Sonic accuracy for mixing plus high power handling for tracking sessions.

Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Monitor Headphones are closed-back dynamic stereo headphones that deliver exceptional clarity. The ATH-M30 headphones'have 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils. Insulated ear cups provide superior isolation while the adjustable cushioned headband keeps your head in comfort. 11' ultra-flexible litz wire cable. Gold-plated stereo 1/8" connector with strain-relief spring and professional screw-on 1/4" adapter. Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Monitor Headphones give you 20-20,000Hz frequency response.

Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Monitor Headphones Features:

• Closed-back dynamic stereo headphones
• 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets
• Insulated ear cups for superior isolation
• Adjustable cushioned headband
• Sturdy, ultra-flexible litz wire 11' cable
• Gold-plated stereo 1/8" connector with strain-relief spring
• Screw-on 1/4" adapter

You've got a lot invested in your monitors, but you rely on your phones just as much. Make 'em good ones. Order now.

Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Monitor Headphones

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Best cheap headphones, Can't go wrong with them...

Posted by MAS owner on Jul 15, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Studio owner, mixing engineer, producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, R&B, Pop, Funk, Latin, etc...

I have a pair of this headphones, and i just love them. I also own 6 AKG K271. The good thing of Audio Technica headphones, is that they add a little extra low end, so they are quite good for playback. In my personal experience, i've noticed that musicians like them much better than AKG. I think AT are more musical. The cons: must take care of the cable, and its true that the speaker some times fall off if you handle them rude (but it's simple to place them back)and at high volumes they can't issolate perfectly well. I have them for about 6 years, and they work perfectly. AKG have a wider freq. range and flatter response. They have an invisible on-off switch, so they stop playing when you take them off. So the have better features and quality. AKG K271 (and alike) are headphones best suited for engineers, producers or people interested on freq. accuracy in my opinion. AT better for musicians or for playback.

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Bang for your Buck

Posted by MTC from Chicago, Illinois on Apr 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer, Audio Archivist, Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Country, Rockabilly

I own a recording studio here in Chicago, and have been working in the business for quite some time. I have owned Ultrasones, Beyers, AKG's and the like...but for sixty bucks, you just can't go wrong with these headphones. I have grown so accustomed to their tonality that I just can't use anything else anymore.

I've owned 3 pairs of these because drummers keep sweating on them and breakin' them.

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Great headphones for the price

Posted by steve167 from DC on Dec 28, 2008

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Accomplished guitarist into PC songwriting

Reviewer's Play Style: A bit of everything but mostly rock

For around 50 bucks you really can't argue with what you get here. These are great sounding headphones. I don't know how they'd stand up to being tossed around in a true studio setting or anything but for home recording they fit the bill for recording and light mixing. The sound is not fatiguing in any way and you could listen for hours. They fit pretty well, too. I've heard some higher end Senns and AKGs and these get you about 90% of the way there.

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best headphones I've ever owned

Posted by groovewrangler from Portland, OR on Jul 26, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Home recordist

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I'd like to qualify that I docked quality a star only because I've never had any experience with the $300+ headphones I see some mentioning. However, these blow anything else I've ever used out of the water, including those that cost 2-3x more. For monitoring, they are very flat, allowing you to hear fine details in a way that makes you aware of potential issues in a sonically objective way; though nobody should be using cans to mix, they reveal detail greater than my studio monitors, so they're great for auditioning single tracks. I find them comfortable, they don't slip off your head while you're wearing them, and the isolation level is pretty spiffy too!

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Very Fragile.....

Posted by mojorisen from Cincinnati on Apr 8, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Headphones sound decent but are very fragile. After pulling them off and on a few times the speaker snapped off. Also, I didn't care for the wiring as it is very thin and most likely prone to shorting out. I only used mine for a month and since they've broke I haven't used them, I am planning on trying to fix them though, I guess they're worth the time.

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