Price: $69.00 - $59.00
(as of Dec 19, 2024 18:46:09 UTC - Details)

The M-Series ATH-M30x professional monitor headphones combine modern engineering and high-quality materials to deliver a comfortable listening experience, with enhanced audio clarity and sound isolation. Tuned for highly detailed audio, with strong mid-range definition, these versatile monitoring headphones are ideal in a variety of situations. Designed primarily for studio tracking and mixing, they offer added features for increased portability, making them a great choice for field recording.
Advanced build quality and engineering
40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
Tuned for enhanced detail, with excellent mid-range definition
Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
Convenient single-side cable exit
Reviewer: NathanDetr0it
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Purchase from Amazon Warehouse Deals; No regrets so far!
Review: My pair came from Amazon's Warehouse Deals, and the condition note said "minor aesthetic damage" to packaging. My purchase price was something like $46 (shipped!), which I thought was too low to resist. I took the gamble.Upon receipt I scoured the well-packaged (unopened) original box, but I couldn't find the alleged damage; meanwhile the product inside appears brand new and has met my high expectations, living up to the excellent reputation of the ATH-M series.I bought these after 5+ years of using a beat-up pair of M35's in my volunteer role as FOH Engineer at my church. That pair of M35's was the first pair of professional-caliber headphones I ever put on, and that was a game-changer for me. I read reviews and considered Sony's MDR7506 and Superlux's 668 but settled back on what i have hands-on experience with.So far, I find that the sound of my M30Xs is a joyous thing to experience, rivaling or perhaps surpassing the old M35's. I am no headphone-phile, but I can tell that a similar contour/EQ philosophy is employed in both sets; dead-flat tone with emphasis in the mids to draw out minute detail in voices and, I find, acoustic instrument character and voicing.In particular, I have been loving these cans for electronica due to the fantastic middle details. Bass tones are extremely clean and legible; but in contrast to pairs of bass-boosted buds and cans will seem quite subdued. These will certainly and effortlessly expose poor bitrates and/or bad source material.Things I love:- Build Quality; in a word, 'Solid'.- Sound Quality; to my ears, perfection.- Design Aesthetic; functional, no-nonsense matte black.Things I do not love (but knew going in):- Cord is long (yay!) but hard-wired (boo!); non-interchangeable.Surprises:- I have huge ears, and the stock pads are too small for me. The cans actually sit on top of the tips of my ears, and after an hour can cause some pretty significant discomfort. The sound is so great that I didn't care, for years- see the update below.Overall: Two thumbs way up (especially for $46!), and a positive experience with Amazon's Warehouse Deals to boot.UDPATE after four years: Wow, these just keep rocking. The sound is just incredible, and the build is holding up great. The pads started to crack last year (so that's three years of normal use) and they were always too small for my ears, so I replaced them with these: Brainwavz Replacement Memory Foam Earpads - Suitable For Many Other Large Over The Ear Headphones - AKG, HifiMan, ATH, Philips, Fostex (Black). Beautiful, comfortable, and no noticable depreciation to the majestic sound of these headphones. After four years and trying many rivals, I now believe that these are simply the greatest headphones in the world at their price point,Thanks for reading!

Reviewer: Actively Retired
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Work great for silent electric guitar practice.
Review: Did a lot of research and headphones in this category have some pretty marginal reviews. These have worked fine for me, they're lightweight, comfortable, don't squeeze too tight (I wear a large size hat), seal outside sounds well and so far the ear muffs seem to be holding up well. The height adjustment seems to be sufficiently stiff to stay in place, but not too stiff to easily adjust.I use mine with a headphone amp so I can practice electric guitar without bothering anyone. But I've also plugged them into my stereo for general music listening, and they sound much better than the cheapy speakers my wife uses for background music.Deteriorating muffs seem to be a big failure point for most headphones, but these seem to be easily removable so should be easy to replace. And replacements are available. Also the wires from the headband to the phones are exposed. This might expose them to being snagged and broken, but I prefer them because they aren't big loops - just enough to allow flexibility, without hiding them to snake around some internal joint where they're likely to get flexed so much they eventually break - which renders the headphones useless. In fact the wire routing seems specifically designed to avoid kinking or over-flexing no matter how the headphones are articulated or folded.I expect to have these a long time.

