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Brand | Shure |
Model Name | SRH440A |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- NEW & IMPROVED FEATURES - Developed upon the same foundation of the SRH440, the new SRH440A Monitoring and Recording Professional Headphones deliver superior audio plus a new design and improved features from the old SRH440.
- SUPERIOR & RELIABLE AUDIO - Transparent, natural sound signature provides detailed accurate audio across an extended range.
- WORK WITH ALL PROFESSIONAL AUDIO DEVICES - Enhanced frequency response, impedance and power handling are optimized for performance with all professional audio devices.
- ULTRA-COMFORTABLE & EASY PORTABILITY - Ultra-comfortable lightweight headband provides superior comfort for extended use. Adjustable headband and collapsible construction provide comfort and portability.
- SLEEK & DURABLE DESIGN - Sleek, durable design looks great on camera and withstands the rigors of constant use. Over-ear closed-back circumaural design rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise.
- LONG DETACHABLE LOCKING CABLE - 3 m (10 ft.) Detachable straight cable provides plenty of length and easy storage and replacement.
- IN THE BOX - Detachable cable, threaded ¼” (6.3 mm) gold-plated adapter and FREE two-year warranty.
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Sound quality | 4.4 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 3.9 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
Noise cancellation | 3.7 | — | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Volume control | — | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | — | — | Wired | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | — | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 6.35 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable, Detachable | Retractable | Detachable | Tangle Free | Detachable | Detachable |
control type | — | control | Volume Control | Volume Control | — | Volume Control |
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Product information
Item Weight | 9 ounces |
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Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B09DRPS3YG |
Item model number | SRH440A |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #7,906 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #384 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 6, 2022 |
Color Name | Black |
Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
Hardware Platform | camera |
Item Weight | 9.01 ounces |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 10 Feet |
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Product Description
The SRH440A Professional Studio Headphones deliver enhanced detailed frequency response with accurate audio for podcasting, home recording and critical editing/mixing. The consistent and uncolored sound response provides a very accurate representation of the sound, making it ideal to take the best of the talent in a podcast or recording session. The increased isolation, the longer straight cable and the new design look great on camera.
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SRH440A
Professional Studio Headphones
Transparent, natural sound signature provides detailed accurate audio across an extended range.
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Reliable Audio
Natural sound signature provides detailed accurate audio across an extended range.
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Enhanced Detailed Frequency
Frequency response with accurate audio for podcasting, home recording and critical editing/mixing.
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Comfortable Fit
Lightweight headband design provides superior comfort for long listening sessions in any application.
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Low Distortion
40mm dynamic neodymium drivers offer natural and well-balanced frequency response.
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SRH440A
Sleek, Durable Design
Looks great on camera and withstands the rigors of constant use.
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SRH440A
Sound Response
Provides a very accurate representation of the sound, making it ideal for podcasting or recording.
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SRH440A
Circumaural Design
Rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise.
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Easy Portability
Adjustable headband and collapsible construction provide comfort and portability.
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Customer Reviews
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Application
| Podcasting, Home Recording | Critical listening, Studio | Vivid Listening | Monitoring, Critical Listening | Monitoring, Critical Listening |
Design
| Closed-Back, Circumaural | Closed-Back, Circumaural | Closed-Back, Circumaural | Closed-Back, Circumaural | Open-back, circumaural |
Driver Size
| 40mm dynamic, neodymium magnet | 40mm dynamic, neodymium magnet | 40mm dynamic, neodymium magnet | 40mm dynamic, neodymium magnet | 40mm dynamic, neodymium magnet |
Sensitivity (1kHz)
| 97 dB/mW | 97 dB/mW | 107 dB/mW | 99 dB/mW | 96 dB/mW |
Frequency Range
| 10 - 22,000 Hz | 5 - 25,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20 Hz | 5 Hz – 25 kHz | 10 - 30,000 Hz |
Cable Type and Cable Length
| Straight, Detachable (9.84 ft) | Straight, Detachable (9.84 ft) | Attached straight (6.5ft) | Detachable, Dual-exit (6 ft) | Detachable, Dual-exit (6.9 ft) |
Impedence (Nominal, 1 kHz)
| 40 Ω | 40 Ω | 38 Ω | 46 Ω | 65 Ω |
Carrying Bag
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Shure History
With a history of innovation that began in 1925, Shure has turned a passion for making great microphones and audio electronics into an obsession. Shure continues to set the worldwide industry standard for superior, reliable products.
