ATH-M40x
Audio-TechnicaReleased May 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Aug 4, 2026
Studio headphones with neutral sound and a lightweight design for accurate monitoring. The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x scores 66/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Rtings, Podcastage, Sonarworks, and Recordingnow.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
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Pros
- Neutral sound quality(3)
- Lightweight design(2)
- Good for studio use(2)
- Detachable cable(2)
Cons
- Discomfort(3)
- Cheap build quality(2)
- Wired only(2)
5 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are solid studio headphones with accurate sound but lack modern features.
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AI summary of this review
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x are relatively neutral studio headphones with a flatter frequency response than the M50x, though they get warm during extended use and have a proprietary cable system.
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AI summary of this review
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x offers decent value with replaceable cables and good channel matching, but suffers from tonal imbalance, high distortion, and comfort issues.
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