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Brand | Audio-Technica |
Model Name | Professional Studio Monitor Headphone |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Cutting edge engineering and robust construction
- 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- 90 degrees swiveling earcups for easy, 1 ear monitoring
- Professional-grade ear pad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort
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Item Weight | 8.3 ounces |
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Country of Origin | Taiwan |
ASIN | B00HVLUR54 |
Item model number | AUD ATHM40X |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,219 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #180 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 24, 2014 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Desktops |
Material Type | Faux Leather, Aluminum, Plastic, Metal, Copper |
Size | ATH-M40X |
Color Screen | No |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Item Weight | 0.52 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 9.8 Feet |
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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x professional studio monitor headphone black.
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Durable designCutting-edge engineering and robust construction |
Accurate sound for studio, live & DJ useTuned flat for incredibly accurate sound monitoring across the entire frequency range |
Offers excellent sound isolationCircumaural design contours around the ears for sound isolation in loud environments |
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For in the studio and on-the-road90° swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring and collapsible for space-saving portability |
Comfortable fit for hours of useProfessional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort |
Included accessoriesTwo detachable cables (includes 1.2 m - 3.0 m (3.9' - 9.8') coiled cable and 3.0 m (9.8') straight cable; carrying pouch; 6.3 mm (1/4") screw-on adapter |
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | 4.8 | — | 4.4 |
Noise cancellation | 4.0 | 3.4 | — | — | — | 3.5 |
Bass quality | — | 4.5 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.0 |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Bluetooth 5.0, RF | Wired | Wired | Wireless | Bluetooth, USB |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | — | usb-c,wireless | 3.5mm Jack | — | usb,wireless | wireless |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack | — |
cable feature | Detachable | Without Cable | Retractable | Detachable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Volume Control | Volume Control | Media Control | — | Media Control | Voice Control |
material | Plastic, Faux Leather, Metal, Aluminum, Copper | Aluminum | titanium | — | Wood | Leather |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and clarity of the musical instruments. For example, they mention that the bass is precise and natural, the mids and highs are clear, and the sound is leveled. They appreciate the value for money. That said, some disagree on fit, cord, comfort, and durability.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instruments. They say the sound is leveled, and there's not much coloration. The bass is precise and natural, and the mids and highs are clear. They also say the headphones didn't affect the sound signature a whole lot, and are acoustically flat as a pancake. Customers also say that the volume gets loud enough, and different audio layers seem more distinct.
"...They didn't affect the sound signature a whole lot really...if anything since I now have a perfect seal, the bass is actually what I think should..." Read more
"...The music sounds good. I’m not overwhelmed by bass, can hear electric and acoustic guitar parts, drums, fiddles, brass, screaming and crooning...." Read more
"...What's great about these is that you can throw all the sub-bass boost you want at them and they still perform superbly...." Read more
"...Very comfortable and light, can wear them for hours- Great noise isolation (I ride loud subways daily), I can hear enough if there's an..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say they are excellent, very good, and effective. They also say that the wires have not shorted out, and that the headphones look and work like new. Customers also mention that the quality is solid, nice, and functional. They have a very neutral sound, ideal for this purpose, and mate well with the Geek Out 450 USB DAC/Amp.
"...They mate very well with the Geek Out 450 USB DAC/Amp (What doesn't?!)..." Read more
"...I use as much as +25dB at 31Hz (on a 29-band EQ) and they handle it excellently. In that regard, I give in before they do...." Read more
"...of adjustment and is nicely padded, so aside from the mediocre cups everything is lovely...." Read more
"...I think it makes them nice and light, and no issues/concerns so far. I dont beat them up though or jam them in my backpack/bag...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the musical instruments. They say it's a great product for the price, worth the money, and has good highs and lows.
"...Happy camper here!! Worth every penny! Now back to my music!" Read more
"...These headphones are a bit more budget friendly so it's not that big of a deal." Read more
"...Decision Drivers:- Great price versus comparable bluetooth.- Expert reviews saying this is not bass-heavy, and has wide soundstage-..." Read more
"...do a short review in regards to the sound quality, comfort, price value and design since I've only bought these 2 days ago...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the clarity of the musical instruments. They mention that the bass is precise and natural, the mids and highs are clear, and the notes produce clear and crisp sounds. They also appreciate the clarity while listening to classical music, as the strings and woodwinds came out clear and punchy. The mid-tones are surprisingly clear, while the clarity and separation of instruments is noteworthy. Customers are also pleased to hear both clear trebles as well as strong low-end bass.
