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With their bass-enhanced frequency response, these premium professional studiophones are ideal for use with drums, bass and other low-frequency sound sources. Superior components provide very high SPL capabilities while maintaining exceptional clarity of sound. Exterior design features include sturdy strain-relief cable and comfortable circumaural earpieces that can be rotated 180 degrees to permit one-ear monitoring. The studiophones utilize 40-millimeter drives with neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils for lowest mass. The ATH-D40fs is equipped with an 11-foot cable terminated in a standard 1/4-inch connector. This field-serviceable model allows elements, cables, and earpads to be replaced in the field if needed.
Ideal for use with drums, bass and other low-frequency sound sources. Click to enlarge. |
Rotating earpieces allow easy one-ear monitoring. |
Generously padded for lengthy sessions. |
ATH-D40fs Features - Enhanced bass response for low-frequency sound sources
- Field-replaceable cables, drivers and ear pads
- 1,600 mW of power handling, high SPL capability
- 40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils
- OFC litz wire cables, convenient one-side exit
- Rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring
ATH-D40fs Specs - Type: Closed-back dynamic
- Driver Diameter: 40 mm
- Magnet: Neodymium
- Voice Coil: Copper-clad aluminum wire
- Frequency Response: 20 - 28,000 Hz
- Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW at 1 kHz
- Sensitivity: 102 dB
- Impedance: 66 ohms
- Weight: 8.8 oz (250 g) without cable
- Cable: 11-foot (3.4 m); OFC litz wire, left-side exit
- Connector: 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) phone plug
What's in the Box ATH-D40fs Headphones
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(12 customer reviews) 38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Excellent sound, but soon stopped working,
June 2, 2009 J. Genson "A Seasoned Schemer" - See all my reviews
This review is from: Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs Precision Enhanced Bass Headphones (Electronics)
I have a of hobby collecting headphones, and I've recently began reviewing the ones in my collection. I constructed a simple six-song test and rating system, where a score of 0 - 2 is abysmal, 2.1 - 4 is poor, 4.1 - 6 is mediocre, 6.1 - 8 is above average, and 8.1 - 10 is excellent.
I selected songs from a variety of genres. The songs were "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac, "Every Planet We Reach is Dead" by Gorillaz, "Concerto Grosso no. 26 in D Major" by Handel, "I Know You Are, But What Am I?" by Mogwai, "Afro Blue" by Triplexity, and "The Patient" by Tool. All songs were encoded in Ogg Vorbis at 192 kbps or higher, and I listened to them on an iAudio 7 with all sound effects turned off and the equalizer set to flat.
Sound Quality(9.2/10)
The Chain(9/10) - bass, mid tones, and treble are all flat and evenly reproduced. The bass is crisp and punchy, but not exaggerated. The sound stage is good, although not incredible. Instrument separation is clear and...Read more
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Great Product,
January 30, 2007 M. Rowland "JadedMarty" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs Precision Enhanced Bass Headphones (Electronics)
I've been extremely satisfied w/ these headphones - comfortable, & sound great. I use them mostly to record w/ GargaeBand & to learn songs on bass, w/ my bass signal & a cd going thru' a mixing board. I've had them for several months now, & they've been durable. A good product; I'd rate them "Semi-Professional Quality".
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Most Bang for the Buck in this price range!,
January 21, 2008 Rachel (Leesburg, VA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Audio-Technica ATH-D40fs Precision Enhanced Bass Headphones (Electronics)
I've listened on $600 studio reference headphones (in an actual studio) and have a keen appreciation for great quality.
These headphones have been a great joy to use. Their sonic quality is excellent, mid-tones are clear and the high's are articulate. The cups are comfortable and by themselves do a wonderful job of blocking exterior noise. The only thing I can't figure out is their claim that the cord is "field-replacable", but there is no documentation or any indication that this is the case.
Other than that, it's an outstanding pair of comfortable full-cup headphones. Has a really long cord as well, which is much appreciated.
-David & Rachel
