Product Description

The ATH-M40 features a flat, extended frequency response; field-replaceable cables, drivers, and ear pads; 1,600mW of power handling; high SPL capability; 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils; and rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring. Weight (without cable): 8.8 oz.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11251 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: black
• Brand: Audio-Technica
• Model: ATH-M40FS
• Dimensions: 13.00 pounds

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

Customer Reviews

good buy
Bought these headphones after reading many reviews and all I can say is glad I decided on these. I am in the process of putting my old records on to cd's and they do what I need them to do. Sure there are probably better ones out there but for the price I would say these are hard to beat

Should have bought the Sony's
These headphones are not the greatest for patching or recording. It's just not an accurate mix. I use them with my synthesizer, but I always have to check the balance on a amp - and it's usually way off. They're fine for listening to music, but I prefer lighter weight headphones or ear buds for that.

Amazing!
Finally headphones that pump out the sound I want, with the comfort I want, at a price I can afford!
You just can't go wrong with a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs's on your ears!

If you like balanced high quality sound that exploits every pitch and accentuates every tone, you can get it right here. If you want headphones that don't hurt your head, don't clamp your ears, and provide good isolation, hey! The ATH-M40fs is your baby!
The build quality is fantastic, complete over the ear circumaural design, very professional in style and durability.
I searched all over to find an amazing pair of headphones that wouldn't rip a hole in my pocket, and I found them.

I am extremely happy I chose these. I was on the skeptical side. I almost bought higher priced Sennheisers, but opted not to due to comfort issues and cheap headband construction.
I was worried about sound quality; as I like to hear every vocal and instrument the way it was intended. For anyone who is looking to listen to music at a higher level with a price suitable for the everyday person. These headphones do justice to the Audio-Technica brand!
I use them for listening to all my music and games; high fidelity classical recordings, popular music (Jewel's intricate voice sounds so good with these strapped to your head), occasional video games (I play adventure, mystery, and RPG's).

The bass is accurate, not overdone and not enhanced. Balanced sound throughout. Great for really getting into the music.
Are these the headphones you've always been looking for but thought they didn't exist? Yes, yes they are!
Are they the best headphone ever made? Well, I wouldn't say that. I've never listed to $150.00+ headphones before. So I am sure there are headphones out there that will make these sound lamer than scary movie 3. But I couldn't imagine needing to. Some headphones can cost over $900! I'm not a recording artist, I don't use these to monitor music. And I don't work as a audio engineer. But I am very picky about, well, almost everything! I am an artist of the visual kind. And these headphone produce high enough audio fidelity for most anyone who can appreciate well recorded audio. I do require a high level of quality, I am very sensitive to subtle details in sound. If there is distortion or a small hiss is my audio equipment, I can hear it.
When comparing headphones and speakers, I can clearly hear pitch subtlties, faded or more pronounced background instruments, and other differences.
Besides, even a farmer in good ol' Georgia can appreciate, and have an ear for good audio fidelity.

For me, these headphones are great. They produce sound in a highly respectable manner at the price I am willing to spend. And thats what counts to most people.

Audio-Technica also makes a variant model of these, ATH-D40fs with enhanced bass. I feel some may prefer them to these and find them more suitable for video games, watching certain movies, and those who like that extra thump.

They also make much higher priced headphones for anyone requiring more fidelity. After listening to these I think they are a very viable brand, completely on level with competing against the well known brands of Sennheiser, Koss, bose, Beryldynamic, and Grado.


Audio products I own:
Onkyo TX-SR500 reciever
iAudio G3 digital audio player
Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs headphones (of course)
Koss UR29 headphones
Koss the plug earbuds
Koss Porta Pro headphones
Panasonic RP-HJE50 earbuds
Audio-Technica PRO 24 XY Stereo Condenser Microphone
Audio-Technica Pro5V headphones (returned due to comfort, the lack thereof)