Reviewer: JJG
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding Bang For Your Buck, Nicely Designed Successor To M30
Review: The Audio Technica ATH-M30x are excellent sounding headphones in the sub $100 range. I'm using the M30x as a second pair of headphones to listen to music and when watching movies or TV shows on an iPhone, iPad, or through an AV receiver. I wanted headphones that would sound great, be well built, be portable, and yet be affordably priced. In those regards, the M30x delivers.The M30x is a nicely designed successor to the popular M30 headphones which they are replacing. I really like Audio Technica's styling update for the M30x, giving it a look similar to the iconic M50 and newer M50x headphones. Like the M50 and M50x, the M30x now features a collapsible design for space saving portability. Both of those are welcome changes from the dated looking and clunkier M30. A few months back I purchased a pair of M30 headphones, used them for a couple of weeks before returning them, and then purchased the M50 headphones. The design and feel of the M30x is much improved from the M30.-----SPEC COMPARISON BETWEEN ATH-M30x & ATH-M50x:The M50 and M30 were the most popular headphones in Audio Technica's Professional Studio Monitor Headphone lineup so my guess is that the M50x and M30x will be also so I've written a spec comparison between models.1. The M30x has a 40mm driver compared to a 45mm driver in the M50x.2. The M30x has a frequency response of 15-22,000Hz compared to 15-28,000Hz with the M50x.3. The M30x has a maximum input power of 1300mW at 1kHz compared to 1600mW at 1kHz with the M50x.4. The M30x has a sensitivity of 96dB compared to 99dB with the M50x.5. The M30x has an impedance of 47 ohms compared to 38 ohms with the M50x.6. The M30x weighs 7.8oz compared to 10oz with the M50x.7. The M30x has a built in cable compared to detachable cables with the M50x. The straight cables are both 9.8'.With a higher sensitivity, lower impedance, and higher maximum input power the M50x are a little easier to drive, are a little louder, and can handle more power before clipping than the M30x.-----COMPARING AUDIO TECHNICA's PROFESSIONAL STUDIO MONITOR HEADPHONE LINEUP:If looking at other models in Audio Technica's lineup, the M20x, M30x, and M40x all have 40mm drivers whereas the M50x has 45mm drivers. All have a frequency response on the low end of 15Hz but as the headphone models get better so do the higher end of the frequency response, 20,000Hz with the M20x up to 28,000Hz with the M50x. The M40x and M50x feature detachable cables whereas the cable in the M20x and M30x is built in to the headphones. The M20x isn't collapsible while all the other models are. When examining sensitivity, impedance, and maximum input power, as the models get better the headphones tend to increase in dB's, become easier to drive with a lower impedance, and are able to handle more power before clipping.-----SOUND QUALITY OF M30x & COMPARISON TO M50:The M30x offers excellent sound quality for its price. The headphones produce a rich, clean, and detailed sound with a good amount of bass. I'm really impressed with the sound they are able to produce.Having the M50, I was able to do a comparison between the two headphones. Since many reviewers who own both the M50 and M50x headphones state that the two models sound identical, my sound comparison between the M50 and M30x should provide a good comparison in sound between the M30x and newer M50x headphones.The M50 headphones are a little louder. They produce better bass as a result of the 45mm drivers compared the 40mm drivers in the M30x. The sound from the M50's is also fuller and has better separation. You do get what you pay for but when considering sound to price the M30x offers great bang for your buck.-----PROS:1. Produce a rich, clean, and detailed sound with good bass.2. Affordably priced, great bang for your buck.3. Comfortable to wear.4. Attractive design and lightweight.5. Collapsible for space saving portability. When collapsed they are noticeably smaller than my M50's collapsed.6. Comes with protective carrying pouch and 1/4" adapter for headphone plug. The 3.5mm plug allows the M30x to plug into smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The 1/4" adapter allows the headphones to plug into receivers, mixers, and other audio equipment.CONS:1. The "L" & "R" indicators for the cans are inside the headband area and are hard to see in dim lit areas. I much prefer their placement on the can swivel mechanism with the M50/M50x. I know its minor especially if you just remember that the cable comes out of the left side but I thought I'd mention it.-----SUMMARY:The ATH-M30x headphones continue Audio Technica's legacy of producing amazing headphones. At the price point of the M30x, they are very hard to beat. If you are looking for a pair of headphones that sound great, are well built, are portable, and yet are affordably priced as I was, I highly recommend the M30x. If considering other Audio Technica models I recommend spending a little extra money and purchasing the M30x over the M20x. The collapsible design is very nice and the M30x allows almost double the maximum input power than the M20x. If sound quality is your concern over price, the M50x is superior with better bass, separation, and a fuller sound. The build quality is also nicer with the M50x. My M50's feel sturdier, the headband extender feels more durable, and I like the swivel feature of the M50 cans. That's not to take away from the M30x because they are well built headphones for the price.

