Last Updated: April 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Master Dynamic Award Winning MH40 Over Ear Closed Back Headphones with Superior Sound Quality and Highest Level of Design
Last Updated: April 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
181
Old Reviews
54
Unverified
64
Spam Test
WARN
Review Analysis - 63 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
37headphones, mh40, sound quality, noise, neutral
+92%
-8%
" ... Sound, comfort, and build quality are everything you've read. ... "
" ... So after much research and listening in stores I settled on these. ... "
" ... Regardless of the minor drawbacks of the sound quality, if you buy these you will not be disappointed! ... That's all you are going to hear!) ... They are for the retiree who wants to sit back and smoke a cigar listening to old jazz records. ... "
" ... Sound quality is very good. ... But, I do appreciate the sound stage on these. ... Though, you need to know: if you are using these with a music service like Amazon or any of the others, the sound quality will definitely sound flat across the board. ... You need to get a decent .mp3 quality though I'm not positive you need to do .flac. ... all that bursts to life when you adjust the sound to what you like. ... For vocals, nearly any song by Tracy Chapman, but most specifically "Happy". ... "
" ... The NAD headphones ($399) looked cool, but had a very mediocre sound quality (the designer apparently attempted to make them sound like living room speakers, which wasn't a great sound, in my humble opinion). ... Then I went with the Bowers & Wilkins PX (also $399), which had outstanding materials and build quality, and even better sound quality. ... The second pair sounded great at first . ... I like them a lot, but I have four fairly minor criticisms/observations: 1) The sound quality is nice, but definitely not in the class of the B&W PX . ... I wish the sound quality was better at lighter volumes, but it actually gets better at louder volumes, which I've found is not usually the case with most headphones. ... "
" ... I will break this review into 4 parts: aesthetic, build quality, comfort, and sound. ... Aside from being a tool to listen to music, I think these are also a fashion statement for many people who like to stand out from the crowd (especially the tan/silver color scheme). ... You might have to play with the positioning while they are on your head to get the best comfort and sound. ... Sound: Okay, the sound quality of these headphones is what REALLY got me. ... They are airy sounding and not piercing at all. ... While the soundstage is realistic and convincing, it is not as wide as the Sennheiser or the B&W P7. ... But at the end of the day, I think the M&D MH40 is well suited for many music genre and will give listeners a well balanced listening experience. ... Conclusion: these headphones are surely geared towards higher end fashion oriented individuals who also appreciate great sound. ... "
" ... The beginning of the song starts with distortion, "We're on" a voice says to which a reply, "That's a nice way to start, Jonny." ... "
" ... As for the the sound, it's very flat and neutral. ... "
Comfort
29fit, headphones, ear pads, comfort, pads
+76%
-24%
" ... I've always known it was there, but listening with these headphones in lossless format sounded these guys were speaking right over my shoulder. ... If you're considering these headphones pull the trigger now. ... "
" ... I got the brown leather for $200 after these sat in my list for nearly 2 years. ... "
" ... The build quality is outstanding and I find these to be very comfortable even though they are on the heavier side for over ear monitors. ... "
" ... Thank you so much for an awesome Head Phone! ... "
" ... Attention to details and ergonomics were also considered with it being able to sit nicely on the neck without choking you. ... "
" ... Many others have reviewed the sound profile of these (punchy bass that somewhat bleeds into the mids, headband can create some top-of-head discomfort, etc . ... That said, these headphones are 100% metal and leather. ... They are super comfortable and have a sound profile that works for just about every genre I have thrown at them. ... "
" ... Sound, comfort, and build quality are everything you've read. ... "
" ... Overall, these are absolutely amazing and I'd buy them again with my eyes closed. ... "
Headphones
16headphone, sound quality, pair of headphones, incredible, head
+88%
-13%
" ... Most people don't even know what good headphones sound like, but if you are someone that wants to, buy them while they're on sale ($248!!! ... "
" ... These are quality headphones. ... "
" ... Buying headphones online is perilous at best because there's no way to test them. ... "
" ... On phone use, I use a Galaxy S8+ and it drives the headphones adequately - for music which I want to be louder ... And I have owned a plethora of high quality headphones (and borrowed a couple of headphones + dacs and amps that I couldn't dream to afford) ... "
