The Shure SRH1840 runs about $499. Sporting an open-back design, it's definitely packing some high-end sound. But just how good of a sound is it? And is it worth the price tag?

These SRH1840 monitoring headphones from Shure are a top-tier model for those looking toward the high-end of audio enjoyment. If you're willing to make the investment, you won't have much to be disappointed about when these land on your doorstep.

I've had the SRH1840's for over a year now and am still impressed by them on a daily basis. Solid construction and ergonomically they feel great. I've worn them for up to 4 hours with no physical strain on my ears/earlobes. They yield an excellent, detailed and uncolored image.

My impression of the 1840 is: Bass does not roll off, but is slightly less than the Shure 940. Mids are excellent. Presence isn't as lively as most headphones like the 940 or a Grado or even the Senn 600 series. Highs are excellent.

I use these to mix complex tracks, they are incredibly comfortable, very transparent, and totally honest. In particular the bass is tight, accurate, and involving.

The flagship Shure SRH1840 open, dynamic headphones are their first entry into the high end audiophile portion of the market. In a crowded field that features many excellent headphones - such as the Sennheiser HD 650s - in this price range, the Shures are a good example of an engineering strategy...

Clear Sound; Easy To Use; Versatile

Bulky/Heavy

The SRH 1840 are use for critical listening to mix and mastering audio material. They are very neutral with a well define low end. At this time they are not fully burned in, but the translation between phones to speakers is great. Audiophiles will love them for their good retain price.

How long have you use it? 15 days, 3 hours, 7 minutes, 28 seconds and 18 milliseconds Have you tried many other models before buying it? In 40 years of zic: ben a little nephew The latest: the

Just a joy to behold when one listens to all nine Beethoven Symphonies or Coldplay's 'Life in Technicolour'. Perfect for acoustic music, folk, indie, alternative and any music where hearing the lyrics clearly completes the audio enjoyment.

Superb sound; design; comfort

None ( but you do need to change the cable and burnin or run the headphone for at least 3050hrs to remove the "Thin" feeling

From the makers of arguably the most well respected audio tools out there, most notably the SM58 microphone, Shure present the SRH1840 professional open backed headphonesRead the rest of this entry »