ATH-M40X
Audio-TechnicaReleased May 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Sep 11, 2026
Professional studio headphones provide clear sound, strong bass, and a lightweight, durable design with replaceable cables. The Audio-Technica ATH-M40X scores 69/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundgale, Podcastage, and Sonarworks.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 60 (Sonarworks) to 74 (Soundgale). Sonarworks tends to score critically across our dataset.
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Pros
- Great sound quality(6)
- Replaceable cables(2)
Cons
- Ears feel hot(2)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is praised as a reliable, neutral monitoring tool with a balanced sound profile, though it may feel uninspiring for purely recreational music listening.
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AI summary of this review
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a solid, neutral studio headphone option that offers a flatter response than its sibling but suffers from some minor comfort and design flaws.
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