Audio Technica ATH-M40x Review, vs. M50x: CHEAPER is BETTER?!

[@WrinkleRelease]

You touched on all the points I wanted to know about. Great review. Thanks, mate!

[@JoziahAshmore]

Straight and to the point with non biased reviews. Keep up the great work!!! 😎

[@TeffySam]

Solid review, subscribed :)

[@andeleon6838]

Omg the way you presented it was superb! 🖤 Very clear and concise. Keep it up 👌🏻

[@TechReflex]

Thanks :)

[@starktynt4103]

my m40x are over 4 years + and still kicking like a champ .

[@TechReflex]

Totally. Also check out HD600, that is kicking for more than 20-25 years. I haven't tried the new AKG stuff though, that could be good too.

[@gerardkirkpatricksanchez2121]

I have my 40x for 4 years already. And it works great always. 🙏🏻

[@sombamrara8420]

Luckily I bought m40x instead of 50x as that's what my budget allowed.

[@complex5813]

Can we take calls?

[@hoseiny6826]

@@complex5813 no it's wired with mic so you need seperated mic or mic aux

[@AdarshGuptaOfficial]

@@complex5813 abe saale ye mixing, audio production wale studio headphones hai... consumer headphones nahi jo tum normal log use krte ho...

[@complex5813]

@@AdarshGuptaOfficial abe saale, its been 4 months

[@AdarshGuptaOfficial]

@@complex5813 achha sorry mujhe pata nahi tha aap 4 months ke baad chutiye se gyaani ho gaye hai 🥱🥱

[@JoelGilardini]

I'm using since long the M50x, but I just got also a M40x. Main 40x purpose is as a on-the-road/battlefield headphones, to keep my M50x devoted to studio applications. I like them both a lot: M40x is more "woody" and with a warmer mid-range, while the M50x shines a lot more in the high and low frequencies. A very good combo IMHO also for critical listening.

[@sanjaycolaco]

Nicely reviewed. Thanks for the info.

[@arundhawan8574]

Broke my M 40X and bought the 50X, and I agree with what you said. After eq the 50X can sound really good.

[@RudraxT]

How is the soundstage,i have heard that it doesn't have any soundstage

[@Priyanka0301]

why has amazon hiked the price from what u mentioned here???

[@AmanHanda007]

Audio technica was never really focusing on the bass on any of their Headphones but well balanced, and refined music experience. I've all the models, except M40x. Great review.

[@usuallyclueless4477]

Same with sennheiser

[@Daxverse]

Any other headphones suggestions around 10 to 15k?

[@abhinavrathi1381]

In m40x better than JBL Live 650BTNC??? Pls reply...

[@blessedjunior6989]

Thanx. I was struggling to decide which one to buy but now i know

[@TechReflex]

c:

[@AkhileshKumar-fk3od]

2:57 Which headphone amp is that???

[@TheFabFoo]

Fsntastic review. I managed to grab the M40 X used on eBay in a bidding with newly installed earpads, box,and all original accessories for 33£ Feel like i got a MEGA bargain and still shocked I grabbed them for this cheep

[@vtvprem]

Video quality is perfect :) Editing is asum!! which camera bro?

[@TechReflex]

Fujifilm X-T3

[@varunkannan5250]

Can I connect mic to this and use them during gaming and calls?

[@deepanshusingal9207]

I have the same question

[@BaddaBigBoom]

Namaste and thank you, very informative. I Just bought M40x mainly for use with DAW and music production but found that they also work well with my Samsung S10 just for listening pleasure on the go with the bass end of the graphic equaliser boosted a little bit. Thumbs up.

[@swapnilpradhan5417]

Hey i wanna buy this headphone but im worried about the hinges ,should i go for it?

[@goviljagtap7551]

@@swapnilpradhan5417 are hinges duralble of auido techica?

[@swapnilpradhan5417]

@@goviljagtap7551 yeah I’ve been using it for a year and its holding pretty well!!

[@rvvinayak2243]

​@@swapnilpradhan5417I'm thinking about buying these for casual listening and attending lectures. Will the build quality last me 1-2 years minimum?

