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The SRH1540s are 100 per cent worthy of their price – and your attention
The SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones deliver superior acoustic performance, comfort, and durability to professional engineers, musicians, and audiophiles alike. The SRH1540 Headphones utilize 40 mm neodymium drivers for an expansive soundstage with clear, extended highs and warm bass. Developed with aluminum alloy and carbon fiber construction, the lightweight and durable design also features Alcantara® ear pads for maximum sound isolation and comfort. The included storage case, replacement set of Alcantara ear pads, replacement cable, and threaded adapter ensure years of uninterrupted listening enjoyment.
Main Features
Main Features
- 40 mm neodymium drivers deliver superior acoustic performance for an expansive soundstage with clear, extended highs and warm bass
- Diaphragm developed with APTIV™ Film for improved linearity and lower THD (total harmonic distortion)
- Closed-back, circumaural design rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise
- Lightweight construction features aircraft-grade aluminum alloy yoke and carbon fiber cap 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
- Dual-exit cables with gold-plated MMCX connectors provide secure connection and detachability for easy storage or replacement
- Replaceable ear pads feature Alcantara® and low-density, slow-recovery foam for exceptional comfort
- Legendary Shure durability withstands the rigors of everyday use
- Includes additional pair of Alcantara(R) ear pads, two detachable cables, threaded ¼” (6.3 mm) gold-plated adapter, zippered hard travel case and two-year limited warranty
Furnished Accessories
Furnished Accessories
| Amount | Part Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Additional pair of Alcantara® ear pads Part HPAEC1540 |
| 2 | Two detachable cables Part HPASCA3 |
| 1 | Threaded 6.3 mm gold-plated adapter Part HPAQA1 |
| 1 | Zippered hard storage case Part HPACC3 |
Available Variants
Available Variants
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Specs
Specs
Technical specifications
Weight:
286
g
Driver:
40
mm
Impedance:
46
Ω
Sensitivity:
99
dB/mW
Max. Input Power:
1000
mW
Frequency Range:
5 Hz – 25 kHz
Cable length:
180
cm
90° swivel earcups:
No
Cable type:
Detachable Straight
Connection Type:
Cable
Ear Cup Design:
Circumaural
Uses:
Mastering & Critical Listening
Downloads
Downloads
Declaration of Conformity
User Guides
What others are saying
What others are saying
Press
The SRH1540s are 100 per cent worthy of their price – and your attention
Press
The acoustic performance of the 1540’s is brilliant.
The clarity, balance, and detail, are what you’d expect from a premium set of headphones, and are best observed when listening in a quiet …
Press
The SRH1540 epitomize our “ideal sound,” making fewer compromises and scoring more wins than any full-size headphone we’ve heard under $1000.
Press
These are the most comfortable big cans we've ever slipped on. Oh, and by the way they sound fantastic.
Press
Being a closed-back version of the Shure SRH1840s, you’ll have maximum sound isolation for hours of comfortable listening.
Comparable products
Comparable products
Optional accessories
Optional accessories
faq
Are other cable length/types available?
Yes, there are generally different cable types:
- HPACA1: This is the furnished cable of the SRH440, SRH750DJ, SRH840 and SRH940
- HPASCA1: This is an alternative straight cable for the SRH440, SRH750DJ, SRH840 and SRH940
- HPASCA2: Replacement cable of the SRH1440 and SRH1840
- HPASCA3: Replacement cable of the SRH1540
Are the cables detachable?
Models with detachable cable:
SRH440
SRH840
SRH940
SRH1440
SRH1540
SRH1840
What´s the difference between the different models?
Generally you need to differentiate in terms of ear cup design:
- Closed back-headphones: SRH240A, SRH440, SRH550DJ, SRH750DJ, SRH840, SRH940, SRH1540
Open-back headphones: SRH1440, SRH1840
- Models with detachable cable: SRH440, SRH750DJ, SRH840, SRH940, SRH1440, SRH1540, SRH1840
Other than that, the models differ in terms of sound signature and built quality.
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