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haarism · Jan 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

after reading around a bit i noticed people saying that without an amp i wont notice the difference between the 840 and my 440 comong out of an ipod
is this true

Digital-Pride · Jan 28, 2011 at 10:30 AM

I think you'll find this article very informative-http://themacfeed.com/2009/11/review-shure-srh840/

baka1969 · Jan 28, 2011 at 12:23 PM

Even though the 840 improves a bit with a portable amp (even better from a desktop), I have no problems using it straight out of my iPod Classic. I prefer the less bulk and it still sounds quite nice.

ziweiwu · Jan 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

M50 is better for ipod. shure 840 is too bulky. ipod can drive m50 to max except for the bass.

haarism · Jan 28, 2011 at 4:03 PM

i dont mind the bulk of the headphones themselves

so is it worth the upgrade from the 440?

R-Audiohead · Jan 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM

If you like the signature of the 440s, I'd say yes.

Especially if you plan on selling the 440s. I haven't heard hardly anyone say negative things about the SQ of the 840s, just negative things about the comfort.

If the 440s don't bother you... then I'd say it's probably worth it; you should definitely notice an improved overall response.

haarism · Jan 28, 2011 at 4:21 PM

yea but I hear that straight from an ipod the sound quality is the same, is this true?

buffalowings · Jan 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

Quote:

baka1969 said:
Even though the 840 improves a bit with a portable amp (even better from a desktop), I have no problems using it straight out of my iPod Classic. I prefer the less bulk and it still sounds quite nice.

though it does require a bit more juice than most phones...or i'm just used to IEM's...

desktophifi · Jan 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM

They sound good even straight from ipod's, if you love the Shure sound signature. You will be fine.

MidgetT · Jan 28, 2011 at 5:33 PM

The 840 is not a portable pair of headphones. If youre going to sit in your room and listen to an ipod they will be driven just fine and they will sound great....but if you're moving around then you are much better off getting something less bulky and lighter weight.

haarism · Jan 28, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Now I just saw the AKG K271 and 240 MK II how are those compared to these? they are pretty much the same price at a store nearby

haarism · Jan 29, 2011 at 12:11 AM

nd my main question was. how big of a difference is there between the 440 and 840 unamped? is it worth the xtra 100?

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