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Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Closed-Back Headphones

Product Description A perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort...

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Buy

(38 reviews)
Value

(75 reviews)
Price

(163 reviews)
Range

(46 reviews)
Product

(88 reviews)
Set

(81 reviews)
Bass

(141 reviews)
Music

(58 reviews)
Pair

(118 reviews)
Cord

(122 reviews)
Beat

(15 reviews)
Noise isolation

(23 reviews)
Plastic

(29 reviews)
Earbuds

(27 reviews)
Bite

(31 reviews)
Ambient noise

(26 reviews)
Bose

(7 reviews)
Ear

(146 reviews)
Comfort issue

(7 reviews)
Boy

(7 reviews)
Background noise

(37 reviews)
Press

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Reviews around buy (5.00 of 5)

  • They are very user friendly and a good buy for the money.
  • In conclusion, it is very good buy, but it may require a better source (for the bass).
  • Great buy for kids who you do not trust with volume control and horrible purchase for adults wanting good sound to their music
  • For 40$ I feel that they are a good buy with good sound quality
  • Definitely a good buy for anyone interested in balanced, tight sound.
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Reviews around value (4.83 of 5)

  • If you are looking for a great set of over ear headphones at an excellent value then these are for you
  • For the money, the M30's are a great value and purchase
  • The padding is great, the only thing is that my ears must be huge because if I wear these too long my ears start to hurt a little as if there isn't enough room
  • I would recommend these to anyone who is looking for a great value.
  • The stereo quality is very good, especially for the price, so it's a great value.
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Reviews around price (4.77 of 5)

  • This was a really great price for the quality of headphones.
  • The price was good and the quality of the headphones great
  • I would recommend these headphones to anyone looking for quality sound at a great price.
  • If you are looking for good headphones for a reasonable price, this item would be a great choice.
  • it's a cheap price for the large audio jack that i needed for my piano and capable of being used in regular small audio jacks as well
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Reviews around range (4.61 of 5)

  • The range of sound is great too, you can hear the bass very nicely
  • but I find these headphones to be very good and they have a nice balanced range
  • He was looking for some good piece of good range, neutral and clear sounding headphones
  • A nice mid to cheap range headphone that is comfortable to wear and gives good sound quality, not to heavy and easy to adjust.
  • The giftee says the headphones are comfortable and have a good dynamic range
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Reviews around product (4.52 of 5)

  • Really good sound really good product at a cheap price looking for another
  • A great set of headphones: cheap product, but a quality sound!
  • Light, confortable, the sound is so clear that you can discriminate each instrument, just perfect and the price is as good as the product
  • It is completely the wrong product for listening on an airplane as it does not protect you from the noise of the airplane and cabin.
  • Because of the Amazon reviews of these headphones, both my partner and I thought they would offer a good quality product in regards to sound for the price
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Reviews around set (4.26 of 5)

  • My brother has a old set of headphones of another brand and they kill these for sound quality
  • A great set of headphones: cheap product, but a quality sound!
  • Just a beautiful sounding set of headphones for a great price
  • Great set of affordable headphones for studio monitoring
  • and I'm happy knowing his hearing won't be damaged cranking the volume on a cheaper set, after all I want him to be able to hear me when we're old!
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Reviews around bass (4.21 of 5)

  • They are not noise canceling headphones but have a clear sound with a good bass kick
  • The sound is amazing and very clear with a super super good booming bass
  • Not suited for people who just want some big headphones that exaggerate bass.
  • The bass is not overpowering, but is substantial, especially after they are played for a while
  • These headphones sound really clear with good bass and mid-range.
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Reviews around music (4.10 of 5)

  • However, the music is very faint and with high pitch noise when using with my laptop.
  • My teenager loves them, and they keep the noise, I mean music, quiet for the rest of us
  • The Sonys let too much "outside sound" in, background noises, pet sounds, all the junk that keeps you from really enjoying your music
  • They are not true noise canceling headphones, but they isolate sound well enough that outside noises won't overpower any music, and people nearby wont be disturbed by sound leakage
  • But having listened to music on headphones before many times, I think I have a good ear for how good music can sound.
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Reviews around pair (3.93 of 5)

