Just wanted to say thank you Podcastage, I have used your reviews before buying all my audio gear and because of that have made sound choices and more than happy with what I have. Love your no gimmick style and concise, factual reviews. Wishing you a mighty fine day :)
This video helped me decide to buy mine 6 months ago. When referencing my tracks on ear buds and in my car I find that the high end response is pretty similar across the board. But the bass response is when it differs a little. Often when I find a good bass level in my daw, it sounds a little loud in my car and ear buds. I'm not saying this is a draw back! This is why you should always listen to your music on different speakers. I for one love m40xs.
I thought my brain was broken as there was rattling in the audio near the end and I've just spent the last 3 hours having epileptic fits. Damn I thought my brain was well and truly broken hahaha
Had mine a year, really like the sound. I agree with pretty much everything you said, good review. One thing that happens after 7-8 months is they start to creak really badly. When listening to something on low volume like a tv show, any slight movement to my head and it creaks. It's a really bad issue, not sure if I was just unlucky.
I first wanted to buy the m40x but I decided to buy the m50x insted because of the better build quality and the slightly cleaner high frequencies :) Good video :) Can you please review m20x and m30x soon? :)
Good review of these headphones, they look new, mine are not, had them for about three years and like them, however had to super glue on the swivel due to breaking about a year ago and the other side broke today and was looking for another brand to replace the ATH MX40x. I have two other headphones (MDR 7506 & MDR V6) but the ATH MX40x give a different color when mixing so its a good reference. I was about to buy another brand looking at reviews and landed on your review, so I super glued these a second time and it worked. The ATH MX40x's are really nice sounding headphones. One other issue with these is the ear pads do not last and the headband will lose its coating. They are a keeper.
i'm very glad to hear that! i am about to buy a pair and was a bit iffy because i can't really afford buying $120 headphones every other year, but if they last that long i am relieved
Please answer 🙏🙏 I have a confusion that can I use it for long session? Because I don't have studio monitors so the mixing mastering will be on it.. pls answer me because you can answer it correctly because 7 years is a long time.
@@firegangg headphones still going strong, they’ve been in my booth for a year at least as I’ve moved to open backs for mixing , still really good quality for the money They get used and abused and still working
When the reviewing the M50s you made very clear you felt a great lack of highs on them. On the M40s you say highs are great! Are they so different after all?
Lately, I have been doing a lot of live stream interviews on Facebook Would you recommend these for this type of work? If not, what would you recommend?
Awasome video . Thanks for the review. I'm confused which one to chose Audio-Technica ATH-M40x or Sennheiser HD 598 CS Closed Back . May you suggest me which one is better in the same price?
Im about to buy a pair of headphones for music production and amateur mixing/mastering and I have 3 options at the same price in my area: Beyer dynamics DT990, Audio Technica ATH40X and the AKG 240 Studio, wich one would recomend for the task? It really matters if its open/closed back? I've already have closed back ones for recording, i just want the best sound quality for the money
First off, loved the commercial bit, that was entertaining. Second thanks for the review, ive actually been considering getting a pair of headphones for monitoring, ive been using some Sennheiser HD 202 headphones and they just don't hold up on sound quality or comfort in my opinion.
I think people might get the "proprietary mount" part wrong. yes it has this mount but there are many brands on amazon that make cable fro this headphone you don't have to buy from ATH
Just got my M40X today. The cable plug was hard to remove, the lock is weird, will take time to get used to it. It is strange why they made it only one side swivel in this, how much cost would that take? Yet if we wanna put them close to chest we can wear it reverse R to L side. It is amazing however the pleather cups are uncomfortable, Hopefully my ears get used to it and they become soft in time. I'd say if you can spend more money go for DT770 or 880 which is double the price of this. In India i got it for very low (7.5K Rupees) for discounts but we don't have this much discount for Beyerdynamic making it really double the price compared to this. You should write to Audio-Technica requesting them to improve the ear cups like Beyerdynamic, it will be worth it. I didn't buy the Beyerdynamic because of the price but also because I saw in reviews about the harsh sibilance in the highs, my ears are very sensitive, but I would buy them if i get the money for it. I saw no such complain about M40X in all the reviews, they are perfect for budget, studio professional work.
