A nicely balanced pair of headphones that just lack the wow factor of the class leaders
Comfortable
good sound
Some rivals are better
Audio-Technica's latest offerings, the ATH-T400s, sit at the more affordable end of the headphone spectrum.
Working in their favour is the padded, sliding headband and soft ear pads, which produce a comfortable fit.
Vocals sound natural, and there's no hardness in the treble. The only thing missing is the brilliance of best rivals at the price.
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