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Audio Technica ATH-M40fs


$150.00 Released January, 2003

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Excellent quality padding, provides comfort on both headband and around earcups for prolonged periods of use. Lightweight improves comfort during extended periods. Very minimal distortion at higher volumes.

The Cons:Bass frequencies are somewhat soft, users who like bass-heavy music will need to adjust source. Does not include a 3.5mm adapter.

The Audio Technica ATH-M40fs are premium level studiophones intended for professional studio monitoring. Superior components provide high SPL capabilities and a flat extended frequency response. The closed back circumaural earpieces can be rotated 180 degrees to permit one-ear monitoring.

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The mass is kept to a low 8.8 oz (250 g) without cable by using 40-millimeter drivers with neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire coils.  The ATH-M40fs comes with an 11-foot cable with standard 1/4" connector which is attached to the phones with a left side exit.  The cable, elements and earpads are all removable/replacable if required.  These studiophones have a frequency range of 5-28,000 Hz.

Features:

  • Type: Closed-back dynamic circumaural with 180 degree swivel
  • Driver Diameter: 40 mm
  • Magnet: Neodymium
  • Voice Coil: Copper-clad aluminum wire
  • Frequency Response: 5 - 28,000 Hz
  • Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW at 1 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 100 dB
  • Impedance: 60 ohms
  • Weight: 8.8 oz (250 g) without cable
  • Cable: 11' (3.4 m) (OFC litz wire, left-side exit)
  • Connector: 1/4" (6.3 mm) phone plug
  • Replacable elements, cable and earpads

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Pros
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    Excellent quality padding, provides comfort on both headband and around earcups for prolonged periods of use

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    Lightweight improves comfort during extended periods

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    Very minimal distortion at higher volumes

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    Decent passive sound isolation reduces external noise

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    Exceptionally clear highs and mids for this price point

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    Tight bass frequencies are never muddy

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    Bass frequencies are somewhat soft, users who like bass-heavy music will need to adjust source

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    Does not include a 3.5mm adapter

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