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Customers like the sound quality, clarity, and cord of the headphones. For example, they mention that it has good external noise cancellation, and produces great sound. They appreciate the mid range detail and the superb clarity. Some like the value, and appearance of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on comfort, portability, and build quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the sound is great, with less sound escaping the earcups. They appreciate the flat audio output, so there's no artificial boosting of bass or treble. Customers also say the headphones have good external noise cancellation. However, some customers have noted that the bass is slightly recessed, but still very present and well-reproduced. They also say that the headphones are closed, meaning they don't have as great of a soundstage as open.
"...I'll tell you right now, my fears were misplaced. The SRH440's sounded pretty darn good on the first listen...." Read more
"...It has much more neutral sound than the headphones described above. Mid- and upper bass is somewhat lacking, and treble is a little overly presented...." Read more
"...I bought these headphones and I found that most reviewers found a nice clear sound with these headphones and I commonly found a very high comfort..." Read more
"...Plus they are replaceable.They keep a fairly decent amount of sound out, if they were a little more snug they would keep more out, but even so..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say they are really nice and amazing. They also say the sound quality is amazing and the cups are fantastic. Customers also mention that the headphones are a great product and work great for podcasting.
"...I got everything I was looking for. These are really nice headphones for what they're designed for (e.g. home/studio listening)...." Read more
"...At the time, I got them for only $72. First off, these are very good headphones, especially for the price I paid...." Read more
"The Shure SRH440 is the best set of over ear monitors I've ever heard for critical listening in the price range...." Read more
"The headphones are excellent, however, the wire connection is different from the headphones I have used...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's an overall great value, outperforms many headphones in this price range, and is worth the buy. Customers also mention that the construction is good for the price.
"...The second thing that attracted me to these headphones was the low price...." Read more
"...Construction is good for the price. The pad size is between over-ear and on-ear, but comfortable enough...." Read more
"...that will last and deliver great sound, these are a nice choice at this price bracket...." Read more
"...Sound quality wise, these are excellent and an overall great value...." Read more
Customers like the cord of the headphones. They mention that it's detachable, heavy duty, and the locking detatchable cable prevents accidental yanking. They also appreciate the coiled cord, which makes storing it easy. Overall, most are satisfied with the cord's functionality.
"...Another thing that REALLY attracted me to these was the REMOVABLE locking cable...." Read more
"...I listen at very moderate levels. + Removable cable for cable replacement. (Or to change to a higher grade audio cable) + Solid build...." Read more
"...However, since the cable is removable, it can always be replaced with a straight one. I never cared enough to do that though...." Read more
"Great sounds quality. Removable cord is heavy duty." Read more
Customers are impressed with the clarity of the headphones. They say the mids and highs are clear, detailed, and amazing. They also appreciate the distinction between different EQ ranges, which brings out reasonable mid-range detail. The bass is tight, clean, and not over emphasized. The sound is even, rich, and deep, and it helps them focus at work.
"...PROS + Marvelous sound that is balanced and clear. -..." Read more
"...lowest or highest volume on any device I've used it with, everything is extremely clear and life-like. All genres of music and talk...." Read more
"...instrument in your music becomes separate from each other, and much more clear...." Read more
"...Still great for general listening. The bass tight and clean, and not over emphasized. Mids are full but not muddy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it provides isolation, comfort, and lively sound, with a nice feel. They say the ear cups and the headband are very soft, durable, and of very good quality. However, others say that they found the earmuffs and the hgdband to be quite uncomfortable, with the oars pressing against the speaker and getting pretty sore pretty quick.
