Audio-Technica M30x Professional Monitor Headphones Black

I am compelled to write this review having literally put these headphones on for the first time 10 minutes agoI've gone through a LOT of headphones in my life, and I can be quite picky when it comes to headphones but these straight out of the box feel greatThese are a very good pair of headphones, I can feel it already: the clarity of sound is amazing. The headphones fit nicely around the ear, blocking outside noise without the need for noise cancelling technology such as in Beats headphones.They are incredibly light in weight, I almost thought the box was empty. However, they don't feel cheap, the build quality is good, the cable is strong, all in all very impressed.I feel like these headphones are going to be really comfortable to wear for long periods of time, I can barely feel them on my head as I write this review. Really impressed with these, first impressions are very good, like I said the sound clarity is really, really good, not too bass heavy, just all round feel like a very expensive pair of headphones, worth more than the price I paid, so very happy with this purchase.I have to give these 5 stars especially considering the price. You might be able to find a better pair out there for £500 but these are a 10th of the price so deserve the top rating

I am very particular when it comes to sound quality, wanting tight bass, controlled treble and natural mid tones. Basically reference sounds from speakers and headphones that are rich yet natural, with the minimum of colouration.But of course these things can come at great cost, in fact the sky is the limit for the audiophile.So what of these "cans"? Well my previous wired headphones, as opposed to the very popular wireless Bluetooth headphones (to which I have two very good pairs I might add), the leatherette had broken up and the foams are starting to breakdown, after 5 years. It was time to decide just to get new cushions for the Sony's or bite the bullet and get a new set of wired headphones, and wired was important. But which Brand?Well I liked my Sony's but at times the wire was too short. Beats? No thank you, I have tried them and they are (for me) bass heavy and flabby at that. I am sure some like the sound from them, but not me. Personally I think you are paying a lot for the name, when there are better options at a lower price. No, lets investigate.The sound is very natural. Well pitched mid range, a lovely tight, rich bass, no muddyness here, and clear trebles.Various sources were used, from CD's to Spotify and you tube etc. Not tried them on vinyl yet.One thing to beware of though it the quality of the source, On a couple of reproduction songs the treble sounded a bit too zingy. Not the fault of the headphones, but the source itself. Try with a good source and they shine.Example track is the very demanding "March of the Celts" by Enya, at 1 min 46 Seconds. There is is a bass note that demands perfect reproduction, and these shine with it. Not perfect but oh so close. Another track I played the quality was that good, you could hear the hand of the pianist hit the piano, something I have not heard before.There will be better headphones out there, but from a cost point of view these get very close to perfection, nay, these have a sound quality of cans many times the cost.If you want exceptional headphones and you are are on a budget, you really should consider these. They really are that good.

I bought a pair of these for my every day use headphones. I use them for around 2 - 3 hours a day for my commute on the train and bus.When compared with the ATH-M50X headphones, I actually think these sound better. The M50Xs sounded muddy compared to the crisper sound of the smaller speakers. Plus, these are half the price of the M50Xs.Pros:- Have survived the test of time (I've been using these every working day for the past year straight.- They sound better than the M50Xs that are twice the price- They sit really well on your head- Very comfortable!- Look very niceCons:- The lack of removable or interchangeable cable is a big downside as..- The cable is really, really long. I had to wrap the cable up with a hair bobble to keep it manageable.- The headphones have started to 'squeek' a little when I move them, but seeing as I only move them from my bag to my head this isn't that big of a deal.- Heavy lack of low base-y tones. When listening to songs through other headphones, I realize I don't really hear 'the full song experience'Overall these are great. The reason for 4 stars is the cable length. I should have read up on the length on the AT website, as the Amazon store page doesn't mention it.I believe the M40Xs come with the same size driver (40mm) so they should, in theory, sound the same. Plus they have the swap-able cables. If I had to buy again I would buy the ATH-M40X over the ATH-M30X.