Review Audio Technica Headphones ATH-M30x | Mobile Accessories

I've spent nearly 6 months with the ATH-M30x and for those of you torn about whether or not to buy them, I'm here to help you make up your mind.

The M30x from Japanese manufacturer Audio Technica has a lot to offer for an otherwise slim price tag of a hundred dollars.

Why don't we begin at the build and design? 

The M30xs are made like most closed-back headphones in this price range. They're foldable, and can fit into pretty tight spaces when folded, so portability is a yes. They're fairly light at 220 grams (7.8 oz) so they don't weigh down on your head, and the plastic definitely feels sturdy, so I'm not really worried about dropping them.

What does worry me is the pair of  exposed wires running up the side of the headphones from near the cups to the band that covers the head. They appear vulnerable and flimsy and constantly have me wondering what would happen if they were to get snipped off. They are really thin after all. However, I haven't had any problems with those yet, and they definitely make the M30x look more sophisticated and professional for some reason.

The cups are large enough to fit over most ears and are very comfortable with soft padding. The only problem you would face with the cup design is the heating problem they come with because they're closed-back. The M30x doesn't heat up too much though, and you'll get used to it after a few days of use. Using it for more than 30 minutes at a stretch will certainly get your ears sweating, but it's not really that uncomfortable.

Moving on to Audio Quality, the reason you're actually reading this review. You may have heard that the ATH-M30x's are good, but just how good are they, really? Are they worth a hundred dollars? Well, it would be a safe bet to say that they are. I am a serious pianist and a budding composer and I use these Professional Studio Monitor headphones all the time with my keyboard and computers.

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 They have an excellent bass response, with the Bass frequency going all the way down to 15 Hz (15 Hertz), which happens to be way below the human hearing capability, so it shouldn't make a difference, but honestly, the vibrations they produce at frequencies that low are very pleasing to the ear.

They perform extremely satisfactorily in the mid-range segment as well, even for studio monitors. They seem to be just a bit lacking in the higher ranges though, possibly because of their maximum frequency being capped at 22 kHz (22,000 Hertz). The average human adult's hearing capability extends only near to 17 kHz though, so the M30x doesn't really disappoint.

Given all that, if you want to buy these cans for piano use, don't worry, I use them myself. The M30x's are especially great if you play rock or heavy metal on your piano, thanks to their Bass capabilities.

Besides all that, the M30x's come with a 6.3 mm gold-plated adapter for their standard 3.5 mm jack (also gold-plated) which screws on to the jack and doesn't come off unless you want it to. Also, the adapter can be used with other 3.5 mm audio jacks.

The 3 meter audio cable is, regrettably, not detachable, but that doesn't pose much of a problem and the cable attaches only to one side for ease of use, so that's a plus point that should balance it out.

They also come with this durable pouch for you to keep your headphones and wires in, which is pretty cool.

In conclusion, the Audio Technica M30x (ATH-M30x) is an excellent product put forth by the company for budget buyers, so if you're on a limited credit flow, then these headphones will no disappoint. 

However, it is recommended to look into higher end headphones if your wallet lets you as they just may prove to be a better choice.

That's all that's there for now, and if I helped you make up your mind, I'm glad I was of service.

Allow me to help you a bit further and provide you with a link to Amazon's website where you could pick these headphones up for the least price on the internet.

Feel free to shoot any questions you may have regarding the product at me in the comments section below, and if you're wondering- no, the sound doesn't leak out. At least, not that I know of. Also, if you don't mind an unauthorized seller, let me know in the comments and I'll get you a link to a seller with an even lesser price tag for these.

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Review Audio Technica - ATH-M20x Headphone | Mobile Accessories

My search for an ideal professional grade Studio quality headphones finally came to an end,post my purchase of the Audio Technica ATH M20X. When my existing Philips and SkullCandy headphone began to wear out, splurging on this 3000rs headphone seemed to be the most ideal thing to do

The below review is posted after using it extensively for more than a month, every day and passed the burn-in period
Costing Rs.3000 , this is one of the best choices for a over the ear headphone in the 50$ segment and definitely great value for money. Audio Technica may have other cheaper models in the sub 1500Rs segment offering much lower quality and prone to criticism of their brand. But with the M20X , they have hit it right on target and delivers superior quality of music, that's probably heard only in very expensive premium headphones costing 10K+, such as Beats, Sennheiser and JVC.

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The other 2 variants in the ATH MX series apart from the M20X include the M30X(Rs.4000 ~ 60USD) and the M50X(Rs.10,000 ~ 150USD). These two variants offer far higher resistance and nearly double the power input of M20X. Sensitivity and frequency response however remains almost identical to all three variants and so do the appearance

The M20X offers the most ideal mix of bass and treble naturally and doesn't require any advanced equalizers to fine tune the audio. The sound output is crystal clear and you can get to hear those special instruments chirping away in the background very clearly. The songs are not distorted by extra punchy bass but at the same time it reproduces the sound effects quite vividly, including the intended bass available in many tracks
Not just songs, but this can be a great choice for watching movies in laptops as well. The flatness in the audio with support for almost all frequency ranges. I played a wide genre of songs in different languages and till now yet to find a track that wasn't justified by the Audio Technica M20X. Even if the track was just 256-320KBS and not necessarily a FLAC/Lossless WAV format, it played it with perfection

The noise isolation was 100% as it complete encompasses your ear and makes you forget the world completely. However person next to you can slightly overhear you if the volume is kept at a slightly higher level


Other Alternatives :
The only 2 other choices that is often considered,in this price range includes the Sony MDR-XB450  and BeyerDynamic.

•  Sony MDR XB450 costs around 2000 and is strictly marketed for "Bass heads" and offers the extra punchy bass along with an excellent depth of quality. But its definitely not for the average music listener or the "purists", who expects to listen the raw version of the song without being distorted by extra high sounding bass. 
• BeyerDynamic costing almost similar to the ATH M20X at around 3K INR, it offers a decent alternative to Audio Technica. With similar open back design, swivelling ear cups, Beyerdynamic is modelled along the lines of the former,with similar frequency response and slightly higher bass. 

However, when faced with a choice I'd stricly go for the Audio Technica, primarily because of its military grade quality in both the ear piece as well as its thick insulation cable that stretches to nearly 2-3m. The popularity of the Audio Technica brand among musicians, primarily for studio monitoring purposes thanks to its pure crystal clear sound output, can be a great factor while choosing this headphone
Summary
Pros:

• Outstanding clarity and purity of sound
• Military grade encasing of the 3M Chord with neodymium magnet
• Pricing is quite optimal at the 3K (and definitely offers quality that of a 10K Rs. headphone)
• Best Studio Monitor Headphone in the market
• 100% Sound Isolation
• Also contains an additional 6.5MM jack to connect to Amps

• Cons:
• Not foldable and can be quite bulky while travelling.
• Not ideal for jogging/walking (but of course these are meant to be for home use/studio use)
• Can become slightly difficult while listening to it for a stretch ( better to take a few minutes break now and then )

Verdict : Definite buy !!