Bonjour je suis français . Je voudrai acheter ce casque mais j’ai peur de ne pas pouvoir remplacer le cordon ou cable 3.5mm. Dans la vidéo le monsieur dit que le câble ou la fiche 3.5mm est prioritaire. Ça veut dire que l’on ne peut pas poser un cordon ou cable acheter dans le commerce ? Merci pour votre réponse cela m’aiderai beaucoup. Aujourd’hui en France sur Amazon il coute 88€ ou 88 dollars si vous préférer. Merci pour votre réponse. Si vous êtes en Inde à l’heure où j’ecris ce message il doit faire nuit. Désolé si je vous réveille. Lol lol lol
i bought this headset today and the reason i came to this video is to see what the coiled cable is used for because i was super confused but then i had another look and figured out that you can take off the first part of the plug and so you can use the coiled cable instead of that big ass cable that you would use
Would love to see you review the Senheiser HDR 160, almost nobody has put out a review for them and being someone who can't stand headphone cables, i think they are the best wireless headphones under $200.
oh shit son - we made this exact purchase a few weeks back... agreed very decent.. not outstanding but very decent - worth the price in our book - good review
2:26 -- Oh, damn. That's what I suspected. Great review. I cannot believe the number of RUclips reviewers that completely FAIL to mention a proprietary connection. I'm sorry my V-Moda Boompro + AT-m50x (or m40x) plans just fell through.
I know. For that price, I'm supposed to just go ahead and buy the AudioTechnica PG1Gaming Headset...but there are tons of m50x and m40x out there for cheep on craigslist
Which one would you recommend for long session and comfort. I am confused between Sony MDR 7506 and Audio Technica M40X. Audio quality is not my priority. Comfort is my main focus for long sessions. Thank you in advance!
I would like to buy them, but I am afraid what you said about the mids. I need a mids in a headphones for clarity. is there any please? and thank you this review is great
Just got mine out the box and came to this video to make sure i wasnt going crazy with the direction of the earcup rotation, no idea why they thought that was a good idea
I want to put a shorter detachable cable for casual listening. Can I buy any kind without affecting the sound quality? Does Audio-Tech make smaller cables?
I have M-Audio air 192/6 interface and it is written headphone output 10ohm. I consider to buy this headphone to plug in my sound card. I wonder does this headphone give louder sound or not?
2:27 What do you mean? Can't I replace the cable with a normal 2.5 to 3.5 if it breaks or something? Because if this is the case then it's a deal breaker.
Don't know why but on my v-drum TD-17KV with a splitter I found the volume dropped with another head phone plugged in. The other one it was normal. If I have 2 of my others plugged in they never loose the volume.
Any headphones that was considered had a good sound quality could be use for gaming. Sound is a subjective thing but the m40x was flat and not bassy ish. If you're purpose was for gaming, listening to music or watching films and another 50 bucks wasn't a problem then get the m50x instead
I don't think I've used the M30x's before so I cannot speak to that. I would highly recommend checking out the headphone review channels like Headphone Show, DMS, Crinacle, to name a few because they may have this discussion on their channel and they can speak much more intelligently and in depth about them.
I have a pair of these, and my roommate has the m50x's and having compared them extensively, I agree with what he said about the mids. The m50s also sound a bit smoother overall, and I would prefer them for media consumption, the difference in preference is almost negligible for me (and I have Reinkus Heinz 15" mainspeakers in my living room.)
I have heard a lot of people say the highs are fine...but I've been using MDR7506's for so long that every set of headphones I've tested (except SHP9500s) have sounded like they were lacking. I think a lot of these headphones just focus too much on the low frequencies...or my ears are just biased towards more treble focused headphones.
@@blaidd-ppga i don't have the m50x but i heard they're more comfortable than the M40X,you could still get the m40x and change the pads if you don't mind for more comfort
Sonofabyss yeah the 250 ohms are crystal, the 80 ohms are great all rounders. Have both and use the 80's for gaming and listening to anything but vinyl, 250's for vinyl and monitors (music production)
Tu parle trop vite et tu n’as pas expliqué mieu cette histoire de câble prioritaire. Peut t’on quand même brancher un câble acheter dans le commerce si on veut le remplacer ? Merci pour ta réponse.
