Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Headphones (wired)

ATH-M40x

Audio-Technica

Released May 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Studio headphones with neutral sound, replaceable cable, and precise channel matching, akin to the M50x. The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x scores 75/100 based on 2 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Podcastage and Sonarworks.

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2 Expert Reviews

75
Oct 6, 2023

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.

74
May 27, 2019

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.