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Shure SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones with 40mm Neodymium Drivers for Clear Highs and Extended Bass, Built for Professional Audio/Sound Engineers, Musicians and Audiophiles (SRH1540)

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Model Name SRH440
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  • 40 mm neodymium drivers deliver superior acoustic performance for an expansive soundstage with clear, extended highs and warm bass
  • Closed-back, circumaural design rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise. Ergonomic dual-frame, padded headband is lightweight and fully adjustable for hours of listening comfort
  • Lightweight construction featuring aircraft-grade aluminum alloy yoke and carbon fiber cap for enhanced durability
  • Steel driver frame with vented center pole piece improves linearity and eliminates internal resonance for consistent performance at all listening levels
  • Refer user manual for troubleshooting steps

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Customer Ratings
Comfort
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3.8
4.6
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Sound quality
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4.6
4.4
4.4
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Quality of material
4.4
4.0
4.0
3.9
3.7
Noise cancellation
3.6
3.9
4.1
3.7
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For gaming
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headphones form factor
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
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Wired
3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack
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3.5mm Jack
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noise control
sound isolation
sound isolation
sound isolation
headphones jack
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6.35 mm Jack
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SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones

The SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones feature an expansive soundstage for clear, extended highs and warm bass. Developed with aluminum alloy and carbon fiber construction, the lightweight and durable design also features Alcantara ear pads for maximum sound isolation and comfort. An included storage case, replacement set of ear pads, and an additional dual-exit cable ensure years of uninterrupted listening enjoyment.

History & Overview

Building on over 85 years of audio experience, the SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones deliver superior audio performance, comfort and durability to listeners of all kinds - professional engineers, musicians and audiophiles. The SRH1540 utilizes 40 mm neodymium drivers for an expansive soundstage with clear, extended highs and warm bass. Developed with aluminum alloy and carbon fiber construction, the lightweight and durable design also features Alcantara ear pads for maximum sound isolation and comfort.

Additional Specifications

Sensitivity = 99 dB/mW; Impedance = 46 Ω; Frequency Range = 5 Hz – 25 kHz; Weight = 10.1 oz (286 g); Cable Length = 6 ft (1.8 m); Cable Style = Dual-exit, detachable oxygen-free copper; Plug = Gold-plated 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini jack

Features:
  • 40 mm neodymium drivers deliver superior acoustic performance for an expansive soundstage with clear, extended highs and warm bass
  • Closed-back, circumaural design rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise
  • Lightweight construction featuring aircraft-grade aluminum alloy yoke and carbon fiber cap for enhanced durability
  • Steel driver frame with vented center pole piece improves linearity and eliminates internal resonance for consistent performance at all listening levels
  • Ergonomic dual-frame, padded headband is lightweight and fully adjustable for hours of listening comfort
  • Oxygen-free copper cable (OFC) with Kevlar reinforced jacket for superior performance and durability
  • Dual-exit cables with gold-plated MMCX connectors provide secure connection and detachability for easy storage or replacement
  • Replaceable ear pads made with Alcantara and low density, slow recovery foam for exceptional comfort
  • Additional cable, replacement ear pads and zippered storage case included for years of listening enjoyment
  • Legendary Shure durability to withstand the rigors of everyday use
Shure's Professional Headphone Line (Closed-Back) Accessory Comparison ChartSRH240ASRH440SRH840SRH940SRH1540Threaded 1/4" gold-plated adapter✓✓✓✓✓Carrying Bag✓✓Zippered Hard Travel Case✓✓Detachable Coiled Cable✓✓Additional Pair of Ear Pads✓✓✓Detachable Dual-Exit Cable with MMCX ConnectorsDetachable Coiled and Straight Cables


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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
382 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the comfort, quality and detail of the headphones. For example, they mention the ear pads are very soft and comfortable, the sound is immersive and detailed in every way, and the weight is very light. Customers also appreciate appearance, and sound quality. That said, opinions are mixed on value, and fit.

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94 customers mention66 positive28 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say that the bass and sub-bass is excellent, and can be amplified to very high levels without distortion. The headphones are easy to drive, and have a decent soundstage. They also mention that the highs are crisp and clear enough without being too sibilant or fatiguing, and the bass is controlled. Overall, customers are happy with the sound performance of these headphones.

