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title: "ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black"
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# collapsible & portable 40mm dynamic drivers circumaural sound isolation ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black

**Brand:** audio-technica
**Price:** € 200.25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game — studio-grade clarity wherever you go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black by audio-technica
- **How much does it cost?** € 200.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/1035068-ath-m30x-professional-studio-monitor-headphones-black)

## Best For

- audio-technica enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted audio-technica brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Ergonomically designed ear pads and adjustable headband ensure fatigue-free listening during marathon studio sessions.
- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Collapsible build and single-side cable exit make these headphones ultra-portable for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Durable Matte Finish:** Sleek, fingerprint-resistant matte black aluminum housing combines style with long-lasting build quality.
- • **Precision Audio Clarity:** 40mm drivers with rare earth magnets deliver crisp, detailed sound with strong mid-range definition.
- • **Immersive Noise Isolation:** Circumaural earcups contour perfectly to block out ambient noise, keeping you locked in your creative zone.

## Overview

The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x headphones feature 40mm dynamic drivers with rare earth magnets for detailed, mid-focused audio. Their circumaural design provides excellent sound isolation, ideal for professional studio monitoring and field recording. With a collapsible frame and single-side cable exit, these headphones balance portability with durability, wrapped in a sleek matte black finish. Perfect for millennials who demand premium sound quality and comfort during long creative sessions or daily commutes.

## Description

The M-Series ATH-M30x professional monitor headphones combine modern engineering and high-quality materials to deliver a comfortable listening experience, with enhanced audio clarity and sound isolation. Tuned for highly detailed audio, with strong mid-range definition, these versatile monitoring headphones are ideal in a variety of situations. Designed primarily for studio tracking and mixing, they offer added features for increased portability, making them a great choice for field recording.Critically acclaimed M-Series professional monitor headphones deliver accurate audio and outstanding comfort, perfect for long sessions in the studio and on the go. Contoured earcups seal tight for excellent sound isolation, with minimal bleed. And the pro-grade materials are durable, yet comfortable. Find out why online reviewers, top audio engineers, and cult followers agree, M-Series is an unmatched combination of audio and build-quality that gets the job done. Hour after hour, year after year.

Review: One of the Best Pairs of Budget Headphones You'll Own - Since everything has already been said about these that can be said, these are some of the nicest headphones you can get for the price. The headphones themselves are a very sleek black design and are a nice matte black finish rather than the piano black that most companies love to use. The build quality is top notch and being able to fold them makes it great for traveling if that's what you're looking for. The noise isolation is not too bad either. I only use these in my room but was looking for a pair of heapdhones that had some decent noise isolation. If my regular hearing is 100%, while wearing these and not listening to anything, I'd say it lowers what I can hear to the 50-60% range so roughly half of the normal ambient noise volume. If you're listening to something even on low volume, you cannot hear anything else outside of the headphones. I also briefly tested noise leak with other people in the room and to my surprise they could hear nothing until the volume was close to 100%. Of course this volume level is different for everyone but that's 100% with Realtek HD audio drivers on a Windows 7 machine which gets extremely loud. I normally use 20-30% for reference. The ear cups fit very close to actually laying over my ears but they fit, making them closed. As for the sound quality, it's always hard to describe exactly "how" something sounds. The easiest way to put it is these sound the way you expect audio to sound. If you aren't an extreme audiophile or know exactly what something should sound like, these headphones will be even better. One thing that may give you an issue is the tightness of these headphones. I came from using JVC HA RX700's which are an equally great pair of headphones. The main issue with those is the break in time. The ATH M30x's take nowhere near as long to break in, but it should be noted that it may take you a few days to a few weeks to get adjusted to how they feel. After you stop fidgeting with them and get them to a height that works for you, sometimes you forget you're even wearing them. Comfort, quality, and sound are all present. If there was any negative I could give to these headphones its the fact that they do sit very close to my ears. If the ear cups were slightly larger it may feel a bit better, but that of course requires a complete redesign of the headphones which were built this way for a reason. Unless you have a very large head or prefer muddier quality sounding headphones such as Beats, you cannot go wrong with these. Pros: + Amazing sound quality + Great build quality, matte black finish, intriguing design + Very comfortable feeling earpads + Good sound isolation, ~50% of sound dampened Cons: - Would prefer slightly larger ear cups
Review: Quality sound and fit - My headphones work well, they are comfortable, they are adjustable, fit great and sound very good. I'm pleased with the overall quality and performance of these headphones.

## Features

- Advanced build quality and engineering
- 40 millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper clad aluminum wire voice coils
- Tuned for enhanced detail, with excellent mid-range definition
- Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
- Convenient single side cable exit
- Collapsible for space saving portability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HVLUQW8 |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Audio Driver Size | 40 Millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #101 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Cable Feature | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Weight | 7.8 Ounces |
| Compatible Devices | Desktops, Laptops, Music Production Equipment |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (12,314) |
| Date First Available | January 23, 2014 |
| Earpiece Shape | Rounded tip |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Generation | 2 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04961310125417 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Included Components | Headphone,Cable,Protective Case,User Manual,Screw-On Adapter |
| Input Device Interface | Audio jack |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.7 ounces |
| Item model number | ATH-M30x |
| Language | Italian |
| Manufacturer | Audio-Technica |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model Name | M30x |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Noise Control Features | sound isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.4 x 10 x 4.1 inches |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB |
| Series Number | 30 |
| Special Feature | Noise Isolation |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional |
| Style | ATH-M30X |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | Yes |
| Units | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Audio-Technica
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 38 Ohms

## Images

![ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81APjlVpgbL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: are these over-ears? I mean will they cover the ears and not right on the ears?**
A: They are circum-aural, a term which never should have been dropped because it means "around the ears."  In current usage, the term over-ears is used, but is simply unclear.