"...Overall, they feel very nice to me sitting on my head.Now with what was my greatest fear about ordering headphones,..." Read more
"...Very uncomfortable to wear due to non-swivel cups.Tascam TH-2000 (no data available)Simply inferior to its younger brother TH02...." Read more
"...nice clear sound with these headphones and I commonly found a very high comfort rating from these headphones...." Read more
"...And they are comfertable for hours at a time, and the pads are soft pleather but, not the cheap stuff. Plus they are replaceable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention that the build is sturdy, and they will have these headphones for a long time. Others say that they are very fragile, made of rickety plastic, and cheaply made.
"...of some flexible material covered in a synthetic leatherette, and feels sturdy yet moldable. It sits nicely atop the head...." Read more
"...The appearance is very good, though, with some feel of high quality. Very comfortable to wear with memory foam pads.KRK KNS 6400..." Read more
"...Nice full size headphones but the cable was getting damaged and had that annoying volume control feature...." Read more
"...It seems as though these headphones can survive a beating if need be, which considering that they are studio headphones, they really shouldn't be...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the headphones. Some mention that they have a great weight and feel to them, aren't very heavy, and can be made more compact for transport. They also love that they can be folded so it's easy to store to the pouch that comes with the headphone. However, others say that the headphones are so heavy that your neck muscles will probably need some training, the cord is also a bit heavy, the ear pads are not that thick, and the headband padding is thin and hard.
"...CONS - Shallow cushions - The rim of my ear rests against the drivers...." Read more
"...putting on headphones, but these are (now anyways) deep enough with thick enough inner padding that it's not much of a problem...." Read more
"...With this stock coiled cord, it is impossible to go anywhere with the headphones as you have a large bundle of cord that barely fits into a pocket..." Read more
"...Furthermore, the headphone can be folded so it's easy to store to the pouch that comes with the headphone. Great design!..." Read more
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Mission:
I bought these looking for a replacement for another pair of headphones for monitoring purposes.
Attractions:
The first thing that attracted me to the Shures was the claim of flat response obviously intended for the professional studio (as labeled). The second thing that attracted me to these headphones was the low price. Another thing that REALLY attracted me to these was the REMOVABLE locking cable. I've had trouble with previous headphone jacks that ended up with me having to go buy a new jack and stripping the cable to solder it on, so it seemed like a pretty sweet feature to save future trouble.
Picking the Right Set of Cans:
I was doing some research on good studio oriented headphones below(or at) the $100 price point. I came up finding these(Shure SRH440), the Sennheiser HD280 Pros, and the Sony MDR-v6's and/or 7506's. And obviously I came to choosing these.
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First Impressions:
I had watched a few unboxing and review videos of the Shures just to see what I'd be getting, so nothing out of the box VISUALLY surprised me as I had seen it all already, but when I took them out of the plastic bag and actually held them in my hand myself, I was lovestruck. They are nice and heavy(in a good way) and VERY solidly built.
Build:
Like I said before, these are quite hefty in weight, but also in size. (Which I like a lot, but for those looking for smaller, lighter cans, I don't think this is where you want to go) The plastics used on the headphones are very solid and of high quality. I guess I had taken the build of the previous set of headphones I was using as fair, so when I just grabbed the earcups and pulled them apart I was blown away with just how well these things were made.
The headband is made of some flexible material covered in a synthetic leatherette, and feels sturdy yet moldable. It sits nicely atop the head.
From what gathered from the few moments the stock earPADS were one the headphones before I took them off to replace them with some upgraded SRH840 pads I had bought at the same time as these, they were okay in quality. A tad stiff though.
The cable is a nice, thick coiled one around 10 feet long that starts up on a SINGLE side of the headphones rather than a Y-cable, and terminates to a 3.5 mm/ 1/8 in gold plated jack.
