Title: M-Audio Q40 headphones Post by: elwoodblues1969 on March 11, 2009, 10:30:42 PM I finally decided to step up to a pair of semi-professional headphones,so these being my first pair of studio grade earphones,I don't have a basis for comparison to other similarly priced headphones...but these are my impressions in contrast to my pair of Samson CH70 earphones(which were only $25 new). :P
I had no clue how to shop for headphones,but the Q40's are well reviewed performance-wise,with a frequency range of 10Hz to 20kHz.I also like the detachable & replaceable cord & the compact folding design. They are also a very sharp looking pair of ear monitors & choosing the same brand as my pc speakers seemed like the logical choice mix-wise. The Q40's seem to give off the same audio characteristics as the M-Audio BX8a's....the bass range is deep & the mid & high range is moderate & comfortable & very detailed. 8) The only thing negative that I have read about these earphones,is the reviews that I had found on the M-Audio website forum...in regard to the cord. Apparently,the cord is very feeble & it does not hold up well at all and several people have attested to this,but I find it very odd though,because I've had my $25 Samson headphones for a few months now & they have held up very well......I just don't see how a pair of $150 headphones could be manufactured so haphazardly. ??? M-Audio will replace the cord if need be & the worst case scenario,is that I would have shop for a 1/8" mini plug cord elsewhere(without the threaded end). The Q40's are bit heavy,but a sturdy feel is good.They become a bit uncomfortable after about 2 hours of use,but perhaps that's due to my rather large cranium. ;D At this point in time,I feel that the Q40's are a sound investment. -Thom Title: Re: M-Audio Q40 headphones Post by: Oren on March 15, 2009, 07:35:51 PM Nice, Thom.
The more mastering I do, the more I like a good set of headphones. Incidentally, I just heard a wonderfully produced CD - very rich, detailed sound - mastered on a laptop with a pair of earbuds. :o |