Audio-Technica ATH-M30 for 41.38

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Was looking through Amazon and noticed that these are on sale.

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IIRC, these tend to be in the mid $40's range most of the time, so the price is decent but not spectacular - these are priced about right. As reviews mention, the pads are kind of crappy. Its older sibling, the M50, is very well regarded for gaming/good bass type headphones.

NeonFlak said:
Anyone know how these compare to the AKG K240?
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I've only heard the M50 and K240, but the two are different beasts. The K240 was better for all-round music, but the M I preferred for gaming - more bass impact. If you have the K240, this might be a good buy (@ this price) for those few times you needed more bass thump.
 
k240 ought to be much nicer. It's in a higher price group imo (around 100, $72 right now on amazon though) and has a wider frequency response, but they're rated about the same. It's semi-open though, where the m30 is closed. That means it should seem to have a wider sound stage and enhance sound quality, but they'll leak sound a lot more. If someone else is in the room it can annoy them (same as speakers, but quieter) and if you're recording on a mic it might catch what you're hearing (same as speakers again).

Anyway, pretty sure k240 is a level above the m30. I haven't listened to either though, so I can't say for sure.

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but the M I preferred for gaming - more bass impact
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Good point, AKG's are generally lighter on bass as I understand it.
 
I snagged the K240 when they were on sale monday for $62. Was just wondering how these compared.

Thanks for the response.
 
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