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| |  | Oneida Flatware | Home » » » Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Studio Headphones | | | | | | | 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. | | | 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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| 0.55 pounds | | Package Length:
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| 0.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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 A bargain too good to be true?Jul 30, 2010
I'm adding this review to share an experience with others who might be interested in these headphones. Although this review is primarily for the ATH-M50, which I bought after returning these. For background: I am a music lover, with a high-end audio system using Vinyl as preferred source. I have a set of Sennheiser HD 600, which I use through a vacuum tube headphone amp, and a set of Sennheiser EH-350, which I use for listening on a computer or portable music player. I recently upgraded my digital music files (mostly recorded off my vinyl collection) to WAV and got quite satisfying results. This led to a need for s second set of headphones, efficient enough to use without a headphone amp. And this time I wanted closed-back for monitoring recordings, and preferably with a 1/8" jack.
I first bought the ATHM40FS, due to the positive reviews & great price. Unfortunately, they went back the next day. Yes, I didn't let them break-in for a long time, perhaps no more than 6 hours. But that was long enough for me to judge that they would never be ideal for me. Their sound was much too thin, bright, & cool for my tastes. I don't pretend to know what those touting "flat" are looking for. For me the acid test is: does it sound like the real thing? And if you have ever heard a real cello playing in your living room, you'll know that the sound of the real thing can be full bodied & rich, with deeply satisfying bass resonance. Cellos did not sound anything like that through these phones - to my ears. Before returning them, however, I had my wife listen. Like many women, she is much more sensitive to high frequencies than I am. After a few minutes, she judged them unlistenable: too bright for her also.
I know more break-in could improve this, and that many people actually like this type of sound,for its clarity & detail resolution, so it's not a criticism - just part of the search for what sounds best to our own ears. I then chose to look much more carefully at the online reviews, reading between the lines where necessary, and ultimately decided to stay with Audio Technica (because something about the sound was beguiling)& try the ATH-M50s.
For those comparing the two, they are nowhere near such a bargain. They cost almost 2.5 times as much, when I bought them. But right out of the box they sounded much richer & warmer, without the treble emphasis which can bother some of us. Listening via the modest headphone amp in my Dell laptop, they sound as good as the HD 600s. When the Sennheisers are used through the my ASL headphone Amp they, however, move into another league (to my ears). I found the ATH-M50s to be very listenable from day one: warm enough, detailed enough, with great bass response, and,to me, well worth the difference in price. I chose the coiled cable version, which I prefer for mobile listening. And they come with a 1/8 mini plug, screwed into a 1/4" plug. Perfect for use with portable player or amp.
 5 Stars from a VERY picky audiophileJul 28, 2010
Credibility: I am an audio engineer and know a thing or two about audio.
I typically don't use headphones because of the poor frequency response and therefore misleading interpretation most headphones give to the source audio. And because most of the ones I've used have been uncomfortable. These phones have a great natural response that will reduce listening fatigue and they are very comfortable. Simply put, I have yet to find a better set of phones for the money. If this set is in your price range, do yourself a favor and get them. Now.
To me, the only con about these phones is the 1/4" jack. I replaced it with a standard 3.5mm jack and use an adaptor to 1/4" if necessary because that is more sturdy than adapting from 1/4" to 3.5mm.
Great set. 5 Stars. Nothing more to say.
Oh, and I've had these for years now.
 Right headphone does not workJul 23, 2010
I bought these mainly for mixing my music, and to have a good pair of headphones. The music sounds great on the one ear phone that actually works. When they arrived i pluged them in and the right ear phone already did not work! Once in a while the right ear phone will scratch back on and it will work, but i dont think i have to be able to tap the side of the headphone to make it work, especially sence i just spent my money to buy these.Otherwise the cord is nice and long to plug into your stuff and you will have plenty of room.The ear phones do get uncomfortable real quick.
 Pretty Good Sound, Not Very ComfortableJul 18, 2010
I listen to a lot of music and make music. These are good enough. They have a bit of bass, not too much. Wearing them for long periods of time will give headaches, they hurt my left ear sometimes too. They sound well and I know the cable won't need to be replaced any time soon with how sturdy it is. Buying the adapter required to plug it in my computer was very cheap, not more than a dollar with the free shipping when included with the headphones. I usually have to turn up the volume a lot to get it at how high I like it. Sound does leak from them a bit, and they do let sound in. Nice monitoring headphones, worth a buy if you can't afford great ones but like good sound.
Big Headphones For Big Ears! The Best For The Buck!Jul 14, 2010
The Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Studio Headphones are the best quality you can find for the price. They fit very comfortably and a have a frequency range that is true to form for mixing everything from sub-bass synths to strings.
Big headphones for Big ears!
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