому +1

      Thvec Your talking about the m40x's or Sennheiser 's?

  • @VAKZ23
    @VAKZ23 7 років тому

    I just had the best buy of my life .. kudos

  • @MrDamburger
    @MrDamburger 6 років тому

    I have Bluedio F2 headphones and theyre amazing. Are these better?

  • @tock9978
    @tock9978 10 років тому +1

    Which one will be a better pair of headphones, the ATH M40x or Shure SRH440? Both have similar specs and price.

  • @JC-st6sm
    @JC-st6sm 9 років тому

    I've been contemplating getting the Noontec Zoro HD II for a while...I was getting ready to order but decided to look up some more reviews and came across your review for those and you said you recommend this better. I like the looks on the Zoros better plus they don't seem as bulky, but sound is the key factor for me. I heard excellent reviews for the Zoros in regards to sound but you seemed to disagree. Honestly, give me the best reasons why this Audio Technica set is a better choice and which ones feel more comfortable? Thanks!

  • @JaMzMedia
    @JaMzMedia 9 років тому

    These headphoneses are amazing value, I was looking at buying sennheiser momentum 2 priced at £260 instead I bought these £70 and I think they sound slightly better.

  • @xkrewOfficial
    @xkrewOfficial 8 років тому

    I would like to have a good sound quality and high volume headphone, you recommand me this headphones for this specifications?

  • @Dephire
    @Dephire 10 років тому

    Lance, I encourage you to review the August EP650 bluetooth headphones. I've been searching for the right headphones for me and I was fixated on the creative wp380's based on your review. I was still uneasy about them because they are non apt-x and also have an on ear design rather than over ear.l I came across the August ep650's. A lot of comments about these headphones describe being astonished by the quality. They are described as a "hidden gem" of BT headphones. I've been curious about these for awhile and there aren't many reviews on UA-cam quite as good as one made by you would be.

    • @Danny...
      @Danny... 10 років тому

      The WP-380 are Apt-x. You can check the Creative Labs website and see that it says it. Now I'm curious about these EP650 myself. The EP650 aren't Apt-x though. I checked their user manual.

  • @satyaspb
    @satyaspb 10 років тому

    Could you please suggest some thing best in 100 - 120 with NFC , blue tooth and noise reduction. Thanks for your help. Your reviews are very helpful.

  • @bryanbartlett5715
    @bryanbartlett5715 6 років тому

    I really do like your reviews. They're informed and concise. I do agree with the comment below, dude...GET A BETTER MIC!!

  • @joshski85
    @joshski85 9 років тому

    Hi, Lance. Just wondering what your pick would be for best headphones under $500.

  • @KoolGuy420
    @KoolGuy420 9 років тому

    Thanks a lot, I'm going to buy these!

  • @Loveandjoy88
    @Loveandjoy88 8 років тому

    Would these be good for a student, I plan on using them on the bus, or when jogging, would you recommed these ?

  • @user-yx3sj5yt9n
    @user-yx3sj5yt9n 6 років тому

    Hi,What do you mean that, "you can listening your music louder and dont worry to damaging your hearing"? Why these headphones is "safer" from some others? The reason is the distance between ears and the drives?Thanks

  • @electrocated
    @electrocated 9 років тому

    Hi Lance, I'm considering buying these but do you think they are powerfull enough in the low end when used on a device like an iPod etc? I like quite bass heavy music but I do not need a headphone which sounds like a subwoofer, do you know any other good cans for less than 100$ that would qualify?