"...The HD600 I find is more detailed still, and more natural sounding...." Read more
"...I love that these arent bass heavy and overwhelming. I agree with reviewers saying there's a wide and clear sound stage...." Read more
"...As I've read in some review, it does sound really crisp, crystal clear with all of the instrument sounds flow very smoothly...." Read more
"...Bass seems less forward and is smoothing out. Detail and soundstage are still present. All very good signs...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the musical instruments. Some mention that it's easy to find a comfortable position, the earpads are much softer, and they don't abuse their ears. However, others say that they were incredibly uncomfortable and would fall off their head. The tightness can get slightly uncomfortable over time, but it'll quickly resolve.
"...They are pretty comfortable to start regarding the ear pads, but I did get a set of Brainwave pads, which are significantly larger around the ear...." Read more
"...great for people who are sensitive to treble- they're really comfortable -- I can wear them for hours, with glasses-..." Read more
"...First, they sounded very promising! But they weren't very comfortable. The stock ear pads are a little small for my big ears...." Read more
"...Plus, the cups have several degrees of rotation so it's easy to find a comfortable position whether you're resting them on your neck or flipping one..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the musical instruments. Some mention that the build quality is solid, nice, and functional, but not luxurious. The padding and fabric has held up incredibly well for very regular use over 9 years. However, others say that it feels like it can break easily, the headphone construction is entirely brittle plastic, and the speakers of my ATH-M40x have finally deteriorated after seven years of regular use. The plastic used in construction feels slightly cheap, but that also keeps things light for comfort's sake.
"...These headphones seem solid and well made. I like the cords included, the coil type is just right for my personal listening arrangement...." Read more
"...I absolutely love that they fold up. This is eminently convenient for putting them in bags and taking them places...." Read more
"The headphone speakers of my ATH-M40x have finally deteriorated after seven years of regular use...." Read more
"...-Headphones fold for storage. Just push the cups up, and they lock into place so they can be put away.-Soft, faux-leather bag included...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cord. Some mention that they come with two very long detachable cords and an adapter jack for the older style stereo. They are field repairable. However, others say that the cords included are a bit too long for casual listening, and a shorter cable is not provided. The coiled cord is large, but in practice has not been an issue for them. It causes the cord to dangle and swing over their computer keyboard, which is very distracting.
"...These headphones seem solid and well made. I like the cords included, the coil type is just right for my personal listening arrangement...." Read more
"...It locks into the headphones, it's just the right length for everyday use, and it seems really durable...." Read more
"...causes the cord to "dangle" and "swing" over my computer keyboard—very distracting, as the..." Read more
"...The fit is pretty good, and they fold for carrying, plus they have a removable (although proprietary) cable. This is a solid package...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the musical instruments. Some mention that they fit well, while others say that they are extremely tight fitting.
"...But they weren't very comfortable. The stock ear pads are a little small for my big ears...." Read more
"...The sound is great and very neutral. The fit is pretty good, and they fold for carrying, plus they have a removable (although proprietary) cable...." Read more
"...with a handbag if you want to bring it around, the headphones are bigger than they appear, and even though it has great build quality, most of it is..." Read more
"...They fit completely around my ears -- unlike Sony's, which sort of surround them but sit partially on the tops and bottoms, but don't bother me much..." Read more
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NOTE: These headphones and the Sennheiser HD600 are the only headphones I've had worthy of mentioning. I also don't have any other headphones with me to compare them to in the same price range or any other range. Not even the apple earbuds that came with my iphone5 (don't miss them at all). I also have not had experience listening to a lot of good quality headphones except for my HD600. So as unfair as it is...all my thoughts are in comparison to the HD600s which is still the superior headphone and an awesome value and my point of reference in evaluating the m40x which after all, have surprised me quite a bit!