" ... I prefer the sound to my other closed back headphones for most listening(although the beyers and ATH are fantastic too). ... "
" ... Aesthetic: as mentioned before, these are very good looking headphones. ... I cannot say the same about other over-ear headphones such as the Beats Studio 2 Wireless. ... Sound: Okay, the sound quality of these headphones is what REALLY got me. ... I didn't expect a fashion oriented headphone company would make such great sounding headphones. ... These are the most balance sounding headphones I've had, as compared to the Beats Studio 2 Wireless, B&W P5, and the Sennheiser Momentum M2. ... If you ever listen to Sonus Faber speakers, these headphones sound exactly like them. ... Conclusion: these headphones are surely geared towards higher end fashion oriented individuals who also appreciate great sound. ... ***Note: I used my MacBook Pro Retina, iPhone 7 plus, and Fiio K1 to power these headphones. ... "
" ... I've always tested headphones to these two songs and M&D blew my mind. ... I am the guy who will never pay $500 for headphones ... "
" ... These are beautifully crafted headphones. ... DR - These are amazing headphones. ... "
Build Quality
15build quality, rods, materials, mh40, look
+73%
-27%
" ... I got the brown leather for $200 after these sat in my list for nearly 2 years. ... "
" ... I'll leave the build since everyone has covered them. ... "
" ... Built feels great and durable with the intention to last over the years. ... "
" ... Then I went with the Bowers & Wilkins PX (also $399), which had outstanding materials and build quality, and even better sound quality. ... My third choice was the Master & Dynamic MH40 in brown leather and silver metal ($299 just a month or two ago, now $199). ... These look very nice, and the materials and build quality are outstanding for the price point. ... And the closer you look, the more impressive they are, in terms of build quality and top notch materials. ... The main thing I like about these is the look and build quality. ... "
" ... These are all metal and leather. ... They're the highest quality headphones I've ever held from a build standpoint. ... "
" ... There is a spot to store your headphone's cables and a great magnetic clasp that runs along the top of the bag. ... That said, these headphones are 100% metal and leather. ... "
" ... I will break this review into 4 parts: aesthetic, build quality, comfort, and sound. ... Let me be transparent and upfront, the build quality is solid overall, but suffers from a few issues. ... The sliding metal rod is simply held together by a rubber gasket. ... I believe this is because the three alignment rods holding the leather pads are a bit short and cause the pads to have a little play. ... I'll have to see how well these parts will hold up through time. ... "
" ... Comes with a nice little magnetic case. ... "
Bass
11treble, sub bass, sound quality, punchy, mids
+100%
" ... Unbelievable sound quality, the clarity of music and depth of the bass surpasses any other headphones I own ... "
" ... Many others have reviewed the sound profile of these (punchy bass that somewhat bleeds into the mids, headband can create some top-of-head discomfort, etc . ... They are for the hip-hop enthusiast that wants boost bass and treble and scoop mids. ... "
" ... Very detailed sound, bass is a little higher than expected but it doesn’t drown out the mods or highs. ... "
" ... The Bass improved but they were still uncomfortable but hey the Sound was awesome. ... The base is very nice, it's got good punch, nice lowend rumble without being boomy like someothers. ... "
" ... If you’re looking for some bass heavy headphones, these are not it. ... The bass that these provide is a clean precise and very tight bass. ... I put on Astroworld by Travis Scott and although the bass wasn’t punching, I was still very impressed. ... "
" ... The bass response is extremely detailed, punchy yet never over emphasized. ... "
" ... Sound quality feels warm and with a solid bass. ... "
" ... Good mid and treble, unoffensive bass. ... "
For Running
10incredible, typically, pair of headphones, pair, favorite
+90%
-10%
" ... These headphones are incredible. ... "
" ... These MH 40's are the best sounding headphones for me, under $1500.00. ... "
" ... I got these headphones for Black Friday and they are incredible. ... "
" ... These are quality headphones. ... "
" ... This is the third pair of "good" headphones I've purchased in less than a year. ... "
" ... DR - These are amazing headphones. ... "
" ... Now onto the reliability: I have not experienced a single problem with these headphones at all - and I'm clumsy with everything (I typically go through a pair of headphones once every 3-4 months). ... Perhaps that's because these are genuinely my favorite headphones and I'm much more cautious with them, or that they are just built really well (which is true). ... "
