Audio Technica: ATH-M40x in 2019
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The Audio Technica ATH-M50X are some of the most widely recommended headphones out there, considered by many to be the absolute best all-around performers in the sub $150 range. Less well known, is the rest of Audio Technica’s M-series line, all placed in separate price ranges, each aimed at a unique type of customer. The ATH-M40x, at least outside of audiophile circles, still tend to fly under the radar within discussions of high-performance low-cost cans. At $99, The M40s serve as the little brother to the M50s, one place lower in the lineup of the M-series of monitor headphones. These headphones were first brought to my attention after reading numerous comments on my videos about the ATH-M50xs, recommending I check out the M40s because of their flatter signal, allegedly less punchy, more balanced sound, and ultimately considerably lower price. It was hard for me to imagine a $99 pair of closed backs really performing so well, so I decided to get my hands on a pair and listen for myself. To say these have impressed me, would be to put it lightly.
These headphones share a similar design with the rest of the m-series line, striking me as something of a cross between the m20s and m50s. To be completely honest, these things do feel rather cheap and a far cry from any of the more premium headphones I have used. With that being said however, I must acknowledge that I think these are a situation where the far majority of what you are paying for is sound, as opposed to design. They feel somewhat cheaper than the M50xs, and the earcups didn’t swivel as smoothly in my experience. There are many popular consumer headphones which manage to pull off flashy designs but cost 3 times as much as the M40s and sound nowhere near as nice. For around ear headphones, they are not the most comfortable, and can cause the listener some ear fatigue beyond a certain point. Many have looked to replacing the ear pads with higher quality options, some going as far as to order Audio Technica’s own MSR7 pads as a solution to the lackluster comfort provided by the M40s. I didn’t do this however, and would say that while these are not the most comfortable pair of cans in the world, they are simultaneously not unusable and are satisfactory when you consider the excellent sound these things put out. Compared to some other high performance/low cost headphones I have seen, the M40s look fine when being worn walking around. They aren’t exactly stylish, but around ear headphones with large drivers rarely are. On the whole, while they are not a particularly premium feeling cans, this can be forgiven when you hear how they sound.
As is the case with virtually all Audio Technica products, sound performance is the strongest aspect of M40xs. To really get the most of out of these things, I used them with my usual setup, the Audient ID44 streaming high fidelity tracks through tidal. Additionally, I listened a bit through my iPhone SE (I know, an old phone, but at least it has a headphone jack). These headphones were effortlessly powered through the Audient’s powerful amp, however they were also more than usable with the iPhone, but definitely perform much better when using a high-quality DAC-Amp set up. The ATH-M40x are tuned to be pretty flat, offering a more neutral sound which comes off as far less punchy and perhaps exciting than something like the M50s. Natural, would be the right word to describe their sound. There is a consistent smoothness when listening to music, and a genuine balance between low, mid, and high ends. As someone who uses the reference grade open back ATH-R70xs as my daily drivers, the fairly flat signal from the M40s was a pleasant surprise. Sound signature really comes down to taste at the end of the day, so what sounds the best to me may well not sound the best to you. These headphones have a very clear, yet by no means overpowering base. When compared to the M50x, my point of reference these have a significantly less prominent bass. While the M50x are certainly more balanced than your average pair of consumer headphones, in the world of high-performance
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I see headphones as kind of like choosing what kind of drink to have with your meal.
The M40x's are like water. They're neutral, clear, and won't colour your experience, for the better or worse. Water won't ruin your palate while eating your delicious meal, and the M40X's won't ruin the sound of the song you're listening to.
But sometimes, you want something with a bit more flavour. The M50x are like a soda pop. It's more exciting, colourful, and can go great with some things. The M50x's can enhance the sound of some genres of music, like how soda pop goes great with some foods, like a hamburger and fries. However, you typically wouldn't want soda pop when you're at a fine dining restaurant, like how the m50x's may not sound their best with more subtle genres of music.
A nice set of open back headphones, such as the HD 600s, Audeze LCD 4s, or ATH R70x are like a fine wine. They help sweeten your experience, especially with things that require more subtlety.. However, too much of it, and you'll be obnoxious to everyone around you. Wine can really tie a great meal together, but it isn't always the best idea to have it with something like fast food. Likewise, open headphones sound lovely with more subtle music, such as classical, acapella or acoustic, but often lack the bass response for rock, metal, hip hop and EDM.
