We're familiar with Shure 's in-ear headphones, but the company's on-ear cans are a new proposition. The SRH240s look reasonable but feel cheaper than their price would suggest. Pleasingly, the earpads and headband feel comfortable during prolonged listening.

Comfortable to wear

Lack refinement; cheap feel

But just what are the SRH 240s? The picture on the press release, showing the phones near an iPod nano, implies that Shure is eager to leave the professional world behind.

Good looks; Powerful but clean bass

Poorly balanced sound; Low-end materials; Strident highs

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If you are looking for some killer cans for your ipod, these are it. I absolutely love everything about these, from the sexy design (perfect for both dudes and chicks) the heavy duty plug, the amazing sound, the length of the cord, and the cost, I couldn't recommend them any more.

I bought these as I am increasingly addicted to my ipod and I like over-ear phones. They look good, and the sound is quite decent. They aren't top notch, and if you like scrutinising HD music, then you probably need to spend more, but for the money they are good value.

These over-ear headphones are absolutely huge, with two massive cups that swallow your ears whole and still leave plenty of free space around them. Although fairly heavy, their size and thick padding makes them very comfortable, and is highly effective at blocking environmental noise.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Clear Sound; Compact; Durable; Easy To Use; Lightweight; Versatile

These are my first set of headphones, and I am delighted with them. Such a bargain for the price, I have recommended them to several friends.

How long you use it? 2008 What is so special that you love the most, least? in fact the least aggressive and tiring lol watch your ears over time the sound is pretty rough to listen to an mp3 player on a bus but it goes even good for the home studio direct you forget!!

Excellent product!