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De audio technica ath-m30 heeft een opvolger, namelijk de ath-m30x. En die x staat er niet voor niets achter. Hij staat voor extra isolatie, verbeterde audio en voor een vernieuwd design. Immers de vo
For this category, it’s a buyer’s market at this price: the €79 ask sits above the €70 median and just over the €75 75th percentile, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than a clear bargain. With only €3 between the 75th percentile and the asking price, it is not wildly off, but it’s priced at the top end of the recent comparable range.
That said, this model has a solid reputation as a straightforward, dependable closed-back entry point: good isolation, easy drivability, and a generally balanced, unfussy sound that works well for everyday listening, practice, and desktop use. If the pads, cable, and headband are in clean shape, there is real value here; I’d mainly want confirmation on wear, because at €79 the condition has to justify the premium.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1962 in Tokyo's Shinjuku district by Hideo Matsushita, Audio-Technica began as a phonograph cartridge specialist, launching the innovative AT-1 moving-magnet model with a diamond-tipped cantilever that revolutionized affordable high-fidelity playback. Starting with just three employees in a rented house and one million yen in capital, the company quickly expanded, supplying cartridges to Japanese audio manufacturers and relocating as demand surged. This heritage of precision engineering and democratic access to superior sound defines its enduring Japanese craftsmanship.
Audio-Technica has broadened far beyond cartridges into a comprehensive lineup of hi-fi essentials, excelling in headphones, professional microphones, turntables, and phonographic styli. While not heavily focused on amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, it produces elite receivers, wireless systems, and cables, alongside OEM transducers and sensors for pro audio. Its turntables and headphones span entry-level to audiophile grades, with Bluetooth and noise-cancelling models bridging consumer and studio needs.
Renowned for delivering exceptional value through durable, innovative design, Audio-Technica occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by enthusiasts for reliability without extravagant pricing. It garners consistent awards for performance and builds trust via Olympic-grade microphones and global subsidiaries, appealing to discerning buyers seeking proven engineering over boutique exclusivity.
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