Reviewer: MIGUEL ANGEL ROMERO ALEJANDRO
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Sin ser audiófilo puedo decir que es lo mejor que he escuchado por este precio, la escena sonora es muy buena, los bajos cumplen bien sin ser muy profundos, los medios son impresionantes y los agudos brillantes sin ser molestos.La calidad de los materiales me parece excelente por lo que pagas.Lo único que podría parecer negativo es que el cable no se puede desconectar y que después de unas horas de uso pueden llegar a cansar.

Reviewer: Lucas Moraes
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Inicialmente, deixo claro que faço esta avaliação após uma semana de uso do fone!Pela primeira vez fiz um investimento mais elevado em se tratando de um headphone. Sei que os equipamentos da Audio Technica são de alta qualidade e optei, deliberadamente, por comprar um fone desta marca. O produto chegou muito bem protegido e vem acompanhado de uma caixa robusta, com manual e instruções em diferentes idiomas. Antecipo, também, que ele não possui microfone embutido.O fone contém um adaptador a ser utilizado em mixers e amplificadores em geral o que, para mim, é necessário já que também utilizo o equipamento constantemente no meu receiver. O cabo tem 3m de comprimento, sendo inadequado para quem pretende usar o fone em lugares públicos, como academias e ônibus. Além disso, vem acompanhado de uma bolsa de proteção para que se transporte o fone para outros ambientes sem correr o risco de danificá-lo. Não costumo usar headphone por longos períodos mas, ao que me parece, ele não causa maiores incômodos para quem pretende passar horas e mais horas com o mesmo. O ajuste para a cabeça/orelhas é de fácil manuseio.Quanto à nitidez do som, percebi um equilíbrio adequado entre graves, médios e agudos, da maneira como desejava. Pude notar algumas nuances sonoras de músicas que, mesmo conhecendo há décadas, nunca tinha reparado, inclusive em fones anteriores da JBL que tive. Talvez para quem tenha a pretensão de utilizá-lo de forma profissional, esse fone não atenda inteiramente às expectativas, embora seja um ótimo equipamento de entrada.De uma forma geral, portanto, estou extremamente satisfeito com o investimento feito. Para quem deseja um fone de excelente qualidade com pretensões domésticas apenas, trata-se de uma ótima opção.

Reviewer: R.B
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Los Audio-Technica M30x son auriculares de monitoraje ideales para quienes buscan una calidad de sonido precisa y clara sin romper el banco. Con un diseño cerrado y acolchado, ofrecen una excelente cancelación de ruido pasiva, lo que los hace perfectos para estudios, grabaciones o uso personal. Su sonido equilibrado y detallado es ideal tanto para monitoreo profesional como para disfrutar de música con gran fidelidad. Además, su construcción robusta y ligera garantiza comodidad durante largas sesiones de uso. Si buscas auriculares con excelente rendimiento a un precio competitivo, los M30x son una excelente elección.

Reviewer: Sigge
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Mycket bra ljud och bekväma hörlurar

Reviewer: Alberti Loris
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Casque audio étonnant à l'écoute, bonne puissance, mal aux oreilles après un certain temps. Je l'utilise en home studio son pour enregistrement démissions radio. Cote 5 sur 10.