Abstract: Shure responded with this big new over-ear model, the SRH 1540, which is half the price and quite magnificent. The £467 price tag puts it above the run-of-the-mill, but, dare I say it, that's a bargain for what is very nearly up there with “reference qual...
Basking in the same five-star success as their big-brothers (the SHR1840s, £600), the SHR1540s amount to another outstanding effort from Shure.Looking for a great sound that you can enjoy in pampering comfort all day long? Give these a go. You know you wa...
Published: 2014-03-31, Author: Lee , review by: reviewed.com
There's no denying that the Shure SRH1540 are priced well above what the average consumer is prepared to spend. At an MSRP of $624 ($499 online), they are anything but a casual purchase.Testing justified the high price, however. A full, rich soundscape co...
Shure's SRH1540 define the point of diminishing returns in headphone fidelity, and they are unparalleled in terms of comfort. That combination is deadly, especially at the $500 price point. The audio performance chasm that exists between these headphone...
Abstract: The Shure SRH1540 has been around for a while now, but as far as high-end closed-back headphones go, it's nowhere near obsolete. Needing to write another review, I figured I might as well tackle a staple and give you the lowdown. The 1540 comes in a big...
Published: 2014-08-26, Author: Tim , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent audio performance. Impressively lightweight despite large size. Exceptionally comfortable. Ships with two detachable cables, a replacement pair of earcups, and the sturdiest hard-shell headphone case we've ever seen.
No inline remote control or mic on either cable. Not for booming bass lovers
The Shure SRH1540 is among the more accurate headphone pairs we've tested, delivering deep lows and crisp highs clearly with very little boosting....
Man, this is one hell of a headphone. Though it seems to me slightly hampered as a pro headphone by having a slightly "U" shaped EQ, and slightly hampered for the consumer due to lacking a smartphone cable, I can't but help fall in love with some of the t...
Abstract: In a time when most people listen to their music on streaming services like Spotify, and even those who have actual audio files on their phones are still often streaming via Bluetooth, it can seem like wired headphones are a relic of the past. But if you'...
