Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

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Exit JBL, Exit Bose, Exit Sony - Enter AudioTechnica M30X Before I start this review, I want to mention that I see a lot of reviews on many websites including Amazon which review a Car and then talk about I) the taste of tyres 2) the smell of the bumper 3) The colour of the chassis. DOES IT MAKE SENSE? Well, if it doesnt please understand that we better talk of build quality, packaging and sound when it comes to a headphone and not about our favourite colour, odour of the box or the thickness of the instruction manual paper. Lets get the basics right. We classify music into: Highs = treble, cymbals (typically 4000-20000Hz) Mids = midrange, female opera singer (350-4000Hz); Lows = bass (20-350 Hz) We also need to assure that the sound quality from the source is the best. This means your old Bollywood songs do not require good headphones and if at all, its a waste of money. Based on these parameters I would rate AudioTechnica for the following songs 1) Cypress Hill - Insane in the Brain Highs - NA Mids -10/10 Lows - 9/10 The M30X captures all the details that one might have missed on other headphones. The mids are splendidly captured, again with good details of the lead vocals. The lows are exceedingly satisfactory but neutral. Bassheads need to look elsewhere. 2) Edward Maya - Historia de Amor Highs - 10/10 Mids -10/10 Lows - NA Once again the M30X captures sounds that one could not hear due to a bad headphone. The highs and mids are a treat to the year. Pure pleasure. 3) Radiohead - Creep Highs - 10/10 Mids -10/10 Lows - 10/10 I love this song. Its one of the best songs to test your headphone along with some tracks from Prodigy and many more. The synchronized chord progression is repeated throughout the whole song, alternating between arpeggiated chords in the verses and last chorus, complimented by loud power chords during the first two choruses. The M30X are unbelievably good here. You really fall in love with these headphones. Trust me, these headphones are a league. If at all I would have to recommend a change it would be a better earpad quality and a Bluetooth for the same price. I know I am demanding for a lot more at this price. Having said that, the M30X are the best balanced headphones in this series. The M50X and M40X are typically for studio use and do not fit in much for personal usage unless your ears are paranormal or you are an alien who can listen to abnormal frequencies. The build quality is very good but could have been much, much better to be the best. The accessories (extension chord and leather bag) are really impressive. Just assure that you listen to the best quality of music from the best possible source and see the magic. Highly Recommended + 10/10.

At around 4000 INR, these headphones are a steal. They are built well, are comfortable enough for a few hours of use and most importantly, they sound good. These are around-the-ear type headphones and they do a fairly good job of blocking outside sounds but loud chatter around you can hamper the experience. The sounds are very detailed and fairly accurate. The bass isn't the kind of boomy mess that you would expect from some headphones but instead is the kind of clear bass that adds some punch to your music. There's bass where it's supposed to be. Some frequencies, especially female vocals, can get a bit harsh at times. These are not very portable, especially with the 3m long cable but they do fold up conveniently and the included carrying pouch is a big plus. I did feel the weight of these cans after putting them on for an hour or so and while the earpads fit comfortably around your ears, they can get a bit warm after a while but it's nothing to get worked about. All in all, these are a pretty good pair for the price but the lack of detatchable cables, no microphone and the heaviness that you can feel after a while mean that I can only give this a four star rating.

This is a really good headphone. Let me start off with the delivery, it arrived on time, was in a bigger package than what I had in mind. The package was a little damaged, though not a lot. The unpacking experience was quite good. Everything was neatly packed and covered. The carry pouch looks like it'll hold for quite a long time. The headphones look fabulous... They could be folded up easily. The 3.5 mm jack was hidden under the bigger one. The cable is really long, too long for travel purposes, so I recommend you tie it up. The earcups cover your ears perfectly and smoothly. Felt very good. I usually get hot ears very fast, but using these, it took longer for my ears to heat up, and it wasn't too hot... The noise isolation is really good. You couldn't hear your own voice at high volumes. Don't use high volumes for long intervals though. With that said, the quality of sound was just pure. The lows, the mids, the highs, everything was so crisp. I heard instruments that I've never heard in songs that I've played thousands of times before. A true professional look and feel to it. It is made out of plastic, but quality is top notch. Certainly something I'd suggest you to buy if you have the money. I of course got it at the discounted rate. It's like the best headphone at this price range. The surround sound effects are heavenly! I don't enjoy too much bass, so this was perfect for me as everything was equally balanced. Highly recommended.

Too good for mixing and mastering and for casual listening as well. For sure value for money.

Comfort 9/10. Sound 8.5/10. Can only be listened to at volumes of 75-85% max for most songs, which still is good but not great. Only some songs sound excellent. And songs meaning nice non-vocal songs. Explanation below: If I increase master volume for more of a punch, the mids that are already fully amplified, hurt the ears while the bass is a little too low. I can manage. Majority of songs sound 8.5/10 Some songs sound 10/10 (the songs with not much mids so that increasing the volume for more of a punch feels great instead of hurtful to the ears).

Believe me this one is a value for money guys and I can hear every single instrument like it is the best one Ive ever got

Well, I will make this short. Do you have a budget of five thousand rupees? And do you want to delve into the world of good audio? If your answer is yes to both the questions, buy these headphones without any doubt. They sound marvellous. Now I cannot use another pair of Sony or Skullcandy because these pair make me want more. You get no coloration of your audio. You hear it as it was intended to be heard. No extra bass, but you will get the most minute of details. Comfort is okay. Don't go out running wearing these. Sit, relax and blow away your mind! Durability, let's say rock solid is a good way to describe it. I have literally thrown them around the house. Now for the criticism; nothing is perfect after all. After 20 months of use, over 2500 hours clocked in, the right channel stopped working a month ago. No one is replying to my calls, messages or e-mails. After sales service is non-existent. I am really sad because these headphones were not that cheap, people don't earn what they cost in a month, in our country. But Audio Technica does not feel the need to address this issue. Now, I do not know if your pair will outlast you or get delivered to you broken, but these are the best for the buck.

