One of the nicest-looking sets of cans we’ve seen so far (and we’ve seen a lot), but the original wired master & dynamic MH40 over-ears sound so-so And it was a set of very expensive headphones. .
A wireless version of the retro-style headphone followed in 2019, but its audio performance once again failed to live up to its stylish design and hefty price tag when compared to the best wireless headphones.
But the American company aims to address these shortcomings with its newly announced second-generation version of Bluetooth MH40.
Retaining the original’s brushed aluminum and leather styling, the overhauled model boasts all-new 40mm titanium drivers, improved battery life and an upgraded microphone.
No active noise cancellation yet, but the V.2 MH40 has Bluetooth 5.2 with support for AAC, SBC and aptX adaptive codecs up to 24-bit/96kHz, plus improvements that allow custom EQ settings Contains apps that have been
M&D claims the new driver configuration delivers “crystal clear highs and full-sounding bass,” and the battery lasts 30 hours compared to the 18 hours of playtime offered by the previous model (Rapid The charging function allows for a full 6 hours of playback). Just 15 minutes of play time to juice up).
All of these new features come with a newly increased price tag, with the MH40 V2 costing $100 more than the V1 to $400 (around £330 / A$600) and five color options. Now available.
Analysis: Will the new MH40 focus on style over substance?
(Image credit: Master & Dynamic MH40 V2 )
While the vintage looks are attractive, it was difficult to fully recommend the previous version of the MH40.
V2 has a number of meaningful updates, including improved battery life and new drivers that address some of the ancestor’s main criticisms.
We’re looking forward to hearing how these improvements sound, but the lack of noise-cancelling combined with the higher asking price may put us at a disadvantage when compared to the main competitors in the best over-ear headphones. .