**Q: Does it have detachable cord?**
A: No, the following have detachable cables: ATH-M40x, ATH-M50x, ATH-M50x-R,  ATH-M50x-BL, ATH-M50x-BL-R, ATH-M50x-WH, ATH-M50x-WH and ATH-M50mkII

**Q: What is the sound leakage when listening to music? Will the people around me hear my music as well?**
A: You have to play music at a high volume for others close around you to hear it.  The headphone has little sound leakage, but if others around you can hear music well, you are probably listening at a level unsafe for yourself.  When I let my grandson use them, I did not hear sounds.  Hope this helps

**Q: How well it work when fuction as noise cancellation?**
A: Funny you ask......i just mowed my lawn with them yesterday. They block out enough noise that i dont have to turn them all the way up when mowing the lawn. I have a 22HP ride on mower so it is loud.....and i listen to pandora on my samsung s3 one or two notches from the loudest setting. I am able to hear the music perfectly clear. Hope this helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Best Pairs of Budget Headphones You'll Own
*by D***D on January 19, 2016*

Since everything has already been said about these that can be said, these are some of the nicest headphones you can get for the price. The headphones themselves are a very sleek black design and are a nice matte black finish rather than the piano black that most companies love to use. The build quality is top notch and being able to fold them makes it great for traveling if that's what you're looking for. The noise isolation is not too bad either. I only use these in my room but was looking for a pair of heapdhones that had some decent noise isolation. If my regular hearing is 100%, while wearing these and not listening to anything, I'd say it lowers what I can hear to the 50-60% range so roughly half of the normal ambient noise volume. If you're listening to something even on low volume, you cannot hear anything else outside of the headphones. I also briefly tested noise leak with other people in the room and to my surprise they could hear nothing until the volume was close to 100%. Of course this volume level is different for everyone but that's 100% with Realtek HD audio drivers on a Windows 7 machine which gets extremely loud. I normally use 20-30% for reference. The ear cups fit very close to actually laying over my ears but they fit, making them closed. As for the sound quality, it's always hard to describe exactly "how" something sounds. The easiest way to put it is these sound the way you expect audio to sound. If you aren't an extreme audiophile or know exactly what something should sound like, these headphones will be even better. One thing that may give you an issue is the tightness of these headphones. I came from using JVC HA RX700's which are an equally great pair of headphones. The main issue with those is the break in time. The ATH M30x's take nowhere near as long to break in, but it should be noted that it may take you a few days to a few weeks to get adjusted to how they feel. After you stop fidgeting with them and get them to a height that works for you, sometimes you forget you're even wearing them. Comfort, quality, and sound are all present. If there was any negative I could give to these headphones its the fact that they do sit very close to my ears. If the ear cups were slightly larger it may feel a bit better, but that of course requires a complete redesign of the headphones which were built this way for a reason. Unless you have a very large head or prefer muddier quality sounding headphones such as Beats, you cannot go wrong with these. Pros: + Amazing sound quality + Great build quality, matte black finish, intriguing design + Very comfortable feeling earpads + Good sound isolation, ~50% of sound dampened Cons: - Would prefer slightly larger ear cups

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality sound and fit
*by D***R on January 31, 2026*

My headphones work well, they are comfortable, they are adjustable, fit great and sound very good. I'm pleased with the overall quality and performance of these headphones.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long Lasting and good quality
*by A***E on June 21, 2020*

Lasted 5 years, writing this as I get a replacement. I would prefer a bluetooth model now so I am going up to the M50x. However these were top notch and lasted 5 years before breaking. The metal adjuster literally wore through the plastic, but having lasted 58 months I am not complaining. The high quality bass didn't last the whole time, but overall sound was pretty good. I tugged the cord a lot and it lasted all the punishment dealt to it. Sometimes I tugged hard enough to pull them off my head and they would fall to the ground. I also had them on a desk right on the edge and they must have fallen a good 50 times throughout their lifetime without issues. Overall, I am never trying a different brand for headphones. Tried many before, but these hit the "high quality" mark that no other headphone has come close to. If my next headphones don't last as long I'll simply go back to these again by buying another set of these. If those also don't last very long only at that point would i look elsewhere again, I am simply floored that I bought these 5 years ago for this price (60$), and got this kind of quality. The ONLY disappointment i have with these headphones is that when they broke they BROKE. The metal went through the plastic shattering it so now one earbud was dangling only by its cord with no way to hold in place anymore. However, strap a bit of duct tape to the metal and the plastic and its back where it should be and as expected it still works. I don't care a ton, but some may so I must note it again. Bass quality wore out over time. Its not terrible, but you can tell. Loses that "theater" feel to it, sounds like moderate quality headphones now which have decent bass but no "bass boost" if that makes sense. I have a set of headphones provided at work, and I can tell the difference, that high quality deep "bass" went away at some point on these. I didn't even notice until I tried a different set of headphones, so if this is your only set of headphones you won't even notice but if you care greatly about it, these headphones have it, but I don't know how long and it can wear out. Reminder, this is from a set 5 years ago. Things can change a lot for a company in that time, quality may differ from back then but in 2015 these are in my mind unbeatable at this price.

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