Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x
With a sealed closed-back design and 40mm neodymium drivers, these headphones provide exceptional noise isolation and a clear 15Hz–22kHz frequency response tuned for detailed mid-range monitoring. Their durable, lightweight 220g build and plush padding ensure all-day comfort, while the foldable design adds portability for mobile sessions. This makes them a solid choice for beginner to intermediate home studio users who need accurate sound reproduction for tracking and mixing on a budget.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong social proof (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (16th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 47 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Monitor Headphones, 96dB, 15-20kHz, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 47 | 48 | 60 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M30x | 30.4 | 15.6 | 34.5 | 71.2 | 44.3 | 50.6 | 13.9 | 69.6 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 98.9 | 75.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.com.mx 1 offers From MX$1,167
Usage Scores
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