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Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x
The 40mm drivers with rare earth magnets deliver a detailed mid-range focus and a wide 15Hz-22kHz frequency response for accurate monitoring. Its lightweight 220g build, contoured circumaural seal for isolation, and collapsible design make it a durable, portable tool for long sessions. This headphone is best for studio engineers and musicians needing a reliable, flat-response monitor for tracking and mixing on a budget.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 47
open closed back closed
51 Overall Score
Price $79
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong sound (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 26 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica 6 PACK ATH-M30x Professional Monitor Headphones, 96dB, 15-20kHz, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Tune 670NC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Soundcore Life Q20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 32 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 70 | 24 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x | 33.3 | 53.5 | 37.4 | 79.3 | 51.4 | 61.3 | 37.5 | 26.6 | 94.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 71.1 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 37.5 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 81.8 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.7 | 74.3 | 93.3 | 51.8 | 78.3 | 85.3 | 81.6 | 94.7 | 89.2 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95 | 88.8 | 89.1 | 100 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 96 | 91.2 | 89.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Amazon 2 offers From $79
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Newegg 1 offer From $237
Price History
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