The ATH M70xs are like cough syrup. They're harsh, no one wants to have them, and are only used when a problem needs to be solved. When you're sick, you take cough syrup, not because it tastes good, but because it will help with your sickness. The ATH M70xs are not to listen to music, but to search for problems in a mix or master, as the accentuated highs will reveal many flaws that the other headphones can't. They're kind of like the Yamaha NS-10 studio monitors, which were initially intended as consumer bookshelf speakers, but have such harsh treble that studio engineers use them to correct flaws in a mix. The idea is that if you can get a song to sound decent on a pair of NS-10s then they'll sound good on pretty much anything, and I think Audio Technica had the same approach with their M70xs.
I have been watching all of the videos in your ATH M series reviews and I have been thoroughly enjoying them. I already have a set of fairly neutral headphones (NAD Viso HP50s, I highly recommend checking them out, as they take the approach of "neutrality" fairly differently than many other headphones) and I wanted something a bit different. Something that is coloured different than my current set of headphones, and something that is rugged enough so it can be used for drum tracking (I've heard that running some consumer headphones like the HP50s way too loud can blow a driver, but not so on something like the m50x). I already owned a pair of m50s so I decided to get another pair that will be here in a few days. I also purchased a pair of SHP 9500s, for when I'm playing a game, don't want to use my main speakers, or just want to listen to something relaxing. Again, amazing videos.
I really like the analogy you made to ordering drinks at a restaurant! I appreciate you watching the videos, as well as recommending the headphones you did at the end. Hope to see more of you on the channel and consider joining the discord server, link in the description
We actually have a pair of shp9500 and are getting some HD 600 very soon, stay tuned my dude👌. And I also greatly appreciate ur take on headphones 🎧 👍
Tristan cruz Tristan is one of our team members and resident headphone expert :)
As someone who appreciates good quality sound but doesn't understand the intricacies of sound design this was pretty useful, thanks :P
That has to be the most accurate analogy of the M series I have ever seen. Really good way of explaining each pair.
These are everywhere if you know. Every studio I go to has these. Reliable, cheap, light weight. And sound unreal to record a quick vocal. Amazing as back up or main pair for travelling. These are amazing
Your review is like a breath of fresh air in the tech market. Beautifully shot showing all angles of the headset, shown in multiple scenarios, all topped off with an articulate review.
Thank you so much! That means a lot
@@EricksonFilmsYT You're welcome.
You've earned a sub, amazing video!!! Listening to this with the m40x's btw
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and are using such great headphones
Just from someone who has owned the M40x since 2015 eand has used them extensively... The build quality is a mixed bag: plastic structure, ear cup adjustment and cables still work as on day 1. However, te same cannot be said of the headband and ear pads, which I have worn down to the foam. Still sound great though, so I just picked up a new of ear pads and I'm ready to continue using them for another 5 years!
Just got them,and this video was the reason to buy them. So good headphones for music production,movies,games...
Great review for a great pair of headphones. Trully awesome. A pleasure listening to music wearing those.
This was a great overview, thank you very much!
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed it
Impressed with the concision, solid video. Thanks
Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it
With all due respect, I smell a born to be Kermit voice :) Good video man!
Haha, thank you! I would say that’s more a Jordan Peterson type voice than mine but I guess we can’t be all that objective when dissecting or own voices. Stay tuned for more headphones videos
Erickson Films nah that’s definitely a Kermit voice
Hahaa
The best review I've seen.
Thank you :)
just bought them for my line 6 guitar amp, can't wait to get them. First time i buy an item without looking closely at the spec sheet and it seems like i'll not be deceived
Don't let anyone shit on you for using an iphone SE. It's my favorite phone. I can't stand how big phones are nowadays. I love that the SE is usable with one hand, without feeling tiny.
It really is an amazing phone. Would be nice if they made a refreshed version
My SE died about a month ago, have a huawei now where I can barely touch the top of the screen. Bought the Ath-m40x today, love them.
Timur Batukayev Thats great! M40x are amazing. Just got an iPhone 11 after my SE essentially tapped out. Still getting used to the new size but overall a wonderful upgrade
absolutely!
Steamed Aurora Borealis i use an iphone 6s, if i could i wouldve gone cheaper but my girlfriend gave me this since i had to upgrade from my iphone 4
Great video man!
Thank you Anson! You really did a great job filming it man
Very quality video Christian.
Thank you Enrique much appreciated
I was hesitating to buy this one compared to a gaming headset, but i love music way too much.
Your video convinced me to buy this one, you got a sub buddy!
Keep doing what you do
I am really glad to hear that. These are amazing headphones. Glad you like them :)
So how's it for gaming?