[@GANESHKUMAR-wt2gu]

Thanks SID , need videos like this.🥰😍

[@curiosity9347]

ur reviews r so genuine! thx a lot!

[@adrianomoreira1341]

What an excellent review. Very objective, congratulations! I just bought a m40x and I'm in doubt: in terms of sound quality it really is amazing. But speaking of comfort, I already know that neither is good at this part. However the m40x was at the limit of my ears and head. In the head, the central stem precedes, in the ears, even with the earpiece in the maximum opening, I feel that it is at the limit (yes, maybe I have the head and the big ears). Is the m50x a little bit bigger physically? I loved the sound of the m40x, but the question is whether the m50x would be more comfortable in my case. Thank you and congratulations again.

[@TechReflex]

Thanks, m50x isn't bigger physically, and doesn't have better comfort, especially because it's heavier. However, the pads on m50x do seem a little softer. Dekoni earpads for m series makes them a lot more comfortable.

[@aatishr9908]

Fantastic review! Easy and simple!!!

[@yamlapagla2218]

Bro mere pass ek purana pc hai Mobo intel dg41rq Windows 7 64 bit Cpu core 2 duo e 7500 Gpu nvidia ge force 9400 gt 1 gb Ram : 8 gb Isko agar aaj ke time ka banana ho kam se kam budget mein to kya upgrade karein ? Pls help

[@ajinkyap7102]

Yamla Pagla just buy a new pc you cant really upgrade one or two parts and get anything out of it sry man Sabse sasta aaj ki date which will last three years to five would be a amd3600 build

[@yamlapagla2218]

@@ajinkyap7102 thanks bro appreciated

[@ogilvy85]

Can you make a video on sound quality differentiators on why audiophile headphones are better and how to recognise it. Don't know if I'm making sense

[@ogilvy85]

Great video by the way

[@ogilvy85]

Like neutral, muddy, soundstage, harshness, etc. Am I making sense? As of now it is kind of vague for someone getting into good headphones

[@voxpopulivoxdei123k]

Most people equate sound quality with loudness and thumping bass! That's different. Bass heavy headphones usually produce muffled sounds compared to "audiophile" headphones which produce a more flat sound. Although it is impossible to achieve a completely neutral sound and that's why every headphone sounds different. If you want to experience neutral and clear sound, these headphones(m40x m50x) are a good start. Some people prefer open back headphones because of a wider sound stage, some prefer closed backs because of the isolation. There are so many metrics.

[@Zeroragnarok]

One Question, the m40x that you have are news?

[@ananthamurthy1221]

Do a comparison between Sony 1000 XM 3 or upcoming XM4 and 910N Nice video 👌 Keep it coming

[@diegomelgar3745]

Hey, are the m40x good for gaming?

[@TechReflex]

Yeah, much better than the typical gaming headsets, but they don't have a mic obviously, but you can buy cables that include a mic.

[@diegomelgar3745]

@@TechReflex thanks ñ, think us going to be my next "gaming" headphones

[@Iampauljoseph]

What is price of Audio technica ath-m40x on Amazon. I cannot see the price on Amazon

[@TechReflex]

Around 5000-7000 Rs.

[@Iampauljoseph]

@@TechReflex thanks

[@rishabhinc2936]

@@TechReflex brother the price is way to more now....should I wait a bit longer ?

[@sachinsridhar38]

Can we use mic...with aux is connected with the headphones????

[@wideawakerants8979]

M40x vs the Arctis that you have at the back there? Which ome better for gaming? Ignore the mic part

[@tylancarino2959]

did you get this for gaming?

[@rex_schd]

I have the M40 x . Main problem with all these headphones is these aren't really suitable for humid weather like in India may be better for cold europeon countries. ear cushion will start disintegrating in months. so now most of the time I use my old sennheiser 275 ear phone

[@TechReflex]

Yeah, these are really not long lasting unless you get a different type of earpads.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

​@@TechReflex BEST 100$ WIRED HEADPHONES?