First, they sounded very promising! But they weren't very comfortable. The stock ear pads are a little small for my big ears. They sort of cover all of my ear, but its not as comfortable as my HD600s and their huge pads. So looking around I found the Brainwavz Replacement Memory Foam Earpads here on Amazon as well. These fit perfectly and were free (thank you Amazon gift card!). They didn't affect the sound signature a whole lot really...if anything since I now have a perfect seal, the bass is actually what I think should sound like for those who can achieve a good seal with the original pads... These headphones are tuned flat as per manufacturer's description and there is also this video on YouTube [ http://youtu.be/sj69-mWHV3E ] that compares the different versions of the m##x series of headphones, and indeed, the m40x sound almost identical to the source. So having a neutral headphone was appealing to me, and with the new earpads, I don't notice any frequency range dominating the rest...I think these are still pretty neutral but the pads make them WAY more comfortable....I Recommend them Highly!
These headphones are definitely more forward than my HD600, but nothing gross.. I actually kind of like a bit. After a while, I kinda stop thinking about it. They have very good sound staging. They work better in portraying sort of an arc in front of me and I also notice a little better instrument separation too. The HD600 I find is more detailed still, and more natural sounding. Instruments like acoustic guitars and such sound more real/believable, but the m40x work a little better for me in presenting them a little more in front of me than in between me. The angled drivers are definitely making a difference here, because I never noticed this from a set of closed headphones before.
They mate very well with the Geek Out 450 USB DAC/Amp (What doesn't?!) I do notice a big volume change when I hook them up after the HD600 but that's expected. Still, they benefit a lot from the power provided by the GO450 vs my iphone 5 or laptop headphone port... also expected...
They have awesome sound isolation (especially with the new pads). The effect is very similar to wearing my 3M over the ear earmuffs from work. This is a big plus for me as they are going in my backpack with my GO450 every day for work and I'm always in noisy environments...I also travel a couple of times a year and I can see this kit working for me very well during flight time.
All in all, I am very pleased with these headphones and it's an easy recommendation for someone looking for a good headphone without braking the bank!
Happy camper here!! Worth every penny! Now back to my music!
These headphones seem solid and well made. I like the cords included, the coil type is just right for my personal listening arrangement. They are pretty comfortable to start regarding the ear pads, but I did get a set of Brainwave pads, which are significantly larger around the ear. Nice upgrade to an already nice set of headphones.
Quick points:
- frequency response is incredible.
- you won't need a DAC -- they're very sensitive (efficient).
- sub-bass is present, if a little quiet, but
- they can take MASSIVE amounts of sub-bass if EQ'd
- great for people who are sensitive to treble
- they're really comfortable -- I can wear them for hours, with glasses
- their floppiness takes some getting used to
- they isolate sound pretty well
- you'll want to buy a different cable (there's an awesome 1.2m braided one on Amazon for $12)
They sound /so/ flat. ("flat" here refers to a graph of their frequency response, where a "flatter" graph gives a sound that's de-emphasized across the frequency spectrum -- it doesn't make some notes too loud and others too soft, just reproduces them exactly as they were recorded.) They respond to EQ really well, but I don't feel the need to use EQ on any part of the range besides sub-bass (and only for trap, future bass, etc.). Of course, their response isn't the most even and flat (according to professional measurements I've found), but it's really, really great. What is emphasized makes detail (2kHz to 6kHz) just a little more present, without being harsh. To my ears, a lot of headphones in this price range and higher sound too harsh because they emphasize treble too much. I had that concern with these at first, but for my ears, they're right on the edge without going overboard -- just about perfect.
You can practically use them as speakers with a mobile device -- they're that sensitive. You definitely don't /need/ to use a DAC with these.
I love sub-bass. I listen to a lot of trap, future bass, and misc. edm where the subbass really needs to speak. These headphones start to roll off around 70Hz, but not so drastically to where these styles aren't enjoyable without an EQ. I could go without EQ on these headphones, but I don't. What's great about these is that you can throw all the sub-bass boost you want at them and they still perform superbly. I use as much as +25dB at 31Hz (on a 29-band EQ) and they handle it excellently. In that regard, I give in before they do. I recommend AIMP if you're on Android so you can dial in the bass just how you want it, if you're into that sort of thing.
With other types of music and with podcasts, audiobooks, etc, I don't even think to use EQ with these headphones. Acoustic instruments never sounded so good before, or so true-to-life. And with podcasts, you can really hear the differences in the different microphones people use; it's incredible.
