Shure SRH240

Good value headphones with minor flaws

I needed a pair of headphones for portable use that would be good enough for quick mastering jobs, yet not be so expensive that I'd be afraid to leave home with them. The Shure range had gotten good reviews so I thought the SRH240 was worth a try. In the studio I use an expensive closed-back headphone for detail work so I was hoping the SRH240 wouldn't be too much of a disappointment in comparison. In actual fact I've been pleasantly surprised... Show More and quite often use these simply for portable listening as they're both comfortable and relatively inconspicuous (especially now as wearing full headphones on the street has become fashionable!). The one thing I would criticise is that the fixed cable is light and seems quite flimsy, so care needs to be taken to keep it wound up, as I imagine tripping over it would probably damage it quite easily. It's not easily replaceable so you're looking at a soldering job if that happens, on the other hand it looks like it's possible to open the cans, making them at least repairable if out of warranty. So overall, good value with very good sound for a closed-back headphone, with some corners cut in terms of the casing, which is not a major minus point considering the cost. Recommended at the price!Show Less

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Shure SRH240 Headphones

Firstly, here's what I wanted from this product. Good overall sound - yes! Given that this product is reasonably cheap, the sound quality was not that different to the Dr Beats, I just compared them with. Maybe the Shure's lack a little in the bass end but then again, they're not in the same price range. There are a couple of reasons why I'm not going to give these a 'five' and one of them is comfort. I had these headphones on for about... Show More 3 hours without taking them off. They were a little sweaty - not too much, and they're light enough to wear for long periods and the headband doesn't compress your head like some others I've worn. The build quality is fine but they won't last a lifetime and also in my opinion, they're a bit too 'shiny'. I think satin plastic looks cooler but this is a minor point. I'm not trying to look 'cool' outside of the house as these were bought in order to do some recording (and mixing to 'demos'). I'm a bass player primarily so bass response is a chief concern but as I said, you get a good overall sound from these SRH240A's. There is a lot of clarity in all ranges from the neo-speakers. I won't regret buying these. Overall, I've marked these as GOOD.Show Less

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Good headphones but not worth the price!

I bought these headphones as my first pair of monitor headphones for using in my home studio, seeing as these are shure and within my price range I took the gamble and got them. I'll keep this short for basic studio work they will do the job, the sound is clear and has detailed highs and mids however they lack in bass, very much so in fact. The bass response on these is not good at all and can be awkward for mixing with however having said that t... Show Morehey do give you a good idea of what's happening in the mix. Could just do with a little bit more bass. Comfort and build quality: Regarding build quality there not as good as I would have thought for shure, they feel a bit flimsy and the plastic feels cheap however they are fairly comfortable to wear and block out a lot of outside noise. In conclusion if your budget isn't large then these will do the job but I would adivse to look at something different in this price bracket and also if you are willing to pay more then do so, you will benefit it in the long run.Show Less

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Can't fault them for use with a Line6 Pod

These are very comfortable and sound great when used with both a Line6 Pod (Their primary use for me) and during a test with an iPod. The adapter for the larger size jack plug is the screw on type, which is a very good thing. I've just other headphones that used a push on adapter and any time you unplug them the adapter gets left in the socket which most frustrating. The shure system is a really good design. Very comfortable for prolong... Show Moreed use. I use themnfor guitar practise for around 60 minutes at a time with no comfort issues at all. My only thing I'd like to see improved is the length of the lead, buts thats a minor point. They have a 2m lead, and 3m would be better. Great headphones for the price.Show Less

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Excellent quality and great value

The Shure SRH240's are a great set of headphones for a very acceptable price. It has a great frequency response range and are amazingly comfortable to wear. They bring me right into the sound and are great for isolating other external sound sources. They're very comfortable and the build quality is great as to be expected from the Shure brand. I would say that they compete with headphones that are four times the price very easily. They ... Show Morefeel sturdy so they wont twist and break off in a bag and are cheap enough that you wouldnt feel bad just throwing them into a backpack for a daily commute but they also carry a sound quality that is much higher than the price range. All round great quality and great value.Show Less

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Shure SRH 240

Hello, I have bought this nice headphone to record or better to say to sound my produced music sessions with Cubase Artist 6. This Headphones are very good processed. You can hear music for one hour or later and there are no hurts on your eras. extremly in love! Sound: The headphones have a very linear sound and so you have a pretty good nuanced workflow. the heights are very velvet and fine but really true and faithfully but present. ... Show MoreThe bass is a bit slightly, so sometimes it is a bit difficult tojudge the "groundsound". In open words i would say: "something is missing. The Bäääm effect" But so it is: true, fine and linear! Good Headphones 5 Stars. Thank you!Show Less

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Not the quality expected from Shure

Firstly, these are good headphones. Comfortable, well made, & with good sound. However, on comparison with bog standard cheap studio headphones from Behringer which we give musicians laying down backing tracks, there is little difference in sound, mainly with a disappointing bass response. We will be looking at similarly priced other products in future & not these as we are not disatisfied, but a little disappointed. Obviously you can't go far wrong with Shure, they are well made, professional & offer good value for money. Recommended with reservations.

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Basic studio headphones

I use them at home for recording myself and listening to reviews and music. The sound is very clear with good bass although I am no expert on headphones I have tinitus but can hear everything clearly. The build feels like cheap plastic but they have not shown any signs of breaking. The cable is long and of good quality and includes a screw on adapter for 3.5mm to 1/4 inch sockets. They sound great much better than I expected some reasonably priced headphones to be.

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More than i expect

This is a cheaper more light weight build version than the 440. But the sound is more equal than i expect. I have both - and did a listen between this nice Shure. And tho this 240 is build more light and not so steady, it is a good choice for the money. For personal use - this is perfect... For all person use (studio-radio), maybe choose 440... Both 240 and 440 deliver such a clean and NON colored sound, that AKG better watch out.

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Brilliant headphones. Great for noise cancelling and a really good clear sound through them with high/mid/bass portrayed very well. Very sturdy and adjustable on your head, although become a bit agitating if on for too long - but what headphones done! I'm using these currently in the studio as I just love the feel and sound of them.

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Functional, but not very sturdy

I bought 2 pairs several years ago. They work okay, and are comfortable but that's about it. I've had several singers dislike singing into them (probably due to a fairly scooped frequency response) and neither survived very long when I repurposed them for gigging. But they're cheap, so there's that.

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Great sound, low price!

These are great headphones for studio or just for music lovers. They have great sound, better than some other more expensive headphones. Maybe you'll get tired if you wear them for a lot of hours.

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Great Value

Great sound, possibly the most comfortable head phones ive used. Can work for hours without then bothering me. Very reasonable price very happy with my purchase

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Great all day use headphones

For everyday use they blow away much of the competition. I use them a lot, i like them a lot. Comfortable to my ears.

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