Audio Technica ATH E40 in Ear Monitor Headphones

There are many options out there today for those who are looking for a great sound, but would like to pay less. The reason i picked these is because the pair seems to be very well received by the audio community so i decided to go for it and get them. And i was not disappointed, the audio is clean and powerful with minimal distortion at high volume levels. And with some extra voltage pumped through them (with an amplifier) they sound even better with the low end being crisp, punchy and coming across with weight and air, but is a bit boosted which i don't mind. The soundstage is quite nice too. There is ample width and air, and the separation of instruments is very good for the price. The highs are just a tad exaggerated, however do not sound harsh in any way, unlike some other popular brands... All of these elements combine to create a very pleasant and fun sound signature that makes music sound more believable. Hence why this great pair of in ears gets my recommendation. Also the cable is replaceable, so that's a plus, should it ever get damaged.

very very very neutral sound...some may complain too light in bass department, but for less up-beat music, this is exactly what you want. good for quiet listening, but not that great for work-out or outdoor due to below-par isolation.

fantastic

I wouldn't recommend these in-ear monitors as I find they don't sit in the ear very well and are quite uncomfortable. The bass response is appalling which distorts if one tries to increase the bass level. I think Audio Technica need to consider redesigning these.

Used these as IEMs for the first time last weekend while playing bass. Sound was crisp, low was punchy but not over-bearing. Highs were clear. Comes with 4 sizes of pads, the pre-fitted ones were a good fit for me and they didn't slip out once. The bendy section is just firm enough to stay in shape but not too firm that you can make them uncomfortable for yourself easily. Comes with 3.5mm to ¼" jack adapter & neat little hard case about the size of a credit card (but about 2" thick).The sound isn't far off the ATH-M50 cans in terms of quality. I'd have to listen more objectively to make a direct comparison but I was very impressed. Isolation was very good, it took me (first time using IEMs) a few minutes to get used to and even when we started playing properly it still felt like a rehearsal because of the isolation blocking out all extraneous noise.