ATH-M40x

Was dissatisfied with the ATH-M40x they bought.

Likes the ATH-M40x's fairly neutral sound with slight bass and treble lift, but theirs is hanging on by a thread.

Used their ATH-M40x from 2015 for seven years before upgrading.

The hinge on their ATH-M40x broke and they zip-tied it, but they still think it is a great $100 option.

Has not touched their ATH-M40x in a long time because the HD 58X is much more comfortable and does not make their ears hot.

Bought the ATH-M40x for under $80 three months ago and is really disappointed with how their favourite songs sound.

Uses the ATH-M40x 5-8 hours a day comfortably and finds it very accurate and true to the mix.

Really happy with their new ATH-M40x: clear and flat, though the soundstage is limited and they want more bass.

Loves their roughly 12-year-old ATH-M40x, which has served them very well.

After six years their ATH-M40x developed a rattle in the left cup.

The ATH-M40x sounds great, but after getting an HD 650 they realised how uncomfortable it is, and the hinges are weak.

Their partner was happy with the ATH-M40x's sound until the hinge failed.

Their ATH-M40x broke after seven years when the plastic on the right cup failed.

The ATH-M40x was fun as their first studio headphone, but they want something truly good next.

Still uses the ATH-M40x over their M50x: voices sound perfect and bass is decent.

Loves the sound of the ATH-M40x but the pads and headband are poor and the hinges failed on their second pair.

No regrets with their ATH-M40x: sweet music and excellent gaming with Dolby Atmos.

Two months in, their ATH-M40x with ZMF cowhide pads sounds tinny and hollow to them.

Liked the ATH-M40x's sound with stock pads but found it unwearable until fitting cowhide pads.

Likes their new ATH-M40x overall but feels it sounds worse than their HD 599.

The hinge on their ATH-M40x broke after three months of normal use.

Their ATH-M40x used to sit perfectly on their head without being felt.

Bought the ATH-M40x and M50x; both sounded good but hurt their ears, so they returned them.

Has had their ATH-M40x a very long time, but the headband clamp is no longer enough on their small head.

Their ATH-M40x died from a broken hinge.

Their ATH-M40x has been perfect for about five years of gaming, music and movies.

The stock pads on their ATH-M40x were too shallow for their ears, so they switched to velour for comfort.

Their ATH-M40x sounded great with fresh pads and horrible with slightly worn ones.

Five weeks after buying the ATH-M40x new, the left hinge lost its tension so the cup swings freely, breaking the seal and losing bass in that ear; the service centre called it normal.

“After light/normal daily use, the left hinge completely lost its internal tension. As shown in the video, the earcup now swings completely freely under its own weight with zero friction.”