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I purchased there headphones for my studio and was looking for a decent set of reference headphones. However the SRH1540s are better than I expected and not only sounds great but are also very comfortable. The sound isolation is also pretty good where I need to remove the headphones to hear what someone else sitting next to me is saying. Surprisingly you also get a spare cable and ear pads included.
I purchased there headphones for my studio and was looking for a decent set of reference headphones. However the SRH1540s are better than I expected and not only sounds great but are also very comfortable. The sound isolation is also pretty good where I need to remove the headphones to hear what someone else sitting next to me is saying. Surprisingly you also get a
I purchased there headphones for my studio and was looking for a decent set of reference headphones. However the SRH1540s are better than I expected and not only sounds great but are also very comfortable. The sound isolation is also pretty good where I need to remove the headphones to hear what someone else sitting next to me is saying. Surprisingly you also get a spare cable and ear pads included.
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2 Years later - You can get something better at this price
jdv213 17.08.2023
I have had and used the Shure SRH1540 for over two years now and they have steadily become little more than a decoration / headphones I sometimes use for sound design.
Short version:
If you want to enjoy music (regardless of the genre) I guarantee you there are better and more dynamic sounding headphones than the SRH1540, which are still accurate for the same price or cheaper. The SRH1450 does what they are designed to do - very neutral sound, nothing exciting, very 'true', so for music it sounds 'nice'. I own a small army of high-end over ear headphones and these have very quickly become the last ones I would consider to simply listen to music.
If you are looking for very accurate neutral headphones for video or sound editing - these are great, although pricey for what they deliver considering the alternatives.
Finally;
For anyone arguing that they just need a 'burn in' time - the sound signature on mine has not changed much after hundreds of hours of use and in my opinion if you are hoping they will 'improve', they wont.
If you buy these and try them the first time with your favourite amp or DAC and they don't make you smile from ear to ear, send them back as they will most likely not grow on you.
The build quality is excellent, they are super comfortable for a bigger head and the included cables and extra ear pads etc are great, although the case is very impractical for anything other than storage (its HUGE).
I have had and used the Shure SRH1540 for over two years now and they have steadily become little more than a decoration / headphones I sometimes use for sound design.
Short version:
If you want to enjoy music (regardless of the genre) I guarantee you there are better and more dynamic sounding headphones than the SRH1540, which are still accurate for
I have had and used the Shure SRH1540 for over two years now and they have steadily become little more than a decoration / headphones I sometimes use for sound design.
Short version:
If you want to enjoy music (regardless of the genre) I guarantee you there are better and more dynamic sounding headphones than the SRH1540, which are still accurate for the same price or cheaper. The SRH1450 does what they are designed to do - very neutral sound, nothing exciting, very 'true', so for music it sounds 'nice'. I own a small army of high-end over ear headphones and these have very quickly become the last ones I would consider to simply listen to music.
If you are looking for very accurate neutral headphones for video or sound editing - these are great, although pricey for what they deliver considering the alternatives.
Finally;
For anyone arguing that they just need a 'burn in' time - the sound signature on mine has not changed much after hundreds of hours of use and in my opinion if you are hoping they will 'improve', they wont.
If you buy these and try them the first time with your favourite amp or DAC and they don't make you smile from ear to ear, send them back as they will most likely not grow on you.
The build quality is excellent, they are super comfortable for a bigger head and the included cables and extra ear pads etc are great, although the case is very impractical for anything other than storage (its HUGE).
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A compromise
VN13 19.10.2024
After a couple of months of use, I decided to sell these headphones and explore other options. The excessive mid-bass made them unsuitable for the purposes I originally purchased them for, and adjusting the EQ wasn’t a viable solution. Additionally, I found them uncomfortable to wear for extended periods as the headband caused discomfort on my scalp. That said, the build quality is excellent, with a premium feel that stands out. However, despite their solid construction, the drawbacks ultimately outweighed the benefits, making it hard to justify keeping them.
Edit: I couldn’t find a buyer despite offering a great price so I decided to give them another shot. With the correct EQ they sound amazing. So I’ll be using them for listening to music more often. But that headband is still horrible XD.
After a couple of months of use, I decided to sell these headphones and explore other options. The excessive mid-bass made them unsuitable for the purposes I originally purchased them for, and adjusting the EQ wasn’t a viable solution. Additionally, I found them uncomfortable to wear for extended periods as the headband caused discomfort on my scalp. That said, the
After a couple of months of use, I decided to sell these headphones and explore other options. The excessive mid-bass made them unsuitable for the purposes I originally purchased them for, and adjusting the EQ wasn’t a viable solution. Additionally, I found them uncomfortable to wear for extended periods as the headband caused discomfort on my scalp. That said, the build quality is excellent, with a premium feel that stands out. However, despite their solid construction, the drawbacks ultimately outweighed the benefits, making it hard to justify keeping them.
Edit: I couldn’t find a buyer despite offering a great price so I decided to give them another shot. With the correct EQ they sound amazing. So I’ll be using them for listening to music more often. But that headband is still horrible XD.
