by | Apr 3, 2014 | Comparisons, Reviews |
Overview Recently the beloved Audio Technica team released a new revamp of their famous M series headphones thus ushering in a new era of affordable professional quality studio headphones. The new X line of headphones features 2 with replaceable cables which is something people in the headphone community have been asking about for a while. While the M30x may not have the new cable set up, it does have a few things the M30 do NOT. Even upon first look and first impressions once you take each out of the packaging, the differences are night and day. Lets look at the key factors that we feel differentiate these two headphones, and then we will break down why they are worth owning. While there’s host of reasons to own the ATH-30x’s which we’ll get into in a moment, lets take a look at some of the top reasons these new headphones kick their older brothers butt. Added Benefits Better Frequency Response Better looking overall More durable Higher quality build Only $10 more for the newer model Hey ATH-M30x…You Lookin Sexy… The M30’s are a work horse, but they are by no means pretty. They feature a design aesthetic that I can only describe as something that’s old trying to “look” newish. Take for example the edges of the outside of the can. In the case of the M30, it’s a smooth curvy design that reminds me of a Discman more so than a piece of audio equipment that belongs in the 21st century. Check out the Red arrows in the photos below. You’ll see that the new ATH-m30x feature a much more modern and sleek...
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