They're really comfortable for me. I have a large head and I wear glasses half the time, and even while wearing glasses, I can wear these headphones for hours at a time with minimal fatigue. The earpads and headband are nice and soft, and the earpads reach all the way around large ears. My partner has a small head and seems to find them comfortable, though they can slide around a bit on their head. When I'm moving around a lot, I find I need to really tighten them up to get them to grip when I tilt my head down. This became a non-issue for me as I got accustomed to them.
Due to the flexible nature of the design, they are especially floppy. You really can't pick them up quite like normal headphones, and putting them on is necessarily a two-handed affair. The first time I picked these up at a demo, they seemed to abandon my hands. You can't pick them up by one earcup and slip them on one-handed. I find I have to grab both cups or both ends of the headband and then put them on. But that's intentional. Sometimes you want to just pick up one ear and listen for just a second, like when you're trying to dial in something in a recording. For that purpose, the rest of the headphones fall to the side out of the way, and it's very convenient. I was actually frustrated by this at first, but after using them for some time in several different scenarios, I'm glad for the flexibility.
Other design notes: they seem durable and they've never appeared to even start breaking. I am gentle with my equipment, and I kept from forcing the hinges when the headphones would flop out of my hands for the first week I used them. I absolutely love that they fold up. This is eminently convenient for putting them in bags and taking them places.
The sound isolation is pretty good. Even on airplanes I've found that I don't have to turn the volume up too much. They easily block out conversations and even that one guy who doesn't know he talks too loudly. Adding bass seems to help this.
The cable situation is pretty bad. It's kind of weird to include two giant studio-length cables with headphones that will also be bought by average consumers. That being said, I bought a compatible braided cable on Amazon for $12, and it's awesome. It locks into the headphones, it's just the right length for everyday use, and it seems really durable. You'll probably want to buy one if you ever move your headphones from your desk.
I really love these headphones, and I highly recommend them for all purposes.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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Sin embargo, al pasarme con los Audio Technica M40X, debo decir que fue una gran sorpresa. Son audifonos caros (al menos para mi bolsillo), pero siento que cada peso invertido es una ganga. Comencemos por el lado bueno.
PROS: A decir verdad, no soy un especialista en la rama audiófila, ni mucho menos un nato conocedor de la música. No obstante, desde mi punto de vista (como usuario común y corriente que es entusiasta de la música) debo recalcar que los M40X, hacen que la música se escuche tal cual un productor la realizó.
Describiría su sonido como algo espaciado y no aglomerado. Por lo que rápidamente detectas las frecuencias de los instrumentos. De mismo modo, te da una especie de panorama increible. A lo cual, hace que identifiques si un bajo está por encima de una guitarra, o si la guitarra está por encima de la voz, y no está demás mencionar que son buenos en cuanto a limpieza de audio nos referimos. Tuve unas malas experiencias con el famoso white noise en algunos formatos de audio, y vaya que con los M40X, los detalles menos perceptibles los escucharas.
Otro punto a destacar es su baja impedancia. Por lo general, los audífonos que cuentan con estas características, siempre deben de contar con una fuente de energía que potencie su sonido. Sin embargo, los M40X son una buena alternativa, ya que no requiere de dicha fuente. Aunque, si quieres sacarle todo el jugo a los audífonos, deberías de tomarlo en cuenta.
Finalmente, los audífonos ciertamente son de frecuencias planas. Pero no está de más mencionar que sí requiere de una pequeña pulida en el sonido. Por lo que recomiendo arduamente ecualizarlos. De ahí en fuera, la calidad del material de construcción de los audífonos es buena. Con el tiempo el plástico comienza a crujir, pero aun con ese pequeño defecto, vale la pena adquirirlos. Aunque claro, si quisieras una mejor calidad en materiales de contruccion, mejor compra los M50X. Algo que se me olvido mencionar, es que al comprar los audifonos, el paquete te trae funda para tus audifonos, cable de repuesto, adaptador plug para conectarlo a un amplificador o tarjeta de audio y eventualmente los audífonos. (No aparecen en las fotos que adjunte, pero muy probablemente veras fotos de otros clientes en el cual muestren el paquete completo).
