Shure SRH1440

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

The Shure SRH1440s may be a large, full-size set of headphones, but its lightweight design and gentle earpad pressure make for an extra comfortable fit that fits nicely with its audiophile-endorsed sound.
Excellent audio performance, Ideal for mastering and critical listening scenarios, Very comfortable despite large frame, Comes with high quality detachable cables and replacement ear pads.

Cons:

The SRH1440s are large and don't fold flat, limiting their usability for traveling listeners.
Sound leakage is built into design—not ideal for public listening and not well-suited for home recording, Massive protective case is effective, but large enough to make it difficult to pack.

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Last revision on November 7, 2013

Reviewers Liked

The Shure SRH1440s may be a large, full-size set of headphones, but its lightweight design and gentle earpad pressure make for an extra comfortable fit that fits nicely with its audiophile-endorsed sound
Excellent audio performance, Ideal for mastering and critical listening scenarios, Very comfortable despite large frame, Comes with high quality detachable cables and replacement ear pads

Reviewers Didn't Like

The SRH1440s are large and don't fold flat, limiting their usability for traveling listeners
Sound leakage is built into design—not ideal for public listening and not well-suited for home recording, Massive protective case is effective, but large enough to make it difficult to pack

Expert reviews and ratings

If you want the very best in headphone sound quality, you need to look for a full-size open-back pair like the Shure SRH1440. They're thoroughly impractical in anywhere but quiet rooms, but other types rarely get close to the expansive, detailed...

By Trusted Reviews on July 27, 2012

The SRH1440 headphones are comfortable and ruggedly built with highly detailed sound that will surely thrill...

By cnet on June 28, 2012

The Shure SRH1440 is an excellent pair of professional headphones for serious listeners, and its extra cable and earpads help extend its life and the pair's overall value....

By PC Mag on April 19, 2012

100

The Shure SRH1440 headphones are aimed at consumers who are looking for serious sound quality and are willing to pay for it. The target customer will probably be looking at equally expensive Grado or Sennheiser models, which is why Shure had to make...

By itreviews.com on March 12, 2012

Shure was founded in 1925. They began as a radio parts company and published their first catalog in 1926. Shure introduced their first microphone, the model 33N, in 1932, their first headset in 1942, and they haven’t stopped making microphones and...

By AVguide on November 20, 2012

Shure produziert nicht nur In Ears für den High-End-Bereich, sondern auch offene Kopfhörer, die mit ihrem Klang dem Hörer ein Lächeln ins eigene Gesicht zaubern. Der Shure SRH1440, der 2012 auf den Markt kam, richtet sich aufgrund...

By kopfhoerer.com on November 01, 2013