Shure SRH840A and SRH440A Comfortable Content-Creator Headphones Released
Shure's second-generation SRH840 and SRH440 headphones sport a modern matte finish and further upgrades.
Shure's SRH840A and SRH440A headphones promise to improve on comfort and durability and, while aimed at 'professionals', could entice budget-conscious home head-fi fans.
The updated SRH840A and SRH440A boast lower harmonic distortion and more precise left-right driver matching in their closed-back, circumaural design.
Both are loaded with 40mm neodymium dynamic drivers with the SRH840A claiming a frequency response of 5Hz-25kHz, and sensitivity of 197 dB/mW (@ 1 kHz). Figures that Shure says deliver professional-grade sound with rich bass, clear mid-range, and extended highs. This is the premium 'professional monitoring' model and is treated to gold detailing on the cups.
Meanwhile, the SRH440A are aimed at podcasters and voted most likely to be abused by rehearsing musicians. Here you are offered a 10Hz-22kHz frequency response range with 97 dB/m (@ 1 kHz) sensitivity, which Shure states provides consistent and uncoloured sound.
The wide padded headband featured on the new models should provide comfort during extended listening sessions, while the detachable, locking 9-foot straight cable makes it replaceable when the time comes. The headphones also come with a threaded 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch adapter.
The SRH440A are priced at £89, while the SRH840A headphones cost £135.
Jay Garrett
StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. Jay heads up StereoNET as Editor for the United Kingdom and Europe regions. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.
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