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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x vs Shure SRH 440

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x
Shure SRH 440

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Dec 06, 2024 08:55 PM

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Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Picture
Shure SRH 440 Picture
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicNo
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicNo
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Variants

  • ATH-M40x (Black)
  • SRH440

Review

See Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Review
See Shure SRH 440 Review
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Our Verdict

Audio-Technica ATH-M40x

Shure SRH 440

The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and the Shure SRH 400 are both closed-back, open-ear headphones with similar performances for critical listening. The Shure are more comfortable and have a slightly more even sound profile, but they lack a bit in the low-bass. The Audio-Technica, on the other hand, have an overemphasized bass, particularly in the high-bass range, which can make them sound muddier.

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