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General

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Series

M-Series7Press articlemusicradar.com/news/tech/namm-2014-audio-technica-reveals-new-m-series-headphones-591670Read 23 October 2026Describes the ATH-M40x as part of the overhauled M-Series range.

Tune1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ATH-M40x2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026Model number (型番): ATH-M40x

TUNE770NC, JBLT770NCBLK1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Page SKU JBLT770NCBLK for Black. The EU declaration of conformity also covers TUNE775NC and TUNE777NC, which are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

49613101254242Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026JAN code (JANコード) 4961310125424

69252819745261Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026EAN 6925281974526 is shown for the Black variant on the Singapore page.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 20147Press articlemusicradar.com/news/tech/namm-2014-audio-technica-reveals-new-m-series-headphones-591670Read 23 October 2026Published 23 January 2014. It reproduces the maker press release dated 20-01-2014: the ATH-M20x, ATH-M30x, ATH-M40x and ATH-M50x make their debut at Winter NAMM 2014. The month is stored, as for the sibling models.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Sold on the maker US store at $109.00 on the access date. The Japanese page marks the model as production ended (生産完了), so it is a Japan-only end of production.

Available1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker page.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1396Press articleprosoundweb.com/audio-technica-introduces-next-generation-m-series-headphonesRead 23 October 2026Article of 7 February 2014: the models are available in February 2014 at these U.S. MSRPs: ATH-M20x $69, ATH-M30x $99, ATH-M40x $139, ATH-M50x $239. Radio World of 25 February 2014 gives the same list. SoundGuys lists an MSRP of $99 for the ATH-M40x, which matches the ATH-M30x price and is not used.

$129.956Press articlesoundguys.com/jbl-new-tune-live-headphones-107236Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys CES news of 8 January 2024 lists $129.95 for the Tune 770NC in the US range, available March 2024. The article shows a $ sign without a currency code and is read as USD. The model sold earlier: Japan from 7 July 2023.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Retailer pagethomannmusic.com/audio_technica_ath_m40_x.htmRead 23 October 2026Thomann spec table (item 331904): Colour Black.

Black, Blue, Purple, White1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Segment

Studio1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026The perfect studio headphones for professional tracking, mixing and monitoring.

Music1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Activity: Leisure

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Over-ear wired headphones with a circumaural design.

Over-ear1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Type Closed-back dynamic

Closed3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Headband headphones with 90 degree swiveling earcups and a collapsible design.

Headband1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Features: 90 degree swiveling earcups and collapsible for space-saving portability. The Japanese page describes a 90 degree flip mechanism and a folding mechanism, and the manual shows the swivel housing and the folded position. The value follows the ATH-M50x entry, which has the same mechanism.4Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/ATH-M20x-50x_UM.pdfRead 23 October 2026The model chart gives the ATH-M40x items B, C, F and G. G is the folded position, with the text that the headphones can be folded for storage.

Flat and inward1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Features list "Flat-fold design" and "Foldable". The folded product image shows the ear cups rotated flat and folded toward the headband.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Features: 90 degree swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring. The Japanese page gives 90 degrees forward and 15 degrees backward.4Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/ATH-M20x-50x_UM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Part names show the swivel housing.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Flat-fold design

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Type Closed-back dynamic3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Type Closed-back dynamic

Dynamic1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026QSG: 40 mm / 1.57 in dynamic driver.2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

40mm1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Driver Diameter 40 mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Driver Diameter 40 mm

40mm1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Driver size 40 mm / 1.57 in dynamic driver.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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13Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Driver count: 1

Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Magnet Neodymium3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Magnet Neodymium

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min15 HzMax24 kHz1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Frequency Response 15 - 24,000 Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Frequency Response 15 - 24,000 Hz

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Dynamic frequency response range 20 Hz - 20 kHz2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

35Ω1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Impedance 35 ohms3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Impedance 35 ohms

32Ω1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 202632 ohms2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

98dB1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Sensitivity 98 dB. The Japanese page gives 98 dB/mW.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Sensitivity 98 dB

100dB1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Driver sensitivity at 1 kHz / 1 mW: 100 dB. The page does not say whether this is the wired passive state.2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sensitivity 100 dB SPL at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026Published as 98 dB/mW (出力音圧レベル 98dB/mW)

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker states the sensitivity per 1 mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

1,600mW1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Maximum Input Power 1,600 mW at 1 kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Maximum Input Power 1,600 mW at 1 kHz

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Passive wired studio headphones with no electronics.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid5Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1514622.htmlRead 10 October 2026AV Watch, 7 July 2023: hybrid ANC using both feedforward and feedback microphones. The article says sales began that day in Japan.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Marketed as Adaptive Noise Cancelling. Ambient Aware and TalkThru are the ambient modes.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ambient Aware and TalkThru, switched in the JBL Headphones app or on the headphones.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Ambient mode: adjustable level

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Follows the SoundGuys studio preference curve closely. Deviations in the sub-bass and between 200 and 600 Hz. Bass is audible but subdued, the lower mids get a modest boost at 100 to 200 Hz and the treble is pleasantly emphasized.9Measurementsoundguys.com/audio-technica-ath-m40x-review-1494Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys lab review, byline dated 31 January 2025, against its studio headphone preference curve. The graphs are script charts, so the text is the source: closely follows the curve with deviation in the sub-bass and in the 200 to 600 Hz midrange, bass subdued, lower mids boosted at 100 to 200 Hz, treble pleasantly emphasized.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

None1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Wired studio headphones with no microphone.