  • They sound good but not better than any other decent pair of headphones that you can find online
  • I got these to replace a cheap ($4-$5) pair of earbuds.
  • I bought these about a year ago thinking that they would be a good, cheap pair of over the-ear-headphones
  • I have a pair of Bose QC Headphones and I am not going to say these are as good but for a cheap pair of
  • Really good as an introductory, cheap pair of heaphones
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Reviews around cord (3.82 of 5)

  • Only issue is ridiculously long cord (its in the description).
  • Comfortable, great range, long cord, came with a studio plug.
  • The cord is nice and long ( and durable), the sound is pretty decent, and they are comfortable
  • The ONLY drawback is the very long cord that attaches to iphone
  • Great sound, I love the long cord, and it comes with a 1/4 inch plug adaptor.
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Reviews around beat (2.94 of 5)

  • The headset sounds good, but does not isolate noise quite as much as I would like.
  • im very happy with this ishwould recommend to those looking for some nice headphones that aren't overpriced like those awful beats by dre/monster/rip-off
  • They would fit over my ears but still cause discomfort after a few minutes, as well as get pretty warm
  • The padding is great, the only thing is that my ears must be huge because if I wear these too long my ears start to hurt a little as if there isn't enough room
  • I was convinced by a friend to pick up Skullcandy ones as a replacement, and nice as those are
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Reviews around noise isolation (2.58 of 5)

  • It provides a considerably good noise isolation and depth
  • The headset sounds good, but does not isolate noise quite as much as I would like.
  • I highly recommend getting a headphone amp with these, such as the FiiO E-6.
  • I was convinced by a friend to pick up Skullcandy ones as a replacement, and nice as those are
  • They would fit over my ears but still cause discomfort after a few minutes, as well as get pretty warm
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Reviews around plastic (2.48 of 5)

  • Mom managed to break the plastic supporting arm of one of the cups on her set, but mine have survived me.
  • The cable is nice and thick, the plastic is tough, and the headband is made of metal on the inside
  • The plastic is pretty cheap and they not very durable either
  • Sure, the plastic could be nicer, but for the price, I don't think you could get more comfort and better sound quality
  • is that when I remove them they flip a bit too easily, but this isn't a problem as it seems the plastic is sturdy enough.
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Reviews around earbuds (2.44 of 5)

  • I could instantly tell how much better these are but that's obvious compared to my cheap earbuds, These are my first good quality headphones and I couldn't be happier with my purchase
  • I prefer my cheap $9 Panasonic earbuds over these in every way.
  • For $40, if you want to have a better listening experience than using cheap earbuds, go for this.
  • Then I compared the M30s with my favorite earbuds, open headphones, and my desktop computer's dual speaker system to evaluate performance while listening to DVDs, Blu-rays, music, and Amazon Prime movie downloads.
  • I prefer my cheap $9 Panasonic earbuds over these in every way.
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Reviews around bite (2.36 of 5)

  • After roughly two hours of wearing these headphones, it starts to hurt a bit.
  • , my ears hurt a bit after about 30-40 minutes of wear.
  • They block out a good bit of outside noise, they are very comfortable, and the sound quality is good
  • They're a bit uncomfortable for extended periods but great sound quality for the price
  • They also warmed my ears up quite a bit, which could be good in cold climates, but not in the office.
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Reviews around ambient noise (2.32 of 5)

  • They would fit over my ears but still cause discomfort after a few minutes, as well as get pretty warm
  • It covers up a lot of ambient noise in your room so you hear mostly what is being sent through the speakers.
  • They block a lot of the outside ambient noise and allow me to immerse myself in my music
  • I plugged it to my laptop as well as into the port of the speaker system amplifier
  • They also block out a lot of the ambient noise in a room
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Reviews around bose (2.28 of 5)

  • I highly recommend getting a headphone amp with these, such as the FiiO E-6.
  • The best for the money beats bose and sony
  • The Bose do seem a bit better for that, but can't say that with 100% confidence
  • My friend bought some expensive bose headphones that sounded slightly better, but they broke after a month and after being replaced by warranty, they broke again
  • Can't afford those crazy-expensive Bose or Beats headphones?
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Reviews around ear (2.11 of 5)

