Audio Technica ATH-M3X Mid-size Closed-back Headphones

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 3.3 x 10.5 inches ; 11.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I51T
• Item model number: ATH-M3X
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 8, 2006

Product Description

Product Description

Engineered for digital program materials, the ATH-M3X closed-back dynamic stereo headphones are equipped with high-performance drivers and low-mass diaphragms for maximized power handling capability. The closed-back design of the earpieces isolates the listener from distracting sounds. The headphones incorporate 40mm drivers to deliver wide dynamic range. Diaphragms only 25 microns thick provide the ATH-MX3 with a frequency range extending from 20 to 21,000 Hz. They feature soft leatherette earpads and adjustable headband, and include a 9.8' cable with 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug and 1/4" (6.3 mm) phone plug adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price, June 10, 2006

By	A. Anderson (duluth,mn) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My first and biggest complaint with these headphones is the physical design; while they are comfortable for short periods, they begin to hurt your ears after awhile and they also slip off quite easily. However, most headphones in this price range are just as bad (if not worse).

They have good sound quality for their price range, although, like most/all headphones this cheap they aren't extremely clear and don't sound extremely good. I didn't notice much sound leakage with these headphones, and could barely hear them when I took them off my head. However, I generally don't listen to music very loud (it hurts my ears) so if you listen to music very loud it may cause more sound leakage (however, you probably won't care).

Overall, considering the price, these headphones are pretty good. You could probably get a better pair for the same price, but you could also get a much, MUCH worse pair.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap - You get what you pay for, March 2, 2004

By	Catherine (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

I was attracted to these headphones because they looked like a steal. They looked like an extremely great deal for the price that I payed for them (around $25)... but what I got was exactly what I paid for. I got very low quality, cheaply made headphones that barely held up for 2 months. The foam padding started deteriorating about a week after I bought these and they hurt your ears after only about listening for an hour. The sound quality is mediocre, but is better than some at the same price range. My biggest problem with these phones was that they leaked an extremely large amount of sound. You can't be in a room, or even a room over from someone without them knowing what you're listening too. HORRIBLE...
But, they are extremely comfortable if you are only going to wear them for a SHORT period of time. They are VERY cheap, and if you don't mind letting anyone listen with you (sound leakage), then these phones shouldn't be a problem. Okay for the casual listener who doesn't have a whole lot of money to spare. The cord is extremely long, which makes for easy maneuverability but does get in the way sometimes. There is a small amount of isolation, more so than with other headphones at this price, but you still can hear outside noise which kind of defeats the purpose.
I would have gave it a 3... because you really do get what you pay for, but I just can't get over how horrible the sound leakage is with these phones. I've used $.99 cent headphones that didn't have leakage this bad... therefore I gave it a 2.
I'm going to loosen up and spring for a pair of Sennheiser HD-280's... better spending $80 for a supposedly fantastic pair than waste another $25 on cheap junk like this.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but little low end bass, February 7, 2009

By	R. Snyder "whatsthedeal" (Billings, MT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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A quality product, but it has too little low end bass. I use them to edit soundtracks on home videos and animations.