Listening on M40x!
Awesome! Hope you’re enjoying them
Indeed. Nice videography BTW.
Anand Sharma thank you! Our videographer Anson Tan made it look as good as it did
Great Review.
Thank you Dante, next video will be Minecraft hunger games!
After this review I have to pick up a pair. I have the m50x BT and hate how they sound. These sound like they will be way better.
I personally like the M50xs quite a lot considering what how different they sound but as I said in the review definitely prefer the sound of the M40x. I am sure you end up enjoying them if decide to get them!
Awesome video. How are you not a huge channel lol. :D
You are too kind!
Thanks👏🏻
I'm a producer and recording musician and I was looking at getting a second pair of headphones. My current only pair are the Beyerdynamic DT770-250 which are great. I was looking at the M50x first but the more I did, the more I realized the M40x are a better option. Thanks for the review!
I like them both but they serve very different purposes. Thanks for watching!
I need headphones for my guitar digital pedalboard, I just dont know if I should get 40x or 50x, or DT770 (80ohms - or even less ohms). Any advice? Probably you tried them all
The dt 770s are much better than the m40x’s
@@mastertrey4683 Sure are, but I would like another set of closed-back headphones and I'm not going to get another pair of DT770s.
Careful on the hinges, they prone to break
Good review! I have had both the M50X's and the M40X's and personally preferred the M40s because of how much more balanced they were! The M50s have too much bass and highs for me. Still the better option for all round entertainment though rather than mixing and editing which is what the M40s are better for.
Thanks for your comment! I agree with your analysis. I like both headphones and realize they both have different purposes
One helpful thing for these if you brake the coil cable which is easy to do accidentally, is to make the long non coil cable shorter when you use it in your pocket by using a good velcro thing you could get from Amazon and put a nice cicular thing for some of the cable. In 2019 there are still the best headphones to me and are worth the price. I have tried many in a store. They don't look weird compared to some to me aswell. Nice review and funny last shot of you carrying the headphones dude. I also laughed when you were like "I know, an old phone". That is still a decent phone you have.
Have had them for 4 years and they are still in incredible shape. It doesn't scratch anywhere, the leather on the head part is still in good shape, although I believe the cushion has become flatter over the years. The build quality is no joke. I mostly use them at my computer but when I travel with them I rarely ever use the pouch that comes with and just throw them in my bag. No sign of deterioration apart from the earcuffs that have worn out quite a bit but are easily replaceable for 10$ or so on amazon. The coil cable is very practical, I never used the other one that is like 6 ft or 10ft long. Everything about this package is durable as far as my experience goes.
As for the sound, I'm no expert in audio, but I do very much notice how flat the sound is as they a monitor headphones. Even I who like good bass in headphones, I still am satisfied with them but I would've liked to get more bass out of them. My sister has gone through 2 pairs of Beats solo since I've bought those and they're still in very good shape.
The clicking sound they make when they fold is so satisfying.
Still using an iPhone SE and just got an m40x yesterday because of your video!
What is your opinion of them usong them on PC and the phone?
Another great review mate, good work mate! Stylish if you want stylish but crap then buy a pair of BEATS! - I am still planning on picking these up but yes it's definitely personal taste depending on what you like and what your ears are tuned to hear.
Thank you! I think you will really like them
I'm looking for a pair of headphones for DJing, & I was considering these. Does the pad rest around you're ear onto your head, or do they push your ears down?
Just picked some up a couple days before watching this👍 great video, so far I love them compared to other headphones like my previous(skullcandy crusher wireless,jbl, sony,etc. These sound great! They are so clear everytime I listen to a song I have heard on other headphones I hear ten times more detail than I did before and i just don't want to stop listening!! I'm personally a bass freak and I love bass. These at first I was like meh but now I just like them more and more(ps:for anyone wondering if you need an amp because they are studio headphones you do not. Also if you have a samsung device go to settings and there is an equalizer that you can tweak to your preferences and also a option to upscale the audio,dolby atmos, and tube, also concert which is cool and even a test to make a custom sound stage just for you! Trust me messing with them can make huge adjustments to sound. So before you judge based on out of the box check your setting and tweak them and you will be in heaven! Also again great video👍 you earned a sub!
I’m really glad to hear that! Thank you btw :) these are really amazing headphones, and still really impress me. I don’t own a pair sadly. That’s great you’ve optimized your Samsung for playback. Would be great to have you on the discord: discord.gg/AqYUz2
@@EricksonFilmsYT Yeah no problem! And I just joined the discord as well,keep up the good work man👍
Noah Smith thank you!
