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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Audio-Technica ATH-M40x

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (121 vs 74). None of the 38 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.

Comments naming both
38
Say they own both
3
Choose the DT 770 PRO
0
Choose the ATH-M40x
0

Preference evidence:Limited0 explicit choices among 38 comments naming both.What the levels mean

Counted across 14 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROAudio-Technica ATH-M40x
Typical price$160$109cheaper
Overall rank#3higher#9
People who recommend it121more74
Say they own it184more92
Mentions988more646
Typeclosed-back wiredclosed-back wired
Known forClosed-backBassBuilt to lastClosed-backBudgetFlat
Best forRecommended as a closed-back that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.The cheapest closed-back that owners keep recommending for a first proper pair.
BuyAmazon · $160Amazon · $109Direct

#3 overall

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)

6 of the 38 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
  • Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
  • One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
  • Wide-sounding for a closed design

The complaints

  • Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
  • Non-detachable cable on the classic version
  • Clamp is tight for larger heads

In their words

#9 overall

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x

4 of the 38 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Flatter and less bassy than the M50x; several owners prefer it for the price
  • Detachable cable, folds, easy to drive from anything
  • A common first serious headphone that people keep for years

The complaints

  • Stock pads crack and crumble; most owners swap them for velour or sheepskin
  • Older units cracked at the hinge (Audio-Technica redesigned it)
  • Can sound a little sharp and boring for music; better with pad swaps

In their words

Questions people ask about this pair

Every answer is built from the counts on this page, not from our own listening.

Is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO better than the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x?
None of the 38 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 121 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 74 the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x?
The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is cheaper: $109 against $160 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: 121 people recommend it against 74. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is #3 and the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is #9.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x?
Yes. 3 of the 38 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 6 say they own the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 4 the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some. About the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x: stock pads crack and crumble; most owners swap them for velour or sheepskin. The full lists are on each side below.

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