Is the Shure Srh1440 worth the upgrade from the Shure Srh1540?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Shure Srh1440 actually scores 4.0 points below the Shure Srh1540, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in value (7.0 to 7.5). You do give up ground on sound (9.0 to 8.0). Worth checking: weight goes 286 g to 343 g. It is at least $270 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.
- Sound9.08.0
- Value7.07.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Srh1540 | Srh1440 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 286 g | 343 g | |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 25 kHz | 15 Hz - 27 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Srh1540 to Srh1440". 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.