Shure SRH SRH440A
The 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers deliver a transparent, natural sound signature with a precise 10Hz-22kHz frequency response for accurate, uncolored monitoring. Its lightweight 255g build, collapsible design, and replaceable ear pads offer lasting comfort and easy portability for mobile recording. These headphones are best for home recording artists and podcasters who need durable, closed-back isolation for critical editing and mixing sessions.
form factor over-ear
driver type Dynamic, Neodymium magnets
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 40
open closed back closed
58 Overall Score
Price £91
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong sound (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic, Neodymium magnets |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 40 |
| Sensitivity | 97 |
| Codecs | Shure SRH440A Over-Ear Wired Studio Headphones – Professional Monitoring & Recording Earphones with Accurate Frequency Response, Adjustable Collapsible Design, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shure SRH SRH440A | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic, Neodymium magnets | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 40 | 314 | 60 | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure SRH SRH440A | 63.1 | 15.4 | 77.2 | 71.1 | 44 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 36.5 | 74.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 95.2 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 98.9 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.5 | 79.3 | 70.1 | 99.3 | 66.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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