Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Its 40mm neodymium drivers deliver flat, accurate sound across a 15Hz–24kHz range, with a closed-back circumaural design that provides solid isolation for critical listening. Collapsible construction, detachable cables, and 90-degree swiveling earcups offer portability and flexible one-ear monitoring at a budget-friendly price. These wired headphones are best for home-studio musicians and aspiring audio engineers who need honest, uncolored monitoring for mixing and tracking.
form factor over-ear
driver type neodymium
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 35
open closed back closed
43 Overall Score
Price CA$149
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong sound (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 24000 |
| Impedance | 35 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 2.99 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-M40x | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 35 | 48 | 60 | 33 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-M40x | 30.4 | 15.4 | 77.2 | 71.1 | 44 | 6.3 | 96.2 | 36.5 | 50.9 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.1 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.4 | 77.2 | 93.2 | 72.2 | 65.3 | 70.1 | 98.6 | 66.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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