Rated 4.9 (91 reviews)
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40X is a closed-back studio monitor headphone tuned for a flat, accurate response, the kind producers, mixing engineers and broadcasters reach for when they need a reliable reference. Large 40 mm drivers, swivelling earcups for one-ear monitoring, and detachable cables make this the workhorse of the M-Series.
40 mm
DRIVER · Dynamic, Closed-Back
15 Hz-24 kHz
FREQUENCY · Extended Range
35 Ω
IMPEDANCE · Easy to drive
Detachable
CABLES · Coiled + Straight
Features
40 mm large-aperture drivers tuned flat for accuracy
Closed-back design with circumaural earcups
90° swivelling earcups for one-ear monitoring
Detachable single-side cables (coiled + straight included)
Collapsible design for transport, carry pouch supplied
Padded headband and earpads for long sessions
1/4″ (6.35 mm) screw-on adapter included
Industry standard for tracking, mixing and broadcast
Specifications
| Type | Closed-back dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 40 mm |
| Frequency Response | 15 Hz-24,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Maximum Input Power | 1,600 mW at 1 kHz |
| Cables | Detachable, 1.2-3 m straight + 1.2-3 m coiled |
| Connector | 3.5 mm gold-plated, 6.35 mm threaded adapter included |
| Weight (without cable) | 240 g |
| In the Box | ATH-M40X headphones, 1.2-3 m coiled cable, 3 m straight cable, 6.35 mm adapter, carry pouch |
