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Member Reviews: Shure SRH 440 Professional Studio Headphones (Black)

Positive Reviews

Argyris

A criminally overlooked option for semi-portable, closed back neutrality

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By Argyris

Pros: Neutral balance, detailed, nice texture overall, nice tight, punchy bass, well extended treble for a closed set, good imaging, commendably transparent

Cons: Uncomfortable without slight modification, underwhelming bass extension, can seem somewhat bright, only average soundstage, isolation not stellar

Introduction   Like my DT880, and for almost as long, the SRH440 has been a trusty companion, in its case pulling double duty as my portable headphone and as my "plug-it-in-real-quick" set. Therefore it's only fair it gets a proper review as well.   Back in 2009, Shure released a new line of closed-back, full-sized headphones, which included the SRH240, SRH440, and SRH840. The latter two received a lot of interest, though the flagship (at the time) got the lion's share of that. Essentially, Shure had managed to achieve the impossible, which was to make a closed back headphone that actually sounded good and whose name didn't contain the letter M or the number 5. And...
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Negative Reviews

gregoire

Too uncomfortable for me

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By gregoire

Pros: Rugged

Cons: Painful to wear. Heavy

Bought these based on the good reviews. Tried and tried but they were just so uncomfortable i sold them. Way too much pressure on the ears, plus the headband never sat well either. Most uncomfortable cans i've ever tried on. Shame, as they sounded pretty good.    
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compubomb

I would say pretty damn good

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By compubomb

Pros: Great Mids/Bass/Highs

Cons: Very Very long burn-in

I own an m-audio Fast-Track USB Sound card which I use. I bought both these headphones & the sound card for work. My initial reaction to the headphones is they were cheaper than some of the others, but better sound and comfort than the other DJ style headphones. Plus they fit my budget, so I picked them up at the Guitar Center. So after using these guys at work for almost 2.5 years, after not listening to them for a month or so, what I noticed finally is that they have completed the burn-in process. The music, especially the mids/base finally feel like they have smoothed out and not as punchy as before. When i compare the base with these vs my HD600's, they are starting to finally...
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ahujasid

Great

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By ahujasid

Pros: Great sound quality, Rugged

Cons: Bit uncomfortable, exposed wires

The mids and highs are amazing. The soundstage isn't very wide but it's pretty good for closed back headphones. The response is almost flat with a bit of a "bright" sound signature. They get uncomfortable after about 30 minutes of listening. The sound quality is great. You can clearly hear each instrument separately. These sound absolutely great for closed back headphones.
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randomkid

Great balanced headphones

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By randomkid

Pros: balanced sound, detachable cable, build quality

Cons: comfort

Shure SRH440 Review   Heres my review of the Shure SRH440 that i recently bought, i know they are fairly old, but i felt like i should review them. I am by no means an audiophile, I love my music and I like to enjoy it through good headphones and speakers.   All opinions expressed are my own, and this is a subjective review, so others may not agree with me.   they have had more than 50 hours burn-in, no real difference was noted.   Gear used:   iPod Classic 7G 160gb (rockboxed) > Shure SRH440   iPod Classic 7G 160gb (rockboxed) > Modded Fiio L3 > Fiio E11 > Shure SRH440     Transducer...
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demize

Shure SRH440

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By demize

Pros: Good sound, great bang for buck

Cons: A bit uncomfortable for extended use

These were the first high quality headphones I ever bought. I love their sound, although it could certainly be better when it comes to the treble in some songs. The only issue I have with them, really, is that they're a bit uncomfortable for extended use -- they're like a vise on your head.
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xtian2900

Shure SRH-440

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By xtian2900

Pros: Sound like a charm!!!, very noticeable quality and balance, excellent sound pressure, good quality, zero leaks

Cons: Too heavy, I'm worried about the small cords up the cans

Shure SRH-440
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gelocks

Shure SRH-440 mini review - Great Starter Cans

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By gelocks

Pros: Great sound, Detachable cable, Removable/replaceable earpads, Good build quality and foldable

Cons: Heavy, Not very portable, No flat response

Note: I wrote this almost 2 years ago! ;-)     Introduction   Last year, after using open Sony cans that served me well for what seemed to be a lifetime, I decided that it was time to look for new cans, ones that would let me get lost in my world while I was at work and to use for recording ideas that sometimes hit my head. The search was long and hard. I read hundreds of reviews from different sites, different types of headsets (i.e. in-ear, closed, open, etc.) and in the end I still did not know what I wanted. Enter Shure:     Now, this company is no stranger to the audio business. Anyone that has seen ANY concert knows their...
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Hexidecimal

Great Starter Cans

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By Hexidecimal

Pros: Neutral, Great Balance, Awesome unamped

Cons: Light on the bass without an amp

For reference, I am using these with the SRH840 Pads, powered through a Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty Titanium & Behringer Xenyx 1202FX Amp/Mixer.   So lets go!   First off, Comfort. A lot of impressions said they felt these headphones were heavy, or the headband was painful. I've been wearing mine hours on end since I got them and I haven't experienced any discomfort with the headband, or the weight though to be fair I am used to wearing a PC Headset most of the time and they usually run heavy. Also the SRH840 Pads make a huge difference in the pad comfort. The memory foam makes them squishy and feel like they're not even there.   Isolation: Again the 840 Pads...
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peskypesky

really liking these for the price

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By peskypesky

Pros: good sound, low price, solid construction

Cons: heavy

I've only had these for about a week, so take that into consideration.   Sound: love it. Robust, musical and nicely balanced. Not quite as good as my Grado SR80s, but not outshined by the Grados either. I've really been enjoying listening to several types of music with them: classical, rock, jazz. They seem especially good for classical choral music.   Construction and Design: They seem pretty well-made, but only time and use will tell. The design is pretty ho-hum. Not ugly, but nothing special either.   Comfort: They fit pretty well, but the weight gets to be a bit much after an hour or so of use. I definitely feel the weight pressing on my head. I wish they...
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