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Mein neuer LieblingskopfhörerMy new favorite headphones
Wolfston 30.09.2020
Der Shure SHR 1540 kommt in meinem Homestudio zum Einsatz, und zwar täglich, mehrere Stunden. Dabei zeigte sich, daß der Tragecomfort, Sound und Qualität hervorragend sind. Von anderen KH unterscheidet er sich subjektiv, weil er direkter hören läßt, im Vergleich zu anderen Modellen. Ich fühle mich in den Sound involviert, nicht als Zu- Hörer, sondern mittendrin im musikalischen Geschehen. Das schafft so kein anderer KH, den ich bisher gehört habe. Höhen und Mitten könnten nicht besser sein, die Bässe sind voluminös, was oft kritisiert wird. Mich freut das eher, denn: was ich nicht höre, kann ich nicht mischen, schneiden oder bearbeiten. Auch entspricht dies wohl eher den realen Hörgewohnheiten (meinen jedenfalls), als einem klinischen Sezierwerkzeug der Audio- Pathologie ;-) Mir hilft der Druck von unten, um das aufgenommene Audiomaterial besser beurteilen zu können. Durch die geringe Ohm Zahl läßt sich der KH problemlos direkt am Laptop anschließen. Durch Interface oder Kopfhörerverstärker läßt sich der Sound noch weiter verbessern, ich nutze ein RME Babyface Pro.
Die mitgelieferten Kabel könnten von besserer Qualitätsanmutung sein (made in China), über die Haltbarkeit kann ich nach knapp einer Woche noch nichts sagen. Das Case macht zum Transport wenig Sinn, da die Kabel abgenommen werden müssen, das ist für die Steckverbindung auf Dauer nicht empfehlenswert. Rundherum, mein Fazit:
wer einen KH sucht, der Musik in hoher Qualität wiedergibt, und auch zur Analyse bzw zum Mischen taugt , der ist mit dem SHR 1540 bestens bedient. Klare Kaufempfehlung!
Der Shure SHR 1540 kommt in meinem Homestudio zum Einsatz, und zwar täglich, mehrere Stunden. Dabei zeigte sich, daß der Tragecomfort, Sound und Qualität hervorragend sind. Von anderen KH unterscheidet er sich subjektiv, weil er direkter hören läßt, im Vergleich zu anderen Modellen. Ich fühle mich in den Sound involviert, nicht als Zu- Hörer, sondern mittendrin im
Der Shure SHR 1540 kommt in meinem Homestudio zum Einsatz, und zwar täglich, mehrere Stunden. Dabei zeigte sich, daß der Tragecomfort, Sound und Qualität hervorragend sind. Von anderen KH unterscheidet er sich subjektiv, weil er direkter hören läßt, im Vergleich zu anderen Modellen. Ich fühle mich in den Sound involviert, nicht als Zu- Hörer, sondern mittendrin im musikalischen Geschehen. Das schafft so kein anderer KH, den ich bisher gehört habe. Höhen und Mitten könnten nicht besser sein, die Bässe sind voluminös, was oft kritisiert wird. Mich freut das eher, denn: was ich nicht höre, kann ich nicht mischen, schneiden oder bearbeiten. Auch entspricht dies wohl eher den realen Hörgewohnheiten (meinen jedenfalls), als einem klinischen Sezierwerkzeug der Audio- Pathologie ;-) Mir hilft der Druck von unten, um das aufgenommene Audiomaterial besser beurteilen zu können. Durch die geringe Ohm Zahl läßt sich der KH problemlos direkt am Laptop anschließen. Durch Interface oder Kopfhörerverstärker läßt sich der Sound noch weiter verbessern, ich nutze ein RME Babyface Pro.
Die mitgelieferten Kabel könnten von besserer Qualitätsanmutung sein (made in China), über die Haltbarkeit kann ich nach knapp einer Woche noch nichts sagen. Das Case macht zum Transport wenig Sinn, da die Kabel abgenommen werden müssen, das ist für die Steckverbindung auf Dauer nicht empfehlenswert. Rundherum, mein Fazit:
wer einen KH sucht, der Musik in hoher Qualität wiedergibt, und auch zur Analyse bzw zum Mischen taugt , der ist mit dem SHR 1540 bestens bedient. Klare Kaufempfehlung!
The Shure SHR 1540 is used in my home studio for several hours every day. It turned out that the wearing comfort, sound and quality are excellent. It differs subjectively from other KHs because it allows you to hear more directly than other models. I feel involved in the sound, not as a listener, but right in the middle of the musical event. No other KH I've ever heard can do that. The highs and mids couldn't be better, the bass is voluminous, which is often criticized. That makes me happy because I can't mix, cut or edit what I don't hear. This also probably corresponds more to real listening habits (mine anyway) than to a clinical dissection tool of audio pathology ;-) The pressure from below helps me to better assess the recorded audio material. Due to the low ohm number, the KH can be easily connected directly to the laptop. The sound can be further improved with an interface or headphone amplifier, I use an RME Babyface Pro. The included cables could appear to be of better quality (made in China), but I can't say anything about their durability after just under a week. The case makes little sense for transport because the cables have to be removed, which is not recommended for the plug connection in the long term. All in all, my conclusion: if you are looking for a KH that reproduces music in high quality and is also suitable for analysis or mixing, the SHR 1540 is the best choice. Clear purchase recommendation!