Built-in1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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11Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Number of Microphones: 1

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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-40dB2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Microphone sensitivity -40 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026VoiceAware lets you hear your own voice during calls. The QSG marks VoiceAware as Android only.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Wired headphones with detachable analog cables.

Bluetooth, Analog1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026Plug: 6.3 mm standard and 3.5 mm mini, gold-plated stereo 2-way (プラグ φ6.3mm標準/φ3.5mmミニ 金メッキステレオ2ウェイ)

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

Proprietary2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026Detachable cords with a bayonet lock mechanism (着脱コード(バヨネット式ロック機構)). Read as a maker-specific twist-lock connector, as for the ATH-M50x.

3.5 mm1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Detachable audio cable. Headset-side plug is a 3.5 mm jack per the SoundGuys listing (Headphone jack: yes).3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Headphone jack: yes

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

3m1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Cable: detachable 3.0 m (9.8 ft) straight cable, the longest of the two included cables. The coiled cable runs 1.2 m to 3.0 m.

1.2m1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Audio cable length 1.2 m (3.9 ft).

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

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USB-C1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C charging cable.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

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Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Passive dynamic headphones with no battery, so analog playback needs no power.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Wired headphones with no wireless parts.

None1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

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5.31Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3. LE Audio is promised via a later OTA update and is not stored.2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC, AAC3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Multi-Point connection2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Multi-point connection, maximum 2 devices.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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21Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maximum 2 devices

Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026The pairing page shows Android 6.0+ pairing from devices linked to the Google account and Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows 10 v1803+.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Smart Audio & Video feature in the JBL Headphones app: Audio mode for sound quality, Video mode for gaming and video.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

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Android, iOS, Windows2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pairing page names Android 6.0+ and Windows 10 v1803+ plus other Bluetooth devices. iOS is covered by the JBL Headphones app listing and Siri support. Playback over Bluetooth only. No microphone support per platform is documented.3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026iOS is inferred from the iOS companion app and Siri support. Bluetooth works with other hosts.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

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BJBL Tune 770NC

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth pairing for each platform. Wired listening is not tied to a platform.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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690mAh2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Lithium-ion battery 690 mAh / 3.7 V (2.55 Wh).4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddf61fcd/pdfs/JBL%20Tune%20770NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Battery type: lithium-ion 690 mAh / 3.7 V

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AAudio-Technica ATH-M40x

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BJBL Tune 770NC

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	70
Bluetooth	Yes	44
Analog	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Up to 70 h with Bluetooth on and ANC off, 44 h with ANC on. Wired with ANC on 30 h (QSG).2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Music playtime with BT on: up to 70 h with ANC off, up to 44 h with ANC on. BT off and ANC on (wired): up to 30 h. Talk time up to 39 h with ANC off and 30 h with ANC on.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddf61fcd/pdfs/JBL%20Tune%20770NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Music playtime BT on ANC off up to 70 hrs, BT on ANC on up to 44 hrs, BT off ANC on up to 30 hrs. The 30 hrs row is the wired ANC figure.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

None1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Passive wired headphones with no battery or charging port.

USB-C1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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120min1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Charging time 2 hours from empty2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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5min1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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3h1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026A quick 5-minute recharge gives 3 additional hours of music.

Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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Buttons1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Buttons on the ear cup. No touch controls are listed.

Volume control

None1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026No volume control on the headphones or the supplied cables.

Buttons1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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No7Reviewtechradar.com/JBL-Tune-770NC-reviewRead 10 October 2026Features: no wear detection. The review names it as the main omission.

Voice assistant

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Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Voice assistant icons: Ok Google, Bixby, Siri and others.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026New earpad and head pad (ヘッドパッド) materials for high durability, so the headband has a head pad.

Padded1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Soft ear cushions with a padded headband.

Headband material

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Plastic with padding3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Headband material: plastic with padding

Frame material

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Plastic3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Chassis primary material: plastic

Ear cup material

Plastic10Reviewsonarworks.com/soundid-reference/blog/reviews/ath-m40x-studio-headphone-reviewRead 23 October 2026Sonarworks review of 27 May 2019: the ear cups are plastic and seem of lower quality than the ATH-M50x.

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Ear pad material

Synthetic leather10Reviewsonarworks.com/soundid-reference/blog/reviews/ath-m40x-studio-headphone-reviewRead 23 October 2026Sonarworks review: the ear pads are artificial leather (pleather). SoundGuys also calls the pads synthetic.

