Audio-Technica M40x Professional Studio Headphones for studio recording, creators, DJs, podcasts and everyday listening Black

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All models have 40mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice-coils for lowest mass, resulting in extended frequency response and the capability to produce high sound levels, Drivers, oxygen-free copper litz cables, and ear-pads may be replaced by the user. In fact, she built her desktop PC herself and repaired her college laptop with nothing but Google, Reddit, and determination to guide her. The high-performance Audio Technica ATH-M40x professional headphones are tuned flat for incredibly accurate audio monitoring across an extended frequency range. Although many people prefer a bass-heavy sound, this more subdued response is good for songs with a range of instruments because nothing is at risk of serious auditory masking. People should start recommending this over the M50x unless you really need that short straight cable.

The M40X gets there by trying to mimic the good qualities of the M50X while throwing almost everything physical out and recreating it from scratch. The ear cups on the M40X can only swivel 90 degrees forward with just a few degrees swivel in the other direction. So I was looking for something I could use to give me a clear idea of the actual, non coloured, sounds that I was recording and mixing.Mainly, the difference is whether you prefer the added treble emphasis on the ATH-M40x or the slightly more subdued treble volume on the ATH-M50x. The folding, collapsible, low-profile design provides 'increased portability, making them a great choice for field recording'. Find out why online reviewers, top audio engineers, and cult followers agree, M-Series is an unmatched combination of audio and build-quality that gets the job done. You’ll notice it starts to sound Sibilant, essy, and metallic after a while, and there’s an air of artificiality that I can’t quite reconcile here.

Not only do they play back crisp and accurate sounds, but they also don’t leak any noise, which is very important when you’re recording something.This helps me to eradicate whichever noises I can and make any other necessary adjustments, like reducing the gain on my mic or pausing during a recording until random noises cease. Both of these headphones will provide a clear, crisp sound for either casual listening purposes or studio usage. This Chinese EV SUV is a rare sight on American soil as it is currently only sold in China and certain European countries. Cue up Mint Royale’s Singin’ in the Rain and enjoy of the rush of the VCF slowly open from 0:38 on or Tripshot/Miku’s Nebula at about 0:45. A little smaller and a lot cheaper than the excellent M50X model, but with similarly clear, balanced performance.

If you’re the sort of person who loves accurate audio…you’ve probably already heard one and passed judgment on it. The larger drivers yield a more exaggerated bass response with slightly less treble emphasis and a similarly under-emphasized midrange.

Even despite clearly being targeted at consumers, the bass on the 50x is done very tastefully; there’s a 5dB boost across 20 – 200Hz and it sounds excellent regardless of what some audiophile snobs tell you. I can't directly compare them to other headphones in terms of use but they work well for me and seem to be a pretty good deal overall.