Audio-Technica - ATH-M40x Monitor Headphones - Black

I purchased these after doing a lot of research online. Even at full MSRP (you can find them lower on occassion) they're fantastic headphones. Unlike the reviewer that couldn't hear any bass I find the bass to be perfectly balanced and certainly present. Some songs I would say the bass is still a little too prominent, but that is only playing through my iPhone so it may be the way the sounds is mixed by iOS. I've worn them for hours at a time with no discomfort. They seal out sound quite a bit and they're closed back so there isn't much sound leakage for the people around you. I would recommend these to any of my friends and family without hesitation.

IMO, these are the best (closed) headphones in this price range. I felt compelled to remove one star, because even though it includes multiple cables, I personally feel that they are too long, and wish a 3-4 ft cable was included. The headphones themselves, though, sound terrific and I'm glad I chose these.

Seriously, these headphones are AMAZING. The only cons I have to say for these are the headband isn't that great (my heads gets "tired" or "sore"), but other than that, these are great! And adding some replacement ear pads from Brainwavz make these even BETTER.

Sounds okay, bass not as strong. Hurts ears later.

Sounded really good until they snapped in half making them unusable. This is a common problem with people who use them a lot. AT offered to fix them at my expense, though it is their problem, meaning their headphones would of cost me double. Keep looking unless you like expensive paperweights.

This is a good headphone for beginners who want to mix or record songs. The sound quality is great and you can identify each musical instruments played.

AFTER READING COUNTLESS REVIEWS ON HOW GOOD THEY SOUND....BALANCED SOUND, GREAT MIDS AND HIGHS AND PRETTY DECENT BASS AS EVERYONE SAYS...I TOOK A CHANCE AND BOUGHT A PAIR....THE FIRST THING I DID WAS HOOK THEM UP TO MY MIXER..WITH ALL CONTROLS SET AT NEUTRAL...THEY REALLY SOUNDED FLAT ..NO BASS AT ALL..AND IM NOT LOOKING FOR BEATS TYPE BASS, BUT JUST SOME BASS..THE MIDS AND HIGHS WERE THERE ..BUT JUST OK...MY SKULLCANDY AVIATORS WERE WAY BETTER IN A AND B COMPARISON..PLUS WHEN YOU PUT THE M40X'S ON YOUR HEAD YOU LOOK LIKE YOU'RE WEARING DEER ANTLERS...OR YOU'RE WALKING AROUND AS A CELL TOWER, THATS HOW MUCH THEY STICK OUT!!...ALSO THE EARCUPS THEMSELVES SPIN AROUND LIKE CRAZY..AND IM CONSTANTLY JUGGLING THEM AROUND TO STAY STRAIGHT..FOR THE PRICE THEY ARE ALSO CHEAPLY MADE...MOSTLY PLASTIC..THE SKULLCANDY'S ARE ALL METAL WITH MORE COMFORT FITTING EARPADS AND SOUND WAY BETTER AND PLAY MUCH LOUDER THAN THE M40X'S....SO THE BOTTOM LINE IS IF YOU LIKE FLAT BORING SOUND AND LIKE LOOKING LIKE A HUMAN CELL TOWER, WEARING CHEAP PLASTIC HEADPHONES...GO FOR IT !

Great Headphones!!! Perfect sound, love this headphones!!!