[@herrelladventures]

While the m40's are no slouch and sound great for the money, in my opinion the M50's are the better model. Better sound stage and better overall sound. Really though, you'd be fine with either. Go to your local guitarcenter when able and compare both models in person to decide for yourself.

[@navaneethn3659]

Please suggest a wired headphone under 2000 which has good sound and bass

[@bickydas4471]

M40x or dt770 32ohm??

[@ahtishamulhaque9606]

Are m40x headphones good for gaming like Pubg mobile and all?

[@awayrnus4546]

Is it good for watching movie for accurate sound like theatre

[@patliputragamer7296]

Can I buy audio technica m40x for listening music on android phones?? Because I'm music lovers not song..please sir suggest me😭😭

[@neerajbaidya1389]

Hey bud! Do review razer basilisk and compare it with other mice in India in the same price range.

[@gadgetorials]

bro do you have to return review units or no??

[@spacepillow]

this comment is coming pretty late, but is the M50x with an EQ any better than the M40x with an EQ? It looked like you were using the autoEQ thing from github

[@TechReflex]

They would be pretty similar I guess. I'd still pick m40x with EQ, except for the mechanical advantages of the m50x of course.

[@chrisscanlan8819]

Very true on the hinge for the M40X. Mine broke....

[@kathiravanc6171]

Can it be used with samrtphones?

[@yousefgeorge3060]

hey i know this video is old but are there any alternatives that are just as portable

[@TechReflex]

No, the m40x is still one of the best value headphones. The competition is also not nearly as portable and flexible. You could check out the AKG K371 though, I haven't tried that.

[@yousefgeorge3060]

@@TechReflex is the 770 Dt a lot better sounding for the reduction in portability? Sorry for the questions I really appreciate it

[@TechReflex]

I've heard that beyers are very treble centric, which isn't a character that I like, if you can use an equalizer, I may consider them. They should be way more comfortable for sure.

[@jayanthjames7289]

Bro ...can u plz help me....? I want a pc built around 65000 to 75000 Thousand gaming pc.... Plz give a 2 types of pc Varient....plz

[@TechReflex]

I was going to make a build before the lockdown happened, with Ryzen 3500, GTX 1650, MSI B450 Motherboard.

[@jayanthjames7289]

So This configuration is ok under 65k to 70 k..?

[@TechReflex]

Yeah, could also upgrade to 1660 Super or 2060 Super if it fits in budget.

[@jayanthjames7289]

Thx Bro...👍

[@AdityaKumar-ym3fy]

@@TechReflex Bro , at this price point you can built a bomb PC .. although it may exceed your budget little bit it would be totally worth. Although these are regular pricing , buy it during sales using Card Discounts ( that time price would be less + buy each components separately by paying via card , so that you get separate card discounts on each component) Ryzen 7 3700x or 5600x(if available) - 28k Zotac Nvidia RTX 2060 - 28k MSI B450 Tomahawk MAX Gaming Motherboard - 11k or GIGABYTE B550M Gaming - 9.3k G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 8GB 3200MHz- 2.5k (Upgrade it later to 16gb) WD Green 240GB SSD + Seagate Barracuda 1TB - 2.5k + 3.2k Antec Atom V550 IN - 550w PSU - 2.2k Antec NX200 RGB - 2.7k This sums up to 82.6k (these are regular pricing , you will more discounts during sale, it would be around 75k)

[@abhijeetupadhye6821]

Is it good for listening music? I already have Bose sports earbuds. Want to try headphones now

[@nyxaelia115]

These headphones are fantastic for music. I hear Bose is very bass heavy, if bass is important to you the m50x apparenrly have more bass. I got the m40x though, and as a non-audiophile who only had cheap earphones before the difference is insane. People say poorly mixed music sounds flat but I have not noticed as a general user. you hear all parts of the song really well. Playing video games and listening to music is very enjoyable on the m40x.

[@tamalchowdhury9545]

Nice video... Bro I want to know which is the best wired/wireless headfone "over-ear" (good music quality/ not unnecessary bass heavy) under 10,000/ for mobile phones..

[@vikasjsheth]

Amazing video my friend. What's the name of the intro music? Would love to have it.

