Audio-Technica ATH-M40x review
May 20, 2020
The Japanese model of Hi-Fi headphones Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a decent option of closed back ove...
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The present review is aimed to compare two headphones - Audio-Technica ATH-M40x vs Sennheiser HD 599 that are meant to satisfy the needs of music lovers. Based on our rating, ATH-M40x has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 vs 7.5 out of 10 for HD 599.
Advantages Audio-Technica ATH-M40x over Sennheiser HD 599
- Less weight: 8.4oz vs 8.8oz
- Foldable design
Advantages Sennheiser HD 599 over Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
- Better low limit of frequency response: 12Hz vs 15Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 38KHz vs 24KHz
- Higher sensitivity: 106dB vs 98dB
Common features
- Detachable cables
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x vs Sennheiser HD 599
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Sennheiser HD 599 review
May 27, 2020
Sennheiser HD 599 is one of the top models of open back over ear headphones with a great neutral sou...
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Product
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Sennheiser HD 599
Model
ATH-M40x
HD 599
Brand
Audio-Technica
Sennheiser
Reviews
8006
2496
General
Wearing style
over ear
over ear
Enclosure
closed back
open back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
40/1.5
Impedance, Ohm
35
50
Frequency response, Hz
15Hz-24KHz
12Hz-38KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
0.1
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
98
106
Magnet type
neodymium
Weight (headphones), g/oz
240/8.4
250/8.8
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
300/9.8
300/9.8
Jack connection (TRS)
3.5
3.5
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
App control
Control functions
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
has not
has not
Bluetooth version
has not
has not
aptX
has not
has not
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
has not
has not
Bluetooth profiles
has not
has not
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
has not
has not
Battery life, hrs
has not
has not
Charging time, hrs
has not
has not
Charging port
has not
has not
Charging cable
has not
has not
Speed charge
has not
has not
Battery free listening mode
has not
has not
Battery level indicator
has not
has not
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
has not
has not
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating
- 8.2Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
- 7.5Sennheiser HD 599
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is better headphones in this comparison. Check Audio-Technica ATH-M40x price
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