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Shure SRH940 vs Sony MDR-CD900ST

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Shure SRH940
7.8
/ 10
On-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Sony MDR-CD900ST
8.2
/ 10
On-earHigh end

Specs comparison

7.8/10
SCORE
8.2/10
46Ω
IMPEDANCE
63Ω
96dB
SENSITIVITY
106dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Shure SRH940 scores 7.8/10 with 46Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 46Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Sony MDR-CD900ST scores 8.2/10 with 63Ω impedance and 106dB sensitivity. At 63Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Sony MDR-CD900ST scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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