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product_id: 427120795
title: "HDH40 – Over Ear Studio Headphones with closed back design, flexible headband and 2.7m cable for studio monitoring, podcasting and recording"
brand: "m-audio"
price: "R1443"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "M Audio"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/427120795-hdh40-over-ear-studio-headphones-with-closed-back-design-flexible
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 40mm neodymium drivers 2.7m extended cable 180° rotatable frame HDH40 – Over Ear Studio Headphones with closed back design, flexible headband and 2.7m cable for studio monitoring, podcasting and recording

**Brand:** m-audio
**Price:** R1443
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game — where pro studio meets everyday hustle.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HDH40 – Over Ear Studio Headphones with closed back design, flexible headband and 2.7m cable for studio monitoring, podcasting and recording by m-audio
- **How much does it cost?** R1443 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/427120795-hdh40-over-ear-studio-headphones-with-closed-back-design-flexible)

## Best For

- m-audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted m-audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Comfort Fit:** Flexible headband with leather cushioning and stainless steel arms ensures all-day wear without fatigue.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Precision:** 40mm neodymium drivers deliver crystal-clear audio for mixing, monitoring, and immersive listening.
- • **Seamless Device Compatibility:** 32Ω impedance and 95dB sensitivity work flawlessly with smartphones, gaming consoles, and pro audio gear.
- • **Extended Reach, Zero Interruptions:** 2.7-meter cable keeps you connected without tangles or limits, perfect for studio setups and mobile use.
- • **Rotatable Design for Pro Flexibility:** 180-degree swivel ear cups adapt to your workflow, whether monitoring or casual listening.

## Overview

The M-Audio HDH40 headphones combine professional-grade 40mm neodymium drivers with a comfortable, adjustable design and a long 2.7m cable, making them ideal for studio monitoring, podcasting, and private listening across multiple devices. With 32Ω impedance and 95dB sensitivity, they ensure broad compatibility and high-quality sound isolation for the discerning millennial professional.

## Description

M-Audio HDH40 – Over Ear Studio Headphones with closed back design, flexible headband and 2.7m cable for studio monitoring, podcasting and recording.

Review: Excellent - Clarity of sound and no more grounds
Review: Extremely good stuff - The item is arrived perfectly.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | M-AUDIO |
| Colour | Black |
| Ear placement | Over Ear |
| Form factor | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Noise control | Sound Isolation |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** M-AUDIO
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ear placement:** Over Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 32 Ohms

## Images

![HDH40 – Over Ear Studio Headphones with closed back design, flexible headband and 2.7m cable for studio monitoring, podcasting and recording - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71V7tJ98roL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: For a while, my pedal sustained when NOT depressed, sort of a reverse functionality, which I actually appreciated...but can't replicate. Anyone else?**
A: According to the FAQ on the manufacturer's web site (for the SP-Double and SP-Triple), ¨Are the pedals switchable? The pedals will not have a switch to change polarity and will operate as normally open. This means that the pedal will send a value of 0 when up and a value of 127 when pressed down all the way. Different manufacturers may program their keyboards to respond to the opposite (127 when up, 0 when down) and to combat this some pedals may come with a switch to change the polarity of the pedal to match that of the keyboard. Typically, though there are ways around this without the need for the switch.¨  (The article is on the manufacture's website at:  http://m-audio.com/kb/article/1967 )

**Q: Does this pedal have a gradient on the sensitivity for the sustain, OR is it an on/off sustain switch?**
A: It appears this is a simple on/off switch pedal. For continuous or gradient performance the phrases to look for in sustain pedal description are "half-damper" or "half-pedaling." If there is no indication by the manufacturer of one of those descriptions, the pedal is just an on/off switch. If your digital piano or electronic keyboard supports half-damper, then a half-damper pedal varies the nature of the sustain effect based on how far down you depress the pedal. The only half-damper pedals I have found so are the Yamaha FC3A, Roland DP-10, and Korg DS1H. The half-damper effect emulates the action on an acoustic piano of lifting the felt damping pads only part way off of the strings.

**Q: Where is the cable of the pedal?**
A: its permanently attached to the pedal.

**Q: Does this pedal work with all Korg keyboards?**
A: The pedal has reversible polarity, so it will work with all keyboards.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by M***A on 6 October 2023*

Clarity of sound and no more grounds

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely good stuff
*by A***Y on 30 April 2026*

The item is arrived perfectly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good quality, particularly given the relative cheapness.....
*by D***Y on 8 November 2024*

These headphones are quite amazing. I'd been using the WH-1000XM4, which are much more expensive - but find the sound on the M-Audio ones better. To be fair, the WH-1000XM4 has a different function - but still.....

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-07*