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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a microphone for clear calls or gaming communication, the Antlion Kimura Duo might be favorable despite its higher price. However, if your focus is solely on music and audio quality, the Audio Technica ATH M40X is renowned for its sound clarity and value, making it a preferred choice for audiophiles on a budget. The ATH M40X's design is tailored for studio monitoring, offering a flat response suitable for critical listening. Conversely, those seeking convenience may prefer the Kimura Duo's versatility with a built-in microphone, albeit at a premium cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M40X
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
7.0
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is good.
Phone Calls
5.2
3.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Audio Technica ATH M40X are both poor for phone calls, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
8.7
The Audio Technica ATH M40X is very good for TV and video, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X is poor.
Cost
$150
$79
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Audio Technica ATH M40X costs $79.
Build Quality
9.0
8.2
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M40X has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.0
8.1
The Audio Technica ATH M40X and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.1
The Audio Technica ATH M40X and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Audio Technica ATH M40X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Antlion Kimura Duo | Audio Technica ATH M40X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Antlion | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 3.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 21.5 Grams | 245 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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Antlion Kimura Duo
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Headphones Addict
Peter Susic | February 2023
"Antlion Kimura Duo aren’t packed with features, but the ones they offer, work incredibly well. Especially the boom mic delivers very clean call quality with no distortion. If you explicitly look for gaming in-ear monitors with a reliable microphone, Antlion Kimura Duo are your best option."
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 Antlion
Antlion Audio is an American company based in Oregon. Founded in 2011 by Jimmy Console, an engineer and physician, in order to create and offer better solutions for voice communication, specifically a microphone which could be used with any set of headphones which materialized in the very popular ModMic. The company has since expanded to include a wide variety of wired and wireless products.
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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