Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Headphone Review - Are These Premium?
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Audio-Technica recommends their M70x closed-back studio headphones for mixing and mastering. After testing them I am not so sure...
Features and Specifications:
Acoustic System: Over-Ear Closed-Back Dynamic
Impedance: 35ohm
Frequency Response: 5-40000Hz
Sensitivity: 97dB/mW
Max. Input Power: 2000mW at 1kHz
Drivers: 45mm with Neodymium Magnets
Voice Coil: Copper-clad Aluminum Wire
Cables/Accessories: 3.0m (98ft) coiled, 3.0m (9.8ft) straight, 1.2m (3.9ft) straight, 1/4" adapter
Case: Hardshell
Weight: 280g (9.9oz) without cable
⚙️ Used in this Video: Audio-Technica ATH-M70x: amzn.to/3O0SDGC
Music:
Broken Record by Robson Carver
Callin' for You by Vicki Vox feat. King Sis
Cold as Ice by Particle House
Eio by Valente The Aviator by Duke Herrington
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Audio Test - Sine Sweep 20-20000Hz
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06:28 Soundstage and Stereo Imaging
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08:48 Final Thoughts
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My absolute favorite part of your reviews is seeing the difference not just hearing someone's opinion. Certainly helps with choosing the proper equipment to buy. Thank you
Thanks, it’s my pleasure to help out. Cheers!
Very helpful video. Thank you
Awesome video!
Amazingly professional review and video. Subscribed. Thank you!
Much appreciated, I am glad to hear you enjoyed my review. Cheers!
This is a re-post of my M70x review video. The original post contained two audio issues after video editing. I re-uploaded this corrected video so everyone will have access to the most accurate audio comparison I can provide. Thanks, Todd.
Don’t worry Todd, thanks for the information and for the correction. Great video, based on your audio tests, the ATH-M50x is a much better choice for mixing applications than the ATH-M70x
I felt it was important to correct the audio issues in the first video edit. It will hopefully be around to help viewers for a long time and I want everyone to get the best possible and most objective opportunity to assess the headphones that I can provide. There was no question I had to re-upload the correct version. Thanks again, I appreciate your understanding on this...
@@askdrtk That’s what’s most important. Thanks for the great and honest content!
Hi, I'm a mix &mastering engineer and I've been using this headphone since 2021.
I find this cans very helpful specially for checking explosives and harshness on vocals instruments, and taking a look to especially the mid & high freq range of overall sound. I call these cans "the NS10m's of the headphone world" ((: To be honest they're unplesant to use soundwise , It'd never satisfy a DJ or someone who likes to hear the bass and sub freqs. But they're actually that "if somethings heard OK on these, it's a good mix" type of device. But except from it's frequency response, there's nothing special about it's sound stage or imaging, so it's price should be cheaper...Later on I've tried a Beyer Dynamic DT 1990 and when I found they sound pretty similar to my ATH M70X's. Weird enough one of them is open back and the other one's closed back so they're totally different constructionwise. But if there's someone on the market looking for one of these models, I'd suggest trying both If you're looking for some mix check headphones.
Thans for your meticulous review Todd.
Thanks for sharing your take on these and the comparison to the 1990. I understand what you are saying about the similarity in sound...which is surprising for closed vs open-back. Like you, I find the build underwhelming given the price but they are one of those "ref sets" for checking mixes. With so many good options, I think the M70x struggle to find a place... Cheers!
Thanks, you just save me a few bucks and your got yourself another subscriber.
Glad I could help out, Cheers!
@@askdrtk cheers!
For conventional smartphone/iPod use, its better than a Beats Pro ?
What could you recommend in that price range for gaming and music?
What headphones do you recommend under $300? I produce euro-inspired, boutique house music. I'm going for clarity and fidelity. A balanced sound stage from low to high.
what is more Flat for mixing, Shure SRH840 or ATHM70x????
The SRH840 have a more evenly distributed sound profile across bass, mids, and treble that make them a good reference point for mixing. Their slightly elevated performance around 10kHz emphasizes sibilance however not-so-much as to be problematic. The M70x had some rather irregular deviations from neutral response across the audible range which in my testing can prove challenging until you have invested considerable time to learn their sound profile for creating balanced mixes. Of the two I would say the SRH840 will be easier to learn for mixing vs the M70x. That said, the M40x have a very natural character that helps create mixes that translate well to a variety of playback sources. The Sennheiser HD600 are my primary headphones for mixing, but I use a pair of M40x regularly for referencing my mixes. I hope this helps out!
Thanks for clarifying things here. Can you please explain what you mean by using the 40 MX headphones for referencing?
BT 770's clamped on so hard my TMJ issues went horrible after all of 5 minutes. Looking for tracking cans; I play sax and make videos of me doing that. I have Senn 569 but they broke (inner wire fell off). Also for acoustic and Rhodes (digital) piano. Tough to find anything? Your recommendation?
AT M40x or Senn HD280 pro are good choices for tracking sax, although I would give the edge to the M40x on detail (again specifically for sax). Both have good clarity and sound profile for acoustic/Rhodes. Hope this helps out!
@@askdrtk I tried the Senn HD280s a few years ago and did not like them. I bought the AKG 371s over the AT M50x (I guess the 40s are actually better) and so far they are OK, but I notice that the clamping force, while not hurting my TMJ like those 770s did, is more forceful than the Senn 569s. Also, they are "better" as isolating outside sounds, which means that I can't hear my sax (or archtop guitar) as well as the Senn 569s. That's not a criticism, just an observation. I may try the M40x as well. I've yet to try the AKG 371 with piano (I've been using the built-in speakers). What do you think of the AKG 371 versus the AT M40x? Thanks!
The build quality on the 40s is more robust than the 371s but the 371s have considerably more room inside the earcups. The 371 also have a lower perceived clamping force vs the 40s as the larger pads distribute the force over a wider area, away from your ears. Fit is subjective and of course the size of our ears and heads effect which may be a superior choice.
@@askdrtk Thank you. For me, with TMJ, it's make or break. Those Beyer Dynamics sounded great, but I can't wear them - at all. But if the 40s have a smaller earcup they might not put pressure where it hurts. It's complicated. You should see what I have to do to get a proper saxophone mouthpiece that does not hurt!
Glad to help out. It may also be worth trying a pair of AKG K271 mkii. Fit of the headband will be hit and and miss as they are "self" adjusting, but I have found a number of AKG's headphones that use this form-factor it be lightweight, have low perceived clamping pressure, and to be comfortable for long sessions.