@@EricksonFilmsYT 👍
Fuck dude, you're on a roll! Keep up the great work.
ive got the superlux 668b ...is it worth a change to m40x? Cheers ;)
hey dude why dont you have like 8383838 subs? i always see some dumb review channels which dont even make a proper and honest review like this. you deserve better 👌👌 i bought a pair of these because of this video, they are amazing
wow, thank you! that was a very kind comment and I truly hope this channel continues to steadily grow
I have done the same and upgraded mine with brainwavez hmu pads. These have suddenly become a whole lot comfortable but at the expense of aesthetics. Sound signature to my ears also has no major change. Amazing pair of cans and equally amazing reviews!
Is the build quality on these good? I'm looking for durable headphones for under 100€.
ive been using very cheap and pretty shitty headphones for my hole life so this is actually my very first pair of good and expensive headphones and i personally love them because the audio is incredible, its very lowkey but also looks super flashy and they are super comfortable so i would definitely recommend it and also since it comes with a free coiled cable as well as a leather bag to put that stuff in i was blown away
Sweet! These are such great sounding headphones, glad to hear you are enjoying them
Subscribed, wonderful review
Thank you! I hope you enjoy our other reviews
listening with m40x's is pure glass
iPhone SE is awesome! Not an 'old' phone! Its probably the best iPhone for the money! Little beast!
you mean the old SE right？
I have a question. Am I going crazy, or does the right side of these pick up lower frequencies better?
hello. please can I find a nice mids in there? I need mids for my work and I am afraid these will be very V - shaped eq. thanks for a beautiful review
This has sharp highness
This is ridiculously honest and good you deserve all the subscribers you can get compared to those other shit “review” youtubers this is were it’s at
Super kind words! Thanks
Sir, Have you ever tried jbl t290, if ever which one has a better sound quality ?
Btw nice review. Thanks
Thank you! I haven’t tried that
Surprisingly great review man, never had flat headphones before, after this video m40x will be my first pair, thanks!
Thank you! I think these headphones are really underrated and will serve you well. If you decide to get them, consider using our link in the description ;)
Hey Erikson, I'm thinking of buying these for gaming (FPS Games) I want to upgrade from my razer headset which has awful sound. I love to listen to music but also want to hear good in-game sound, I game for 3-4 hours at a time so could they get uncomfortable? Thanks for the awesome review!
Thanks for the comment and watching the video! I think these would work well for that
The stock pads are not super comfy, I highly recommend getting some aftermarket pads for them for improved comfort.
@@pyrobunny_mdpl but it also change the sound quality drastically, I've had one and it sound more wide and fun. I still don't know what sound stage is but some said that the m40x doesn't have a sound stage
how crisp are the highs, are they detailed and such, i just bought the crossfade lp2 and too much bass, and not very crisp at all
Which AT MTX is best for listening to audio books and podcasts?
They are my workhorse headphones ATH-M40 are outstanding after you brake them in.
That’s awesome!
Where was this filmed?The place is so beautiful.The arhitecture and nature are perfect!
Santa Barbara, CA!
You should try the AKG K361 and the k371, everyone said its an improvement from the M40X/M50x but myself never even tried it since the headphone store around me don't even have those headphones
Great review! Quick question, what brand of watch are you wearing? Lol
Thank you! Seiko SKX 007
just ordered your them...
Awesome, you will love them!
Purely for audio (podcast) listening and editing would you prefer these or the Senheiser HD 280 Pro? They are the same price
not familiar with the senheisers. These would definitely be good for that though
HD280 PROs aren't as light as these and the vocals do shine through on the HD280 PROs but the I would recommend the HD280 pros as i don't have the m40x yet!
@@geekindakitchen I ended up getting the m40X and I"m glad I did. I had the HD 280 Pro's for a day. They did sound fantastic, very nuetral but they felt really tight on my head and also the sound isolation is fantastic but it may be TOO much. I literally couldn't hear a thing around me.. THat's not a negative at all just something I wasn't use to. I returned them and ended up with the M40x. They sound awesome and they're easier on the head, although I may get replacement pads for them as the stock pads are not that great. But I do like the sound of the HD 280 for sure. I know their the cans Joe Rogan uses on his pod.
@@talkingbuffalo Good to know I will be picking the M40x today to give them a crack before knocking a few videos out of the ball park later this week.
Can u please tell me...how to check whether the m40x I bought is genuine or not
Zeos told me to buy this and I am not dissapoint. Jumping to Stax l700 now.
