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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M30X headphones, being significantly less expensive than the Sennheiser HD600, offer good sound quality and noise isolation, with a closed-back design making them suitable for noisy environments. They're durable, have a decent soundstage, and are comfortable. However, they lack a detachable cable and any wireless capabilities. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD600, with a higher price tag, provides exceptional sound quality and a superior soundstage, largely due to its open-back design, which also increases comfort. This design, while not ideal for noisy environments, delivers a more natural listening experience, perfect for critical listening in quiet places. The Sennheiser's open-back nature means they're not the best for outdoor use or commuting but are excellent for home use. Both headphones are wired, with no active noise cancelling or sweatproof features, making them less suitable for exercise or travel. Choose the Audio Technica if you need better value and noise isolation, or the Sennheiser if you prioritize sound quality and are mostly listening in quiet environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
Good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD600
Excellent for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6/10
9.3/10
The Sennheiser HD600 is excellent for music, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is good.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
5.0/10
The Sennheiser HD600 and Audio Technica ATH M30X are both poor for phone calls, though the Sennheiser HD600 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9/10
7.9/10
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
TV and Video
7.9/10
8.9/10
The Sennheiser HD600 is very good for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD600 is poor.
Cost
$89
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The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $89 and the Sennheiser HD600 costs $350.
Build Quality
7.2/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser HD600 has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."
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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.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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