--- product_id: 5692543 title: "Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones" brand: "shure" price: "€ 783.15" currency: EUR in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/5692543-shure-srh1840-open-back-mastering-and-studio-headphones store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Open-back design for natural soundstage Individually matched neodymium drivers for precise audio Kevlar-reinforced oxygen-free copper cable for durability Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones **Brand:** shure **Price:** € 783.15 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your sound game with the SRH1840 β€” hear every detail like never before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones by shure - **How much does it cost?** € 783.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/5692543-shure-srh1840-open-back-mastering-and-studio-headphones) ## Best For - shure enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shure brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Durable Kevlar Cable:** Built to withstand daily rigors without compromising signal purity. - β€’ **Customizable Comfort Fit:** Adjustable headband ensures all-day wearability for marathon sessions. - β€’ **Precision Matched Drivers:** Neodymium drivers tuned for flawless, consistent sound reproduction. - β€’ **Professional Studio Standard:** Trusted by mastering engineers for critical listening and mixing. - β€’ **Immersive Open-Back Acoustics:** Experience studio-grade spatial clarity that puts you in the mix. ## Overview The Shure SRH1840 are open-back circumaural headphones featuring individually matched neodymium drivers for precise, natural sound reproduction. They include a Kevlar-reinforced oxygen-free copper cable for enhanced durability and an adjustable headband for superior comfort, making them a top choice for mastering and studio professionals. ## Description The Shure SRH1840 professional open-back headphones will envelope you in comfort and great sound. With their detailed highs, rich bass, and superb accuracy, the SRH1840s make excellent studio monitors. Open-back headphones give you a more natural, speaker-like listening experience, with a more spacious soundscape than closed-backs can produce. This makes the SRH1840s ideal for monitoring, mastering, and critical listening. You'll also love how comfortable and adjustable the SRH1840s are. When you're in the studio for hours on end, the last thing you need is a headache! If you're in the market for new headphones, check out the Shure SRH1840 headphones! Shure SRH1840 Professional Open-back Headphones at a Glance: Amazingly speaker-like monitoring with spacious soundstaging Extreme comfort and adjustability for extended studio use Shure professional quality for years of use Amazingly "speaker-like" monitoring with spacious soundstaging The Shure SRH1840 professional open back headphones give you a convincingly speaker-like monitoring experience. This Review: Exceedingly great pair of headphones - One of if not the best well rounded pair of headphones - # Update 2021-12 5+ year update. These have lasted 5 full years. They still look brand spanking new. (except for the leather headband.) Still on cable 1 and earpads pair 1. I recently bought a Fidelio X3 and as is practice, I immediately set out to compare it against these. The X3's have a 50mm transducer compared to a 40mm on the Shure. The x3 does some things better IMO. The sound stage is wider, and the instrument separation is better as a result. The clarity at least to my ears seems better as well. I still need to do some more eval on this, but the Philips picked up way more detail on a couple of tracks I listened to. But also, they sound sibilant. Which is annoying. Maybe some EQ can fix that. The Shure on the other hand, sounded really really well rounded. Maybe not as resolving, (not sure if age of the headphones also has a part to play here.), but so well rounded. So sublime. And the vocals - oh my God! So so sublime. Makes me smile. In retrospect was it worth $500 - Absolutely yes! # Update 2020-12 Touch-wood, these headphones are still going strong. I am still on my first cable and earpads, so it's lasted 4+ years. The leather headband has completely given way, just as I suspected. This is a poor design decision. I contacted Shure, and they do have a replacement band for ~$20 or so, so I am not taking any stars off. I also acquired a SRH1540 for use in Office. I like those, because they have a lot more sub-bass than these, and they both actually sound very close to each other in terms of sound signature. The sound-stage isn't that lacking on the closed back 1540's. I however, still prefer the 1840's, even if only by a small margin. # Update 2017-02 I've since bought a pair of SE846's and while it is not a reasonable comparison, (IEM vs Open Back), and the bass of the SE846 is superior, I find myself gravitating to the SRH1840's almost all the time when I'm at home. I simply love the open and airy sound of open back headphones. The one thing I would change about these headphones is also include a shorter cable that is similar to the SE846 cable - (I actually wish I could use the SE846 ones with these, but you can't - you can actually use these cables with the SE 846 though :D I've not listened to music