Shure SRH440
The SRH440 is a beginner-tier closed-back headphone with a 44-ohm impedance and a flat-leaning tuning aimed at tracking and monitoring. It reads as a basic budget option rather than a refined one, and works for entry-level recording reference. Listeners prioritizing premium comfort or a more polished build should look elsewhere.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall60±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: value (volatile or unpriced), compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: value (volatile or unpriced), compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| design | closedSourced | Sourced |
| impedance ohms | 44Sourced | Sourced |
2/2 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- Budget tracking cans with flat-leaning tuning
Who should skip this
- Premium comfort seekers
Where to buy
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard music production setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x is the natural next step up in headphones. See it →