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Audio Technica ATHM40fs Precision Extended-Response Monitor Headphones

60 ohm studiophones. 1/4 in. plug.

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Audio Technica's most popular model of monitor headphones, the ATHM40fs, are engineered with 40-plus years of engineering knowhow to provide even, wide response for all your mixing and monitoring needs. Their durable construction and field-replaceable parts makes them a workhorse day in and day out.

Extended Response, Enriched Sound
Do you find the low end often obscured by what you're listening on? Worry no more. These studiophile headphones feature a frequency range extending all the way down to 5 Hz--below the human threshold for hearing--so even the deepest bass will come through clearly. They also reproduce frequencies all the way up to 28 kHz (again, outside the human hearing range) for sparkling clear high end. Audio Technica has been improving electro-acoustic design since 1962, and their depth of experience shows in the performance of these headphones. This quality of sound and frequency response will be a great addition to your audio rig, equally capable as an alternate monitoring source in the studio or in live sound mixing applications.

High Quality Construction
While other brands use basic stranded copper wire, ATHM40fs headphones feature high quality litz wire cables. Each strand is individually coated and insulated to reduce signal loss and deliver clean, full-range sound throughout the spectrum. The drivers feature neodymium magnets, CCAW voice coils, and 40mm diameter speakers for clear, undiluted tone from your sound source. The dependable construction and accurate sound reproduction is sure to be a valuable part of your studio for years. All components are easily field-replaceable as well, so any damage that occurs to the headphones can be fixed quickly to get you back to the music right away.

Front and Center (Or Simply To a Side)
Do you get distracted during your mixing sessions when outside noise creeps into your ears? These pro-quality cans feature a closed-back profile--perfect for close listening so you can focus on the mix and nothing else. One feature which sets the ATHM40fs apart from its peers is rotatable earpieces. This is an ideal, easy solution for isolating half of the stereo image. It's a great way to take a quick listen and evaluate the spread of instruments in the mix.
Attention to detail is everything in studio mixing. A good pair of headphones is your microscope. You need flat, extended frequency response in order to perceive the most minute sonic detail without false coloration. You also need reliability and an ergonomic design, so the experience of using your headphones is as transparent as the sound.

For all of this and more, you can turn to Audio Technica's ATHM40fs Precision Extended-Response Monitor Headphones. Their wide, even frequency response lives up to the Audio Technica name. The construction is excellent, with 1,600 mW of power handling, high SPL capability, 40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets, and CCAW voice coils. The cables, drivers, and ear pads are field replaceable, so should you ever need a new part, the down time will be minimal. And these ATs are designed for comfort and ease of use, with one-side exit cable and rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring. Audio Technica has fine-tuned the details on the ATHM40fs so that you can do the same.

Features
Flat, extended frequency response for mixing/monitoring

Field-replaceable cables, drivers, and ear pads

1,600 mW of power handling, high SPL capability

40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets, and CCAW voice coils

OFC litz wire cables, convenient one-side exit

Rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring

A Word about Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has been dedicated to advancing the art and technology of electro-acoustic design and manufacturing since 1962. From a beginning in state-of-the-art phono cartridges, A-T has expanded over the years into high-performance headphones, microphones, mixers, and electronic products for home and professional use. In each new area the goal has been to create innovative, problem-solving products. The results of these engineering and production efforts can be seen in the effective use of A-T products in a broad spectrum of applications.

Technical Info

Operation: Closed-back

Impedance: 60 ohms

Element: Dynamic

Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW

Driver Diameter: 40 mm

Weight (without cable): 8.8 oz. (250 g)

Frequency Response: 5 - 28,000 Hz

Cable: 11 ft. (3.4 m), left-side entry

Sensitivity (1 mW): 100 dB

Connector: 1/4 in. (6.3mm) phone plug

Magnet Type: Neodymium
Extended response for detailed mixing/monitoring! These closed-back headphones produce sounds from 5Hz all the way up to 28kHz. Hear the whole mix and know exactly what needs tweaking. Field replaceable components for years of heavy use.

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Audio Technica ATHM40fs Precision Extended-Response Monitor Headphones Reviews

102 People rated this product :
           9 out of 10
           9 out of 10
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"Great low-proced headphones!"
Feature:
I like the swivel ears and the one-sided cable. Very ergonomic--you can wear them for hours with minimal discomfort.

Quality:
So far so good. The construction seems solid and the components all seem to be good.

Value:
Great cans for the price!

Sound:
Pretty decent. Bass response is pretty high, so be careful if you're mixing with them. Otherwise, they're very transparent.

Ease of Use:
Ummm, they're headphones. Not much to discuss.

Support:
Haven't contacted support. Haven't had a need to

Overall:
the only real drawback is the bass response being hot, but as long as you're aware of it, these are geat headphones.

Submitted: 10/16/2006
Style of Music: Rock, Ambient/Experimental
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           9 out of 10
"I'd pay three times the price for the sound quality!"
Feature:
The swivel feature is a plus if you use it. Personally I feel its just a pair of headphones. What are good features? Headband, cord, plug? What you get from any pair of headphones you get here. Cord length is a plus, Im able to sit back on my bed and watch movies on my computer (cord is about 8 feet long).

Quality:
The cord and plug are very solid well made pieces. Headphones are solid and arent as "cheap feeling" as Ive seen people say in other reviews. But on that note, I feel as though some solid metal parts could replace some plastic parts that would give them a much more solid feel. But overall, its what I would expect from just a pair of headphones, after all I didnt pay $400 for them!

Value:
Ive tried other headphones in the same price range (Sony, Panasonic) and they just simply do not have the clarity of these Audio-Technicas. Period. If you are looking in the sub $100 price range, you cannot go wrong. Whether youre using them for gaming, music, movies, it does any sound you throw at them justice.

Desirability:
Like I said above, no matter what you plan on using them for you cant go wrong on the sound quality. Construction could be alittle bit more solid, but mine so far have been dropped multiple times as well as gone cross country with me on many a trip and even though a few scratches here and there they still work just as well as they did the first day I got them.

Sound:
Sound is perfect. You hear me? Perfect. By far the most realistic sound producers Ive ever heard. Every little high pitched note to the low frequency bass, everything that the sound producers added you hear.

Ease of Use:
Again, its a pair of headphones, you plug them into your source and your done.

Support:
Its very good. Had some static in one side (turned out to be an issue with my sound card in my PC) and their support was extremely fast emailing me back with very good recommendations on what I do. Definitely good service!

Overall:
The best pair of phones for the price. Period. Even some more expensive sets from other companies simply dont compair. If mine ever broke (which I dont see happening) I would not hesitate for one second about buying another pair...well I take that back, I might get a higher end pair of Audio-Technicas next time ;-)

Submitted: 08/20/2006
Style of Music: Alternative rock, electronic, trance, classical
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