[@TechReflex]

Thanks, it's mentioned in video description at end.

[@shivamtomar8217]

Will these 40x be good for gaming or should i buy gaming headsets? Also mic is not a concern for me because i play solos only😅

[@TechReflex]

Yeah m40x will be way better than closed back gaming headsets at this price range. May not be as comfortable though.

[@Wylabn]

Get the cooler master mh752, id say they're comparable but more comfortable

[@jatinlodaya5016]

Sir is it compatible with mobile having headphone jack

[@cheenipapa7540]

Can you please tell which headphones should I buy Mi super bass or infinity glide 500

[@TechReflex]

Infinity, I've also made a review on it and compared it with mi headphone.

[@ujjvallaad]

Hey! Could you please tell me if we have to do a burning process for m40x or not?

[@mrxcs]

What is burn-in process?

[@elit4780]

Will these produce quality sound in games? Mostly fps shooters.

[@jesusgavemeaids]

They're tuned flat. So it depends on what your audio signal is coming through. These sound great on all my audio sources except for my phone. I had to download an equalizer to tweak the sound, but it's a phone after all.

[@jesusgavemeaids]

& I only use the equalizer when listening to music I've downloaded to my phone for the most part. Games on my phone & most stuff on KZbin & others sound fine as is.

[@hamzanasir7018]

Can it be used for gaming? The M40x

[@TechReflex]

Yeah

[@hamzanasir7018]

@@TechReflex M40x vs Logitech G Pro X, can you please help with that.

[@koustuvkanungo9873]

This was expected, considering the way Zeos was shitting on the M50s in his video. Well, I’ll still stick to my SHP9500S, though I need to find thicker pads that don’t change the sound signature. BTW, that’s jaakkopasanen’s AutoEQ preset, right? I think putting a link to the repo in the description would be a good idea.

[@TechReflex]

Yeah, I don't usually take Zeos reviews too seriously as I think they are overly emotional (which is very entertaining) and vague, but m50x is one of the products that he's more accurate about than 90% of the youtubers, and he called it out even when he hadn't tried m40x. Also, yes that's jaakkopasanen, added in description.

[@sicktunes1466]

Bud i ordered the m50x but these are not loud enough on my desktop. I plugged them on the back of my desktop

[@TechReflex]

Plug in front, you plugged them in line out, on front it's headphone Amp.

[@sicktunes1466]

@@TechReflex alright mate ill try that out

[@akashjb3304]

Please help.Impressed by your video I bought M40X from amazon.Just got my M40X delivered yesterday.Im feeling highs are very sharp and like bass is almost zero.Doesnt matter at all about bass but the treble is so painful.Is this the character of M40X(coz I'm first time into studio headphones,my usual one is OnePlus bullets).Or is it because of my device?I'm using it with my OnePlus 7 mobile.Can buying a dac improve this aspect?Please help.I have few days remaining to return this one

[@rvvinayak2243]

What did you do?

[@omgotmare1850]

Okay but what abt using them for mobile gaming.?

[@TechReflex]

Overkill for that, but yeah sure, will work well.

[@Rohit-ho6ri]

Give an update on your room coller 7 lacs pc. Everything about it!!! Plz.

[@masternator1]

Hey, are m40x better than m50x for gaming? Like bass, etc.

[@mrxcs]

I would think so.

[@BabyMiraya25]

Thanks for a great review. I have sony wh 1000xm3. I was thinking of getting ath m40x . Will it be a substantial improvement in term of audio quality over xm3? I know its an odd comparison, but i am keen to know whether getting a wired headphone like m40x will give me a significantly better audio quality than 1000 xm3 , or i will need to go to a higher price range . Thanks again

[@TechReflex]

I'd say they are pretty comparable in terms of sound quality, the m40x is more balanced but with EQ, xm3 should be similarly capable. Comfort will be way better in the xm3. If you're looking for an upgrade from xm3, the m40x probably won't be it. Try investing in a better pair like Sennheiser HD58X, 6XX, Hifiman HE-4XX, Hifiman Sundara etc. for a significant upgrade (Sundara is available directly in India).

