And it had better have a small sheath, to make sure it fits. However, you won’t get the twist-to-lock security of the bundled cable. The Shure SRH840A cable is a standard two-pole 2.5mm jack, so if you want to use these headphones with a phone or audio player, this is possible. The old SRH840 even included a spare set of pads, but you don’t get those this time. I’d happily use the Shure SRH840A as general-use headphones, but they’re not made for that job.Īlongside the cable, you get a 6.3mm adapter and a no-frills shiny synthetic leather carry case in the box. My only real design/hardware complaint is that they come with only one long 3m cable. To me, the Shure SRH840A feel sturdy, with no suspect wobbling or creakiness, and the simple construction should make replacing the headband easy enough – not that you can buy a replacement at present. While I had no durability complaints about the SRH840 back in the day, there had been some complaints about the plastic terminal where the cups and headband meet failing. This is similar to the older model, which had a hidden strip of headband fabric that sat on your head. The outer part of the headband is synthetic leather, while the inner section is a fabric weave. So, what are the Shure SRH840A made from? The disc on the back of each cup is aluminium, and the frame plastic. For example, there’s no real need for the gold coloured stitching in the padding of the headband, but it makes these cans look more like something you’d pick up at an electronics retailer than a music equipment shop. Shure has clearly taken design inspiration from its own consumer-grade Aonic headphones for the pro-grade SRH840A – and they’re better-looking than the previous model as as a result. too, so the upper part tracks closer to the shape of your head. Shure has changed the shape of the headband. They’re not really necessary in single-cable headphones with slightly angled cups. The slightly goofy “left” and “right” markers on the cups have been removed, too. The strange exposed wires, begging to be snagged and snapped, are gone. DesignĪ quick look at Trusted Reviews’ review of the Shure SRH840 will make apparent some of the big changes in design that the SRH840A present.
They have a more neutral tone, and less sound colouration they’re a good option for those looking for closed-back headphones, who like the sound of the finer points of the audio composition I’ll cover in the Sound Quality section of this review. However, a comparison with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X shows the Shure SRH840A’s worth. Plus, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro’s velour pads have a softer, plusher feel. If an open-back pair will work, you might want to consider the more airy-sounding, slightly leaner AKG K701. Wear them to the local supermarket and you’ll have to deal with a pocketful of spooled cable.įor home or studio use, there are plenty of alternatives at this price. They’re sleeker and slicker than the previous version, too but you only get a 3m cable in the box. These headphones are a great option if you value sound quality above all else, and don’t plan to use them outdoors. They’re the follow-up to the minor classic SRH840, which I reviewed a decade ago. The Shure SRH840A are home studio-grade “professional” monitoring headphones.
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