" ... Comfort: given how heavy these headphones are, they are actually very comfortable over longer listening sessions. ... Conclusion: these headphones are surely geared towards higher end fashion oriented individuals who also appreciate great sound. ... "
Frequencies
9mids, treble, lows, bass, midrange
+100%
" ... Very detailed sound, bass is a little higher than expected but it doesn’t drown out the mods or highs. ... "
" ... Voice, instrumentation, percussion, where the sounds are coming from, and the mids, highs . ... "
" ... Good mid and treble, unoffensive bass. ... "
" ... They are for the hip-hop enthusiast that wants boost bass and treble and scoop mids. ... "
" ... They are powerful, lows, mids, and highs are all punchy and vibrant, everything is there and beautifully proportioned. ... The mids are perfect and did not go neglected, and the highs are clear and vibrant. ... "
" ... Scintillating mids and highs. ... The highs are really where these cans shine. ... "
" ... High notes feel crisp and mid tones are on an average. ... "
" ... The Highs are crystal without being too pronounced. ... The mids are good but I prefer the Mids on the Grado 325 a bit better. ... I wish the middle frequencies were a little more defined like the grado's but I'm good. ... "
Fit
9fit, ear pads, rods, magnetic, leather
+33%
-67%
" ... Even adjusted to fit snug over my ears with no discernable gaps, sound poured from these headphones. ... "
" ... Beautifuly designed with a major flaw, they won’t stay on my head. ... The Adjustment mechanisms should have been locking but it slips. ... "
" ... 2) They don't stay on my head if I bend over even a little bit ... 3) The ear cups are probably too soft, so they tend to twist a bit on my head because the front of the ear cup is too squishy ... "
" ... First the fit - I have an abnormally large head. ... There is enough spring to give a constant tight fit, but no padding on the noggin. ... "
" ... Ear pads aren’t attached to the head phone. ... First day out on the ski slopes lost both ear pads. ... "
Design
8design, mh40, build quality, materials, master dynamic
+88%
-13%
" ... Making them unique looking in a sea of style over substance includes the style with the substance. ... "
" ... You can tell a lot of effort went into design ... "
" ... The tones are warm but extremely appealing. ... "
" ... And the closer you look, the more impressive they are, in terms of build quality and top notch materials. ... The main thing I like about these is the look and build quality. ... "
Price
7price tag, price range, price point, justify, average
+71%
-29%
" ... Justify the above average price tag as a necessary life expense and thank me later. ... "
" ... Even though $400 isn't cheap, for what you are getting it is worth it. ... "
" ... Very comfortable but the sound was lacking in my opinion for the price. ... "
" ... These are probably the best looking headphones at any price point. ... "
Cables
6cord, lightning cable, would, mh40, braided
+67%
-33%
" ... 4) They come with a long braided cord and a shorter braided cord with a mic and volume control, which appear to be top notch quality, but the control on the shorter cord doesn't seem to work. ... "
" ... Secondly, M&D have not included a lightning cable for iPhone 7, 8, X users. ... For $400 I would have expected to see a lightning cable included. ... "
For Travel
3travel, taking, plane, headphones, flights
+67%
-33%
" ... Worth noting that I use them at a desk and only take them on shorter domestic flights due to the weight and space allocation of taking them. ... "
Controls
3song, cord, controls, control, braided
+100%
" ... Love these, I only wish I could turn into volume up and down on my Samsung. ... "
" ... She controls her voice in low register and near whisper with perfection in that song. ... "
" ... 4) They come with a long braided cord and a shorter braided cord with a mic and volume control, which appear to be top notch quality, but the control on the shorter cord doesn't seem to work. ... "
Volume
3louder, loud, volumes, sub bass, noticed
+100%
" ... Love these, I only wish I could turn into volume up and down on my Samsung. ... "
" ... I wish the sound quality was better at lighter volumes, but it actually gets better at louder volumes, which I've found is not usually the case with most headphones. ... "
" ... That's not to say they're quiet on the phone, because they're certainly not, just not as loud as I would like for some genres. ... "
Noise Cancellation
3sound quality, outside, noise cancellation, fashion, block
+67%
-33%
" ... The choice to go with barely big enough pads also makes them really good noise blocking headphones. ... Good noise blocking cans that are a little too laid back. ... "
Review Spam Test WARN
In order to keep our review summaries as accurate as possible, we aggressively detect fake reviews. We use various signals to detect unnatural patterns and will gradually expose them here.
Specifications
No specs available.