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The Shure SRH1840 headphone shines in more ways than one. Check its 162 specs & features — especially the ones musicians actually care about, like general information, dimensions & weight, materials & build & audio performance.

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The Shure SRH1840 offers open-back reference sound with expansive soundstage and accurate imaging. Precision-matched drivers deliver natural tonal balance for critical listening. Lightweight design ensures comfort during long studio or home sessions.

Specifications & Facts 162

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What makes the Shure SRH1840 tick? Dive into all 162 features including general information, dimensions & weight, materials & build & audio performance, and see how it stacks up to the best in headphones — by community votes.

General Information 16

Shure SRH1840 Product Name

What is the product name?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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The product name is Shure SRH1840, the classical model designation used by Shure for this open-back studio headphone.

The official name of the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Intended Use

What is the intended use?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Music, Studio

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Intended uses include Music and Studio, indicating the headphones are tuned for critical listening and monitoring rather than casual consumer bass emphasis.

The primary intended application for the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Detachable Cable

Does it have a detachable cable?

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The cable is detachable, which simplifies storage, replacement, or use of third‑party cables for different connectors or lengths.

Cable can be detached for replacement or portability.

Shure SRH1840 Country of Origin

What is the country of origin?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes China

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Manufactured in China, indicating the country of production listed by the manufacturer.

Country where the product was designed or manufactured.

Shure SRH1840 Replaceable Earpads

Are the earpads replaceable?

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Earpads are replaceable, enabling restoration of fit and comfort over time or the use of alternative pads for different tactile preferences.

Indicates if ear pads can be replaced.

Shure SRH1840 Replaceable Cable

Is the cable replaceable?

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The cable is replaceable, so you can swap a damaged or worn cable without replacing the entire headset.

Indicates if cable can be replaced with another.

Dimensions & Weight 19

Shure SRH1840 Cable Length

What is the cable length?

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The included cable length is 6.9 ft which converts to 2.10 m, giving ample reach for studio or desktop setups.

Length of the audio cable for wired use.

Shure SRH1840 Width

What is the width of the headphones?

7.87 inch 0 Votes

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The width is 7.87 in which converts to 20.00 cm.

This reflects the external width of the headphones and helps gauge storage and fit considerations.

Overall horizontal measurement of the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Height

What is the height of the headphones?

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Overall height is 9.45 in which converts to 24.00 cm, giving a sense of the headphone's vertical footprint.

Vertical measurement from top to bottom.

Shure SRH1840 Weight

What is the headphone weight?

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The listed weight is 0.59 lbs which converts to 0.27 kg.

This makes the headphones relatively lightweight for an over-ear, open-back studio pair and helps with longer listening comfort.

Overall headphone weight without packaging.

Shure SRH1840 Package Width

What is the package width?

11.3 inch 0 Votes

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Package width is 11.3 in which converts to 28.70 cm, helpful for assessing packing and shipping dimensions.

Width of the retail package.

Shure SRH1840 Package Depth

What is the package depth?

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Package depth is 10.6 in which converts to 26.92 cm.

This dimension is useful when planning shipping or storage space.

Depth of the retail package.

Materials & Build 16

Shure SRH1840 Cable Material

What is the cable material?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Braided Nylon

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Cable material is Braided Nylon, offering improved durability and resistance to tangling compared with plain rubber cables.

Construction material of the audio cable.

Shure SRH1840 Material

What is the main material of the headphones?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Metal

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Primary construction material of the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Ear Cushion Material

What is the ear cushion material?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Velour

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Material of ear cushions that affects comfort and breathability.

Shure SRH1840 Color Options

What are the color options?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Black

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Available colors for the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Headband Padding Material

What is the headband padding material?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Cloth

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Padding type used in the headband.

Shure SRH1840 Hinges Material

What is the hinge material?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Metal

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Material used for the folding hinges.

Audio Performance 21

Shure SRH1840 Driver Size

What is the driver size?

40 mm 0 Votes

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Driver size is 40 mm, which is a common dynamic driver diameter that provides a balance of bass response and detail suitable for monitoring and critical listening.

Diameter of the driver unit.

Shure SRH1840 Impedance

What is the impedance?

66 ohm 0 Votes

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Impedance is 66 ohm, meaning these headphones are moderately demanding and will benefit from a decent headphone amp for maximum headroom and dynamic control.

Electrical resistance of headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Sensitivity

What is the sensitivity?

100 dB 0 Votes

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A sensitivity rating of 100 dB indicates how much sound pressure the headphones produce per unit of input; higher values mean louder output from the same source level.

Loudness produced per given input power.

Shure SRH1840 Sound Pressure Level

What is the sound pressure level?

118 dB 0 Votes

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A sound pressure level of 118 dB describes the SPL measurement condition used for sensitivity/efficiency testing and is not a listening-level recommendation.

Acoustic pressure output.