"...for just under $500 and those serve up 20% more detail, crisper sound that sparkles (in a good way), far superior soundstage, and that open and airy..." Read more

"...I am amazed at how long they have given me great sound, considering I do not use the case that came with them but simply through them into my..." Read more

"...pretty serious about your music, and are looking for something that sounds good, and isn't simply a pricey, bass-heavy and trendy pair of headphones..." Read more

"...Most important is sound , Bass is fine it has many bass, the bass and general sound is thick , all sound tick, voices are fine but thick not natural..." Read more

61 customers mention48 positive13 negative

Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say the build quality is outstanding, the noise isolation is amazing, and the headphones are well-made. Customers also say the sound is the best they've heard so far. However, some customers feel the headband is okayish and the earpads are amazing. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and durability of the product.

"...Also, the items aside from the headphones are just great - a very good quality case, which contains two cables and an extra pair of ear pads, and..." Read more

"...POSITIVE and a BIG ONE!:1. SOUND!!!!! - best of all the phones i heard so far, even so much commented Beyerdynamic headphones...." Read more

"...The earpads are amazing, so very comfortable and they keep your ears and head from sweating and feeling hot...." Read more

"...microfiber/suede fabric on the cups is lighter, comfier, and more durable than leather, and the head strap makes for a cleaner fit than the usual..." Read more

45 customers mention38 positive7 negative

Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the quality is amazing, the comfort is unparalleled, and the sturdy case with extra padding is a great feature. Customers also mention that the headphones are lightweight and padded with a leather-like material. They can listen all day without fatigue and the cups are large and made of memory foam covered by Alcantra.

"...+ Amazing build quality+ Excellent sound+ Comfort is just fantastic+ Accessories don't try to cheat their way out-..." Read more

"...The comfort is also great with the SRH1540s. I haven't had any issues with the clamping force as some of the other reviews seem to suggest...." Read more

"...It DOES FIT but does require some practice to place them on. Comfort changed much! My large ears do not heart any more after hours of listening...." Read more

"...The earpads are amazing, so very comfortable and they keep your ears and head from sweating and feeling hot...." Read more

25 customers mention19 positive6 negative

Customers like the appearance of the headphones. For example, they say the case is super nice, they look like a serious pair of headphones, and have a great design. Customers are also impresseded with the closed-back design that reduces background noise. They say the strings are sweet and not piercing, and the overall signature is clean. Overall, customers say they are the best closed headphones you can buy under $1000.

"...Besides this "con," however, the case is absolutely marvelous, and it's great to see companies like this give you the accessories for the..." Read more

"...These feel, and look like a serious pair of headphones, and come in a nice semi-rigid travel case, and also come with an extra 3.5mm cable..." Read more

"...Percussion is sharp and precise. Strings are sweet, not piercing. Overall very impressive.Mids:Vocals: Excellent!..." Read more

"...3. Headband actually not very comfortable because of one of the most idiotic design i ever seen - especially for the phone of this price range...." Read more

19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the weight of the headphones. They say it's very light, allowing extended listening without tired neck. Customers also mention that the microfiber/suede fabric on the cups is lighter, comfier, and more durable.

"...Not so with these- the microfiber/suede fabric on the cups is lighter, comfier, and more durable than leather, and the head strap makes for a..." Read more

"...You can listen to any music for hours because they are lightweight and don’t apply too much pressure to the head, even when wearing glasses...." Read more

"...The aluminum frame with carbon fiber cups makes for a stunningly light system too...." Read more

"...and general sound is thick , all sound tick, voices are fine but thick not natural, treble is fine well detailed but it’s strange because during a..." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers say the headphones serve up great detail, with immersive sound and detailed in every way. They also mention that the presentation is astounding, with excellent balance and clarity. Customers also appreciate the extended comfort and exceptional imaging.

"...The presentation is just astounding. None of the parts of the headphones are cheap and make you question your purchase...." Read more

"...The bass is punchy, but tight, and they serve up great detail...." Read more

"...The sound is very immersive and detailed in every way." Read more

"...They can be joyously energetic and reproduce a lot of detail, which in other headphones can sound dry and analytical, but not these...." Read more

19 customers mention12 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it does fit but does require some practice to place them on, while others say that it doesn't fit flush with the side of their head and that the headband is a bit tight.

"...These are also very big (You may want to look up pictures or videos of people wearing these to gauge an estimate)...." Read more

"...is bass, which is definitely punchier and still equally clean and tight...." Read more

"...It could have been a little more compact and maybe a better build.Overall:It is a superb pair of headphones...." Read more

"...It DOES FIT but does require some practice to place them on. Comfort changed much! My large ears do not heart any more after hours of listening...." Read more

15 customers mention9 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's worth every penny, while others say that it is very overpriced. The wires don't justify the high price, and the headphones sound like $20 headphones. The head padding came unglued, and they are poorly made for that price.

