Is the Shure Srh1840 worth the upgrade from the HiFiMAN Arya?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Shure Srh1840 actually scores 16.0 points below the HiFiMAN Arya, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (9.5 to 7.5) and value (8.0 to 6.5). On paper: weight 430 g to 268 g. It is at least $145 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.57.5
- Value8.06.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Arya | Srh1840 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 430 g | 268 g | |
| Driver | Planar | dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 8Hz-65kHz | 10Hz-30kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Arya to Srh1840". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.