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rderderian · Full Member Joined: 15 Aug 2010 Posts: 102

I just bought the Shure 840 headphones thanks to some nice comments about how good these are (Sina). How good are they...fantastic. They beat the heck out off my old Koss, and sound so much better than my KRK Rokit 5's. The pianos now sound just like a grand really does. These have rich full sound with great highs, lows and midrange. I am very impressed with these and suggest them for anyone who has not upgraded their headphones.

Now, the only thing I need to know, is what powered speakers can reproduce the sounds I hear throught these headphones without spending an arm and a leg.

Sina172 · Platinum Member Joined: 29 May 2007 Posts: 1194

SeedyLee · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 2:00 am Post subject:

I've been using the SRH840s for around 6 months now, and am very pleased with them. They're solid, reliable and have a great sound without overemphasising the low-end. For a closed headphone, they sound great.

One thing to keep in mind with monitor speakers is the acoustics of the room. If the acoustics suck, no monitor speaker regardless of cost or quality is going to save you. Try to include some money in your budget for decent monitor stands, and if possible, some acoustic treatment to stymie early reflections.

Price pressures have led to many top-quality monitors reducing significantly in cost, so there are many great affordable options now. On the other hand, they do all sound quite different, so audition them to see which ones you like the most. Stick to a well known brand and you shouldn't have any problems. Also, consider the size and dimensions of the room you will be using them in - it's fine to say that "Model X is the best ...", but without regards to the acoustic properties of the room they will be used in, it may not be helpful in the long term.

The type of music you wish to monitor/mix is also important.

If there was truly one "best monitor speaker" for all applications, everyone would simply buy those and there'd be no need for the myriad of models on the market!
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felsineus · Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 29

I'm also interested. Someone knows what's the difference between SRH 840 and SRH 840-EFS?

Pepperpotty · Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject:

felsineus · Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 29

Oh, so I was too suspicious.
Only another useless acronym.
Many thanks, i'll try these headphones.