The Shure SRH1840 ranks #76 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Shure
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#76 Shure SRH1840: $549.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: The response leans neutral to slightly bright, with upper mids about 1.8 dB above target and presence and treble within about 1 dB, which makes vocals and instrument detail clear. The preference score of 71 and 2.29 dB deviation reflect a smooth, even midrange and treble. It is an open back at 268 g.
Cons: Sub-bass is about 7.5 dB under target and bass is about 1.8 dB low, so kick drums and bass guitar are thin and lack rumble. A 4.4 dB peak near 3.1 kHz can make voices and strings sound forward or slightly harsh at higher volumes. At 65 ohms and 96 dB/mW sensitivity it benefits from a proper headphone amplifier, and the open back leaks sound. The Denon AH-D5200 earns a higher rating among its rivals.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.29 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 30kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 71 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 65 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.91 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (268 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +6.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,060 Hz | -4.5 dB | 1.40 |
| Peak | 581 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.95 |
| Peak | 4,732 Hz | +4.2 dB | 3.22 |
| Peak | 180 Hz | -1.2 dB | 0.82 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 59 Hz | +0.5 dB | 2.87 |
| Peak | 89 Hz | -0.2 dB | 2.05 |
| Peak | 6,333 Hz | -1.0 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,292 Hz | +1.3 dB | 5.96 |
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