Shure SRH SRH840A
The 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers deliver a neutral, well-balanced frequency response from 5Hz to 25kHz, making these ideal for critical listening and studio monitoring. The closed-back, over-ear design provides strong passive noise isolation, while the padded headband and collapsible build add daily-use durability and comfort. These are best for audio engineers and musicians who need accurate, uncolored sound for mixing and mastering sessions.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 40
open closed back closed
42 Overall Score
Price CA$209
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong sound (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | pelúcia |
| Headband | acolchoada |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 25000 |
| Impedance | 40 |
| Sensitivity | 97 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shure SRH SRH840A | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 40 | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 | 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 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure SRH SRH840A | 32.1 | 18.1 | 77.8 | 73.2 | 44.7 | 53.7 | 42.5 | 45.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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