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Shure SRH1840-BK Open Back Professional Headphones

Experience Audio Perfection with Unmatched Clarity The Shure SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones deliver exceptional acoustic performance for mastering, critical listening, and audiophile enjoyment. Experience smooth, extended highs and accurate bass with individually matched drivers in a ...

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Overview

Experience Audio Perfection with Unmatched Clarity

The Shure SRH1840 Professional Open Back Headphones deliver exceptional acoustic performance for mastering, critical listening, and audiophile enjoyment. Experience smooth, extended highs and accurate bass with individually matched drivers in a comfortable, durable design. Specifications:
  • Driver Size: 40mm Neodymium
  • Design: Open-Back, Circum-aural
  • Construction: Lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum alloy yoke and stainless steel grilles
  • Frequency Range: 10 Hz - 30,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 65 Ohms
  • Connector: 3.5 mm Jack
  • Cable Length: 2.1 Meters
  • Weight: 328 Grams
  • Included Accessories: Storage case, replacement velour ear pads, replacement cable, threaded adapter

Key Features

Individually matched 40 mm neodymium drivers for unparalleled acoustic performance with smooth, extended highs and accurate bass

Open-back, circumaural design for exceptionally natural sound, wide stereo image, and increased depth of field

Lightweight construction featuring aircraft-grade aluminum alloy yoke and stainless steel grilles for enhanced durability

Steel driver frame with vented center pole piece improves linearity and eliminates internal resonance for consistent performance at all listening levels

Ergonomic dual-frame, padded headband is lightweight and fully adjustable for hours of listening comfort

Specifications

Product Type
Professional Headphones
Brand
Shure
Model
SRH1840-BK
Driver Size
40 mm
Driver Type
Neodymium
Design
Open-back, Circumaural
Yoke Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Grille Material
Stainless steel
Headband
Ergonomic dual-frame, padded, adjustable
Driver Frame
Steel with vented center pole piece

Frequently Asked Questions

The Shure SRH1840-BK headphones are designed for unparalleled acoustic performance, featuring individually matched 40 mm neodymium drivers that deliver smooth, extended highs and accurate bass for natural, detailed sound.
Due to their open-back, circumaural design, these headphones experience significant sound leakage. This makes them ideal for critical listening in quiet environments but generally unsuitable for public places where sound leakage could disturb others or where ambient noise would interfere with your listening.
These headphones feature an ergonomic dual-frame, padded headband that is lightweight and fully adjustable, designed to provide hours of listening comfort for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The Shure SRH1840-BK headphones are built with aircraft-grade aluminum alloy in the yoke and stainless steel grilles, which contribute to enhanced durability and longevity.
The open-back design allows for a more natural sound reproduction, creating a wide stereo image and increased depth of field, which is highly valued for critical listening and mixing applications.