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ATH-M40x

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Brand: Audio-Technica

over-ear · closed-back · Wired listening

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Technical profile

Manufacturer figures. Reviewed 2026-09-16. “Not verified” is a data gap.

Brand: Audio-Technica
Model: ATH-M40x
Fit: over-ear
Design: closed-back
Connection: Wired analogue
Active noise cancellation: Not applicable — passive wired design
Driver technology: Not verified
Sensitivity: Not verified
Impedance: 35 Ω
Weight: 240 g (without cable)
Driver size: 40 mm
Frequency range: 15–24,000 Hz
Battery life: Not applicable — passive wired
Bluetooth codecs: Not verified
Water resistance: Not verified
USB audio: Not verified
Microphone: Not verified
Cable: Not verified

EDITORIAL GUIDANCE

Before you choose

Isolation depends on fit and seal. A closed enclosure alone does not establish measured noise reduction.
Check your source connector and output capability. Impedance alone does not determine amplifier requirements.

Use-case tags are based on documented design and intended applications. They are not a lab rating.