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Audio-Technica ATH-D40

Item ID: ATHD40

Closed-Back Studiophones with Enhanced Bass Reponse

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Great Sound and a Very Comfortable Fit!

Designed to give you superior performance and exceptional value! The Audio-Technica ATH-M40 headphones deliver a sound quality that surpasses many similarly priced sets — and it's clear that comfort was a priority in the engineering; they're especially suited for extended use. Great for monitoring in the studio or in the club, you get solid bass response with warm, natural highs with the ATH-M40. Their earcups also swivel for added flexibility. When you need a rugged headphone that will fit into numerous roles in the studio or live, give the ATH-D40 a chance!

Audio Technica ATH-D40 Headphones Features at a Glance:
  • Bass enhanced response
  • Closed Ear
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-28kHZ
  • Circumaural
  • Connector: 1/4"
  • Cable Length: 11'
  • Impedance: 66?

The Audio-Technica ATH-D40 — when you need to hear every last detail!

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Specification Detail
Open/Closed Closed
Fit Style Circumaural (Around the Ear)
Driver Size 40mm
Frequency Response 20Hz-28kHz
Impedance 66 ohms
Cable Length 11 ft.
Cable Type Straight
Plug Size 1/4"
Weight .55 lbs.
Notes Replaceable cable.
Manufacturer Part Number ATH-D40fs

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based on 14 reviews

Still going strong

by Cindy L. from Lebanon, IN
October 27, 2011
Music Background: Medical Transcriptionist
I bought my ATH-D40fs headphones over 4 years ago and use them daily for my medical transcription work. They are still going strong! They are very comfortable, and the sound is excellent. They aren't ... read more [+]exactly noise-cancelling, but they do drown out quite a bit of exterior noise. I bought them back then for $80, so at $60 now they're a steal. close [-]

AMAZING COMFORTABLE HEADPHONES

by Johnathan West from Jonesboro AR
December 16, 2009
Music Background: SInger/sogwriter guitar player Studio pro ducer engineer
I just want to start off saying that if your looking at these headphones and wondering how good they are, stop guessing and just buy..Just got mine in today they are so clear in sound you can here the... read more [+] highs perfectly,the mids are amazing and the bass enhancement is really good. I'm a signer/songwriter and i have a small song writing studio.I spend a lot of time mixing and the fact that they are so comfortable really helps out also,the fact that they are closed helps with noise isolation a lot..If your a beginner just getting into recording or a professional these headphones are the one for you... close [-]

WOW! Blown Away

by Drew from charlottesville, va
August 26, 2007
Music Background: Recording/Sound Engineer, Musician
Yea, these things are very comfortable, sharp sound, I mean just sounds great! Block out a good bit of sound and don't leak!
Honestly it doesn't get much better in headphones.
Let me tel... read more [+]l you!
I've dropped these, sat on them, lol... I've pulled them up by the chord and many times dont see the chord in my old cramp recording space and step on the chord. OH NO! jack gets pulled out, headphones come off but everythings ok. I'm saving my money. Until you get in to the master's pairs around 400, these are the best for anywhere close to the price! no doubt close [-]

Phenomenal Value

by WCFM from Williamstown, MA
October 7, 2006
Music Background: College DJ/Board Member
I'll try to keep this short. We used these headphones along with the monitor (M40fs) version, and Sony 7506's for production/broadcasting.
Pros: Sound/price ratio (unbeatable), comfort (really ... read more [+]snug, so it won't go anywhere even when headbanging, soft insides), sound sealing (you can't hear anything softer than normal conversation if you tried), durable wire and plug, one eared listening a piece of cake.
Cons: Parts for the headphones don't seem to be easily available, can get warm inside, 1/4" input means an adapter is necessary for most MP3 players, no apparatus to wind up the REALLY long cord, no folding for those who care about that.
Comparing to the M40fs, the sound is sweeter with great trebles and bass, and it feels like a cushion inside, while the M40 is really flat and has a ring inside instead of the large cushion so it feels more open. Based on the prices, it's easy to pick this over the M40, unless you plan on doing audio engineering.
Comparing to the 7506, there is less treble and more bass, and they feel a bit more bulky, with rounded plastic versus metallic feeling flat sides. The one-ear listening is done differently, with the 7506 flipping and the A-T's twisting, and the cord for the 7506 is coiled (though more delicate). The value comparison is incomparable. close [-]

exactly what I wanted

by Max P from Philadelphia, PA
October 31, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist and Performer
These are the first professional-quality phones I've purchased for my own use, but I've used others in the past. The bass-range enhancement gives the sound a feeling of consistency across the frequen... read more [+]cy range. Amazing clarity. The is especially true for the natural piano sounds I've mainly been using them for so far. I get a more legitimate "grand piano" sound which has more weight and color in the bass. I'm confident that they will work very well for more electronic mastering when I get to that stage as well. close [-]
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