through it) # Update - 2016-10 I picked up a pair of AKG K7120 pro's a while back, and they are very good headphones really. They can cost you anything between $300 and $500. The pair I bought was made in Slovakia. If price is a concern, you might want to look at the K712 pro's as well. The K712 pro sounded nearly as good as the SRH1840 to me. It did seem to have a wider soundstage that I didn't really like as much. I finally decided to keep the SRH 1840 and sell the K7120 pro - I think if you need just ONE headphone for all around duty, and are not constrained by a budget, this is the one to get. ## Original Review: The Shure SRH 1840 is an excellent pair of headphones. There are some considerations however that you will be faced with if you're planning on buying one. 1. The price - is the $500 price tag justified ? I have personally not tested out some of the high end headphones these would and should be compared to. I have however compared it to the Philips Fidelio X1 and the Shure SRH 1440. Now, keep in mind that the Fidelio X1 initially came out for ~ $600, and then dropped in price to $500, and further down to about $250. The Shure SRH1440 costs $300. ($200 less than the 1840) The price also generally stays consistent. Shure doesn't seem to want the resellers drop the price on these. I have not seen the price drop. Having said that, I bought mine for less than $400. For that price, I can justify the purchase. (Kinda) Now, like the 1440, these come with an extra pair of earpads and cables. They also come with a case to put them in - all of which is great. 2. Quality The sound quality is top notch. For some reason I can't quite put my finger on, these just sound nicer than the 1440. When compared to the Fidelio X1, these do lack the sub-bass. I think depending on the track, I enjoyed these on tracks that had more vocals and I enjoyed the Fidelio for tracks that had a deep sub-bass to them. String instruments sounded better on the Shure as well, in terms of tonality, and also the space between the instruments. 3. Comfort These are insanely light weight. They are much lighter than either the X1 or the 1440. CONS The one downside I can think if is the leather headband - it doesn't seem to be replaceable. I wonder if that will give out first. Time will tell. The other small complaint I have is that both the cables are the same length. I don't mind it not coming with a headset. I don't plan to use this for gaming, or for phone calls. But I would have liked a shorter cable for use with Portable DAPs Overall a great pair of headphones. Review: For the money they're a great buy - Since purchase I have been using these about as much as I have been my Shure se846 I.E.M.s. these headphones are a fine complement to the 846 is that I've had in service for about two years The main problem with these headphones in comparison to the 846 is is that their bass response is neither is deep nor nearly as accurate. Despite this they certainly punch above their price level. Accuracy is the key here and they do a fine job in that respect. I tend to listen to my music quieter than most and in this regard the Shure SRH 1840 are one of the absolute best performers. Their uniformity of sound delivery quiet or loud is admirable although they can get overwhelmed at higher output levels and although they do not distort the relative ratios of frequency response goes all over the map. I've noticed this effect in the audio at an output level of somewhere in the 95 decibel range to the ear(borderline between uncomfortable and painful) and above. All that said I'm very happy for their performance with the money spent. I'm using this primarily with a Denon da-300USB + a Ray Samuels/ emmeline hr-2 via PC with high resolution audio files and CD rips alike and also the Pioneer XDP - 100r with the aforementioned in addition to Tidal Update for October 2017: I have since upped my DAC game and after bouncing between the Chord Hugo and the Schiit Yggdrasil I bought the latter and still use the HR-2 amp. The Yggdrasil only made me love the SRH1840, Se846, and SE535 model more. After nearly two years on, I actually have developed a preference for the laid back bass of the SRH1840 vs the se846 and would strike my original comment about bass accuracy. Especially for mid range to quieter output levels the 1840s have only been bested by from what i have personally heard Sennheiser HD800 for full range coherency. Update August 2018: As time rolls on I find myself grabbing these 4 out of 5 times where isolation or portability isn't a consideration. How well these sound on any output device has me loving them more and more. Like the Yggdrasil, they stand as a piece of equipment I feel no need to survey the field for an upgrade. Then again, its been so long since I have bothered listening to any other over the ear headphones for more than a few days essentially since I bought them. They will survive source upgrades and changes, allow you to tune your ear and music perception. They are very revealing headphones. They are comfortable for >5 hours sessions, have held up exceptionally well, and still reveal nuances that I just don't pick up on any other playback system I have. I am still using original factory pads which look great and the headband is seemingly without wear. I whole heartedly recommend them 2 