Shure SRH1540 and SRH1840 – Shure’s Flagship Showdown

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Shure’s recent flagships, the closed-back SRH1540 and the open-back SRH1840 have teamed up to bring the price of great quality headphones under the £500 mark – but not at the expense of quality or an extremely enjoyable listen. We decided to note down some impressions; both to explain just how these headphones are so good, and also because it was such a great excuse to try them for a while..

Shure SRH1840

Totally immersive – don’t forget your life jacket and emergency flares for when you inevitably get lost in there. It’s unusual for a highly esteemed brand’s flagship headphone such as the Shure SRH1840 to be going for under £500 (particularly headphones as good as this), so take advantage of Shure’s generosity! – Read the full review HERE

Shure SRH1540

As I come to appreciate slightly brighter headphones and presentations, the SRH1540 is one of the guiding lights along the way. The balance of lightness and impactful bass makes for a wonderful sense of space, realism and.. fun! Even the heaviest rock can be made to prance, skip and gambol yet retain its innate power. – Read the full review HERE

Shure SRH1840 Professional Reference-Class Open Back Studio Headphones – Announcement

The HifiHeadphones team is pleased to announce the new Professional Reference-Class Open Back Headphone from Shure, the SRH1840 is now available to be purchased on our website.

Let us introduce the flagship of Shure’s reference-class headphone line, the SRH1840. The Shure SRH1840 open back headphones have been developed with premium materials and precision engineering. They are ideally suited to professional recording, mastering and audiophile listening applications.

Shure’s SRH 1840 features individually matched drivers for unparalleled acoustic performance with smooth, extended highs and accurate bass. Custom-crafted, the Shure SRH1840 is extremely lightweight and durable. Steel driver frame with vented centre pole piece improves linearity and eliminates internal resonance for consistent performance at all listening levels. Individually matched 40 mm neodymium drivers for unparalleled acoustic performance with smooth, extended high-end and accurate bass.

An included storage case, replacement set of velour ear pads, and an additional cable ensures years of uninterrupted listening enjoyment.

  • Open-back, circumaural design for exceptionally natural sound
  • Lightweight construction featuring aircraft-grade aluminium for enhanced durability.
  • Steel driver frame improves linearity and eliminates internal resonance
  • Ergonomic dual-frame, padded headband is lightweight and fully adjustable
  • Oxygen-free copper cable (OFC) with Kevlar reinforced jacket
  • Dual-exit cables with gold-plated MMCX connectors
  • Replaceable velour ear pads with high density, slow recovery foam
  • Additional cable and zippered storage case included

To purchase the unit, please visit our website:

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