[@BabyMiraya25]

Great !! This is exactly what i wanted to know. I prefer a warm, relaxed sound signature and am sensitive to treble spikes. Which of the above mentioned headphones should i prefer ?

[@TechReflex]

@@BabyMiraya25 You can blindly go for Sennheiser HD 6XX or 650. Not easy to find in India directly, but even if you order from Massdrop, they will be 100% worth it even after you add the 40% custom duty. Or you can buy a second hand for lower price, search on facebook for 'Pre Loved Gear for Sale - by The Indian Audiophile Forum'.

[@BabyMiraya25]

Okk. This is really helpful. Thanks a lot

[@BabyMiraya25]

Have you ordered from drop.com in india ? What is the process of paying custom duties for such orders? The shipping seen on drop website to india does not give options for DHL. The shipping company is not specified. I suppose it will come through india post. Will i have to pay the custom duty to the postman who delivers the parcel ?

[@NicholasPaulFranks]

Thanks for this! Are they good for stopping bleed into a mic for podcasting?

[@TechReflex]

Yeah they work pretty well for that purpose, they are technically 'studio monitors' afterall.

[@NicholasPaulFranks]

@@TechReflex Thanks for coming back so quickly. Would you suggest M30x or M40x? (you've sold me on the M40 over the M50)

[@freefolkgaming]

I bought m40x after my friend told me not to buy m50x and trust me m40x is best and I'm music producer and use it daily

[@pvhari2000]

Best headphones under 10k we can buy?

[@freefolkgaming]

Yep

[@thehumanflute]

Great review !! I bought Sennheiser 4.40bt headphones 2 years ago for listening to songs. Should I consider buying the ath m40x headphones for studio monitoring/mixing, or the Sennheisers will do fine?

[@TechReflex]

If you find 4.40BT to be comfy enough, it'll do fine. Upgrade to something better if you have to, don't waste money in side grading.

[@thehumanflute]

@@TechReflex I don't have large ears, so i find the Sennheisers comfortable enough. The ear pads have worn out though. I love the clarity of various frequencies on these headphones and so will continue using them. Thank you !!

[@TechReflex]

The m40x are definitely better, but difference isn't enough to make you feel like it was a big upgrade. Headphones like Hifiman 400i are selling for 13K, so even though they aren't for studio monitoring, they're on a completely different league over m40x.

[@raghavendradasadi2194]

Hi Siddharth, Can you review MDR-1AM2 please? ALso its hightime for you to review the chi-fi's which are cheap yet beating big names. BLON-BL03, TRN V90, KZ ZS series etc., Thanks a lot

[@TechReflex]

My recent packages from China have been stuck mid way, even before the lockdown started. Let's see how long it takes for that to resume.

[@raghavendradasadi2194]

TechReflex ohh great to hear.. I ordered TRN V90 and mine too got stuck. Will see when it will arrive. I will anyhow get updates of your reviews so I will keep an eye on it. Thanks

[@kavinshanbhag7097]

TechReflex pls review the zst

[@gauravdighe4117]

Hi... Looking for bluetooth headphones with good clarity and punchy bass for music and streaming movies and conference calls using Microsoft teams

[@shridhan6688]

I have the m40x and they have great sound. But if I want to buy similar headphones with open-back, which ones would you suggest? I also got Sennheiser PX-80 open back costing just ₹ 1400 and I'm still more amused by these. How's HD598?

[@TechReflex]

HD598 is really good, have also compared them with m50x in a video, if you want something 'different' you could check out Koss Porta Pro.

[@shridhan6688]

@@TechReflex Thanks. I'll check out.

[@abraham4095]

@@TechReflex Is the audio technica m20x worth in 2020 ? Will there be any new model coming ? I want it just for watching movies and songs ? Is the bass really low ?

