Audio Technica ATH-M30X Professional Studio Monitor Collapsible Headphones

The ATH-M30x sits a step above the entry M-Series model, tuned for detail with strong mid-range definition. That voicing suits studio tracking and mixing, where midrange is where vocals, guitars, and snare live and where most mix decisions get made.

Forty-millimeter drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils cover 15-22,000 Hz, with 1,300 mW maximum input power, 96 dB sensitivity, and 47 ohm impedance. They run cleanly from an interface, mixer, or laptop.

The circumaural closed-back design contours around the ear for isolation in loud environments, keeping outside noise out and headphone bleed away from an open microphone during tracking.

Portability separates the M30x from a studio-only headphone. The earcups collapse for storage, so they fit in a backpack or a gear case rather than swinging from a hook, which makes them a reasonable choice for field recording and location work as well as a desk.

A single-side cable exit keeps the 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) straight cable clear of your hands and chair.

The frame and pads use durable materials chosen for daily handling. A protective carrying pouch and 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) screw-on adapter come included.