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These are really nice. Really, really nice. I was looking for new headphones, as my rather elderly Koss UR-27's had finally broken down. (No slight against Koss, they make great headphones too.) But I'm an audiophile on a budget, so i wanted the best headphones I could find, for under $100. These fit the bill for me. Very light, the earpieces are angled slightly to fit over my ears quite comfortably, the cushions are soft but supportive. The closed back keeps out a great deal of outside noise, though I have yet to try them on an airplane. The M30X is tuned to enhance mid-range sound, so voice, as well as woodwinds, sound rich and full, with great clarity. The sound is well balanced in the highs and lows as well. Keep in mind that your phone or MP3 player will not provide much power, so the bass end is going to suck no matter what headphone you use. i use these primarily with my laptop, but also on the stereo receiver, where they really shine. Really well-balanced sound, plenty of bass with no distortion; I'm primarily an indie-rock girl, but I also listen to choral music, a bit of jazz here and there, some Bach, some Beethoven, some Berlioz, etc. I've been hearing things in my music I hadn't really heard before, which is really fun. I can make out David Bowie's baritone part in TV on the Radio's song 'Province' very clearly now, for instance. I encourage you to go to Audio-Technica's website, they've got a lot of information there about all their products, and you can ask questions on the discussion board; I found looking through other people's discussions very helpful in making a decision. Pros: light, comfortable to wear, balanced sound with great clarity in the mid-range, they fold up for easy transport, a lot of bang for your buck for sub-$100 headphones, long cord, carrying bag Cons: I haven't really found any yet. I was initially concerned about the exposed wire that runs along the expanding part of the headband, but they seem to have been twisted and set in such a way that they can't get caught in the expander. I do have small ears, so I imagine that if you have exceptionally large ears, you may find these don't fit comfortably around them All in all, I'm really happy with my purchase. I may decide to pick up some Koss UR-40's at some point, just to have some variety, or maybe one of Audio-Technica's numerous models of open-back headphones. I'm quite impressed with the quality of these, I think you will be too. Cheers!

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Ich habe schon einige Kopfhörer über die Jahre durch. Das hier ist wohl bisher auch mitunter der teuerste, den ich mir geleistet habe, wobei meine letzten beiden nur minimal günstiger waren und mich bei weitem nicht so überzeugt haben. Der Kopfhörer ist zwar aus Plastik, macht aber einen sehr stabilen Eindruck. Leichte Verdrehungen steckt er locker weg, ohne dass das Plastik knarzt oder so. Die Muscheln sind mit einem Leder-Imitat überzogen, dass scheinbar in der Sicke vernäht ist, statt verklebt, wie bei vielen anderen Kopfhörern. Ich finde, dass das qualitativ ein wichtiger Vorteil ist, da bei den benannten Vorgängerkopfhörern genau das verklebt wurde und nach kurzer Zeit schlichtweg das Muschelpolster abgerutscht ist. Das bekommt man dann auch nicht mehr ohne weiteres befestigt, was sehr ärgerlich ist. Die Muscheln sitzen angenehm fest auf den Ohren und Puffern bereits einiges an Umgebungsgeräuschen weg. Mein Büronachbar besitzt die Quietcomfort von Bose und war darüber überrascht, wie stark doch die Abschirmung ist. Man muss aber auch sagen, dass der Quietcomfort ein Onear-Kopfhörer ist, während der Audio Technica ATH-M30X ein Overear-Kopfhörer ist. Klanglich kann er dem Bose auch nicht ganz das Wasser reichen, aber ist auch nicht um Welten schlechter - der Bose kostet immerhin auch fast das Dreifache! Als Studiokopfhörer ist der Sound als sehr neutral zu bezeichnen. Ich persönlich empfinde das als angenehm, da ich die Musik unverzerrt hören möchte und nicht in übertriebenen Bässen untergehen möchte. Einige bemängeln den etwas schwachen Bass. Das kann ich so nicht unterzeichnen. Ich nutze den Kopfhörer auch ab und zu für PC-Gaming und finde schon dass der Bass sehr ordentlich zur Sache geht, wenn mal eine Handgranate in der Nähe hochgeht oder ein Panzer feuert. Das massiert schon das Trommelfell. Desweiteren ist das auch der erste Kopfhörer den ich auch mal an meinen Gitarrenverstärker (Marshall AVT-50) hänge, um auch am späteren Abend noch eine runde zu "klampfen". Ein bisschen muss man an den Potis schrauben, dafür klingt es dann aber wirklich recht gut. Das hat bisher keiner meiner früheren Kopfhörer so gut hinbekommen - ich habe in der Vergangenheit lieber aufs Spielen verzichtet - jetzt nicht mehr. Auch wenn es meine Schuld ist (man sollte die Produktbeschreibung halt auch genau lesen): Als Studio-Kopfhörer hat dieser Kopfhörer ein verdammt langes Kabel. Da der Kopfhörer bei mir alltäglich im Gebrauch ist und auch für unterwegs gedacht war, ist das nicht ganz optimal. Darüber sollte man sich im Klaren sein! Ansonsten: Toller Kopfhörer für einen angemessenen Preis! Klare Kaufempfehlung!

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