All user reviews of 4/5 for the Shure SRH440

I needed a headphone to save and possibly listen quietly result this model is doing very well. I am satisfied and if my choice was on it is above all for the brand and reputation of Shure. To the extent that I did not want to invest a lot, this model appeared to me as the right solution. At 90 euros, I was not expecting much, but in the end I am very pleased and pleasantly surprised to find so many qualities together for such a low budget.

Traditional Use: Recording for the return.
Ergonomics proves satisfactory, but not perfect. After two hours of use, I am particularly pleased to remove the headphone. It is obvious that the morphology of each play on the term / comfort ratio. Like all headphones, it keeps you warm when the summer sets in and the interior temperature rises above 24 °.

Difficult to judge the soundness of such a product after a year and a half. He is always there, in perfect condition! Still happy!

Although with a string of high fidelity and familiar with the area, I've never really used a headphone, preferring by far the restitution most "physical" of decent speakers that name. My experience is zero. But I can say that the frequency balance is met with definition and natural: no record takes precedence over the other. The stereo image? I find it difficult to quantify this for a headphone, I too used to listen to music through the speakers. It does the job if I judge by what he returns to monitoring.
Its strength lies in its isolation with the outside not only the wearer hears nothing but those present them either.

I own these along with AKG K240 Studios. I first bought the K240's over these for the comfort along with the sound quality. While these sound very good they just don't match the clarity and smoothness of the semi open back AKG's. These are fully closed back so give you a sorta pressured feeling. The speakers are pumping towards your head with no where else for the sound to go. It's great for cutting out outside noise as well as helping eliminate headphone bleed when tracking but the tone suffers. These have a very true sound to them, it doesn't over exaggerate anything too much, it does have a bit of bass boost but nothing dramatic. I own both so I can use the Shure's for tracking and the AKG for listening and mixing where best sound is most crucial. Compared to some headphones such as the Audio Technica ATH-M50 there's no contest, these win by a landslide. The ATH's have very ice picky highs which becomes painful very quickly and they're also very uncomfortable. These have much smoother highs but still no where near as smooth as the AKG's.

One other problem with these is the comfort. These get kind of painful after extended use. I normally where them for well over an hour and it has a clamp feel on your head. Starts to give me a headache as well as hurts the tops of my ears. There's just way too much force pushing the muffs together and your head is what suffers. Other than that they'd get a better rating.

One more nice plus is they also have a detachable cord and leather bag. Unfortunately the cord is coiled so it being 8 feet actually comes out to about 4 coiled, it can be stretched but it just puts more pressure on your head. There is a straight cord that can be ordered but still haven't found anyone who carries it.

I have been using so far. I used to be a AKG K280 which I let go after 20 years of good service.
Overall, these headphones inspiring confidence by his appearance. I like its light weight, the fact that insulates well from the outside and the spiral cable, handy (plus detachable if you want to replace it.
The sound is pretty well defined, with my feelings, a touch low (ca does not bother me) and the extreme highs that lack of presence (more annoying).
It is adjustable to every head (even my big head) but still affects the arch above the top of the skull, which can generate over time. The cushions wrapped well my ears are of medium size, no problem at this level.

Value for price is right and I probably do it again so that choice.

I recently ordered the Shure SRH 440 headphones because I needed a pair of headpones for my home studio to mix in. I must say they sound great, but even more importantly they are really comfortable on your head. They fit right around your years and it really puts you in the middle of a mix.


I love the high end sound with them, and they mids are strong. But when it comes to the low end it’s a little punchy. Also, they low end is a little weak, but you really don’t want really strong low end in your headphones when your mixing. But the quality of my mixes has been great since I purchased these from guitar center about a week and half ago. I got them around 65 bucks on sale, and they came with a nice leather pouch to keep them in for traveling or just so they are out of the way when you arent using them. The cord can also be removed for storage as well, Im not too sure why they made them like they. I guess so if you have to travel with them a lot. I just don’t like the idea of having to assemble headphones. I prefer these over the dre beats that are over exaggerated on the low and with way to much bass. Dre beats are good for listening to your ipod with, but the Shure SRH 440 are better for mixing if you don’t believe me just ask around.


I was amazed at the quality and sound of this headphone. It works great as a studio headset but did not believe the guitar center rep when he said that is would work as mix down/mastering headphones. I was pleasantly surprised. I have mixed a piano trio recital, live chorus concert and lots of electronic and blues/rock with them. There are outstanding for the money. The Shure 440 are more durable and way better sounding without all the static background noise that you get with the Sony MDR-7506. Shure 440 is truly a great product!

How long have you use it?
It must be between 8 and 10 months, I use it exclusively for music, in a rather nomadic.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I bought several other headphones, but much less expensive, so difficult to compare.

What is so special that you like most and least?
+ The jack is unplugged, it's a real plus, I was tired of headphones that we had to change due to a simple shit in the cable.
+ Headphones Closed
+ I think its very good
- Headphones heavy, very heavy (in the long run, it hurts on top of the head where the skull is in contact with the hoop. And it hurts my ears after a while, but after talking with a friend who has the same, it does not have this problem.

How would you rate the quality / price?
At this price, I'm happy, the quality is good, apart from the problem of comfort (I got used), no complaints.

With experience, you do again this choice? ...
I know there are quite a few headphones in this price range with a jack disconnecting and sound as good, I could be seduced by a headphone more comfortable, but not sure.

I use these headphones for 7 months I use it mainly for the djing, but also a bit of Mao.
I've tested the headphones like the Sennheiser HD 205, Shure and well above my taste, but I also try the HD 280 Pro and the Shure and below anyway, the 280 pro and better insulation and better sound quality but it's not the same money either. What I like most is that he is generous in the bass so its helping me to wedge it has more insulation than correct, however what I like least is that the earbuds are tend to come off if handled roughly and one can open set is still more than annoying.
In summary I am still very happy with this headset is knowing that my first serious headphone is going to say, I had a numark is 29 euros before so it's not too hard to find his account after going through her.