Shure SRH1540
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Pros
- I have the SRH1540 and yes, they sound really great after EQ, I was really quite impressed, these are among the best closed backs I've heard.
- Finally, someone else who likes the SRH1540, we do exist
- I bought a pair or K872 and SRH1840 on Reverb. I also bought a pair of SE846 and SRH1540 on US Audio Mart. Saved some money and good experiences all around.
- Although at first they seem different, SRH1540 being bassy neutral, and SRH1840 neutral bright, both are actually warm and cosy and it’s like they tell different sides of a story from the same dream.
- Despite all the mediocre reviews I still find my SRH1540, and yes, the SRH1840 to be true TOTL headphones. I have never heard anything more natural in my life and I’ll definitely buy spares in the future.
Cons
- the 1540 requires a bit of mid-bass EQ, but they're both excellent headphones.
- However without EQ they are just way too boomy, it works at low volumes but anything above just doesn't sound right to my ears.
Sentiment
6 positive (75%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 2 negative (25%)
Trust + time weighted score: +42% · raw score 50%
What redditors said (8 of 8)
the 1540 requires a bit of mid-bass EQ, but they're both excellent headphones.
However without EQ they are just way too boomy, it works at low volumes but anything above just doesn't sound right to my ears.
I have the SRH1540 and yes, they sound really great after EQ, I was really quite impressed, these are among the best closed backs I've heard.
Finally, someone else who likes the SRH1540, we do exist
I bought a pair or K872 and SRH1840 on Reverb. I also bought a pair of SE846 and SRH1540 on US Audio Mart. Saved some money and good experiences all around.
Although at first they seem different, SRH1540 being bassy neutral, and SRH1840 neutral bright, both are actually warm and cosy and it’s like they tell different sides of a story from the same dream.
Despite all the mediocre reviews I still find my SRH1540, and yes, the SRH1840 to be true TOTL headphones. I have never heard anything more natural in my life and I’ll definitely buy spares in the future.
At times I do think SRH1540 has “open back soundstage in a closed headphone”.
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