The jack itself has a threaded end to screw on the included 1/4 in (whatever the equivalent is in millimeters) adapter. The rubber/plastic on the end of it has a nice grippy part to it that makes it easy to hold and plug in to whatever you need to. A small detail, but I found it quite nice.
Comfort:
Like I said a short ways up in the previous paragraph, I bought a set of replacement earpads that normally go on the big brother of this product, the SRH840, on suggestions of other peoples experiences with these headphones. I tried them on with the stock pads before I swapped them and like people said, the pads were fairly stiff and shallow. Immediately thereafter I put on the other pads. They were thicker, softer, and more comfortable. The most noticeably difference I would have to say though is the padding on the INSIDE of the pads that cover the driver. It is much thicker and of better quality. So during long wearing sessions I can see these being much more bearable. I've also heard claims of the pads improving sound quality, but I didn't actually listen to them before I swapped the pads so I can't confirm them. ** I also have pretty prominent(sticky-outy) ears that usually become discomforted quite soon after putting on headphones, but these are (now anyways) deep enough with thick enough inner padding that it's not much of a problem.
The headband is quite "cushy" and forms rather nicely to the head. But sometims, when wearing them for a long time, the top of my head begins to get sore where it rests upon my head.
These headphones are actually pretty tight gripping on my (seemingly) normal sized head. I like that A LOT, but I'm sure it bothers the hell of some people. I've heard people calling them loose, but they aren't to me.
Overall, they feel very nice to me sitting on my head.
Now with what was my greatest fear about ordering headphones,
Sound/Sound Quality:
I have previously listened to studio oriented headphone and they seemed "canny" and fit the closed back headphone STEREOtype(pun), and I hate having to wait unnecessarily for things, so I was afraid of ordering these before actually listening to them under the cause that they would sound crappy. I'll tell you right now, my fears were misplaced. The SRH440's sounded pretty darn good on the first listen. I still haven't burnt them in the full 100 or so hours suggested by many, but they sound great already. The highs are nice and crisp, the mids are warm and smooth, and the bass is lush and extended. I am currently playing pink noise and assorted sounds through them, and after a few of days(with breaks, don't worry) hey, maybe they'll sound even better.
As far as isolation of outside noise goes, the Shures do it quite well. I'll give you an example of how well they do it:I've had really loud music been playing through speakers in the other room, and I put these on as earmuffs to block out the sound. Obviously it didn't completely shut out the sound, but made it quiet enough that it wasn't unbearable to hear.
The soundstage with these is actually pretty wide and spacey. Things panned hard left or right sound more spread apart than other closed back headphones. Now I haven't heard a lot to compare to them (especially not open backed/open-air headphones which are supposed to have the broadest soundstage), but these headphones give me such an awesome stereo image when listening to music.
If I had to describe these headphones in two words, it would be these:
SUPERIOR VALUE.
Well there's my two cents. Haha, I hope I didn't miss anything.
Awesome headphones.
I am a speaker builder with measurement equipment, so I know what is neutral and undistorted sound. Unlike speaker systems, most headphones have no crossover or frequency response correction circuit. So, it is critical to be able to know how much such uneven responses affect perception of their sound with respect to accuracy and neutrality. I have good sense of it since I have been measuring sound. But I do not have proper equipment for headphone measurement, mostly importantly a dummy torso/head, nor am I willing to invest time in making a DIY setup. This is the reason why my search and audition have been limited to headphones for which measurement data exist, with some exceptions (see below). I made use of three different sources for the data: InnerFidelity.com, Headphone.com, and en.GoldenEars.net. While there is consistency within each site's measurements, there is also inconsistency between them, due to different measurement conditions and compensation methods. So, I researched and took those into account.
