Audio Technica ATH-M40FS

925 reviews

May, 2024

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sound (488)
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price (241)
durability (90)
usability (82)

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portability (85)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 925 reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M40FS. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and durability. The price and comfort are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions about the reliability and portability are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Audio Technica ATH-M40FS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M40FS from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the comfort, but many are less positive about the portability and design.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Audio Technica ATH-M40FS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 882 user reviews of Audio Technica ATH-M40FS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability and durability. The price and comfort also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed comments about the reliability and portability.

sound, comfort, price, durability, usability

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (en.audiofanzine.com)

Not my cup of tea, but I understand their value.

The Audio-Techinca ATH-M40FS headphones, in a nutshell, are okay. I say this because when I tried these, I was not a big fan of them at all. However, headphones are often overlooked by beginners, a...

Jun, 2011

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User review Audio-Technica ATH-M40FS by moosers on Audiofanzine

The Audio Technica ATH-M40FS are a set of studio headphones that are suitable for uses of all sorts, but I have used them mostly for monitoring during recording and for A-Bing mixes. Even though t...

Jul, 2009

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User review Audio-Technica ATH-M40FS by RickD on Audiofanzine

- For how long have you been using it? I had these for about 8 or 9 years. - What thing do you like most/least about it? That i sold them. - Did you try many other models before getting this one?...

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good for most things

Well priced and super comfortable. You can really wear these for hours and it won't hurt your head ; Sound is usually pretty good but in some circumstances the sound can be a bit muddy. Nothing unexpected for a headset this price though. If you're just...

Bass is weak loose and disappointing, if you listen to songs with a lot of bass I suggest going with something else, these won't cut it for you

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs

Make sure you have a 6.3" to 3.5mm converter if you need it.

Great quality, even after 2 years. Comfortable too ; I use them for audio mixing, and I couldn't be happier with the performance of these headphones

Headband is starting to wear quite badly, almost all of the vinyl has come off ; shines

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

They're nice for a little awhile...

While the sound is quite good they are just uncomfortable for longer than an hour and give a low to mild neck fatigue. The cord seemed to bring this items downfall (well and comfort).

For a short time these headphones are comfortable. Good sound quality. Good isolation

They are bit weighty. After about an hour your ear will hurt a lot. The cord isn't secured well and after a short time the position the cord was in would effect if the left earphone played at all. Your ear will get very hot

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Solid Headphones

I'm not really one of those super picky audiophiles, but I think these sound great. They're very comfortable for a long time. They can easily manage the range of pitches that a normal user would throw at them

Only thing is they have a large stereo jack, so you'll need an adapter to listen to your iPod or PC. I wouldn't expect them to have a 3.5 mm jack, but it would have been nice if they included the adapter with the headphones

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Jay - Revision

I forgot to Mention these ARE NOT for your iPod or things like that. Those items do not have enough power or Impedance, These are for studio, AMP or DJ'ing, These are way nicer than the $250 Sony's I had for work in radio and I tested these on my...

5-28k Hz, Replaceable Drivers, Hvy Impeadence 60 ohms (means they can Handle all that your practice amp and SD-1 and DS-1 can give it, I cranked my Peavey blazer 158 last night and Played Pantara, Gruntruck and some alice in chains ; and it all sounded...

Not wireless but I hate wireless So I put this here in case someone would think it was a bad thing, but over all like I said Before it would be nice to fold them up but with all the other pro's this is such a small concern that it doesn't effect...

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SPECTACULAR ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Picked these up at Music store out here after seeing them on the egg, I wanted to hear them before I paid anything because I need them for Practicing My guitar all night long in an apartment. I swear on my life the most Incredible Set I have ever...

Everything.... Especially the way the ear cups swivel and how padded they and the head band are there are no ear issues at all except maybe a little heat now and then but they are ported so its not from the drivers but my head so it could be just...

Not Free and it would be cool to be able to fold them up and put them in a bag err somethin but for the quality of the sound and the comfort there is nothing better and a spot in the pack will be fine

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

It Is Awesome! ”

The Audio Technica Headphones are very nice because it has a nice sound into it. The headphones are also studio headphones that you can use it for the studio with the music loud and clear also it can distract you because once you put them on you will...

Feb, 2011

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