Shure SRH840A Headphones
Best professional monitoring headphones for studio engineers and critical listeners.
These headphones deliver the clinical, uncolored accuracy required for serious studio mixing without the fatigue of lesser gear. You sacrifice the hyped, consumer-friendly sound profile for a brutally honest audio experience that lets you hear exactly what is happening in your tracks.
$108.00
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Alto Music
Who it's for
- Audio engineers requiring precise, neutral sound for critical mixing
- Studio professionals working through long, demanding recording sessions
- Budget-conscious creators needing gear built for long-term reliability
Who should skip it
- Commuters and travelers needing compact, portable audio gear
- Producers prioritizing expansive, open-back spatial imaging
- Users with sensitive heads seeking immediate, out-of-the-box comfort
Performance breakdown
Sonic Neutrality
Delivers a flat, uncolored frequency response ideal for critical studio mixing.
Noise Isolation
Closed-back design effectively blocks external distractions for focused, immersive monitoring.
Build Durability
Rugged construction stands up to the rigors of daily professional use.
Long-Session Comfort
Ergonomic headband padding minimizes fatigue during extended tracking or editing sessions.
Driver Precision
Matched 40 mm drivers provide low-distortion audio across the entire spectrum.
Portability
Collapsible frame and detachable cable make transport simple for mobile engineers.
Key Specs
Driver Type
Dynamic, neodymium magnets
Frequency Response
5 Hz - 25 kHz
Impedance
40 Ohms @ 1kHz
Sensitivity
97 dB/mW @ 1kHz
Connection Type
1/8 in. (3.5 mm) and 1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
Cable Length
9.84 ft (3.00 m), detachable
Wearing Style
Over-Ear (Circumaural), Closed-Back
Weight
273 grams
Driver Size
40 mm
Foldable Design
True
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