One may say we can use EQ to remedy irregular frequency responses. But EQ has its own limitations. Some minor EQ'ing can help, but headphones that need too extensive correction should be avoided. The foremost reason is the loss of dynamic range. Theoretically, with EQ you can only limit, not increase, dynamic range in a certain frequency band. On the source side, you lose digital bit depth, and on the headphone side, you suppress the driver's efficient response range.
Below is the list of headphones that I have auditioned (in the order of their street prices):
- Tascam TH-02 ($30; no data available)
- Panasonic RP-HTF600-S ($32; semi-open headphones)
- Brainwavz HM3 / Incipio F38 ($35; no data available)
- Tascam TH-2000 ($50; no data available)
- AKG K518LE ($50)
- Sennheiser HD 429 ($65)
- Creative Aurvana Live! ($70)
- KRK KNS 6400 ($85)
- Shure SRH440 ($90)
My DIY speaker system (it measures very flat) served as a reference with respect to tonal balance. I also own some open headphones like Sony MDR-MA900 and Sennheiser PX100, which also provided a baseline when I evaluated tonal balance of the headphones under comparison. I used a desktop headphone amp that has flat FR and reasonably low output impedance.
I will give short, summarized impressions for each pair.
Tascam TH-02 (no measurement data available)
This is a really nice surprise. There is a little hump in the bass and midbass regions, and some wide, shallow dip in upper mids and lower treble (i.e., slightly polite presentation). Otherwise, these are relatively accurate headphones at a fraction ($30) of cost of headphones of comparable quality. Construction is good for the price. The pad size is between over-ear and on-ear, but comfortable enough.
Panasonic RP-HTF600-S (semi-open headphones)
Warm tone, deep bass. Treble is there, but upper mids and lower treble are lacking. Comfortable to wear. A good value, but not great for those looking for reasonably accurate sound.
Brainwavz HM3 / Incipio F38 (no data available)
Mid/upper bass ruins the sound which has otherwise good midrange-treble balance. Very uncomfortable to wear due to non-swivel cups.
Tascam TH-2000 (no data available)
Simply inferior to its younger brother TH02. Very dull and muddy presentation. The model uses the same ear cups as TH02 but contains different drive units. The driver may have better components but execution must be bad. Not worth the asking price.
AKG K518LE
You need to remove the thick foam pad at the driver's front (easily removable) to have better bass-to-mids balance. Even the pad removed, the phones still have bass-oriented sound, but not bad. Mids to treble balance is good. Somewhat similar sound signature to Tascam TH-02's. But the TH-02 sounds a little more natural. The headband can be too small for some people. The clamping force is a bit above a comfortable level.
Sennheiser HD 429
Anothter pair of headphones with bass emphasis. Not overly bassy, though. But a bigger problem is treble, which is a little too polite to be neutral. I would not consider these headphones a good value.
Creative Aurvana Live!
Smooth and warm tone. Bass is somewhat loose at times. Treble has sparkles and at the same time sounds smooth. But relative to bass and treble, upper mids and lower treble are somewhat recessed, making the headphones' sound colored. Some people may feel them musical and full, but I prefer the Tascam TH02 at a lower price. The appearance is very good, though, with some feel of high quality. Very comfortable to wear with memory foam pads.
KRK KNS 6400
It has much more neutral sound than the headphones described above. Mid- and upper bass is somewhat lacking, and treble is a little overly presented. Good monitor-type sound. But there is one problem with these headphones. They are not very efficient, which means their usability is limited---you need a desktop headphone amp or a high-current capable portable amp to make them sound good. A little too bright treble is a weakness, too.
Shure SRH440
Without doubt, these are the best of the bunch. Perceived dynamic range is unbelievably wide. These are in a different league in terms of clarity as well---perhaps, the KNS 6400 is close but also with weaknesses (see above). Treble is sometimes a little on the bright side, but not as bright as the KNS6400's. Some people may find them bright with bright recordings, but the headphones should not be blamed for that. These produce very neutral and accurate sound. Bass is sufficient and often pleasantly strong in the mid- and upper bass regions, but deeper bass is not covered by these cans. Most music recordings do not contain this deep bass, anyway.