Awesome
@@EricksonFilmsYT u seem pro and cool I will listen to you as well now. Subbed
Respect Waman thank you!
If the hinges stop breaking, I'd be a loyal buyer for life.
I’m torn. I plan to buy the 40’s or the 50’s for my ROLAND Vdrum kit. My Vmoda 300 died. The drum module created the sounds and it does have its own bass control. Sounds like the 40s are what I need but I don’t want to have a lack of bass. Thoughts?
They’re both great headphones! I don’t think the m40s lack bass. M40 is more neutral, M50 is more colored
well done
Thank you!
What about the detail of the sound ? 96 dB is not much
To make my AT cans more comfortable I like to put nice old whooped in pads on them. If you can find some pads from some M50s that a DJ beat the shit out of and throw them on your 40s they’ll be super comfortable
That’s really interesting. Thanks for the tip and for watching
Erickson Films anytime bro, you’re videos are great quality 👍
My M30s were uncomfortable tight at first, but I traded the pads for the ones on my friends super old 50s and now they’re just as comfortable, still, between the two I almost always use the 50s over the 30s
Look up the 3.5mm mod for these. While you do have to open them up, it's not hard to do and you can always undo it if you need to. There's just a piece of plastic inside which limits you to that one type of locking 2.5mm jack. Once you take it out, you just fit in a slim 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter, most of which you won't even see after you're done. You can always remove that adapter and use the 2.5mm cords, they just won't lock into place anymore.
Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing!
The M40x was my first nice headphone 5 years ago. I always thought it was "neutral". Made sense since prior to that I had some random JVC Super Dupa Bass Mega Omph BASS BOMBA headphone. It's bass was boosted and by a lot. The M40x seemed so neutral and flat in comparison. Since then I moved on to bigger things but the little M40x will always have a special place in my heart. Oh and BTW, the M40x is not neutral. It has a boost in the mid bass, another one in the voices and yet another one in the treble. It's a W shaped headphone.
Would you recommend the m40x or the dt 770?
dang it
@@thehandyguy depends on your budget and different country would be different prices, everyone says The Dt770 pro objectively were better but in my case were the dt770 pro were almost 4 times the price from ATH-M40x so im stuck with m40x + a replacement pad for only 89.3$ is already good enough for me
@@Wylabn I got Sonys wh xm3 😂
@@thehandyguy getting into those noise cancelling headsets huh, good stuff tho and if it works for you then have fun with it
11/25/2019, Hello, I have a very old headphone set Samson CH700. They are not the best, but usable to plug directly into my 100-watt guitar amp. This headset will limit how much volume I get to protect my ears. Will my 100-watt amp turned to max volume, I will only hear a clean low volume with no harsh or distorted sounds, and no loud danger of hurting my hearing. So, I am seeking a new headset, but it must have that volume limitation. Does the Audio Technica m40 have this feature?
I am not aware that the M40x ha this feature
is that good for gaming? Or should i buy another headphones for gaming?
stfu
Depends on your budget, if you have alot then get a decent pair of headphones (like this one) and a boomic/ant lion mic or even a cheap usb mic. But if you're on a tight budget and looking for convince then a gaming headset would do
me need upgrade from my M40x to M70x?
Are they good enough for producing/mixing?
More than enough
R these hard to drive. I have a quelix 5k could I use that to drive these headphones
Pretty easy to drive I’d say
Mine lasted for 2.5 years before the plastic hinge broke
Do you think these would be good studio/recording headphones?
Absolutely!
Erickson Films alright thanks for the reply I’ll definitely consider these headphones, great review btw !
Shane Sullivan glad to hear it! Happy to help. Thank you :)
if you like neutral, give the Sennheiser HD600 a listen. if you ever do, replace the stock cables, they're almost junk. from my experience, even a cheap $15 cable from china is better than the stock cables.
Thanks for the recommendation. Looking into trying new headphones so might pick a pair up. Appreciate you being such a long time subscriber
We are reviewing them right now :)
@@EricksonFilmsYT I look forward to your thoughts.
Can you do a M30X review? In dilemma with M30X and m50x
Looking to get my hands on the m30x very soon :)
I have a pair, they’re wonderful for the price point of about 60-70 bucks, it takes just a tiny bit more power to drive them, and they’re definitely more on the flat side like the 40s.
Are you looking to buy them for just good listening, or a technical application?
@@mongojoe21 that is really helpful to know as I will getting a pair soon to do a review.
