Shure SRH440A Gen 2 Wired Over-Ear Studio Headphones

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Product guide

Shure SRH440A Gen 2 Wired Over-Ear Studio Headphones

Shure SRH440A Gen 2 headphones are wired, over-ear studio headphones with a closed-back design intended for recording and monitoring. Their folding construction and listed 1/4-inch connection suit studio setups, while customer feedback raises a practical concern about cable-connector stability.

At a glance

Closed-back construction is described as helping reduce ambient noise and contain audio bleed during recording.
Foldable design is listed for easier storage and transport.
A threaded 1/4-inch adapter is claimed as part of the package contents.

Price

$118.15Save 15%

Reference price: ~~$139.00~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Wired operation avoids reliance on headphone batteries and wireless pairing.
Foldable construction is useful when packing the headphones between sessions.
The closed-back design is suited to monitoring during recording where sound leakage matters.

Technical specifications

17 specifications

Identity
Brand	Shure
Model	SRH440A

Connectivity and controls
Connection	Wired
Control method listed	Touch
Headphone jack	6.35 mm Jack
Hardware interface	1/4-inch Audio

Audio
Impedance	40 ohm
Frequency range	10 Hz - 22,000 Hz
Sensitivity	102 db
Driver type	Dynamic Driver
Noise control	Passive Noise Cancellation

Dimensions and fit
Form factor	Over Ear
Dimensions listed	25.4 x 25.02 x 8.2 cm; 255.37 g
Weight listed	254 g
Ear placement listed	On Ear

Materials and protection
Water resistance	Not Water Resistant
Colour	Black

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives conflicting fit details: its title and form-factor field say over-ear, while the ear-placement field says on-ear. It also lists a separate weight of 254 g and a dimensions entry ending in 255.37 g, plus a touch control method for a wired studio headphone. Customer feedback reports connector-lock and cut-out concerns, so buyers who need reliable movement during use should account for that reported experience.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home-studio recording and monitoring where a wired, closed-back headphone is useful.
Creators who want a folding headphone for storage between recording or editing sessions.
Buyers who connect through studio equipment with a compatible 1/4-inch audio jack.

Less suited to

Listeners who need wireless playback or water resistance.
Buyers who require clearly confirmed fit and weight details before choosing.

Shure SRH440A Gen 2 Wired Over-Ear Studio Headphones · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 533 ratings

5 stars77%77%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars3%3%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback is positive about sound quality and build, with reports describing the sound as decent to very good and the headphones as well made. The reported concern is connector reliability, including cut-outs with minimal movement, which may matter during active recording or monitoring. Opinions on value are mixed. The overall rating distribution is mostly five-star, but aggregate ratings do not establish why customers rated the product as they did.

Positive themes

Customers report positive impressions of sound quality.
Customers describe the build as well made.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback reports connector-lock trouble and audio cutting out with slight movement.

Mixed feedback

Customers have mixed opinions about value for money.

Frequently asked questions

Are the SRH440A headphones wireless?

No. The listing describes them as wired and specifies a 6.35 mm headphone jack.

Are they listed as over-ear or on-ear?

The listing is inconsistent. The title and form-factor field say over-ear, while a separate ear-placement field says on-ear.

Does the package include a 1/4-inch adapter?

The built-in media package list names a 1/4-inch threaded adapter and user guide alongside the headphones. Check the selected listing if package contents are important.

What should I know about the cable connection?

Customer feedback reports problems with the locking connector and cut-outs with slight movement. This is reported feedback, not a verified defect.