[bcarr112281]

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Thanks for the positive reviews fellow head-fiers!

Today is my last day to trade up my SRH440 for the SRH840. Time is ticking and I still don't know what to do!

Hello, Catharsis!
 
I see you ultimately kept the SRH440. What was the deciding factor? Do you have any regrets?
 
As a classical music listener, I too am trying to decide between the 440 and the 840; unfortunately, I can't audition them! What are your thoughts now--any additional insights?
 
Many thanks,
Brian

 

[MorrisL]

Do these headphones share the same driver?
 
Looking at the FR, that's clearly my impression. Anybody knows for sure?

 

[peskypesky]

before you buy, read my thread:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/832540/wont-be-buying-any-more-shure-headphones-my-pair-broke-srh440-model-ordered-superlux-evos
 

 

[MorrisL]

How many years did it take for that headphone to get ruined like that? It looks violated, abused and demoralized... 

 

[BVL2]

I've read practically all the threads about these cans and some people say there are not big differences between both , only 840 scales better with amplification. Other people say 440 sounds like "cheap cans" compared to 840. I've even read that 440 are better than 840 when unamped, so I'm really confused. I don't live in USA and don't have access to big deals on 840. On Ebay 440 is half the price of 840 ($99 and $199 respectively). If 440 is at least 90% of what 840 offers, then I'll buy the 440 instead . What do you think? Is the 840 worth the extra $100 ?

You spelled it out. The 440s are 90% the 840s. They are both great. But worth double the price? I guess if you make 6 figures. They are very similar sounding. Not that far off Sony MDR 7506 or AKG m50x. All good for monitoring. But I listen to rock music. The 849s probably handle dance and rap better with a bass boost over the 440s.