Imo sound quality is far. M50x sounds clearer. M30x sounds more claustrophobic and muddy. BUT my low quality MP3s sound better with the M30x eh. The M50x shows the 128k mp3's problems.
I just bought these. They aren't nearly loud enough what's up with that??
Your phone or whatever device you are using may be having trouble powering them. A basic audio interface, or dac/amp combo should do the trick :)
Listening on M40x...They are Awesome as fuck
Hey great video loved the review and the cinematics. But 1 question, are these better than the Philips shp9500
Thank you! I can’t say I’m familiar with those but the headphones hold their own against most competition
@@EricksonFilmsYT Oh okay
Should I still invest in them coming into 2020? or should I invest in something even better? I want something that will fill my musical needs fully and not to switch it atleast in the next 5 years:\
I think these are still a great option. Really hard to beat for price
@@EricksonFilmsYT I'm currently using HyperX Cloud II lol, I am way more interested in music since I bought them (for gaming), do you think I will feel a great change if I buy the m40x? (Sound-wise and also comfort wise if u know)
Ty
Nati i haven’t used the hyper x, but I believe my brother has a pair. The M40x are not the most comfortable but the sound quality is really great. At their price point, they are unbeatable imo
@@EricksonFilmsYT If you had a higher budget, what would you recommend?
Joseph Tobin depends what you’re looking for. At a higher budget, open back Sennheiser hd 660 s are what I use
I'm looking for a gaming headset. From what I've seen, I have two options in a 130 budget: Logitech g Pro X headset or ATH-M40X + vmoda mic. Could someone help me decide?
The cooler master options are pretty great imo under $100 usd
@@EricksonFilmsYT ok I'll check them out. Thanks for the quick response!
D D sure thing! We are planning a video for the near future about gaming headsets
@@EricksonFilmsYT Awesome! Looking forward to the video!
D D thanks!
Can you connect this to a PC?
Yup
Which one is better, msr7 or m40x?
I like them both. MSr7 are higher end, provide more detail, and feel more confortable. The M40x is cheaper and has a flatter sound. I think I prefer the m40
Ok. Is the sound signature of m40x similar to beyerdynamic dt 880 which is open back and considered flat?
1:50 The pad change is not just for comfort but for the soundstage and overall experience. A modded M40X is easily a $200 headphone for under $100.
Would these be good for gaming?
I would say so
2:01 for the love of god, wear them properly.
If you are primarily mixing music... PLEASE use studio monitors and not headphones. These work great for live monitoring music, but NOT mixing. Studio monitors will give you much more a much more accurate idea of how your mix sounds than and headphones will.
Please, nobody take this as gospel.Try both, and find what suits you best. Mixing is not something that can be shoved into a box that works for everyone. One size does NOT fit all, and your workflow and ears are different from everyone else's.
These are for studio monitoring while recording perfect choice.
Hope you have audio room treatment. Having a few listening devices is best of all. Nothing wrong with starting out on headphones with car stereo tests of your mixes and such. Upgrading to monitors with room treatment at later date
Hello
how are these for movies?
I feel like this is kinda a weird question lol their good for everything. There meant to be as flat as possible so they accurately reproduce sounds. If you want that in your movie experience these will do that.
miles keim but I have no idea how or what flat sounds like, hence my question to what I’m gonna use them for
@@GalenVaughn flat means, no frequency boosted. Like low end (bass) or high (treble).
M50x vs hyperx cloud alpha
M50x all the way, but if you want convince and didn't want to pay more then the HyperX Cloud Alpha would do the job well
People in their houses: - What is neighbour doing, walking with a camera around filming him? - Probably he is gone nuts, or is on drugs. - No no no grandma, he is a youtuber. XD
Bought these and returned them. Awful sound, and really uncomfortable.
Great sound and comfortable to me
What you think is terrible might be good for others and vice versa, so the better solution is to try them yourself first
@@Wylabn That and comparing them to other headphones is important
0:01 damnnnnn guy feels depressed man. give him some YEEEEEETTTTTTTTTT
Haha. I’ve decided to stop the whole “ultra serious” tone with the videos. I think I was deeply inspired when I was younger by things like breaking bad, and better call Saul. I was taking inspiration from the dramatic tone
Video is too long. But good review
M50x is utter trash... Highs are crazy emphasised. mid cut.
m40x is soo much better
The Mx50 have more bass response and the MX40s have a awsome flat curve with is perfect for making music!
@@NathanChisholm041 u ever heard of a amp or amp/dac