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 Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and Yamaha PRO 500 headphones uncovers what you've been missing in your music. Based on our rating, ATH-M40x has a total rating of 8.2 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for PRO 500.
Advantages Audio-Technica ATH-M40x over Yamaha PRO 500
- Better low limit of frequency response: 15Hz vs 20Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 24KHz vs 20KHz
- Less weight: 8.4oz vs 13oz
Advantages Yamaha PRO 500 over Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
- Higher sensitivity: 106dB vs 98dB
- In-line control buttons
Common features
- Folding headphones
- Detachable cables
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x vs Yamaha PRO 500
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Common
Product
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Yamaha PRO 500
Model
ATH-M40x
PRO 500
Brand
Audio-Technica
Yamaha
Reviews
8006
109
General
Wearing style
over ear
over ear
Enclosure
closed back
closed back
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size, mm/inches
40/1.5
50/1.9
Impedance, Ohm
35
23
Frequency response, Hz
15Hz-24KHz
20Hz-20KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
3
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
98
106
Magnet type
neodymium
neodymium
Weight (headphones), g/oz
240/8.4
369/13
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
120/3.9
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
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
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
- 7Yamaha PRO 500
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