"...What they do seem to produce is quality for the dollar.As soon as I tried the Shure 1540 I was done, no more shopping around...." Read more

"...5. Price despite sound and everything else still very OVERPRICED ...." Read more

"...+ Sounds great for most genres of music+ Fantastic headphones for $350!!!!!..." Read more

"...As a package overall Shure really gives you a lot of value for the money...." Read more

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UPDATE July 26 - Replaced Ear-pads and replaced headbands. HUGE difference - already described ear-pads below but headbands made the whole thing to be SUPER COMFORTABLE - made headbands myself - did not received year one that i ordered so instead got myself soft lambskin , cut it to two pieces and add in between high quality high density ECO memory foam and sewed it myself by hand! Whole thing took me 2 hours (by the way you can unscrew headphones and place ends of leather inside and screw back) but now i have MOST COMFORTABLE headphones! Now last thing need to figure out is replacement longer cable - after that cans ready for ROCK and ROLL! See my photos of Shure SRH1540 with all upgraded parts below. UPDATE - i added one star because of sound. Compared sound to Beyerdynamic CUSTOM ONE PRO, AKG 553PRO , Sony MDR, OPPO PM-3, Senheiser 380 Audiotechnica 50x, Akai , etc - just visited nearest Gitar Center and tried every can available there with music and i also took my headphones to compare sound and comfort. There WAS phones MORE comfortable than SRH1540 - like Audiotechnica 50x and AKG 553PRO. There was phone that i loved to listed but it came a little bit short in matching sound quality - Beyerdynamic CUSTEM ONE PRO - both cans sound very close with amplifier but WITHOUT it Shure SRH1540 DID performed so much better that if i had any doubts they all was gone! Here is brake down what is what. Rest of my lengthy review i am going to delete.NEGATIVE:1. OK for chipper phones totally not OK with phone of this price - i end up ordering one pair of Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpad - Black PU/Velour - Suitable For Large Over The Ear Headphones. It DOES FIT but does require some practice to place them on. Comfort changed much! My large ears do not heart any more after hours of listening.2. Leaks sound in - not bad but does leak WITH ORIGINAL pads - again after i replaced them with pads i mentioned above sound leak simply NO MORE!!!! Changed whole sound to the better and bass and details – LOVE IT!3. Headband actually not very comfortable because of one of the most idiotic design i ever seen - especially for the phone of this price range. Please refer to photos i download that can show you what i am talking about. To target this i already ordered custom made memory foam and leather new headband that i can add to my SRH 1540 - still waiting for it also i ordered CUSTOM MADE headband with US made memory foam and same quality ear-pads - still waiting for them to arrive - but i am 100% sure that improvement over comfort will be huge just like this Brainwavz pads. The whole game changed for me! Actually sound leak so much none existent that it a bit spooky - i dont even hear/know what going on around me.4. Cables - replacement or longer cables of same high quality from Shure NONE-EXISTANT. So i am still hunting for matching in quality cables LONGER that original 5 feet cables. That’s REALLY big deal for me5. Price despite sound and everything else still very OVERPRICED . For this price you can buy Beyerdynamic model i mentioned above that sound great and buy another small amplifier and that still would be less that i payed for this SRH1540 and also Beyerdynamic does NOT require upgraded ear pads because they are MORE comfortable than SRH 1540. Cables are longer too.Asking why i did not return these cans and did not buy Beyerdynamics? Sound in SRH1540 still a little bit better and i can NOT downgrade - just cannot.POSITIVE and a BIG ONE!:1. SOUND!!!!! - best of all the phones i heard so far, even so much commented Beyerdynamic headphones. BEST sound period.2. AMAZING sound stage for closed cans like this3. Sound separation - u can hear EVERY detail!!!! DETAILS MAN IS AMAZING!!!!4. with upgraded pads - originals i just thrown to my garage box - leak disappeared and sound got EVEN BETTER! Insane!Waiting for custom made head bands to arrive and that would seal the deal..if only sound would not be so good i would not bother - but really when you have chance to compare side to side sound -wow - after them u dont even want try anything else ... no kidding. I am actually writing this and catch myself on moving my head to the rhythm of music so good it sound. ANYTHING from Earth Wind and Fire to violin of Vanessa Mae to Prodigy ...insane!But still HATE "genius" people in Shure corporate who made idiotic headband , short cable and somewhat smaller ear-pads ... one thing they did REALLY GOOD is sound. Fine – Shure gets 4 stars for sound.
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