CONTRAS: A decir verdad y como lo había recalcado con anterioridad, se me hicieron unos audífonos algo caros. Claro, no son para un mercado comercial. Se entiende que son audifonos para un área profesional. Además de que, comparando con sus competencias, el precio se puede justificar. Sin embargo y como todo audifono, con el paso del tiempo comienza un desgaste tanto en almohadillas, como en el soporte que va por encima de nuestra cabeza. Si eres un usuario que mantiene los audífonos solamente en tu estudio y además, cuentas con aire acondicionado, muy probablemente este detalle no comience a los 9 o 10 meses. Sin embargo, si eres una persona que no cuenta con aire acondicionado en su estudio y por desgracia, vives en un área calurosa (cómo es en mi caso y hablamos de 36°C a 40°C), muy probablemente comience más rápido el desgaste del material. Pero ojo, no está de más recalcar que son detalles que no afectan el sonido final del producto. Y por ende, existe solución a este problema. Se pueden comprar almohadillas de mejor calidad, y sigues con la buena experiencia y muy posiblemente más cómodo. Simplemente menciono estos detalles para que tomes en cuenta tu monedero.
En resumen, son audífonos que valen mucho la pena. Si llegaran a encontrarlos en descuento, que mejor que adquirirlos. Creo que serian una muy buena opción para adentrarse al mundo de los audífonos de frecuencias planas. Espero y les haya ayudado mi reseña. Les deseo lo mejor. ¡Saludos!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2024
Sin embargo, al pasarme con los Audio Technica M40X, debo decir que fue una gran sorpresa. Son audifonos caros (al menos para mi bolsillo), pero siento que cada peso invertido es una ganga. Comencemos por el lado bueno.
PROS: A decir verdad, no soy un especialista en la rama audiófila, ni mucho menos un nato conocedor de la música. No obstante, desde mi punto de vista (como usuario común y corriente que es entusiasta de la música) debo recalcar que los M40X, hacen que la música se escuche tal cual un productor la realizó.
Describiría su sonido como algo espaciado y no aglomerado. Por lo que rápidamente detectas las frecuencias de los instrumentos. De mismo modo, te da una especie de panorama increible. A lo cual, hace que identifiques si un bajo está por encima de una guitarra, o si la guitarra está por encima de la voz, y no está demás mencionar que son buenos en cuanto a limpieza de audio nos referimos. Tuve unas malas experiencias con el famoso white noise en algunos formatos de audio, y vaya que con los M40X, los detalles menos perceptibles los escucharas.
Otro punto a destacar es su baja impedancia. Por lo general, los audífonos que cuentan con estas características, siempre deben de contar con una fuente de energía que potencie su sonido. Sin embargo, los M40X son una buena alternativa, ya que no requiere de dicha fuente. Aunque, si quieres sacarle todo el jugo a los audífonos, deberías de tomarlo en cuenta.
Finalmente, los audífonos ciertamente son de frecuencias planas. Pero no está de más mencionar que sí requiere de una pequeña pulida en el sonido. Por lo que recomiendo arduamente ecualizarlos. De ahí en fuera, la calidad del material de construcción de los audífonos es buena. Con el tiempo el plástico comienza a crujir, pero aun con ese pequeño defecto, vale la pena adquirirlos. Aunque claro, si quisieras una mejor calidad en materiales de contruccion, mejor compra los M50X. Algo que se me olvido mencionar, es que al comprar los audifonos, el paquete te trae funda para tus audifonos, cable de repuesto, adaptador plug para conectarlo a un amplificador o tarjeta de audio y eventualmente los audífonos. (No aparecen en las fotos que adjunte, pero muy probablemente veras fotos de otros clientes en el cual muestren el paquete completo).