K- Flow I will never ever review any beats headphones. After listening a few sets once in a store I have written them off. I can’t stand super bass heavy headphones. Yuck.
So im about to start a Gaming channel nothing crazy just want to do something similar to what Pewdiepie Does.. Do you guys recommend a USB Mic or XLR mic ?? (and yes i am on a budget but i do have my eyes on what mics i want if i we're to get either or).
"No Matter How Fat Your Head is These Should Fit on It"- Podcastage
"So when it comes down to it, would I recommend these things? Shure." Noted
Dan Boud c
*C*
not sure if he was being sarcastic there hahahha
Just wanted to say thank you Podcastage, I have used your reviews before buying all my audio gear and because of that have made sound choices and more than happy with what I have. Love your no gimmick style and concise, factual reviews. Wishing you a mighty fine day :)
This video helped me decide to buy mine 6 months ago. When referencing my tracks on ear buds and in my car I find that the high end response is pretty similar across the board. But the bass response is when it differs a little. Often when I find a good bass level in my daw, it sounds a little loud in my car and ear buds. I'm not saying this is a draw back! This is why you should always listen to your music on different speakers. I for one love m40xs.
I've had these headphones for over 5 years now, just have to replace the ear muffs. These things are awesome for the price.
Are they good for long use , do ur ears sweat or get uncomfortable
@@Random-qt1kg if you've got a big head/ear its gonna be uncomfortable for long use so try to replace them in the marketplace like the brainwavz hm5
How much did the replacements earmuffs cost you?
I thought my brain was broken as there was rattling in the audio near the end and I've just spent the last 3 hours having epileptic fits. Damn I thought my brain was well and truly broken hahaha
Just got them now and my space ship is ready to rock the universe. I'd definetly recommend these for anyone who likes good quality sound
Do they have strong Bass
Are they still going strong?
oh marina joyce! good to hear you 'got help' and you're doing tech reviews nowadays. they're really helpful thanks marina joyce
I'd get these to keep my ears warm
Had mine a year, really like the sound. I agree with pretty much everything you said, good review.
One thing that happens after 7-8 months is they start to creak really badly. When listening to something on low volume like a tv show, any slight movement to my head and it creaks. It's a really bad issue, not sure if I was just unlucky.
Good thing that ear pads are cheap and easy to replace. Yes the pads are bit fragile.
When I took mine out of box there was no bass, is that just me?
I first wanted to buy the m40x but I decided to buy the m50x insted because of the better build quality and the slightly cleaner high frequencies :) Good video :) Can you please review m20x and m30x soon? :)
Good review of these headphones, they look new, mine are not, had them for about three years and like them, however had to super glue on the swivel due to breaking about a year ago and the other side broke today and was looking for another brand to replace the ATH MX40x. I have two other headphones (MDR 7506 & MDR V6) but the ATH MX40x give a different color when mixing so its a good reference. I was about to buy another brand looking at reviews and landed on your review, so I super glued these a second time and it worked. The ATH MX40x's are really nice sounding headphones. One other issue with these is the ear pads do not last and the headband will lose its coating. They are a keeper.
I have been wanting a pair of these and I'm glad to know these will be comfortable on my fat head
I love my ATH-M40x headphones had my pair for about 7 years now and I only just replacd the ear pads about 5 weeks ago along with the headband
i'm very glad to hear that! i am about to buy a pair and was a bit iffy because i can't really afford buying $120 headphones every other year, but if they last that long i am relieved
Please answer 🙏🙏
I have a confusion that can I use it for long session? Because I don't have studio monitors so the mixing mastering will be on it.. pls answer me because you can answer it correctly because 7 years is a long time.
I gotta say... I'm a little disappointed you're not a real dog :(
Try the Status CB-1 headphones next!!! I would love to hear your opinion on them...Nice vid as always!
Kenh The Random I actually prefer the CB-1 over the m40x. Much nicer out of the box sounding and feeling to me.
knightlike101 thanks! I appreciate it. Time to buyyy... (after a few months lol)
Great video. Straight to the point.
Will be getting these for my dad for Christmas, thanks!
You're really finding your stride now... the channel is going to blow up!
darth_rich save marina.
