Shure SRH440 Reviews

Great value for money

I wanted to purchase some headphones that not only sound good but also have a reasonable price. I came across these headphones on this site and they had a huge amount of great reviews and and the price seemed reasonable. I have been very happy with them since I purchased them. The sound quality is really even and has great clarity all across the board from punchy lows to clear highs.

Compared to other more expensive headphones I have used these are much better. Having a detachable cable is also a nice feature because if that was to break its just a matter of replacing that one part instead of buying a whole new set of headphones.

Great clear sound

I've had these headphones for 5 years now and I still really enjoy using them. I find they have a really clear uncoloured sound which is great for my purposes.

Pro:

The fact that the wire is removable and replaceable is really an excellent design feature as the wire is usually the first thing to break. Although mine is still going strong it's nice to know I have the option to replace it later if needs be.

Con:

The only negative I have about the headphones is that they can get a little uncomfrotable after 3-4 hrs of continuous use. Though I usually use this as a reminder that I should take a break :)

Very good headphones......

These headphones have a superior performance with a good price point. I had a listen the bass guitar through it and it sounded very tight and had a good low frequency response. I would highly recommend this set of headphones for a budgeted studio or live performance situation. The build quality is really good.

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This is my second pair of these. First pair is still going although cosmetically a bit of a mess and the 3.5mm pin is prone to bending. Love the flat frequency response and sound of these headphones and for the price I think they are great. On my first pair the plastic sort of fake leather lining on the bar that goes over your head started to degenerate after a couple of years and I would get flecks of black plasticky stuff stuck in my hair after long sessions. Purely cosmetic. Nothing some gaffer wont fix. Wish the length of the cable was a bit longer. In a studio setting you will need an extension to get any decent amount of length. Sound still fine and no distortion after all that time.

This is my Studio Headphone

i have many different Headphones, but thisone is my favorite for mixing and mastering. I like the natural and clear sound, what you hear is what you play, nothing boosted or cutoff by any builtin Filters or similar. Perfect fit and isolation, also while longer sessions. The only thing i dont like is the coiled cable, but there is a non coiled replacement cable, unfortunately you have to buy it seperate.

High quality, natual sounding Headphone for a good price

Very good value sound-wise though not the most comfortable

Sound is very good at this price point, better than more expensive headphones I have used.

Not the most comfortable for me as the earpieces are a teeny bit small for my ears, but hey we all suffer for our art sometimes!

Very good headphones for the price

Very nice all-around-sound and nice fit. Comfort is something that was complained about in some comments before I bought these, so I ordered straight away the replacement ear pads for the more expensive 840, which are much more softer and more comfortable, and they fit perfectly also the 440's.

I can recommend these if you want a good pair of headphones but don't need or don't have the money for über-high-end pair.

Shure SRH440 studio phones

Bought these as a compliment to my other pair of reference head phones, just to have alternates when going "mixing deaf". I had read that they are supposed to be a bit weak in the low end, wich suited me just fine for my purposes, and indeed they were. Not lacking in bass, but lacking the rumbliness that many mid price head phones got. Perfect for being my "second pair of ears" when mixing. Sadly it uses the coiled cable that get's stuck in everything, but fortunately Shure tend to have head phones with detachable cables as this one also does, so that was easy to swap for a straight cable. These cans didn't press so hard om my /very big) head as others may do, wich makes for comfortable longer sit downs, but they are not for head banging, cause then they may fall off! Ear buds very comfortable, even for fake leather, and encircles my (also big) ears. Other than that, Shure quliaty all over, they never seem to disapoint on the over all scale.

My first closed headphones

First time I could not wear these headphones longer as 1,5 hours, because I had feeling, that my head is always under pressure. My musician buddy told me, that that is ok for closed headphones.

Sound is very good too. You can normally make recordings and mixing with these headphones.

But, if I whoud know about Audio Technica ATH-M40 X, I whoud prefer better Audio Technica. Prise is the same, but they are more comfortable and the sound is more realistical(at least I like it better as by Shure)

Great headphones!

I use these to help me listen out for bad mistakes in mixes, when in home studios where the acoustic treatment is sub-par.

Sound:

The sound is way beyond it's price. Very flat and true sounding, great for mixing stuff. Perhaps for listening to music in general its a little bit light on the bass, but that's how I like it as I use it mainly for studio use.

Comfort:

I tend to use these for hours on end. When you first put them on they feel snug, and fit around your ear very nicely. After about 1 and a half hours, my ears need a breather, and can feel a little sore, but a good 5 minute break tends to do the trick. It maybe just my ears, others may not have that problem.

Quality:

I've had these for half a year now and have had no problems with them so far. Having said that, I do worry about the two small wires that come from the main casing and go into the speakers, they are small and unprotected and could easily be ripped off if care isn't taken.

Conclusion:

These are some of the best headphones I've ever used. They work great in the studio and have a great flat sound in general. I would recommend them to people for their home studios.

Great sounding and really comfortable!

I bought these Shure headphones to replace my aging Sennheisers that I've had for many years. I was astonished by the difference! I've always regarded wearing headphones as a necessary evil while recording, but these Shure SRH440s are a pleasure to wear. They're not at all muffled sounding, with crisp highs and tight, not boomy, lows. They're also very comfortable to wear for prolonged periods, which is important in a studio, and there isn't too much sound leakage - a real advantage when recording vocals. I plan to buy a couple more pairs of these over the next couple of years... or maybe even step up to the next model!