Shure SRH1840 Acoustic Design

What is the acoustic design?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Open Back

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The acoustic design is Open Back, which generally provides a more natural soundstage and airier presentation at the cost of external sound leakage and less isolation.

Headphone enclosure type.

Shure SRH1840 High Frequency Response

What is the highest frequency response?

30,000 Hz 0 Votes

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High frequency response extends to 30000 Hz (30 kHz), which is above typical human hearing and can indicate extended upper-range detail in measurements.

Highest audible frequency reproduced.

Connectivity & Compatibility 18

Shure SRH1840 Detachable Cable Connector Type

What detachable cable connector is used?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes MMCX

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The detachable cable uses MMCX connectors, allowing straightforward replacement or aftermarket cable upgrades.

MMCX is a common choice for professional and prosumer headphones that prioritize repairability.

Connector type used for detachable cables.

Shure SRH1840 Connection Type

What is the connection type?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Wired

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This is a Wired headphone, so it requires a physical connection to the source and does not offer Bluetooth.

Defines whether headphones connect via cable, wireless, or both.

Shure SRH1840 Wired Connector Gold Plated

Are the wired connectors gold-plated?

Yes 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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The wired connector is gold plated, which helps reduce corrosion and can improve long-term signal integrity at the mating surface.

Indicates if wired connectors are gold-plated for durability.

Shure SRH1840 Wired Mode Support

Do the headphones support wired mode?

Yes 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Wired mode support is present — these headphones operate natively over a wired connection and do not depend on wireless protocols.

Indicates if headphones can also be used in wired mode.

Shure SRH1840 Connector Plug Type

What is the connector plug type?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes 3.5mm

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Type of physical connector for wired use.

Shure SRH1840 Bluetooth Version

What is the Bluetooth version?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes  

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Version of Bluetooth supported.

Controls & Features 17

Shure SRH1840 Button Feedback Type

What is the button feedback type?

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The button feedback type field contains a non-printable character in the spec and is not explicitly described; the exact feedback method (tactile/haptic/audible) is unspecified.

Type of feedback provided when using controls.

Shure SRH1840 On Device Controls

Do the headphones have on-device controls?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if headphones have physical or touch controls on the unit.

Shure SRH1840 Track Skipping Controls

Do the headphones support track skipping?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if users can skip tracks directly on the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Volume Limiter

Do the headphones have a volume limiter?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Allows setting a maximum volume for hearing protection.

Shure SRH1840 Call Answer Controls

Do the headphones support call answering on-device?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if calls can be answered using headphone controls.

Shure SRH1840 Gesture Controls

Do the headphones support gesture controls?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if gestures like swipe or tap are supported.

Microphone & Calling 10

Shure SRH1840 Built In Microphone

Do the headphones have a built-in microphone?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if the headphones have a built-in microphone.

Shure SRH1840 Microphone Type

What is the microphone type?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes  

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Type of microphone pickup pattern.

Shure SRH1840 Microphone Position

What is the microphone position?

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Location of microphone on the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Detachable Boom Mic

Do the headphones have a detachable boom mic?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if headphones support a detachable boom mic.

Shure SRH1840 Noise Cancelling Microphone

Is the microphone noise cancelling?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if microphone has active noise cancelling.

Shure SRH1840 Beamforming Microphone

Does the microphone support beamforming?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Uses multiple mics to focus on voice direction.

Noise Control 9

Shure SRH1840 Passive Noise Isolation

Do the headphones provide passive noise isolation?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Physical sealing and padding to block noise.

Shure SRH1840 Passive Seal Quality

What is the passive seal quality?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Poor

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Quality of physical seal for blocking noise.

Shure SRH1840 Active Noise Cancellation

Do the headphones support active noise cancellation?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if the headphones have ANC technology.

Shure SRH1840 ANC Level Adjustment

Can ANC levels be adjusted?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Whether ANC intensity can be adjusted.

Shure SRH1840 Transparency Mode Level Adjustment

Can transparency levels be adjusted?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Allows adjustment of transparency mode strength.

Shure SRH1840 Adaptive Sound Control

Do the headphones feature adaptive sound control?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Automatically adjusts noise control based on environment.

Battery & Power 6

Shure SRH1840 Replaceable Battery

Is the battery replaceable?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if the battery can be replaced.

Shure SRH1840 Quick Charge Support

Does it support quick charging?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Whether quick charge is supported.

Shure SRH1840 Wireless Charging Support

Does it support wireless charging?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Supports wireless charging.

Shure SRH1840 Overcharge Protection

Does it have overcharge protection?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Protects battery from overcharging.

Shure SRH1840 Power Saving Mode

Does it have a power saving mode?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Extends battery life by reducing power use.

Shure SRH1840 Battery Indicator

Does it have a battery indicator?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Shows battery level on device.