Just bought these price matched at my local guitar center for 79.99 (Sweetwater had the sale) best 80 bucks I've ever spent.
@succculent this comment is two years old, headphones still going strong tho. Covid jacked with everything's prices man
@@SPAMPANMAN respect to you for replying 3 years later 😂
@@firegangg headphones still going strong, they’ve been in my booth for a year at least as I’ve moved to open backs for mixing , still really good quality for the money
They get used and abused and still working
@@SPAMPANMAN is it comfortable to wear for maybe 1-2 hrs?
@rydr.m _ I just bought some for £74 on Amazon.
When the reviewing the M50s you made very clear you felt a great lack of highs on them. On the M40s you say highs are great! Are they so different after all?
Yes, M40 are better for listening, M50 are flat for studio use only. Both are poorly manufactured though.
I have bought the m40x today, bloody hell this is a whole different world
I had the same feeling before when I had this headphone, welcome to the world of original sounds
Yea i can cut the lows for sure
is it comfortable to wear?
@@mrpenis6969 yes
@@Lavi-Aemilia-Astori even for a few hours it should be very comfy?
Lately, I have been doing a lot of live stream interviews on Facebook Would you recommend these for this type of work? If not, what would you recommend?
Awasome video . Thanks for the review. I'm confused which one to chose Audio-Technica ATH-M40x or Sennheiser HD 598 CS Closed Back . May you suggest me which one is better in the same price?
Pretty good video. Covered all the facts, and no stupid fluff, thanks m8
can you do a video for the 7506? I know there's already thousands of reviews out there for it but we like yours!
Im about to buy a pair of headphones for music production and amateur mixing/mastering and I have 3 options at the same price in my area:
Beyer dynamics DT990, Audio Technica ATH40X and the AKG 240 Studio, wich one would recomend for the task? It really matters if its open/closed back? I've already have closed back ones for recording, i just want the best sound quality for the money
Exactly the review i was looking for.
did you buy them ?
First off, loved the commercial bit, that was entertaining. Second thanks for the review, ive actually been considering getting a pair of headphones for monitoring, ive been using some Sennheiser HD 202 headphones and they just don't hold up on sound quality or comfort in my opinion.
I think people might get the "proprietary mount" part wrong. yes it has this mount but there are many brands on amazon that make cable fro this headphone you don't have to buy from ATH
Good review. I thought it was a decent discussion about the pros and cons of the headphone.
First thing to do when you buy either a M40 or M50X : change the pads. The default ones suck.
@@sonacphotos dishwashing sponge.
@@sonacphotos ZMF are probably the best. Brainwavz are also quite good.
Just got my M40X today. The cable plug was hard to remove, the lock is weird, will take time to get used to it. It is strange why they made it only one side swivel in this, how much cost would that take? Yet if we wanna put them close to chest we can wear it reverse R to L side. It is amazing however the pleather cups are uncomfortable, Hopefully my ears get used to it and they become soft in time. I'd say if you can spend more money go for DT770 or 880 which is double the price of this. In India i got it for very low (7.5K Rupees) for discounts but we don't have this much discount for Beyerdynamic making it really double the price compared to this. You should write to Audio-Technica requesting them to improve the ear cups like Beyerdynamic, it will be worth it. I didn't buy the Beyerdynamic because of the price but also because I saw in reviews about the harsh sibilance in the highs, my ears are very sensitive, but I would buy them if i get the money for it. I saw no such complain about M40X in all the reviews, they are perfect for budget, studio professional work.
Bonjour je suis français . Je voudrai acheter ce casque mais j’ai peur de ne pas pouvoir remplacer le cordon ou cable 3.5mm. Dans la vidéo le monsieur dit que le câble ou la fiche 3.5mm est prioritaire. Ça veut dire que l’on ne peut pas poser un cordon ou cable acheter dans le commerce ? Merci pour votre réponse cela m’aiderai beaucoup. Aujourd’hui en France sur Amazon il coute 88€ ou 88 dollars si vous préférer. Merci pour votre réponse. Si vous êtes en Inde à l’heure où j’ecris ce message il doit faire nuit. Désolé si je vous réveille. Lol lol lol
Hey I'm from India too. How are cans now? Are they durable?