  • My only complaint is that my ears will start to hurt if I wear these for more than 3 hours
  • I can listen for five or six hours and they don't hurt my ears
  • They do hurt my ears if I wear them for too long but they don't bother my spouse's ears.
  • , my ears hurt a bit after about 30-40 minutes of wear.
  • They don't hurt my ears even after I wear them for over an hour because they are lightweight and comfortable
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Reviews around comfort issue (1.80 of 5)

  • The small comfort issue is overshadowed by their sound quality and price
  • Great buy, 100% satisfied, I am having the same comfort issue with my M50's for marginally better audio
  • Aside from the comfort issues I mentioned, the outer area is starting to wither away
  • I highly recommend getting a headphone amp with these, such as the FiiO E-6.
  • All in all, I would like to recommend these headphones, but the comfort issue is the biggest issue for me
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Reviews around boy (1.80 of 5)

  • These bad boys are perfect
  • Would most-def recommend these bad boys.
  • If you are an audiophile with a very discerning ear, you should probably stick with Bose but otherwise save yourself some dough and go with these bad boys.
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Reviews around background noise (1.75 of 5)

  • This one is very good, eliminates most of background noise.
  • They block out most background noise and are incredibly comfortable
  • I was convinced by a friend to pick up Skullcandy ones as a replacement, and nice as those are
  • I plugged it to my laptop as well as into the port of the speaker system amplifier
  • I am so happy with them because they have great sound quality and you can't hear any background noise when listening to your favorite music
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Reviews around press (1.38 of 5)

  • I'd say at the $30 price point you'd be hard pressed to find better value for your money.
  • I highly recommend getting a headphone amp with these, such as the FiiO E-6.
  • My ears get pressed down easily and hurt after a while with any headphones
  • If you want to spend sub $100, you'd be hard pressed to find better headphones.
  • I don't pretend to think that I'm going to add anything there, but I do have a big head and shallow headphone cups press on my ears and get uncomfortable after a while,
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More about Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Closed-Back Headphones

  • Product Description A perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of listening
  • The headphones' low-profile, closed-back design provides exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations
  • Features include: neodymium magnet structure; lightweight, adjustable cushioned headband; gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and screw-on ¼" (6.3 mm) adapter; ultra-flexible 11' cable with single-side exit. From the Manufacturer ATH-M30 Closed-back Dynamic Stereo Monitor Headphones ATH-M30 Key Features: Exceptional clarity and sonic accuracy for mixing High power handling for tracking sessions Circumaural design ensures superior isolation 40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils Adjustable cushioned headband and lightweight design for maximum comfort OFC litz wire cable, convenient one-side exit Gold-plated 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter Experience More Freedom A perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of listening
  • The headphones' low-profile, closed-back design provides exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations
  • Features include: neodymium magnet structure; lightweight, adjustable cushioned headband; gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and screw-on ¼" (6.3 mm) adapter; ultra-flexible 11' cable with single-side exit
  • Specifications Type: Closed-back dynamic Drive Diameter: 40 mm Magnet: Neodymium Voice Coil: Copper-clad aluminum wire Frequency Respons:e 20-20,000 Hz Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW at 1 kHz Sensitivity: 100 dB Impedance: 65 ohms Weight: 7.0 oz (200 g) without cable Cable: 11' (3.4 m), OFC litz wire, left-side exit Connector: 1/8" (3.5 mm) with screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter Similar Products to Consider Audio-Technica ATH-M40FS Professional Studio Monitor Precision Headphones A perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians, Audio-Technica's ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of listening
  • The headphones' low-profile, closed-back design provides exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations
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  • Designed especially for professional monitoring and mixing, these studiophones feature an efficient collapsible design for space-saving portability and storage
  • Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180° for easy one-ear monitoring for studio or DJ applications, and the luxuriously padded ear cushions create a superior seal for maximum isolation so you can concentrate on the music
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  • Circumaural ear pieces swivel 180 degrees for easy one-ear monitoring and luxuriously padded ear cushions create an outstanding seal for maximum isolation
  • The adjustable headband is generously padded for ultimate comfort during long mixing sessions.