In addition to the Shure SRH840A, an interchangeable cable, a 6.35 mm screw adapter and a carrying pouch are also included in the box. Compared to the SRH840, the SRH840A has a much more contemporary appearance. Even though the trim here is no longer silver-coloured but gold. The new colours reflect the quality that is continued in the headband. As with the previous model, the underside of the headband is made of fabric and the top of imitation leather. On the SRH840A, however, the imitation leather has gold-coloured stitching. In addition, all of the headphones’ visible screws are gold. Technology and values of the Shure SRH840A The long cable is useful in the studio as you move around your gear, but would be annoying when you're on the move. If you want to use these headphones for commuting, you'll probably want to invest in a shorter one as well.

In general, the Shure SRH840s are comfortable, and while they’re not overly light, that doesn’t become too much of an issue. Sound They are VERY bulky, they look and sound GREAT but they are a tank.They do fold in which helps for transport but they are not a small item. But are they as comfortable? The Shure SRH840A have large oval-shaped pads that offer enough room to fit my moderately sized ears without any pinching. I’ve worn these headphones for up to six hours at a time without any obvious fatigue. Hey. This is going to be a review of the Shure SRH840. Now, these are Shure's 3rd headphone in the '40 series. They are for everyone, including regular people and studio professionals.

An der schönen blauen Donau, Op.314' (more commonly known as 'The Blue Danube') by Herbert von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker The Shure SRH840A are home studio-grade “professional” monitoring headphones. They’re the follow-up to the minor classic SRH840, which I reviewed a decade ago. There’s one part of the SRH840 that seems curiously vulnerable for headphones that are otherwise heady-duty. Thin cables poke out of the earcup and snakes around into the headband on the outside. We assume this is to let the folding mechanism move freely without risking the cable, but it does leave you worried that a sharp snag could leave you with a useless pair of cans. In the box, you’ll find a coiled cable, an extra pair of foam ear pads, a 1/4″ gold-plated adapter, and a leather carry pouch.

The Shure SRH840 Headphones are ideal for anyone whorequires professional quality audiofor recording or monitoring.Viewed from the perspective of a studio engineer, they’re much more attractive. The SRH840 fold up across a plastic hinge at the top of each earcup, and the cups also swivel around 180 degrees, letting you easily listen to a single channel without the other interfering.

Sound very nice, the treble is sweet and has a very nice and neutral sound to it. They can be a tad bright but that can be a good thing for some people. In terms of comfort, i have to say that these are really great! My ears completely go inside the ear cups and the clamping force is at the right level to where the headphones feel secure on my head. The ear cup size is pretty large, so it should fit around pretty much everyone's ears. To give you an idea of where I'm coming from I have owned JH audio JH5 IEMs, Fostex T50rps, and Audio Technica ATH-M50x's. My Fostex T50rps were issued to me at audio engineering school and were what I used as reference for a long time and I loved their natural mids. My JH5's are also very flat as far as IEMs are concerened. i was not a fan of the ATH-M50x's (owned them for about an hour before returning and getting these Shures).As an amateur hi-fi enthusiast I'm certainly no head-fi expert, but that won't stop me from saying that the Shure SRH840 professional monitoring headphones are a sweet sounding set of cans.

In general, the Shure SRH840s look great, and while they do have a few design quirks, nothing’s perfect. Comfort Also included is a replaceable cable and a replacement set of ear pads which ensure a long-lasting lifetime of use.

Material and handling

Still, compared to other home or studio headphones, the Shure SRH840 headphones are pretty compact. They fold up and fit inside a carry case, so if you do have to take them out to another studio, you’ll be able to pretty easily. Not only that, but each ear can flip around 180-degrees, so you can listen with one ear while you’re mixing. The only niggles with this great pair of cans is that they are a bit heavy. That's not to say they're uncomfortable (they are fairly comfortable), but they have a good deal of mass. Overall they have a very sturdy build, but I didn't like the exposed wires above the earcups. Thought that was a bit of an oversight on Shure's part and could lead to damage if you're not careful. But if you treat your audio and tech toys with reverence and care (like I do), you should be fine.