@@rvvinayak2243 I am from MP, maybe i can sell you M40x for 7000 Rs? i havent used it more than 2-3 times. It's in perfect condition.
i bought this headset today and the reason i came to this video is to see what the coiled cable is used for because i was super confused but then i had another look and figured out that you can take off the first part of the plug and so you can use the coiled cable instead of that big ass cable that you would use
What's the best headphones for $100 that have a lot of bass and are really comfortable and good for listening to music like hip hop and stuff
Try akg k361/k371
Buying these for my digital piano!
Would love to see you review the Senheiser HDR 160, almost nobody has put out a review for them and being someone who can't stand headphone cables, i think they are the best wireless headphones under $200.
oh shit son - we made this exact purchase a few weeks back... agreed very decent.. not outstanding but very decent - worth the price in our book - good review
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
2:26 -- Oh, damn. That's what I suspected. Great review. I cannot believe the number of RUclips reviewers that completely FAIL to mention a proprietary connection. I'm sorry my V-Moda Boompro + AT-m50x (or m40x) plans just fell through.
I know. For that price, I'm supposed to just go ahead and buy the AudioTechnica PG1Gaming Headset...but there are tons of m50x and m40x out there for cheep on craigslist
yo @podcastage, is it worth to spend 50$ more for the m50x instead of buying the m40x?
Is the straight cable not 6ft? Great video otherwise podcastage
LoneRaptor the straight cable is LONG. The m50x came with a short straight cable as well. The m40x did not.
Long cable is 3 meters I think
Please review the Focal Utopia Circum-Aural Open Back Headphones next. Looking forward to it.
same, i wish they have more bass than my beats
Which one would you recommend for long session and comfort. I am confused between Sony MDR 7506 and Audio Technica M40X. Audio quality is not my priority. Comfort is my main focus for long sessions. Thank you in advance!
Durgesh Kshirsagar the m40x are uncomfortable
If you've got no problem with budget and not planning to change the earcups then go for the MDR 7506
@@Wylabn thank you. I bought M40X. It amazes me that I after four years of this comment and I am still getting replies.
Thank you 😊
Looks like based on how you rotated the ear cups that they were backwards. I wear them around my neck and turn them up everyday.
You can turn them away from your body, but not towards your body.
I would like to buy them, but I am afraid what you said about the mids. I need a mids in a headphones for clarity. is there any please? and thank you this review is great
And they have a proprietary cable socket... so they can charge you what they like for their specific cable - over £10 in the UK
Just got mine out the box and came to this video to make sure i wasnt going crazy with the direction of the earcup rotation, no idea why they thought that was a good idea
For practice guitar it's recommend, or any recommended there??
I want to put a shorter detachable cable for casual listening. Can I buy any kind without affecting the sound quality? Does Audio-Tech make smaller cables?
I have M-Audio air 192/6 interface and it is written headphone output 10ohm. I consider to buy this headphone to plug in my sound card. I wonder does this headphone give louder sound or not?
2:27 What do you mean? Can't I replace the cable with a normal 2.5 to 3.5 if it breaks or something? Because if this is the case then it's a deal breaker.
thanks for the honest review mate
Make a review of ATH-M20x
Don't know why but on my v-drum TD-17KV with a splitter I found the volume dropped with another head phone plugged in. The other one it was normal. If I have 2 of my others plugged in they never loose the volume.
how do you think the bass is good?
Who makes the MDR headphones you mentioned?
Are they good for gaming?
Any headphones that was considered had a good sound quality could be use for gaming. Sound is a subjective thing but the m40x was flat and not bassy ish. If you're purpose was for gaming, listening to music or watching films and another 50 bucks wasn't a problem then get the m50x instead
Thanks
What should I apply to the earpads of these to avoid dry rot please?
How different they sound with and without the amp?
Hello so I just bought it but only one side plays is there a reason why ?
How would you compare this to m50x?
Can you review the Bose qc35?
Sam Offsey yes... I own them and I love them! When I am listening to podcasts at home I always wear them and they’re great for travel.
If I get the focusrite solo will it make these sound any better?
My question is, is it worth switching from the m30x to m40x
I don't think I've used the M30x's before so I cannot speak to that. I would highly recommend checking out the headphone review channels like Headphone Show, DMS, Crinacle, to name a few because they may have this discussion on their channel and they can speak much more intelligently and in depth about them.
