![]() It is sometimes hard to forget that Shure headphones are tools first and toys second. Everything sounds good and correct but again doesn't really wow you if you are just a casual listener. The SRH-440's are certainly in keeping with this tradition. Mids are Shure’s bread and butter and are well associated with what is known as "Shures House Sound". However one should remember here that the SRH-440 is designed primarily as a monitor headphone and these are traits that are preferred in music production with no one sound spectrum dominating the other.īass does not have heaps of quantity but is rich in quality it does not seem to slow the way many of its competitors do and while, as mentioned, it doesn't slam as hard as you will find on more fashion-orientated phones it still reaches satisfying levels for audio purists. The sound on the SRH-440 is very balanced and neutral if a little boring. Shure SRH-440 HEADPHONES - Sound Quality (7.5/10) We would easily recommend these headphones for use in commuting or office environments. Shure SRH-440 HEADPHONES - Isolation (8/10)Ĭlosed-back design and the circum-aural fit paired with the thickness of the housing all lend themselves to isolating well and blocking out most ambient noise. Since cable is usually the first part to wear out on audio gear it is very nice that Shure has included a detachable system (and a very good one at that, clicking into place and locking) so upgrading and replacing worn-down parts is possible with this headphone. The headband is also pleather and could do with a touch more padding but on a whole nothing to worry about. The earpads are pleather which does tend to get a touch hot over time but they can easily be replaced by the Shure SRH-840 pads which are of thicker padding and nicer quality at a reasonable price. Overall the headphones have a very sturdy feel to them and you get the impression they can take years of daily abuse just as a studio monitor should. The headphones are mainly constructed from plastic but it is of very high quality. There is nothing too flashy about them, more so they are quite utilitarian in the looks department but one thing you do notice right away is they look classy.īuild quality, as is again common with Shure, is excellent. ![]() Rather the 440s are designed for their purpose and that is as a studio or home monitor. Personally, I love the design of the Shure SRH-440's they are not designed in any way to be fashion headphones. ![]() Shure SRH-440 HEADPHONES - Looks and Build Quality - (8/10) Not too much here which is no real surprise it comes with a stereo jack adapter and nice coiled cable which is of great quality as is the twist in the connector that is found at the side of the left phone.Īlso included is a Shure branded leather style carrying pouch which is a nice addition although it doesn't really provide much in the way of protection to your headphones on the go. Shure SRH-440 HEADPHONES - Accessories - (6.5/10) The box is big and provides good protection during transit. Shure products are generally well packaged and the SRH-440 monitor headphones are no exception. Sitting at the lower end of the Shure's over-ear studio monitor series the SRH-440 features Shure’s 40mm proprietary drivers in a closed-back design shell and claims to deliver great build quality and performance from a company that is known to be one of the largest names in the audio industry Shure SRH-440 HEADPHONES - Packaging - (8/10) ![]()
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