[@ismayilk7637]

Hi iam a noob to headphones, i like music and games but want headset that is better to listen to music than play games, i found sennhieser 450 se and audio technica m40x. I know one is wireless and other is not but iam gonna use both wired, so which is better sounding and have better build quality, any help is appreciated, sorry for bad English

[@dragonfistX200]

M40x are more fun for music

[@HarshKumar-vc9cj]

Can you recommend best headphone under 2k or 3k ? For long use and with mike and bass

[@shakilmohammad9731]

Get soundcore life q10 on flipkart or amazon

[@raghavkejriwal3817]

Can you recommend a good rgb gaming mouse under 3500 rs?

[@TechReflex]

G402

[@maddymuhat8079]

Already bought the ath m40x and using it right now

[@rvvinayak2243]

How's it going?

[@rajmohit9708]

You are good mate. Keep it up. 👍

[@TechReflex]

Thanks :)

[@Forwhomthebelltolls24]

The coiled cable has a purpose, visit a studio, you will understand.

[@jesusgavemeaids]

I also use that cable way more often. For example when I'm walking somewhere I'm not gonna carry the straight cable with me. That'd be ridiculous. I've had mine for going on 2 years & everything is still in "like new" condition.

[@shubhamghag9398]

Tell something about those headphones laying at the back...

[@TechReflex]

Hifiman HE-4XX, planar magnetic headphones.

[@shubhamghag9398]

@@TechReflex dope! as expected! please make a review on them!

[@NirmalKarnOnline]

Hey bro. I'm planning to buy the m40x. It is currently available on Flipkart for Rs. 8000. How probable it is that its price will come down in near future?

[@TechReflex]

It has gotten expensive now, 8K is decent price.

[@NirmalKarnOnline]

@@TechReflex Thanks.

[@shridhan6688]

Hi.. Is it a good idea to get an amp dac for my M40x? I was thinking of getting the Fiio btr5 amp?.. thanks

[@TechReflex]

Yeah, that'll be a good combo

[@rkcontentcreator6223]

Thanks Bro 😊👍

[@TechReflex]

:)

[@technoindia001]

Bro tell me best bass headphones under 10k...

[@rouka7638]

try one of the sony extra bass headphones

[@CademanLillywhite]

My hinge just broke yesterday on the M40Xs 😭

[@TechReflex]

😭

[@CademanLillywhite]

@@TechReflex Was thinking of upgrading to the M50Xs but seems that's maybe not a good idea :D

[@TechReflex]

Yeah there are many better options now these days, you can look at Hifiman HE 400i or HE400i SE, it's slightly more expensive than m50x but is way better. (but you may need an Amp)

[@CademanLillywhite]

@@TechReflex Will check :)

[@spacepillow]

great video.

[@apymv6128]

I really prefer the way m50x sounds. I hate m40x signature. Heard it in experience zone kolkata.

[@milindnnn]

Awesome!

[@narf44.]

Thank you very much, this review makes me see things clearer

[@mohammedshan8837]

Which is your favourite headphone of 2020??

[@1905naman]

0:04 Aaj Siddharth Bhaiya nahaye nhi shyd😅 Lockdown ka nateeja

[@TechReflex]

Haha yeah I haven't been able to get a haircut during lockdown so it gets messy x)

[@atharvamalpekar2793]

can you check the Marshall Major 3

[@abhijitmishra5243]

It's been more than 5 years now using my m50x and I have been thinking exact along the same lines as this guy in the video! M50X are definitely a very good pair of headphones, no doubt about that.. But yes, due to the design and other factors, m40x sounds even better than m50x.

[@apaulmarshall]

Finally an Indian reviewing tech products in English. Thanks bro!

[@oembeetrades7584]

Nice one .

[@Iampauljoseph]

Could you do a review cosmic byte europa 7.1

[@Iampauljoseph]

Love from Kerala

[@TechReflex]

:)

[@ChiragR-007]

Thankd

[@adsoh1745]

Great video

[@jinishjithin]

1:20 new hair style

[@TechReflex]

Yeah but I will switch it back, haven't been able to get a haircut due to lockdown.

[@kavinshanbhag7097]

Pls review the zst

[@akashsonawane6968]

God Please Gift me M50X 🙏🏻❤️🎶

[@Knowledgeispower3333]

Review tribit xfree tune