@@Podcastage alright, thanks man
Thumbs up for that sponsor clip! XD
I have a pair of these, and my roommate has the m50x's and having compared them extensively, I agree with what he said about the mids. The m50s also sound a bit smoother overall, and I would prefer them for media consumption, the difference in preference is almost negligible for me (and I have Reinkus Heinz 15" mainspeakers in my living room.)
so if i had to buy one of those, which one should i buy? 80% of my consumption is music and media and 20% games.
get the 40's and use the money you saved to get a decent amp or interface. you'll have a better sound.
Wish they were open-back :( they would be great for gaming
Just bought ATH M50X, Sound amazing,
First Comment!! Great Vid Podcastage!!
They do lay flat around ur neck just not the direction u showed?!?!
Sennheiser HD 598 Cs or Audio-Technica ATH-M40x?
Probably the m40x's...I'm not the biggest fan of Sennheiser's headphones so far.
Do these plug into a iPhone ?
how are the highs on these?
I have heard a lot of people say the highs are fine...but I've been using MDR7506's for so long that every set of headphones I've tested (except SHP9500s) have sounded like they were lacking. I think a lot of these headphones just focus too much on the low frequencies...or my ears are just biased towards more treble focused headphones.
Did you find replacement cables ?
I'm sure they're available.
ok tanks
@@jorisborgers6390 Third parties on Amazon, Audio Technica sell them under m50x cables which fit the M40x.
Are you using a PR40 as the mic in this video?
Yes I am. I have been using it for about a month to get the lay of the land on it before I review it.
Podcastage That’s cool. Sounds really good. Love your videos. Keep up the great work!
Good review, i like bass
WHY BUY AN M40X PLUS EAR PADS WHEN YOU CAN BUY THE SUPERIOR SOUNDING WS1100IS FOR THE SAME PRICE?
Do I need amp for them?
How does it compare to the big brother M50X? Also does these benefit from the Fiio amp you used them with?
used to like 40x more, nowadays i rec 50x
M40x or m50x for only personal listening and nothing else?
I would likely select the M40x.
@@Podcastage thank you! and which ones are the more comfortable for listening over longer periods of time?
@@blaidd-ppga i don't have the m50x but i heard they're more comfortable than the M40X,you could still get the m40x and change the pads if you don't mind for more comfort
how would these go when traveling on a plane ?
Plz sir talk to me why diffrent roland quad vs duo capture plz
proprietary 3 meter long cord is a deal breaker
Is this still worth it in 2022?
yes. i've been using m40x and m50x for 10 years a lot better than those marketed as "Gaming" headphones
Ayo thanks
You should add the DT 770 pro's, personally love the headphones but they really are meant for monitoring.
I have the 80ohms and they are super bass cans. For monitoring go for the 250ohm.
Sonofabyss yeah the 250 ohms are crystal, the 80 ohms are great all rounders. Have both and use the 80's for gaming and listening to anything but vinyl, 250's for vinyl and monitors (music production)
Tu parle trop vite et tu n’as pas expliqué mieu cette histoire de câble prioritaire. Peut t’on quand même brancher un câble acheter dans le commerce si on veut le remplacer ? Merci pour ta réponse.
Clear vid
how the hell you got 2 dislikes for few minutes?
One From Audio Technica wanting to beat out Sony
One from Marina Joyce in hiding
FIRE
Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones
Can you please review the Beats Solo 2 headset?!
K- Flow I will never ever review any beats headphones. After listening a few sets once in a store I have written them off. I can’t stand super bass heavy headphones. Yuck.
Can you replace the ear cups
Yes. There are plenty of replacements on the market.
Why did ModMic make you dress up like Dwight from The Office for the promo spot?
FREE LIFETIME WARRANTY... the best part!!!!!!!!
Please Review Microphone AKG Perception 420
So im about to start a Gaming channel nothing crazy just want to do something similar to what Pewdiepie Does.. Do you guys recommend a USB Mic or XLR mic ?? (and yes i am on a budget but i do have my eyes on what mics i want if i we're to get either or).
Get an XLR with an interface...they sound way better and you can get both for about 150.-
Are these Bluetooth?
Wired