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Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs

Closed Circumaural Studio Headphones

Item ID: ATHM40

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A Very Comfortable Fit and A Great Sound!

Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs headphones provide excellent sound and the kind of reliable performance you expect from A-T products, at a very friendly price! ATH-M40fs 'phones are incredibly comfortable, too - a necessity for long studio or critical listening sessions. Their flat frequency response makes them ideal for accurate mixing and monitoring, and high SPL-handling means drummers and live sound engineers can use these headphones without fear of distortion. Lightweight, great-sounding, and generously padded, Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs headphones are real performers!

Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs Circumaural Studio Headphones at a Glance:
  • Pro features
  • Accurate performance
  • High SPL-handling

Pro features
These premium headphones give you the kind of pro features you've come to expect from Audio-Technica, including ultra-comfortable circumaural earpieces (a definited must for those long sessions) that can be rotated 180 degrees for one-ear monitoring, as well as a sturdy 11" strain-relief cable that's field-replaceable.

Accurate performance
If you're looking for accurate, dependable performance, the ATH-M40fs 'phones will not disappoint. You get flat, extended frequency response, which is a must in today's high-definition studio environments. These studiophones use 40mm drives with neodymium magnets, giving you heavyweight sound quality in a lightweight, comfortable design.

High SPL-handling
Equipped with premium components, the ATH-M40fs headphones are made to take high SPLs while maintaining incredible sound clarity. This is an especially critical feature for loud recording room use, as well as louder mix environments and even live applications.

Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs Circumaural Studio Headphones Features:
  • Flat, extended frequency response for mixing/monitoring
  • 11' left side-entry cable
  • Field-replaceable cables, drivers and ear pads
  • 1,600 mW of power handling, high SPL capability
  • 40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils
  • OFC litz wire cables, convenient one-side exit
  • Rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring


The Audio-Technica AH-M40fs headphones are an ideal addition to any studio!
Specification Detail
Analog Outputs 1/4" plug
Freq. Response 5Hz-28kHz
Impedence 60 ohms
Kind Closed
Notes circum aural ear cups
Weight 8.8 oz.

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Reviews
based on 19 customer reviews

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Jeff Barnett
When people ask me why I use ATHM40's, the answer is simple - and selfish. They sound as good as any other pair of similarly-priced headphones, but they are at least twice as comfortable to wear. That can become a very big deal when you are wearing them for any extended period of time.

Better than the rest...

by Delta Mors from San Diego, CA USA
 May 6, 2009
 Music Background: Pro Musician
Ok, so I've owned the one pair of audio technica M40fs for almost (yes, get ready for this) 10 YEARS. I emailed my Sweetwater rep today to find out about replacing the ear pads. After 10 years of co... read more [+]nsistent abuse and use the outer cover on the ear pads and headband is disintegrating leaving little flakes all over me. But come on people!! 10 YEARS!!

Anyway, they sound like the day I bought them. I can't say many pieces of equipment I own have lasted that long, much less something electronic...

These headphones are just of outstanding quality and let me state for the record, they are durable. I've used them in my studio for as long as I've had them, and I haven't been the only user either. My sister has used them regularly for years and loves them as well. That 90 bucks I spent back in 2000 was well worth these last 10 years. I LOVE these headphones. Will own them till they are defunct. Will buy again when dead. close [-]

Think: pancake.

by Robert Allen from Harriman, TN
 April 4, 2008
 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer,
Wow. These phones are spectacular. I've had them for almost 2 years, so I'm not just gushing about them. I've mixed on them a lot, and everything I've done has translated well. I've even had some engi... read more [+]neers ask me what kind of monitors I was using to mix! Also, get ready to fall in love with your favorite music all over again if you plan to use them for recreational playback!

My ONLY complaint is a small one - the 1/4" plug mentioned by others, which doesn't have a small 1/8" adaptor. However, the only time I use really 1/8" connections is with my laptop on the go. close [-]

Excellent Reference

by Stephen L. Noe from Chicago
 November 20, 2006
 Music Background: mix for TV.
These AT M40fs headphones are really the best you can get for the price range (and really a couple of price ranges up). They reveal everything about your mix as well as your noise floor and are comfo... read more [+]rtable to boot. I've had them for about a year and replaced a set of AKG's and Sony's. There is no doubt that these headphones are worth every penny. close [-]

As good as my Grados

by I'd rather not say from New Orleans
 November 11, 2006
 Music Background: career musician
These are fantastic zero reference cans. I've been a professional musician for 35 years and studio production is a big part of what I do. These compare favorably with my thousand dollar Grado cans...s... read more [+]ad but true. Mix results I would compare to mixing with Auratone near-field monitors. If you struggle to get quality bottom end in your mixes these will help. Well made, field replaceable cord and pads, comfortable for reasonable durations..4-5 hours. Incredible price for this level of audio quality. close [-]
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