Shure SRH840A Over-Ear Wired Headphones for Critical Listening & Monitoring, Professional Headset, Tailored Frequency Response, Superior Detailed Sound, Adjustable & Collapsible Design - 2022 Version

Product Information

The fact that the headphones are pretty large doesn’t mean they’re ugly — they’re not. Not by a long shot. The color scheme combined with the metal plate on each ear cup gives the headphones a very premium and professional look. There are a few quirks to mention when it comes to design. For example, each earcup has a super thin wire that features on the outside of the headphones — and that cable could pretty easily be broken if you aren’t careful. The assumption is that this is due to the folding nature of the headphones, but the result is the same regardless. You’ll want to be a little careful to not let that wire snag, or else you may find yourself with a useless pair of headphones. they are heavy and at first i didnt like how they clamped on my head so tightly but they do ease up and are nice to wear for a long period of time.

There’s one part of the SRH840 that seems curiously vulnerable for headphones that are otherwise heady-duty. Thin cables poke out of the earcup and snakes around into the headband on the outside. We assume this is to let the folding mechanism move freely without risking the cable, but it does leave you worried that a sharp snag could leave you with a useless pair of cans. Secondly: these are really not as durable as you would expect for the price range: after several years of moderate use these things are a sight to see: Bass is measured and punchy. It’s far more reserved than the consumer standard, which may take a while to bed into if you’re accustomed to the mainstream tuning of, say, a Sony or Bose pair. However, depth is solid. Sub-bass isn’t particularly strong, with the real action starting around 55Hz. Shure’s ultra-wide 5-25000Hz frequency coverage claim was always going to turn out optimistic, given it goes well beyond the upper and lower bounds of human hearing. An der schönen blauen Donau, Op.314' (more commonly known as 'The Blue Danube') by Herbert von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker They are VERY bulky, they look and sound GREAT but they are a tank.They do fold in which helps for transport but they are not a small item.Viewed from the perspective of a studio engineer, they’re much more attractive. The SRH840 fold up across a plastic hinge at the top of each earcup, and the cups also swivel around 180 degrees, letting you easily listen to a single channel without the other interfering. In general, the Shure SRH840s look great, and while they do have a few design quirks, nothing’s perfect. Comfort The headband is breathable, the clamping force moderate – and while the cup pads are quite firm, they’re comfy enough. I wouldn’t call the fit luxurious, but it’s comparable with other studio-style headphones I’ve used. Note that the cups swivel by 90 degrees, too. Sound Quality The sound quality is by far the best thing about these headphones. They’re clear, crips, natural-sounding, and they don’t go over the top in any frequency range. Safe to say, if you’re looking for a pair of headphones for a great sound, these are the ones to get. They sound like a dream. In terms of comfort, i have to say that these are really great! My ears completely go inside the ear cups and the clamping force is at the right level to where the headphones feel secure on my head. The ear cup size is pretty large, so it should fit around pretty much everyone's ears.

In the box, you’ll find a coiled cable, an extra pair of foam ear pads, a 1/4″ gold-plated adapter, and a leather carry pouch. The SRH840 are an ideal choice for professional audio engineers and musicians in applications such as studio recording and critical listening. Of course, generally speaking we review new headphones rather than aging ones like the Shure SRH840 headphones — but the fact is the SRH840s are still being sold, and therefor still current. Because of that, we decided to put them through our testing to see how they fared. Design As an amateur hi-fi enthusiast I'm certainly no head-fi expert, but that won't stop me from saying that the Shure SRH840 professional monitoring headphones are a sweet sounding set of cans. The Shure SRH840 Headphones are ideal for anyone whorequires professional quality audiofor recording or monitoring.

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To give you an idea of where I'm coming from I have owned JH audio JH5 IEMs, Fostex T50rps, and Audio Technica ATH-M50x's. My Fostex T50rps were issued to me at audio engineering school and were what I used as reference for a long time and I loved their natural mids. My JH5's are also very flat as far as IEMs are concerened. i was not a fan of the ATH-M50x's (owned them for about an hour before returning and getting these Shures). Not only that, but the ear pads, which should last a few years, can be replaced — so if they get worn out you’re covered. In the years that we’ve used them, we’ve found that there is also some wear and tear on the headband — but the fact is that’s normal for a pair of headphones.