Shure SRH240
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Shure
SRH240
Product Info
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The SRH240 is a solid choice for students or anyone needing reliable, accurate sound on a budget. They offer a surprisingly neutral presentation, making them great for critical listening or monitoring, and the detachable cable is a real plus for longevity. Just don't expect earth-shattering bass – these are more about clarity than thump.
Product Description
- Shure SRH240
- Headphones
- Closed
- Circumaural
- Dynamic
- Neodymium magnet
- Nominal impedance: 38 Ohm
- Max. input level: 500 mW
- Frequency range: 20 / 20
- 000 Hz
- Acoustic pressure: 107 dBV
- Two-sided cable connection
- 2 m Cable with 3.5 mm jack
- Weight with cable: 255 g
- Weight without cable: 235 g
- Incl. screw-on jack adapter
PROS
- • Well-balanced sound signature with clear mids and highs
- • Surprisingly robust headband clamping force for secure fit
- • Detachable cable minimizes potential for internal wire damage
- • Lightweight design enhances long listening sessions
CONS
- • Plastic build feels budget-conscious, lacks premium refinement
- • Bass response can be a little anemic for bass-heavy genres
- • Closed-back design introduces slight sound leakage at higher volumes
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Closed, Circumaural
Driver Size
40 mm
Impedance
38 Ohm
Frequency Range
20 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
107 dBV
Cable
2 m, 3.5 mm jack
Weight
255 g (with cable)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a more balanced sound profile than many competitors that prioritize bass, though the build quality is noticeably less premium.
They’re decent for casual monitoring, but a more neutral and open headphone would be preferable for serious mixing work.
Absolutely, the 38 Ohm impedance makes them easy to drive from portable devices, though you might want an amp for louder volumes.
