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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Audio Technica
EAN: 0042005202003
Item Dimensions: 001100
Label: Audio Technica
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Audio Technica
Model: AUD ATHM40FS
MPN: ATHM40FS
Publisher: Audio Technica
Special Features: Flat, extended frequency response for mixing/monitoring 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
Studio: Audio Technica
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- Extended-response, precision studiophones
- Flat, extended frequency response for mixing and monitoring
- Pro features include field-replaceable cables, drivers and ear pads
- Loud with 1,600 mW of power handling and high SPL capability
- Rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring
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Product Description:
Audio-Technica has been dedicated to advancing the art and technology of electro-acoustic design and manufacturing since 1962. From a beginning in state-of-the-art phono cartridges, A-T has expanded over the years into high-performance headphones, microphones, mixers and electronic products for home and professional use. In each new area the goal has been to create innovative, problem-solving products. The results of these engineering and production efforts can be seen in the effective use of A-T products in a broad spectrum of applications. Audio-Technica microphones, for example, are found in daily use in major broadcast and recording studios, and relied upon by top touring musicians. A-T mics are chosen for important installations and major events, such as the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, the Super Bowl, World Cup Soccer and the Olympics. Whether in the home, in schools and universities, boardrooms, council chambers or places of worship, Audio-Technica products are providing superior performance and exceptional value worldwide. Product features: flat, extended frequency response for mixing/monitoring; 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.
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I just got these headphones in today, but I have to say that I'm already enamored with them.
First off, these are one of the few studio headphones I've tried that are small enough to fit the head of a woman. My husband had recently purchased a pair of Sony MDR-V600s, and when I attempted to wear them at their smallest setting the bottom of the cans rested on the middle of my jawbone, causing extreme discomfort across my jaw and temples after only a couple minutes wearing. NOT SO with the ATH-M40fs. Their smallest setting is just slightly too small, making them a perfect fit!
Not only that, but I wear glasses. Finding headphones that allow me to wear my glasses comfortably (without either pressing them against my temples or against the ridge of my ear) is nigh impossible. These are very comfortable.
They do create a very small pinching sensation, but it seems like the feeling will pass once they've been broken in. They feel just a little heavy, but considering I've only ever worn the lightweight cheap-o headsets in the past, this is just something to get used to! Compared to the Sony MDR-V600s, they feel lighter on my head than the Sonys.
In comparison to the Sonys, the M40fs seem a little "muddled." The sound is not bad at all and is very clear, and will probably get better as they burn in, but the sounds from the Sonys is extremely crisp - which is more suitable for trying to hear tiny details (awesome for things like translating). This pair of Audio Technicas is no stranger to details, however! I'm currently listening to music (and enjoying hearing bass through headphones for the first time ever!) and hearing new details such as a thunderstorm added to the end of a song, that I had never heard before! And to think, the person who made the song is my good friend, and I had still never known it was there until now.
So, for the moment, I will be rating these the highest possible. As time goes on, I will report whether my love for these is lost, or continues with more passion through the years. As of this very moment, I'm considering buying a pair for every person in my family.
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I purchased a set of Bose headphones about a year ago and that's about how long they lasted. One day I put them on and the left speaker would not work. I paid well over $100 for them. The Technica set is great. They are much more comfortable on my head and the sound is nice considering the price tag. I am still afraid to really kick up the volume for fear of blowing a speaker. I use them every day on my treadmill. Would recommend this product.
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As a recent entrant into the world of audiophilia, I purchased these after reading hundreds of great reviews.
This was the first pair of headphones I paid more than $20 for and it was an incredible difference in both music enjoyment and headphone comfort. I've gone on 8-10 hour listening binges and they're still comfortable.
I went with studiophones because I use these in a typically high-noise environment. If you plan to use your headphones to enjoy extremely high quality reproduction in a quiet environment where no one else will be bothered by audio spill, consider the ATH-AD700 Open-Air Headphones. They cost a little more (still far cheaper than competitors), but having listened to a friend's open-air headphones, it's even more enjoyable, though only if the environment is right.
