Shure SRH840 is a model of over ear headphones with closed back cups of a professional American audio brand. It comes with a wired connection.
Shure SRH840 review
Features
The impedance of Shure SRH840 states 44 Ohm. It has a pretty wide field of frequencies: 5Hz-25KHz. The headphones reproduce a pretty loud sound with sensitivity of 102 dB. The Shure SRH840 specs make it a decent choice of Hi-Fi headphones.
Sound
I find the sound of Shure SRH840 flat and harmonious for both critical and casual listening. I like its deep bass that sounds engaging and suits most tracks. The mids are neutral and highs are less emphasized. As I have expected, the soundstage is not spacious, because of the closed cups.
Connectivity
There is only one option to connect the headphones, with a wire. Fortunately, it is detachable and may be changed and it is also safer if it tangles. The cable length is 3 m/9.8 ft.
Comfort and design
To tell you the truth, it seems to me plasticky and cheap-looking. Still they are comfortable to wear with amply padded headband and ear cushions. They look very bulky and do not fold for a smaller size. I managed to adjust the headband for my head size to fit perfectly. It is not the lightest version of over ear headphones with the weight of 372 g/13.1 oz.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A safe and interchangeable detachable cable so you may choose another option for your maximum comfort
- Fits the head comfortably without pressure and fatigue so may be used for long time of listening
- Relatively flat sound for professional and casual users
- Closed cups isolate ambient noise in a natural way a bit
Cons
- Large size and no options of foldability make them not portable and not usable for activities
- Narrow soundstage for the closed cups enclosure
- Cheap look and build because of being made mostly of plastic
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
General
Wearing style
Enclosure
Wireless
Wired
Specifications
Transducer
Driver size, mm/inches
Impedance, Ohm
Frequency response, Hz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
Magnet type
Weight (headphones), g/oz
Comfort
Adjustable headband
Foldable
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling
Adjustable noise cancelling level
Microphone
Built-in microphone
In-line microphone
Detachable microphone
Cables
Detachable cable
Audio cable length, cm/ft
Jack connection (TRS)
Balanced connection
Control
Built-in control buttons
In-line control
Touch control
Voice control
App control
Control functions
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
Battery life, hrs
Charging time, hrs
Charging port
Charging cable
Speed charge
Battery free listening mode
Battery level indicator
Additional features
Water resistance
Light indication
Additional audio features
In the box
Audio cable
Carry case
Charging cable
1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)
Interchangeable ear pads
User manual
Manual
