Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones vs Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones
Get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones, narrowly. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones wins Drivers, but only just, and the rest of the chart is...
The Ruling
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones? Get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones, narrowly.
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones wins Drivers — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $319.99, so the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones stays the pick if $170.99 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones | Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 9.3/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 4.7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
It gives up driver size and sensitivity to the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $170.99.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones takes driver size (45mm, +5mm) and sensitivity (100 dB, +3dB). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $170.99 more than the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Driver Size +5mm45mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
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Sensitivity +3dB100 dB97 dB
Higher sensitivity means more volume from the same amount of power.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type trrs
- Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
- Fit Over-ear
- Active Noise Cancelling No
- Wireless No
- Microphone None
- Cable Length 3 m
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones?
The largest gap is driver size, where the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones leads — 45mm against 40mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 7 specs, including connection type, frequency response and fit. Two headphones from Shure and Beyerdynamic, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones?
Get the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones, narrowly. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones wins Drivers — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $319.99, so the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones stays the pick if $170.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (trrs), frequency response (20Hz-20kHz), fit (Over-ear) and active noise cancelling (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones worth the extra $171 over the Shure SRH840A Studio Headphones?
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphones costs $319.99 against $149.00, a difference of $171. The premium buys driver size (45mm) and sensitivity (100 dB). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.