Shure SRH1840

38 reviews

May, 2013

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Comfort (16)
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Design (9)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design and build quality. The comfort and value for money also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Shure SRH1840 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Shure SRH1840 Professional

Shure's extensive range of earphones and closed-back full-size headphones have been available for some time, but the new SRH1840 and SRH1440 are the company's first open-back, circumaural (over-ear) headphones. Even before you listen, you can't help...

The lightweight design and extra-comfy earpads of the Shure SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones ensure high comfort over long listening sessions. These ruggedly built headphones also come with an extra set of detachable cables and replacement...

These are expensive, stay-at-home or studio headphones.

One of Shure's first open-back designs, the SRH1840 headphones are comfortable and light, and the sound will surely thrill demanding audiophiles.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: Mike (headfonia.com)

Open Back Shures: SRH1440 and SRH1840

First of all, there is no mistaking that Shure tuned their new open-back headphones for the music listening crowd. Vastly different than the closed-back SRH840 and SRH940, the...

I think the SRH1440 is more comfortable, probably primarily due to the weight.

Apr, 2012

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Amazon review summary for the Shure SRH1840

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of the Shure SRH1840 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bearcat (amazon.com)

True studio quality sound, this is the best you can get.

If you are doing any studio work or mixing or any other type of music production then you owe it to yourself to invest in a set of these Shure headphones. Shure is the premier name in headphones and these babies don't disappoint. When doing studio work...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Ronald Hammond "Hooker" (amazon.com)

Best Cans I've Ever Owned

I've been using these headphones everyday for two months now and everyday I've been wondering what to write about them. I could go on and on about the specs. I could rave about the quality of the music and I listen to all kinds, from the Stones to...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: R. Padilla "RMP" (amazon.com)

Great Sound, Great Comfort, and Great Accessories

I'm a longtime fan of Shure products, having used countless Shure mics and in-ear monitors in the studio and on stage. This was my first experience with full-sized Shure headphones and I walked away very, very impressed. The sound quality is...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: A Customer "customer12345657" (amazon.com)

Yes, you want these

It has been a while since my last new headphones. Obviously I can't get my hands on every pair of headphones on the planet, so there are probably many I have missed. But, having tried a lot of them, all I can say right now is that these are a big step...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Margaret Picky (amazon.com)

The headphones that spoiled my ears

These Shure SRH1840 Open Back Headphones are by far the best pair that I have for listening to music at home. They are sturdy, attractive, extremely comfortable and the sound quality is superb--everything that you would expect of headphones in this...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: James R. Gilligan "Overeducated culture vulture" (amazon.com)

Simply the best

Every aspect of this product--from the packaging to the owner's manual to the wiring to the storage case to the actual headphones themselves--indicates the premium quality of the entire package. As a layman and avowed non-audiophile, even I can...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Aurora Audio (amazon.com)

Fantastic sounding headphone!

I just received these headphones, and my immediate impression is to say "wow!" Compared to my Sennheiser HD600s, which I've had for a number of years (and which are a very fine sounding headphone), the Shure SRH1840s do not sound like you're listening...

Jul, 2012

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