Is the Shure Srh440a worth the upgrade from the Shure Srh840a?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Shure Srh440a actually scores 4.6 points below the Shure Srh840a, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (8.0 to 7.0). On paper: weight 273 g to 268 g. It is at least $60 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.
- Sound8.07.0
- Value7.57.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Srh840a | Srh440a | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 273 g | 268 g | |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 25 kHz | 10 Hz - 22 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Srh840a to Srh440a". 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.