I summarize my findings with the following top two picks:
1. Shure SRH440: These are the headphones you can safely choose under $100 if what you are looking for is accurate, neutral sound.
2. Tascam TH-02: This is a secret gem. At $30, you get really good closed cans. Its overall presentation is not as clear as the SRH440's, but with their price factored in, you cannot complain. They are definitely in the same league as the AKG K518LE (foam pads removed) and the Creative Aurvana Live. It may depend on personal preference, but among the three, my pick is the Tascam. The Creative has a better look and feel, but I'd choose the Tascam for its sound.
Another headphone model I wanted to include in my search was the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro ($90-$100), but after I listened to the Shure SRH440, I decided not to. According to HeadRoom's measurements and many people's common impressions, the HD 280 Pro has a little subdued treble compared to the SRH440 which has great mids to treble balance when compared to my reference speakers. The Sennheiser covers the lowest octave much better than the Shure, but that is not my priority.
I also considered the Koss ProDJ100 because of good reviews, but ruled them out because of their measurements. Their response might be flat in fundamental tones from most instruments but not with harmonics due to a large dip around 5-6kHz. Some people may think they sound good, but there is no way for them to sound accurate and natural by my standard.
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Los compré para escuchar musica ya que yo prefiero el sonido plano y para aquellos que prefieren algo mas divertido esta no es la opción, los audiotechnica mx40 serian una mejor opción.
El sonido tiene buena nitidez a secas pero tampoco muy sobresaliente.
El sonido lo describiría de la siguiente manera:
Agudos un poco apagados, no muy brillantes para molestar pero tampoco tapados, estan muy bien.
Los medios son muy planos, no hay algun tipo de ecualizador, es como escuchar los instrumentos desde el estudio de grabación
Los graves tienen presencia, no mucha pero si suficiente para complementar todo, no tienen ese punch de unos bose o beats lo cual para mi esta bien, es lo que buscaba
El material es todo de plástico y vi reseñas de que se rompian fácilmente.
El plástico es solido y se sienten firmes.
La diadema tiene un plástico acolchado y es comodo pero después de 3 horas se siente incomodo.
Las orejeras cobren toda la oreja y las almohadillas son faciles de intercambiar, son muy comodas.
El cable es tipo teléfono y viene con un adaptador jack tipo guitarra. El cable al estirarlo es suave, no es duro.
En conclusión unos audífonos para alguien que quiere escuchar su guitarra o instrumentos, también para escuchar musica que prefiera el sonido plano y sobrio.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2020
Los compré para escuchar musica ya que yo prefiero el sonido plano y para aquellos que prefieren algo mas divertido esta no es la opción, los audiotechnica mx40 serian una mejor opción.
El sonido tiene buena nitidez a secas pero tampoco muy sobresaliente.
El sonido lo describiría de la siguiente manera:
Agudos un poco apagados, no muy brillantes para molestar pero tampoco tapados, estan muy bien.
Los medios son muy planos, no hay algun tipo de ecualizador, es como escuchar los instrumentos desde el estudio de grabación
Los graves tienen presencia, no mucha pero si suficiente para complementar todo, no tienen ese punch de unos bose o beats lo cual para mi esta bien, es lo que buscaba
El material es todo de plástico y vi reseñas de que se rompian fácilmente.
El plástico es solido y se sienten firmes.
La diadema tiene un plástico acolchado y es comodo pero después de 3 horas se siente incomodo.
Las orejeras cobren toda la oreja y las almohadillas son faciles de intercambiar, son muy comodas.
El cable es tipo teléfono y viene con un adaptador jack tipo guitarra. El cable al estirarlo es suave, no es duro.
En conclusión unos audífonos para alguien que quiere escuchar su guitarra o instrumentos, también para escuchar musica que prefiera el sonido plano y sobrio.