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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong sound (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 |
| 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 | 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 | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure SRH SRH440A | 66.3 | 18.1 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 44.7 | 53.7 | 70.5 | 42.5 | 80.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.3 | 98.1 | 67.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.5 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 52.9 | 97.4 | 59.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 70.5 | 99.2 | 72.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$139
We started tracking prices for this product on May 16, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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