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Shure Srh240a

60/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Pricey for what it is

$69
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Shure
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
closed
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2024

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound6.0
Value6.4

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Shure SRH240A is an affordable, wired over-ear headphone aimed at budget-conscious studio use, offering a clear and fairly detailed sound signature. However, its cheap-feeling build, weak isolation, and mediocre comfort limit its appeal for commuting or casual listening, making it a basic option rather than a standout performer.

What works

  • Clear and fairly detailed sound for the price
  • Lightweight and simple wired design
  • Affordable entry-level studio-oriented option

What doesn't

  • Cheap, creaky build quality
  • Poor noise isolation and sound leakage
  • Lacks comfort for long sessions
  • Not versatile for mixed-use scenarios

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Shure Srh240a
Driver40 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size40 mm
Drivers per side1
Impedance38 Ω
Sensitivity107 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

5 source(s) feeding this product's score.

diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com

DIY-Audio-Heaven characterizes the SRH-240A as a low-cost closed headphone with mediocre sound quality and poor comfort. Their measurements and notes suggest it is usable, but not especially strong in isolation, fit, or overall sonic performance.

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majorhifi.com

Major HiFi’s review page presents the SRH240A as a budget-minded headphone with a straightforward studio-oriented feature set. The review text available in the results is mostly specification-focused, so the main takeaway is that it is positioned as an affordable, wired over-ear model rather than a premium-sounding or feature-rich headphone.

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whathifi.com

What Hi-Fi’s review of the related SRH240 is cautious, describing the headphones as decent but not up to Shure’s usual standard. The review mentions a clear, fairly detailed sound, but also a lack of refinement and a cheap feel.

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What owners say

A sample of buyer reviews, quoted as written. They aren't verified and they don't feed the HearWiki score - that comes from published reviews only.

SHURE is the best in the industry for a reason

By far the best headphones on the market at this price point. Solidly constructed with a sturdy size adjustment mechanism, and a comfortable fit that does not cause head or ear ache over extendedRead more

Overall very good product

I wouldn t call myself an audiophile, but I m discerning in that I truly understand what skimping on a purchase can get you. Buy cheap get cheap, so I tend to be willing to spend the extra money toRead more

Decent headphones, but buy the 440 s or 840 s

I had the HD440 s and bought these because they were a little too clunky to wear around and I wanted something with less of a studio look and more of a casual look. They aren t bad headphones;Read more

Superb

Pros: -Great sound, beats the hell out of standard iphone headphones. -Isn t a trendy, overpriced piece of hype (beats...) -Built like a tank! (I have gotten the cord caught and the adjustableRead more

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