Other considerations come into play like audio leakage so as to minimize how much of the track you play along to is picked up by your mic—these kinds of things. Thanks to their linear frequency response, these headphones also cut a fine figure in production and mixing applications. The ATH-M30X model from Audio-Technica's ATH-M series features 40mm drivers and CCAW coils driven by neodymium magnets, delivering an impressive sound that can easily compete with much more expensive headphones. All models have 40mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice-coils for lowest mass, resulting in extended frequency response and the capability to produce high sound levels, Drivers, oxygen-free copper litz cables, and ear-pads may be replaced by the user.

The modern headphone’s design features a convenient single-side cable exit for hassle-free listening. They are a little more lightweight and feel like they are lacking the build quality of more expensive Audio-Technica headphones. The longest I have worn them without taking a single break was ten hours, and I did not experience any pain or discomfort. Back then our aim was straightforward - provide technology products and services to the education, music, television and film markets. With each one consisting of rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium voice coils, the ATH-M30x ensures a sonic precision unlike any other.However, the overall level of the leakage is quite low, which makes up for the broad leakage profile.

Clamping force seems to lean more towards loose for what traditionally would get deemed monitoring headphones. I can't manage any decent setups with the headphones on and have to play without them to hear any subtility. Audio-Technica have developed and delivered products to power the Grammys, World Cup, Super Bowl, Commonwealth Games as well as every Summer and Winter Games from Atlanta 1996 to Sochi 2014.For casual listening – these are pretty nice casual listening headphones and they can work well if you prefer more of a neutral sound with some emphasis in the lower high end.

The headphones have a circumaural, around-the-ear design that provides sound isolation in loud environments. However, that cable is not removable without a soldering iron, so if it busts, you need to repair it (or see if the warranty covers it).The headphones are steplessly adjustable, and the earcups are also generously padded and can be swivelled by 90°, allowing them to be set to any desired position. The ATH-M30x over-ear wired headphones feature advanced engineering and build quality, making them the perfect headphones for field recording, video editing, and other monitoring applications.