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Mission:
I bought these looking for a replacement for another pair of headphones for monitoring purposes.
Attractions:
The first thing that attracted me to the Shures was the claim of flat response obviously intended for the professional studio (as labeled). The second thing that attracted me to these headphones was the low price. Another thing that REALLY attracted me to these was the REMOVABLE locking cable. I've had trouble with previous headphone jacks that ended up with me having to go buy a new jack and stripping the cable to solder it on, so it seemed like a pretty sweet feature to save future trouble.
Picking the Right Set of Cans:
I was doing some research on good studio oriented headphones below(or at) the $100 price point. I came up finding these(Shure SRH440), the Sennheiser HD280 Pros, and the Sony MDR-v6's and/or 7506's. And obviously I came to choosing these.
POST ORDER
First Impressions:
I had watched a few unboxing and review videos of the Shures just to see what I'd be getting, so nothing out of the box VISUALLY surprised me as I had seen it all already, but when I took them out of the plastic bag and actually held them in my hand myself, I was lovestruck. They are nice and heavy(in a good way) and VERY solidly built.
Build:
Like I said before, these are quite hefty in weight, but also in size. (Which I like a lot, but for those looking for smaller, lighter cans, I don't think this is where you want to go) The plastics used on the headphones are very solid and of high quality. I guess I had taken the build of the previous set of headphones I was using as fair, so when I just grabbed the earcups and pulled them apart I was blown away with just how well these things were made.
The headband is made of some flexible material covered in a synthetic leatherette, and feels sturdy yet moldable. It sits nicely atop the head.
From what gathered from the few moments the stock earPADS were one the headphones before I took them off to replace them with some upgraded SRH840 pads I had bought at the same time as these, they were okay in quality. A tad stiff though.
The cable is a nice, thick coiled one around 10 feet long that starts up on a SINGLE side of the headphones rather than a Y-cable, and terminates to a 3.5 mm/ 1/8 in gold plated jack.
The jack itself has a threaded end to screw on the included 1/4 in (whatever the equivalent is in millimeters) adapter. The rubber/plastic on the end of it has a nice grippy part to it that makes it easy to hold and plug in to whatever you need to. A small detail, but I found it quite nice.
Comfort:
Like I said a short ways up in the previous paragraph, I bought a set of replacement earpads that normally go on the big brother of this product, the SRH840, on suggestions of other peoples experiences with these headphones. I tried them on with the stock pads before I swapped them and like people said, the pads were fairly stiff and shallow. Immediately thereafter I put on the other pads. They were thicker, softer, and more comfortable. The most noticeably difference I would have to say though is the padding on the INSIDE of the pads that cover the driver. It is much thicker and of better quality. So during long wearing sessions I can see these being much more bearable. I've also heard claims of the pads improving sound quality, but I didn't actually listen to them before I swapped the pads so I can't confirm them. ** I also have pretty prominent(sticky-outy) ears that usually become discomforted quite soon after putting on headphones, but these are (now anyways) deep enough with thick enough inner padding that it's not much of a problem.
The headband is quite "cushy" and forms rather nicely to the head. But sometims, when wearing them for a long time, the top of my head begins to get sore where it rests upon my head.
These headphones are actually pretty tight gripping on my (seemingly) normal sized head. I like that A LOT, but I'm sure it bothers the hell of some people. I've heard people calling them loose, but they aren't to me.
Overall, they feel very nice to me sitting on my head.
Now with what was my greatest fear about ordering headphones,
Sound/Sound Quality:
I have previously listened to studio oriented headphone and they seemed "canny" and fit the closed back headphone STEREOtype(pun), and I hate having to wait unnecessarily for things, so I was afraid of ordering these before actually listening to them under the cause that they would sound crappy. I'll tell you right now, my fears were misplaced. The SRH440's sounded pretty darn good on the first listen. I still haven't burnt them in the full 100 or so hours suggested by many, but they sound great already. The highs are nice and crisp, the mids are warm and smooth, and the bass is lush and extended. I am currently playing pink noise and assorted sounds through them, and after a few of days(with breaks, don't worry) hey, maybe they'll sound even better.
As far as isolation of outside noise goes, the Shures do it quite well. I'll give you an example of how well they do it:I've had really loud music been playing through speakers in the other room, and I put these on as earmuffs to block out the sound. Obviously it didn't completely shut out the sound, but made it quiet enough that it wasn't unbearable to hear.
The soundstage with these is actually pretty wide and spacey. Things panned hard left or right sound more spread apart than other closed back headphones. Now I haven't heard a lot to compare to them (especially not open backed/open-air headphones which are supposed to have the broadest soundstage), but these headphones give me such an awesome stereo image when listening to music.
If I had to describe these headphones in two words, it would be these:
SUPERIOR VALUE.
Well there's my two cents. Haha, I hope I didn't miss anything.
Awesome headphones.
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From the manufacturer
SRH440 Professional Quality Headphones
The SRH440 Professional Studio Headphones provide exceptional sound reproduction and comfort. Optimized for home and studio recording, SRH440 headphones reproduce accurate audio across an extended range.