Smart & Extra Features 16

Shure SRH1840 Firmware Update Support

Can the firmware be updated?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates ability to update software for improvements.

Shure SRH1840 Integrated Storage For Cable

Does it have cable storage?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Provides onboard storage for detachable cables.

Shure SRH1840 AI Upscaling Audio

Does it feature AI audio upscaling?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Enhances lower-quality audio using AI algorithms.

Shure SRH1840 Head Tracking For Spatial Audio

Does it support head tracking for spatial audio?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Supports dynamic spatial audio through head tracking.

Shure SRH1840 Dolby Atmos Support

Is Dolby Atmos supported?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates Dolby Atmos surround compatibility.

Shure SRH1840 Hi Res Audio Certification

Is it Hi-Res certified?

Yes 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Shows if headphones meet Hi-Res audio standards.

Accessories 14

Shure SRH1840 Audio Cable

Is an audio cable included?

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An audio cable is included with the headphones, which allows immediate use with wired sources out of the box.

Indicates if an audio cable is provided.

Shure SRH1840 Warranty Card

Is a warranty card included?

Yes 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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A warranty card is included with the product, which typically provides details on the manufacturer's coverage and how to claim service.

Indicates if a warranty card is provided.

Shure SRH1840 Carry Case

Is a carry case included?

Yes 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Whether a carry case is bundled with the headphones.

Shure SRH1840 Carrying Case Type

What type of carrying case is included?

0 Shure SRH1840 0 Votes Hard Case

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The type of carrying case included.

Shure SRH1840 Cable Adapter

Is a cable adapter included?

Yes 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if a cable adapter is provided.

Shure SRH1840 Airplane Adapter

Is an airplane adapter included?

No 0 Votes Shure SRH1840

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Indicates if an airplane adapter is included.

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Shure SRH1840 Sound Quality

How would you rate the overall sound quality of these headphones?

Excellent — Clear, balanced, and immersive sound 0 Votes
Very good — Great clarity with rich tones 0 Votes
Decent — Clear mids but limited depth 0 Votes
Average — Lacks detail or balance 0 Votes
Poor — Muffled or distorted sound 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Bass Performance

How strong and accurate is the bass performance on these headphones?

Powerful — Deep and clean low-end 0 Votes
Strong — Noticeable and satisfying bass 0 Votes
Balanced — Good mix of lows and highs 0 Votes
Weak — Light or flat bass response 0 Votes
Poor — No real bass presence 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Comfort and Fit

How comfortable do these headphones feel during long listening sessions?

Extremely comfortable — Feels weightless for hours 0 Votes
Comfortable — Slight pressure after long use 0 Votes
Average — Fine for short periods 0 Votes
Tight — Uncomfortable after an hour or two 0 Votes
Unpleasant — Difficult to wear for long 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Noise Cancellation

How effective is the noise cancellation feature on these headphones?

Excellent — Blocks over 90% of external noise 0 Votes
Good — Reduces most background sounds 0 Votes
Fair — Works in moderate noise only 0 Votes
Weak — Minimal difference noticed 0 Votes
Poor — Hardly blocks any noise 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Battery Life

How long does the battery last on a full charge?

Excellent — Over 40 hours 0 Votes
Good — 30 to 40 hours 0 Votes
Average — 20 to 30 hours 0 Votes
Short — 10 to 20 hours 0 Votes
Very short — Under 10 hours 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Build Quality and Durability

How durable and sturdy do these headphones feel?

Very durable — Lasts over 5 years 0 Votes
Solid — Feels high-quality and strong 0 Votes
Decent — Works fine but not rugged 0 Votes
Weak — Shows wear within a year 0 Votes
Fragile — Breaks or cracks easily 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Connectivity

How smooth and reliable is the Bluetooth or wired connection of these headphones?

Excellent — Connects instantly, never drops 0 Votes
Good — Stable with rare issues 0 Votes
Decent — Occasional lag or delay 0 Votes
Weak — Disconnects sometimes 0 Votes
Poor — Frequently loses connection 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Design and Style

How stylish and appealing do these headphones look?

Very stylish — Modern and premium design 0 Votes
Attractive — Clean and sleek look 0 Votes
Decent — Looks fine but simple 0 Votes
Basic — Functional but plain 0 Votes
Unappealing — Bulky or outdated design 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Portability

How easy is it to carry and store these headphones when not in use?

Very portable — Folds compactly and lightweight 0 Votes
Easy to carry — Compact with carrying case 0 Votes
Manageable — Moderate size and weight 0 Votes
Bulky — Hard to pack in small bags 0 Votes
Very bulky — Difficult to travel with 0 Votes

Shure SRH1840 Pricing

How would you describe the price of these headphones for their sound and features?

Great value for money 0 Votes
Pretty good price 0 Votes
Fair deal 0 Votes
Kinda pricey 0 Votes
Crazy expensive 0 Votes

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