I only hope you haven't encoded all your CD's to less than 192kbps mp3s, because they will sound terrible now. I had to go about re-ripping to FLAC and have been experimenting with V0 mp3 rips with good success, though at the cost of significant hard drive space.
One thing to note: the relatively high impedance (60ohms) is too high for your standard audio system's headphone output, laptop, or digital music player. You will definitely want a headphone amp, and it definitely makes a difference. I'd recommend looking into the cMOY DIY design, as you can purchase pre-made versions for a very reasonable price.
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I've had these headphones for many, many moons. The audio quality is the reason I bought these headphones - and they deliver. The bass is great and so is every other range of frequencies; the clarity of these is better than any other headphones or earbuds I have ever tried. Yet I'm looking for new headphones now because my ears are hurting a lot from using them; about half an hour is all my ears can take with these now - the original comfort on my ears that I noticed at first has deteriorated, which is greatly disappointing; it feels as if my ears are directly touching the hardness of the speakers (no hyperbole!). This said, the padding on the top band is very comfortable and the headphones don't feel too heavy because of it.
I consider these great value headphones for the thrifty audiophile, but just beware of the long-term entropy of comfort.
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I'm not a big headphone user, since cords and I don't get along well. Occasionally I'll use wireless headphones for TV late at night, or earbuds for portable devices. The rest of the time, speakers!
But recently, I've developed 2 needs for good, monitor grade headphones. First, I've been asked to run a sound board. The only way to monitor individual channels, or the stage monitor speakers at the board, is via headphones. Second, I'm getting into electronic drumming, and headphones will prevent annoying those around me (while learning, and possibly after :-).
So when I saw these headphones, a known brand, an exceptional flat response (8Hz to 28KHz claimed) and an unbelievable price, I jumped on them.
So far, I am very pleased.
They were quite comfortable for a couple hour session of running the sound board, including '1 ear only', so I could hear comments and the main speakers through 1 ear and the board through the other. I rested one cup above the ear, so I had my hands free, but the cups swivel, so I could have held one cup to my ear without the headphones touching my head at all if I had wanted.
The sound was not that great, it sounded 'muddy' to me but the band was happy with the stage monitor sound and the PA speakers sounded ok, so I don't know whether it was the board, or something with the setup of the headphone jack, or the headphones. They did perform adequately enough for me to get and maintain the board settings, but as for actually listening to the music, it was not pleasant. Since I have heard other sources through these headphones, they are not at the top of my suspect list. As far as I know, noone has ever listened to this particular sound board through headphones.
I tried the headphones on my electronic drums. I had been playing the drums through a small guitar amp, and was thouroughly disappointed in the various drum sounds which appeared to be available from the drum module. Wow, what a difference when I tryed the drums through these headphones. Bass drums which were little more than a 'thunk' through the guitar amp were full, deep and rich through these headphones. Toms which mostly sounded like snare drums had actual tones. Cymbals which were a little flat, sizzled. Wow again!
Now that I think about it, a guitar has a fairly limited range of frequencies it can can produce, so there is no need for a (small) guitar amp to reproduce frequencies above and below these. Nuts, now I have to come up with a sound system for if I ever do want anyone to hear my drums...
So these headphones are excellent for listening to an individual instrument. I plugged them into my sound system, and played several types of music through them briefly. They sounded fine on all types of music, with no muddiness. Perhaps a bit 'flat' sounding, but that was fixable with the equalizer. Not only was the source FM (my CD player is not working at the moment) and thus precompressed, but they are, after all, advertised as being flat response. So I would say they would be fine for listening to music from a source which has some equalization capability. Whether they are suitable for sound board usage is still to be determined, but having listened to them playing known good sources, I don't see any reason why not.
As for comfort, they were fine through a 3 hour session, sometimes over both ears and sometimes pushing the right cup to above the ear. Plus taking them off now and again to wander through the room checking the PA speakers. And they are fine through 1/2 hour drum practice sessions. Whether they would start to annoy after an hour without moving them, I can't say.
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