Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased these to replace mine 30 year old Sony digital headphones which have now develop chain buzzing in one of the headsets. These particular were highly recommended on the musician forums I belong to. Well, they have a very rich and full sound. They deliver a very flat response with tight bass and clear highs. They fit tighter than my old sonys but than again these are new and my old sonys have been well used. If you have a large head, your ears might get fatigued after long usage. I like a tighter headphone that will not slide off my head while playing my guitars so they work for me. Having 2 included chords with sufficient length that twist and lock into the phones prevents them from pulling out accidentally. I really like these headphones and the price isn’t out of reach for most folks.

I use these with my digital piano. Excellent sound quality, blocking out all outside noise. Very comfortable, and I really like the long, curly cord.

Audio sounds clear and great! The folding of the headphones is kinda weird and odd to get use to but it helps me a lot with my music production!

Perfect for my needs when it comes to mixing. Also Best Buy made the whole experience easy. Couldn’t be better.

I've had these headphones for 3 years and am glad I made the purchase. I had listened to the M30x, M40x and M50x in the store but felt the M40x offered the best value. They were noticeably better than the M30x - with more clarity across all higher frequencies - but I did not think the M50x were worth the extra cost or dramatically better. I rely on the M40x when listening to music, and when tracking vocals, guitar or medium-to-super-high frequency instruments in the studio. I would not trust these exclusively when mixing tracks, but I do use them occasionally, to get a good all-round check on the balance and sound (in addition of course to checking the mix on the car stereo). They are perhaps a touch quiet in the low-end and I do not use them if I am tracking bass or drums (see below for my alternative recommendation for that). They are pretty light weight, which is great if you're in the studio doing tons of overdubs or doing the marathon podcast. One thing that I really like about this set is that the cable is detachable from the phones. In case the cable has issues, you don't have to get the whole thing repaired. That said, I've had no technical problems or obvious signs of wear and tear, despite regular use for 3 years straight. The cable also has a nice, screw-on 1/4-inch adapter. Not sure if this is the same with all packages, but mine also came with earbuds, with a built-in microphone. That has been my workhorse around the house and for working at home. Nice durable, fabric cable too. One of the headphones I was also comparing this to when deciding whether to buy was the (trusty) Sennheiser HD 280 PRO. Those are a little cheaper, and a worthwhile purchase for more focused tasks. I use those *exclusively* when tracking bass and drums - the noise cancellation alone is incredible - and they have a big warm, low-end sound. Because of the good low-end, however they don't deliver a good all-round sound, particularly if you want to hear those nice airy high frequencies. That said, I recommend them for a quick check on the low end of your mix, or when tracking bass or drums. They're a little heavy, but that's for another review ... needless to say, I bought that one as well :)

Good, solid set of headphones. I'm a producer at a public radio station, I work on a public affairs talk show. I've been using these headphones for a few weeks now and I am happy with the audio quality I get through them. I don't get the heavy bass I've been getting with other consumer headphones, which allows me to pick up on background noise and anything else I wouldn't want our listeners to be distracted by. I have a large head and it's hard to find headphones that fit, but these work for me and don't apply a ton of pressure to the sides of my head. I appreciate having the longer cord, and two versions of a cord - straight and coiled. I'm going to need to pick up another pair for my home set up and I feel pretty good about getting another one of these.

If you need flat response (no bass boost) closed-back headphones for mixing or mastering music. These are the most affordable and near-flat response I have found.

Sounds great to me. Comfortable on the ears. I like the longer cord length.

Purchased these headphones to use with my portable keyboard. Sound is great. Comfortable. Fits nicely over ears.

I love these headphones. They're comfy for wearing for a long time and the sound is great. The only reason they don't get five stars is because the one plastic swivel for the left hearphone keeps snapping. Luckily, the first time they were under warranty and got repaired. But now, over a year later, it snapped again. Really frustrating that if you handle it even slightly wrong they are rendered useless.

What fantastic headphones! I started with the M50x and was surprised to find that I preferred the cheaper option. The M50x is quite bass-heavy, while the M40x is much more balanced, which I prefer, whether I'm recording or just everyday listening.

Love these headphones! Super adjustable, good clamping force (but not too strong), and I'm able to wear my glasses with them! I love the different options given for cords and jacks that really make them universally useful.

The headphones are durable and produce a very nice sound quality, the best of any headphones I've owned. Also good for the price point.

I love everthing about these headphones; they are comfortable, the sound quality is great for the price, durability and (detachable!) cord length are both great! I would highly recommend these!

Super comfortable. Have long sessions without any discomfort. Sound is amazing. You'll hear sounds you usually cant hear. Really good for producing. (I produce electronic music).

I treated myself to these amazing headphones for my birthday and did not regret purchasing. The head band is adjustable, and comes with two long cables and an extra jack. The cushions are soft and plush on the ears which is a plus in the cold weather. I’ve also worn them in the rain (light) and no harm done. Speakers are great quality and use them with my iPhone 8+ (bought an adapter/converter cable separately for ten dollars). When I play my music, I only hear that and not the noise from outside which I am happy with.

The sound quality on these cans are great for the price, but the M series has a design flaw with the hinges and they tend to break very easily. We are on our third pair due to this issue, and Audio Technica will not accept them under their warranty because "normal wear and tear" is specifically excluded. We still buy them anyway because they are essential production equipment and few other headphones come close at this price.

Price got inflated more than $99. Really like the sound signature, not the biggest fan of the length of the stock cable, but a shorter cable can be shipped from Best Buy, but is sold separately. Don't get the shorter cable unless you plan on wearing these outside. I prefer the sound signature of these over the M50x's since these are flatter. Sure, they're "boring" but also more accurate. I no longer like bloated bass and prefer accuracy above anything else, lets me hear stuff I haven't heard before. Also wish the pads didn't suck so much, get better ones that have a flat surface for your skull from Amazon.

I needed headphones to game while my wife watched TV. These are so good my daughter kidnaps them when I don't use them! Having two different style cords is a plus, but they are somewhat proprietary. They lock into the headphones, making it easier to actually break a cord if you snag it on something. I would rather the cord pulled out in that situation. As far as sound, I only used them for music once, but my daughter loves them! I think they are well built and should last a long time.

The fit is nice and the audio quality is quite good for the price.