Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Review + Brainwavz Pads 

The lights behind you are distracting, other then that great video.

Let's be honest. Any non-original pads change the sound signature of these headphones. Audiotechnica should finally listen to customer feedback and produce more comfortable pads.

This is actually underrated. Its low end for example is far better than many. Not as thumpy but very detailed still. This one is a recommendation worthy of being alongside the SHP9600 on your A Tier list with DMS that you'd made a year ago.

Great review. I understand better how your hearing works, i think that compared to mine, yours is better suited for base, because i feel my M50x have quite alot of bass. Also i feel my hearing is a bit more tolerant to highs as i find them sharp but not unpleasant. Thanks for your cristal clear review

Its weird changing from a gaming headset which has a stong bass to the audio technica which has equal bass and trebel. The sound was good tho

It's amazing the difference 6 months makes... SHP-9500 has left the building. Thanks a lot, Obama! ...er, I mean, Gibson! For anyone looking at this in the future, SHPs are currently going for $140+ on Amazon/Newegg, and $120+ on Ebay... There's a bunch of ones from China that say they're genuine at $100 on Ebay tho? Supply has dried up, and I'm a bit sad because they were fantastic for their price point, with obscene levels of comfort... On the subject of this video, the M40x's are fantastic headphones IMO for music. Josh, your videos are great and seeing the improvement in quality from this video to your current ones is a treat. Keep it up if you can, but don't get burned out!

Hey Joshua, I think the background music does not go well with your soothing voice. I feel relaxed when I listen to you, but when the annoying siren sound of the background music comes up, It upsets me, and kinda makes me feel nervous.

Thanks for advice for changing the pads to Brains - m40x sounds quite better.

I bought the Brainwavz angled sheepskin pads for the ATH-m50x and was shocked to learn that earphones don't have to crush my ear lobes. These pads actually cup my ear. My ears are so big that I'd resigned myself to thinking this is just how things were going to be. Not an audiophile, so my cans still sound about the same to me.

I can back you up, the Philips SHP9500s are great.

V-MODA M100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are the best all around headphones have used. They have verry clean solid thumping bass that hits every single note. The highs are amazing there crisp clear . They also sound amazing on games and movies. I have lots of headphones and these are the one headphone to do it all. If you're looking for that set of headphones that you can take everywhere and do it all. Buy these. Music is crazy good as well as games and movies. I have not tried editing on these so not sure. But these go for $250 but you can find them for $150 if you look around.

Great video with rich information.

Shp9500 are for the ones that like detail and clarity. arent the greatest but yes, they are worth trying them. (a lot)

WHICH PADS SHOULD I BUY FOR THE M40X????? I'm so confused at this point, someone says the regular HM5s are good, some say they sound like shit and the angled ones are better, some say the angled ones suck, some say the 840 pads are a better choice, some say they suck and the HM5s are better, I have no idea what to believe. Someone says the ZMF Cowhides are the best fucking thing since sliced bread, then someone comes out and says they absolutely suck. Should I just message someone and have them measure the M40X with all the pads? I really do be depressed rn ngl

I just bought a set of these for my birthday and really like them. I'm a professional musician and a learning audiophile. I like to listen to hq audio tracks on RU-vid and Spotify with my Galaxy S9+. I've been trying various equalizer apps to customize the frequencies to my ears. I also really like listening to Binaural Beats when I sleep. I really like to feel the sound, not just hear it. When I can feel the sound frequencies, it's like being a band member or being in the audience! Any advice to get the best possible performance for these headphones would be very much appreciated. Are there any apps or tools I can use to calibrate not only my headphones but my car audio and home theater systems as well? I'm still learning what all of the terms are and how they affect the sound. Any recommended RU-vid tutorials? Spotify has a really cool EQ feature that plays a frequency pulse in each ear one at a time and asks you if you can hear it. After completing the calibration the music sounds amazing with these headphones on and through the bluetooth in my car! The only problem is that it is NOT system wide, so it only works in the Spotify app itself. Is there any system wide apps that can do this feature on android? Ever learning, Joe P. (aka Master Joeda) 😊🎸🎶🎧🎤🎛🎙🎚🎹😁

Hi Joshua, I'm receiving those soon, Any idea if the M70 pads fits? What concerns me about the Brainwave is the soundstage change reviewers keep mentioning.