The Most Trusted Audio Brand Worldwide
With a history of audio innovation starting in 1925, Shure has turned a passion for making great microphones and audio electronics into an obsession. No wonder Shure continues to set the worldwide industry standard for superior microphones and audio electronics.
SRH440
Professional Quality Headphones
The SRH440 Professional Studio Headphones deliver enhanced frequency response with accurate audio across an extended range for home and studio recording. Impedance, power handling and sensitivity are all calibrated for professional audio devices such as DJ mixers, mixing consoles, and headphone amplifier. Includes detachable coiled cable, carrying bag and threaded 1/4" (6.3 mm) gold-plated adapter.
- Enhanced frequency response delivers accurate audio across an extended range
- Impedance, power handling and sensitivity optimised for professional and personal audio devices
- Adjustable headband and collapsible construction provide comfort and portability
- Closed-back, circumaural design rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise
- Detachable locking cable securely locks cable into ear cup and enables easy replacement
- Legendary Shure quality withstands the rigors of everyday use
- Includes detachable coiled cable, carrying bag and threaded ¼” (6.3 mm) gold-plated adapter
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| Price | $59.00 | $99.00 | $149.00 | — | $499.00 |
| Application | Ideal for vivid listening on almost any device | Developed for professional and home studios | Optimized for professional studio recording | Designed for critical listening, monitoring and mastering | Designed for critical listening and monitoring |
| Driver Size | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB/mW | 105 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW | 96 dB/mW |
| Impedance | 38 Ω | 44 Ω | 44 Ω | 42 Ω | 65 Ω |
| Frequency Range | 20 - 20,000 Hz | 10 - 22,000 Hz | 5 - 25,000 Hz | 5 - 30,000 Hz | 10 - 30,000 Hz |
| Cable | Attached straight oxygen-free copper | Detachable coiled oxygen-free copper | Detachable coiled oxygen-free copper | Detachable coiled oxygen-free copper | Detachable dual-exit cables with gold-plated MMCX connectors |
| Threaded 1/4" Gold-Plated Adapter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carrying Bag or Zippered Hard Travel Case | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Extra Ear Pads | ✓ | ✓ |
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| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | Wired | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | — |
| noise control | sound isolation | — | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
| headphones jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable |
| material | Plastic | — | Plastic | Plastic | Leather | Copper, Gold, Neodymium |
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Good all-around headphones
Since I am a music producer and sound engineer, I definitely want to review this product in the real world scenarios. I got these headphones with the intention of them being a pair to use whenever a client would want to hear themselves as I would be tracking them. I already have a great pair of BEYERDYNAMIC headphones, that sound pristine and excellent. I did some side-by-side comparison, and the BEYERDYNAMIC’s do outperform these headphones slightly. Again, for the price on these headphones, the sound quality is very good and it’s not cheap sounding. For me, if I didn’t own a pair of expensive headphones that are top quality, these headphones sound pretty good to me. For the detailed differences, the top end is not as refined as my other headphones, and the low end is not as big. That’s probably due to the fact that my other headphones have a soft pairing around the ears, so it is very good with sound isolation. For these headphones, the bass I believe escapes a little bit because of the less sound isolating material. For the best of the best in equipment, there are just better headphones out there, that are worth spending the money to get the sound quality. As for the build quality, I have not worn them long enough to judge correctly if it would start to be uncomfortable after a while when wearing them. However, they look awesome, and in my book they are a 4.5 star product.
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Alberto
Excelente calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on February 3, 2024Style: Gen 1 (New Package)Verified Purchase
Miguel
Excelentes, sonido plano
Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2020Style: Gen 1 (Old Package)Verified Purchase
Miguel
Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2020
Los compré para escuchar musica ya que yo prefiero el sonido plano y para aquellos que prefieren algo mas divertido esta no es la opción, los audiotechnica mx40 serian una mejor opción.
El sonido tiene buena nitidez a secas pero tampoco muy sobresaliente.
El sonido lo describiría de la siguiente manera:
Agudos un poco apagados, no muy brillantes para molestar pero tampoco tapados, estan muy bien.
Los medios son muy planos, no hay algun tipo de ecualizador, es como escuchar los instrumentos desde el estudio de grabación
Los graves tienen presencia, no mucha pero si suficiente para complementar todo, no tienen ese punch de unos bose o beats lo cual para mi esta bien, es lo que buscaba
El material es todo de plástico y vi reseñas de que se rompian fácilmente.
El plástico es solido y se sienten firmes.
La diadema tiene un plástico acolchado y es comodo pero después de 3 horas se siente incomodo.
Las orejeras cobren toda la oreja y las almohadillas son faciles de intercambiar, son muy comodas.
El cable es tipo teléfono y viene con un adaptador jack tipo guitarra. El cable al estirarlo es suave, no es duro.
En conclusión unos audífonos para alguien que quiere escuchar su guitarra o instrumentos, también para escuchar musica que prefiera el sonido plano y sobrio.
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Danilo
Excelente qualidade
Reviewed in Brazil on July 12, 2019Style: Gen 1 (Old Package)Verified Purchase
Alexis de Wouters
Superbe qualité sonore, meilleur rapport qualité/prix.
Reviewed in France on October 1, 2020Style: Gen 1 (Old Package)Verified Purchase