years on. Edit 2025: Still a pleasure to listen to though I must admit new earpads are a couple of years over due. ## Features - Circumaural Headphones with Individually Matched Neodymium Drivers - Kevlar-reinfced Oxygen-free Copper Cable - Adjustable Headb - Open-back ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0073A4FM4 | | Additional Features | Open-Back Design | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Antenna Location | Recording | | Audio Driver Size | 40 Millimeters | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Best Sellers Rank | #544,253 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #6,880 in Over-Ear Headphones | | Brand | Shure | | Brand Name | Shure | | Built-In Media | 1 - Threaded ¼” (6.3mm) Gold-Plated Adapter, 2 - Two detachable cables, 1 - Zippered, hard storage case, 1 - Additional pair of velour ear pads | | Cable Features | Retractable | | Carrying Case Color | Black | | Carrying Case Material | Standard Packaging | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Devices with 6.35mm audio jack | | Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Control Method | Remote | | Control Type | Volume Control | | Controller Type | Remote control | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 196 Reviews | | Ear Placement | Over Ear | | Earpiece Shape | Over Ear | | Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel | | External Testing Certification | NΓΊmero do CEST | | Form Factor | Over Ear | | Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00714497644172 | | Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear | | Headphone Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | | Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear | | Impedance | 65 Ohms | | Is Autographed | No | | Item Weight | 1.2 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Shure | | Model Name | SRH1840 | | Model Number | SRH1840-BK | | Noise Control | None | | Number of Items | 1 | | Specific Uses For Product | Professional | | Style Name | Boom microphone stand with a telescoping boom arm | | Subject Character | no character | | Theme | Audio Performance | | UPC | 042406199780 714497644172 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2-Year Warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Wireless Technology | 3.5 mm | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Shure - **Color:** Black - **Ear Placement:** Over Ear - **Form Factor:** Over Ear - **Noise Control:** Active Noise Cancellation ## Images ![Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DHhjPFNBL.jpg) ![Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51p1ldLz53L.jpg) ![Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KmpuoOWGL.jpg) ![Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Kr5srzSmL.jpg) ![Shure SRH1840 Open-Back Mastering and Studio Headphones - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612ucWaQROL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where are these made? How comfortable are they?** A: Hello Conrad!~ I consider these to be among some of my most comfortable headphones. Less vise-like than the Sennheiser's and less bulky than HiFiMan.. The only cans I own that are more comfy are some nice Beyerdynamic DT-990's that are so light and comfy I sometimes forget I am wearing them. Honestly, you can't go wrong with these Shure cans. They are very detailed and extremely pleasing to the ear.As is common these days, these are made in the PRC.... (my Sennheiser's were made in Ireland and my Beyerdynamic's were made in Germany)Cheers! Marty G **Q: at the same price how do these differ from Shure's 1540 model???** A: 1840 is open-back and 1540 is closed-backIt would be easier, if you'd:Call 920-494-8999 10a-7p Chicago time M-SaVisit our website and 'contact us' at:www.hifiheaven.netskype:hifi.heavenThanksJim **Q: Do these headphones need an amp? If so what is a good amp to use** A: First and foremost these are meant for professional use in a studio. For that application it's dry, neutral, bass light nature works well. For just casual listening not so much. For that I highly recommend the fostex th-600, Audeze lcd-2, or if you are into neutral hifiman he-500. If you are going to using these in a professional aspect let me know and I will think about an amp that matches up well with it. I can also be found at head-fi.org under the handle jibzilla. I hoped this helped some. **Q: What is the inner size of the ear cavity? I ask to check for a particularly large ear fit** A: very big and large. ## Frequently Bought Together - Shure SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones (Black) - Shure MVX2U XLR-to-USB Digital Interface with Headphone Jack, Integrated Pre-amp with 60dB Gain Control, Zero-Latency Monitoring, 48V Phantom Power, ShurePlus Desktop App, 1m USB-C Cable - Shure SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones with 40mm Neodymium Drivers for Clear Highs and Extended Bass, Built for Professional Audio/Sound Engineers, Musicians and Audiophiles (SRH1540-BK) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/5692543-shure-srh1840-open-back-mastering-and-studio-headphones](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/5692543-shure-srh1840-open-back-mastering-and-studio-headphones) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*