Memory foam3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Ear pad type: memory foam

Replaceable ear pads

Yes2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026Sold separately (別売): replacement ear pads HP-M40x.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/p52521_mseries_earpad_replacement.pdfRead 23 October 2026The instruction lists the ATH-M40x among the models and tells the user to remove the existing earpad by pulling it off.

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Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Stretch-over5Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/p52521_mseries_earpad_replacement.pdfRead 23 October 2026Instruction P52521 for HP-EP replacement earpads names the ATH-M40x. Step 2: slide the new earpad's flange into the slot of the earcup. Step 3: gently stretch the flange over the slot until the pad is securely in place.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Width37Height54mm(1.5 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ear cup internal width 3.7 cm, internal height 5.4 cm. The ear cup depth of 4.8 cm is not stored because it may not be the internal depth.

Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads (HP-M40x), Coiled cable 1.2 m, Straight cable 3.0 m2Maker product pageaudio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-M40xRead 23 October 2026Sold separately (別売): replacement ear pads HP-M40x, coiled cord (detachable) 1.2 m and straight cord (detachable) 3.0 m.

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Software

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Companion app

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JBL Headphones1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026JBL Headphones app

App platforms

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Android, iOS3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jbl-tune-770ncRead 10 October 2026Companion app: iOS and Android

User firmware updates

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Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026LE Audio is described as available via OTA update at a later stage, so firmware updates exist.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

240g(8.5 oz)1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Weight 240 g (8.5 oz), without cable and connector3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026PDF page 6: Weight 240 g (8.5 oz), without cable and connector8Retailer pagethomannmusic.com/audio_technica_ath_m40_x.htmRead 23 October 2026Thomann lists 241 g without cable and 300 g with cable, which agrees with the maker 240 g without cable.

232g(8.2 oz)1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026Weight 232 g2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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APITUNE770NC2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page prints FCC ID:APITUNE770NC and IC:6132A-TUNE770NC.

Other certifications

RoHS (2011/65/EU)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026Declaration of Conformity on PDF page 9 covers ATH-M20x/30x/40x/50x and lists RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and EN50581:2012. This is manufacturer self-declaration, not independent certification.

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In the box

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In the box

Detachable coiled cable 1.2 m, extends to about 3.0 m, Detachable straight cable 3.0 m, 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) screw-on adapter, Protective carrying pouch1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Accessories included: protective carrying pouch and 6.3 mm (1/4 inch) screw-on adapter. Cable: two interchangeable cables, a detachable 1.2 m to 3.0 m coiled cable and a detachable 3.0 m straight cable.

JBL Tune 770NC headphones, USB-C charging cable, Detachable audio cable, Warranty/Warning, Quick start guide1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 20261 x headphones, 1 x USB-C charging cable, 1 x detachable audio cable, 1 x warranty/warning, 1 x QSG

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AAudio-Technica ATH-M40x

Type	Length (m)	Count
Coiled cable, detachable, extends to 3.0 m	1.2	1
Straight cable, detachable	3	1

Source1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Cable: detachable 1.2 m to 3.0 m coiled cable and detachable 3.0 m straight cable. The Japanese page gives the coiled cable as 1.2 m, about 3 m when extended.4Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/ATH-M20x-50x_UM.pdfRead 23 October 2026The model chart gives the ATH-M40x a 3.0 m detachable straight cable (B) and a 3.0 m detachable coiled cable (C).

BJBL Tune 770NC

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C charging cable	Not available	1
Detachable audio cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026Accessories included: protective carrying pouch

None1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026No case or pouch in the box list.

Links

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Product page

www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40x1Maker product pageaudio-technica.com/en-us/ath-m40xRead 23 October 2026

www.jbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.html1Maker product pagejbl.com.sg/headphones-wireless/TUNE770NC.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)docs.audio-technica.com/eu/DOC_ATH-M20x_30x_40x_50x.pdfRead 23 October 2026Official technical construction file TCF ATTWCE-HP140318001 dated 2014-03-18. The ATH-M40x table is on PDF page 6. Image-only PDF, read visually.

www.jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddf61fcd/pdfs/JBL%20Tune%20770NC_Specsheet_EN.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwddf61fcd/pdfs/JBL%20Tune%20770NC_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Spec Sheet (English) PDF linked from the maker page.

Manual

www.audio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/ATH-M20x-50x_UM.pdf4Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/ATH-M20x-50x_UM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Operating instructions for ATH-M50x, ATH-M40x, ATH-M30x and ATH-M20x. PDF page 2 is in English.

www.jbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdf2Owner's manualjbl.com.sg/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe034d829/pdfs/JBL_TUNE%20770NC_QSG_Multilingual.pdfRead 10 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Owner's manualaudio-technica.co.jp/pdf/support/ATH-M20x-50x_UM.pdfRead 23 October 2026Japanese warranty certificate on PDF page 1: one year from purchase. This is Japan coverage, not a global warranty claim.

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