Shure 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
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 40
open closed back closed
58 Overall Score
Price CA$121
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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 SRH440A | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 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 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 40 | 314 | 470 | 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 | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure SRH440A | 69.3 | 20.6 | 81.5 | 79.8 | 52.6 | 62.1 | 70.7 | 51.2 | 83.3 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.5 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 70.7 | 99.2 | 89.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 93.8 | 98.5 | 93.1 | 91 | 37.4 | 98.6 | 72.1 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 87.1 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.5 | 98 | 89.4 | 62.1 | 53 | 98.1 | 65.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.7 | 70.7 | 99.4 | 76.9 |
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