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Audio-Technica ATH-M40fsItem ID: ATHM40Closed Circumaural Studio Headphones 
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From Our Research Team:The Perfect Balance of Quality, Comfort, and Affordability!Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs headphones provide the kind of excellent sound and reliable performance you expect from A-T products, at a low price that’s hard to imagine! If you’re looking for the perfect balance of quality, comfort, and price, ATH-M40fs headphones are the way to go. Their extended flat frequency response makes them ideal for accurate mixing and monitoring. High SPL-handling means you can use them to monitor while recording drums or mixing live sound without worrying about distortion. And whether you’re monitoring, editing, or critically listening, when it comes to those extended recording sessions, their lightweight design and comfortable padding is a real plus!ATH-M40fs premium headphones give you the kind of pro features you can expect from Audio-Technica, including ultra-comfortable circumaural ear pieces that can rotate 180 degrees for one-ear monitoring. The “fs” in ATH-M40fs stands for “field serviceable,” because you can easily replace their sturdy 11” strain-relief cable, drivers, or plush ear cup padding if you somehow damage them. And talk about sturdy — these headphones are built to be completely reality-proof. You can bombard them with ultra-high SPLs, and they’ll keep on providing you with incredible sound clarity — an especially critical feature if you plan to use them in loud recording rooms or even louder live environments. Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs Circumaural Studio Headphones Features at a Glance:
The Audio-Technica AH-M40fs headphones are an ideal addition to any studio! ATH-M40fs Image Gallery
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Reviewsbased on 27 reviewsATH-M40fs vs Sony MDR-7506
by Adrian Heath from Paris area, France
I use both sets for equalising different makes of LP for transfer to CD. September 12, 2011 Music Background: Classical violinist with good acoustical background For a 60-year-old with some high frequency loss, the Sony accentuates sibilance, surface noise, and tape hiss - it... read more [+] has a peak (and remanence?) around 4kHz and another around 10kHz - good for cleaning-up operations! The Audio-Technica has sweeter but more extended highs, a rounder but not invasive bass, and a definite bump baroud 1kHz - good for voices and mid-range instruments but a wee bit tiring. I noticed that if I separate the speaker (with that annoying hidden ridge) from my ear a little, the 1kHz hump is reduced : I shall try adding a ring of foam to the ear-pad. As regards isolation, the m40 hugs my (fairly small) ears less well than the 7506, thanks to that ridge... I am very pleased with both sets, but if I had to choose one , it would be the m40 : the discrete but extended highs can be reinforced with the equaliser for chasing fizzy distortion. Also, it folds flatter.( And it was much cheaper! ) On both sets, I have replaced the cumbersome left-only cable with a Y-shaped shorter one and a 1/8th inch jack. Sorry ! close [-] Better than the rest...
by Delta Mors from San Diego, CA USA
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!!May 6, 2009 Music Background: Pro Musician 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
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!April 4, 2008 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, 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
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 [-]
November 20, 2006 Music Background: mix for TV. As good as my Grados
by I'd rather not say from New Orleans
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 [-]
November 11, 2006 Music Background: career musician Also popular
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