ATH-M40x

Audio-Technica

ATH-M40x

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Headphones to use with amp

Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 32 ohm Audio Technica ATH-M40x (cheaper, has detachable cable) ATH-M50x will work but I find its bass response muddies up easily (especially with playing a bass guitar). M40x has a flatter response Some amps just sound bad through headphones, I find Katanas need some EQ reduct

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kellylaundromat in r/GuitarAmps

June 27, 2026 11:47 PM

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Good headphone recommendations?

The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x's seems to be good entry-level headphones for exactly $60. I have the more expensive ATH-M40x's and they've been serving me quite well for the past 4 years.

whizvox in r/osugame

July 17, 2026 5:53 AM

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Headphones for Roland V

Been using Audio-Technica ATH-M40X for 10+ years. First with a Roland TD-11KV and now with a Roland TD-716. They sound great and can handle drums.

Bradl3ro in r/edrums

August 3, 2026 11:06 PM

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Headphone recommendations that won't break the bank

Oops lol, that's my quick reading. I use the Beyer dynamic DT 990's which are really popular, but go for $200. My rec would be Audio Technica ATH-M40X. I've been using two pairs of M20Xs as my guest headphones whenever I have someone else with me. They still sound great, but I did have one pair star

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garbage_consumer in r/pedalboards

July 9, 2026 7:36 PM

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