CONTRAS: A decir verdad y como lo había recalcado con anterioridad, se me hicieron unos audífonos algo caros. Claro, no son para un mercado comercial. Se entiende que son audifonos para un área profesional. Además de que, comparando con sus competencias, el precio se puede justificar. Sin embargo y como todo audifono, con el paso del tiempo comienza un desgaste tanto en almohadillas, como en el soporte que va por encima de nuestra cabeza. Si eres un usuario que mantiene los audífonos solamente en tu estudio y además, cuentas con aire acondicionado, muy probablemente este detalle no comience a los 9 o 10 meses. Sin embargo, si eres una persona que no cuenta con aire acondicionado en su estudio y por desgracia, vives en un área calurosa (cómo es en mi caso y hablamos de 36°C a 40°C), muy probablemente comience más rápido el desgaste del material. Pero ojo, no está de más recalcar que son detalles que no afectan el sonido final del producto. Y por ende, existe solución a este problema. Se pueden comprar almohadillas de mejor calidad, y sigues con la buena experiencia y muy posiblemente más cómodo. Simplemente menciono estos detalles para que tomes en cuenta tu monedero.
En resumen, son audífonos que valen mucho la pena. Si llegaran a encontrarlos en descuento, que mejor que adquirirlos. Creo que serian una muy buena opción para adentrarse al mundo de los audífonos de frecuencias planas. Espero y les haya ayudado mi reseña. Les deseo lo mejor. ¡Saludos!
Nun stolperte ich ständig über den Namen "Audio-Technica" bei Studiokopfhörern. Ich besitze zwar schon ein paar Mikrofone dieser Firma und war bisher auch immer sehr zufrieden. Warum nicht also auch mal einen Kopfhörer ausprobieren?
Gedacht, umgesetzt. Für 88€, was bei Studiokopfhörern noch eher am unteren, preislichen Ende spielt, kann man es ja mal versuchen.
Nunja, ich hätte es vielleicht auch früher versuchen können. Denn für diesen Preis bin ich mir ehrlich gesagt nicht sicher, ob man etwas besseres für Monitoringzwecke finden kann. Der Klang ist sehr ausgewogen, die Mitten leicht zurückgenommen, die Höhen leicht angehoben, aber meistens nicht so, dass man es als störend empfinden würde.
Er bietet auch eine generell sehr gute Auflösung, besser als ich es ursprünglich erwartet hatte. Ich höre damit teilweise Instrumente in Liedern heraus, welche ich mit meinem doppelt so teuren Sennheiser HD560S vorher nicht kannte.
Die allgemeine, 3-dimensionale Räumlichkeit, "Luftigkeit" und Stereobühne sind jetzt nicht zwingend die Stärken des Kopfhörers, was aber auch schon durch das geschlossene Design irgendwo vorher erwartbar war.
Für Monitoringzwecke ist dies jedoch halb so schlimm und nichts was ich, besonders in bei dem Preisbereich, ernsthaft bemängeln würde. Dafür ist mir die Links-Rechts Stereotrennung äußerst positiv aufgefallen. Es fällt nicht alles in einem "Klumpen" aus Instrumenten in der Mitte zusammen.
Er lässt durch die solideren Ohrpolster auch weniger Sound nach außen durch, was ja - wie erwähnt - bei meinem Beyerdynamic ein Problem war.
Der Tragekomfort ist... in Ordnung. Es ist jetzt nicht der gemütlichste Kopfhörer, den ich besitze, aber auch nach 3 Stunden ist es durchaus noch ertragbar. Während das Kopfband bei mir dann etwas zu drücken beginnt, halten die Ohrpolster in Sachen Bequemlichkeit sehr gut durch.
Die Verarbeitung ist dem Preis angemessen. Er ist faltbar, wodurch man ihn (auch wegen der geringen Ohmzahl) auch ggf. als mobile Lösung zum Musikhören nutzen könnte... wenn man mit dem Kabel zurechtkommt.
Wo wir gerade bei Musik sind: Der M40X eigent sich auch hierfür einwandfrei. Wie schon oben beschrieben ist der Sound durchaus langzeittauglich und macht bei geringem-mittleren Budget auch dem nicht-professionellen Nutzer durchaus Freude.
Insgesamt bin ich doch sehr mit meinem Kauf zufrieden und würde mir, falls es irgendwann nötig sein sollte, noch 1-2 mehr davon zulegen, bzw. auch wieder kaufen, falls er doch einmal den Geist aufgeben sollte :)
Zur Vollständigkeit sollte ich vielleicht noch erwähnen, dass ich den Kopfhörer an einem Focusrite Solo + Ifi Zen Can betreibe, wodurch der Klang an z.B. einem Handyausgang vielleicht etwas anders ist.