Would you recommend angled or flat earpads? What's the difference for each?

i prefer the m40x to the m50x. i still need something close to reference but i still really like having an enjoyable listening experience. i love these headphones, they work so well for me, and they're also pretty cheap when compared to a lot of other options. the headphones i had before this sounded almost exactly the same, if not a little worse, way less comfortable, and were $100 more! some deprecated sony cans that i can't remember the name of.

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what would be the difference between the Brainwavz HM5 angled and not angled for my Audio Technica M40X? and would Memory foam or plain leather be better and whats the difference between the two?

I have the shp9500 as well, they really sound amazing, but I'm in love with the sound signature of the T50rp mkiii, they are so detailed, great sounds stage, great bass response, the most pleasant sound that I have heard, Can you review this cans please?

Am I really to believe these Brainwavz pads don't change the sound signature of m40x at all? I got angled pleather ones for my ath-pro5x because so many youtubers seem to be praising these pads. And while comfort is hugely increased, the sound changed very significantly to the point where I'm unsure if I wanna use them. Increased sound stage is nice but it also made them have way too much bass and I'm pretty sure I lost quite a bit of detail in mids.

Would love to see your thoughts on these vs the Takstar Pro 82!

Great review! What kind of portable DAC or Amp would you suggest to use with these headphones?

I've heard numerous people say that the hm5 pads kill the bass.

I've been using these for a year and I still don't know if I like them, it's insane.

dt 770's or these for dreampop?

Are the earpads easy to swap?

Valour? Did you try the Velour pads? Would be fitting eh mate?

Listening to this on my m40x ;)

I don't want to change my ath-m40x sound signature(little increase of bass won't be a fact) but I want to have comfort and little thick cushions and want durability please suggest me Sir

are good for gaming? is it better than cloud alpha?

Can one use a generic 3.5 mm female TRS to 2.5mm male TRS adapter with the M40x? Want to be able to attach a boom mic ( www.amazon.in/dp/B08BZ9G4WQ ) that way.

Very usefull video thx a lot !

The editing in this video is distracting . It’s like watching Max Headroom.

These or Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro?

I recently just got a pair of Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC headphones. I really love the sound because I haven't tried anything as high quality before. I do have one problem though, the earpads are way to tight and it feels like a vice on my head. Is there any earpads that would resolve this issue to make it more comfortable to where them for long sessions?

Is it still viable ,?

Look like z review has a competitor excellent reviews

This vs dt770 for mixing?

The soundsignature changes strangely with other pads and not for the good. Using other earpads on the m50x, (the Shure 840 pads), I still prefer over the m40x.

Nice intro. Good quality video.

Hey man please review DT 770 pro 32 ohm

Joshua how does the sound signature of the M40s compare to the M1060 (besides M1060 being open) since it seems like both reproduce low, mids, and highs evenly and well. Would the M1060 be like the open version big brother to the M40s or are they more different than that.

Do you have gravel in your throat? I envy your voice!

yes i agree

M50X are atrocious. Some of the worst I have heard. M40x completely on the other end. One of the best closed backs I have heard. I think they are underrated of headphones under even $250 headphones. I tried these at Guitar Center and they sounded better than everything there. Of course they don't have Grado or Fostex.

You have really good content on your channel, you seem to know what you are talking about, why you have so few audience, I think you miss something, nevertheless I love to follow your channel, good and informative content

Intro song please

Lol just dont twist the cable or lock the cable if you accidently yanked it

Shp are to sharp for me, hd58x are better for me

Could you review the M50xBT? The sound, to my knowledge, is better than the M50x’s.

hay qua

The mids are recesed

This is literally the exact same review that zeos did.

M50x are not reference quality. Not even prosumer quality.

Sounds so tired in this review