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ATH-D40fs Enhanced-bass Precision Studiophones

With their bass-enhanced frequency response, these premium professional studiophones are ideal for use with drums, bass and other low-frequency sound sources. Superior components provide very high SPL capabilities while maintaining exceptional clarity of sound. Exterior design features include sturdy strain-relief cable and comfortable circumaural earpieces that can be rotated 180º to permit one-ear monitoring. The studiophones utilize 40-millimeter drives with neodymium magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils for lowest mass. The ATH-D40fs is equipped with an 11-foot cable terminated in a standard ¼-inch connector. This field-serviceable model allows elements, cables, and earpads to be replaced in the field if needed.

  • Enhanced bass response for low-frequency sound sources

  • Field-replaceable cables, drivers and ear pads

  • 1,600 mW of power handling, high SPL capability

  • 40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils

  • OFC litz wire cables, convenient one-side exit

  • Rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring


SPECIFICATIONS
TypeClosed-back dynamic
Driver Diameter40 mm
MagnetNeodymium
Voice CoilCopper-clad aluminum wire
Frequency Response20 - 28,000 Hz
Maximum Input Power1,600 mW at 1 kHz
Sensitivity102 dB
Impedance66 ohms
Weight8.8 oz (250 g) without cable
Cable11' (3.4 m); OFC litz wire, left-side exit
Connector1/4" (6.3 mm) phone plug


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ATH-D40fs Enhanced-bass Precision Studiophones
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PostedOctober 23, 2011
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How Long:Over a year
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I have two sets of the D40fs headphones. I feel as if the sound quality is outstanding and another advantage/benifit is the comfort and price. Will add 2 more sets by q1 2012 and there no need to compare, extremly pleased with this item. The ability to swivel is very nice, just make sure all parties using the headphones have been in studio once or make sure they are trained not turn the wrong way. I have not had fault with this feature but picky about who uses the equipment.
Pros Casual Listening, Studio, comfort, sound quality, cable does not bind or knot
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PostedOctober 20, 2011
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I purchased these to replace the phones that I was using to play and record digitally my Roland TD drums. I purchased several mid range headphones and what I found was that most of those phones made the bass drum and toms sound artificial. Each made those 5k drums sound like a cheap set of E-Drums. None reproduced a true "acoustic drum" sound. One option was those "drummer only" phones but that wasn't something I was really interested in. I am using them as monitor phones as well. My local store did not have the ATH-D40fs in stock so I decided to trust the good folks at A-T and went ahead and purchased them online without auditioning them. The ATH-D40fs' bass gives me a nice thump and the "drums" sound more natural to me. They are comfortable, and in the 8 or so months I have been using them they appear to be well made. I like them for what I needed them for and I am 100% satisfied with this purchase. I have been playing drums non-professionally for around 50 years. I am 53. I have a pretty good idea what acoustic drums sound like and these phones can give you that wood shell sound. Sure the Roland TD module has some awesome sounds on it which helps. But I found out after several sets of headphones that the ATH-D40fs reproduce the wood shells and cymbals accurately. Recommended for E-Drums.
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PostedAugust 23, 2011
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I got a pair of these for school, and at first they are quite impressive. The sound quality is great. I have no complaints about that except that mixing on a DAW with these gives you a nice thick bass response, ( as they're designed to do ) that can cause problems when you go to your near fields to finalize the mix. My gripe with them is the quality of the non-essential parts. I do not throw things around etc. and am very careful with my equipment, but the cord at the quarter inch end was cutting out within a week despite the wrapped metal coil designed, (presumably) to prevent just that problem. Also the swivel feature is contingent on a very small round flange of plastic that when worn, (and trust me general use will wear this) causes wear down enough to be insufficient to hold the ear piece on, or in my case cause a stress fracture that breaks off a small piece, (see submitted picture) leading immediately to the same end result. It's a shame really. Lastly, and this is absolutely no fault on the part of Audio-technica, if you're Irish like me and plagued with large ears, ( Luckily for me, I have a large Irish head to even this out) the ear piece surrounds are not large enough to fit around my entire ears, leading to premature ear fatigue. Or at the very least, the feeling you're wearing them long after you've taken them off.
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Pros Film/Video Production, Studio
Cons small plastic parts
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I love my ATH-D40fs headphones, however the ear pads and headband have deteriorated so badly that black flecks keep coming off on my ears & head. Are these replaceable as you say in their description, and if so, where can I order new ones?
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Thank you for your inquiry. These are available from our service / parts department at (330) 686-2600 option 4.
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Thank you for your inquiry. These are available only in black.
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