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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and soundstage for activities like music listening and watching TV or videos, the Audio Technica ATH M40X outperforms the 7hz Timeless. Despite being older and more budget-friendly, the ATH M40X also offers a more comfortable over-ear design suitable for long sessions. The 7hz Timeless, however, excels in music with a higher score, making them a good choice if music fidelity is your main concern. They are also more portable than the ATH M40X. Neither have microphones or active noise canceling, so consider these points when making your decision based on your usage and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Audio Technica ATH M40X.
Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
4.3
3.3
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
5.1
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
8.7
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Cost
$200
$79
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $200 and the Audio Technica ATH M40X costs $79.
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Key similarities
Music
8.6
8.1
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both very good for music.
Gaming
6.6
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH M40X to be good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.3
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.2
The 7hz Timeless and Audio Technica ATH M40X both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Audio Technica ATH M40X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | January 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 3.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 245 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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7hz Timeless
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Audio Technica ATH M40X
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Soundguys
Lily Katz | August 2023
"If you were to pick one headset to fill all of your needs, the ATH-M40x is a great buy with its sub-$100 price tag, pleasant sound quality, and accessories. Whether you need to use it for live monitoring, a midnight editing session, or to underscore a campus walk, the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is a great companion."
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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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