Frequently Bought Together
Technical Details
- Frequency range = 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
- Threaded 1/4-Inch adapter included
- Replaceable ear cup pads ensure long product life
- Shure legendary quality built to withstand everyday use
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
Reproducing full bass with detailed highs, the SRH240 is ideal for vivid listening on almost any device. The closed-back, circumaural design rests comfortably over the ears and reduces background noise. The ear cushions on the SRH240 are replaceable and a carrying pouch and threaded ¼-Inch adapter are included.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
I wanted the cheapest OVER THE EAR headphones(for comfort reasons)that wouldn't disappoint when it comes to sound quality. I would have bought Sennheisers but I read they were not comfortable on some forums. I have a FAT head so I knew The cheaper Sennheisers would squeeze my head if they squeezed others.
I didn't want to fork out the cash for The Higher quality Sennheisers. I tried a few things at Best Buy(gift card) before landing on these. My FAT head with large ears can wear these for a few hours. I have tried better but not for the price. I wish the pads were just a little deeper. There is a little more pressure than I like from my ears touching the speaker.
They sound really good, however If you like an insane amount of artificial bass you might get something else. I find the sound to be true and flat. Well worth $50.
I didn't want to fork out the cash for The Higher quality Sennheisers. I tried a few things at Best Buy(gift card) before landing on these. My FAT head with large ears can wear these for a few hours. I have tried better but not for the price. I wish the pads were just a little deeper. There is a little more pressure than I like from my ears touching the speaker.
They sound really good, however If you like an insane amount of artificial bass you might get something else. I find the sound to be true and flat. Well worth $50.
33 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Since no one else has reviewed these headphones I thought I would give my input just to inform those interested. I am more of a home audio guy. I don't need to use headphones too often because I am a single guy and I can pretty much listen to whatever I want without worrying about bothering anyone. I have some high end stuff and consider myself to be a pretty discerning listener.
With that in mind, I would say these headphones are well worth the money. I didn't want to spend a fortune on headphones because I knew I wouldn't use them all the time but in the cases where I need a set of cans, I didn't want to have inferior audio that would just drive me nuts to listen to. I have heard better stuff but you have to pay twice as much, and in some cases ( like with anything Bose makes ) you would not be getting near the audio quality that these things have.
These are not really for someone who is looking to thump their brains out either. But if you want a pair of headphones that can handle jazz, classical, swing, and any other real music, these will not disappoint. Turn on some Jane Monheit and it sounds like she is whispering with her sweet voice into your ear. Terrifically detailed and comfortable, in this price range, you can't go wrong.
With that in mind, I would say these headphones are well worth the money. I didn't want to spend a fortune on headphones because I knew I wouldn't use them all the time but in the cases where I need a set of cans, I didn't want to have inferior audio that would just drive me nuts to listen to. I have heard better stuff but you have to pay twice as much, and in some cases ( like with anything Bose makes ) you would not be getting near the audio quality that these things have.
These are not really for someone who is looking to thump their brains out either. But if you want a pair of headphones that can handle jazz, classical, swing, and any other real music, these will not disappoint. Turn on some Jane Monheit and it sounds like she is whispering with her sweet voice into your ear. Terrifically detailed and comfortable, in this price range, you can't go wrong.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I am comparing these with two other sets...
Logitech G35
Koss UR40
Shure SRH240
Notes:
The G35 allows modification of Bass and Treble levels, so I boosted them as follows: bass: +9 treble: +9.
The RealTek HD Audio headphone jack was used for the other two sets with no sound modifications.
The G35 was tested in stereo mode (surround virtualization off). Now let's begin...
Bass:
G35: 4 koss: 4.5 shure: 3.5
Clarity:
G35: 4 koss: 3.5 shure: 4.5
Brightness:
G35: 4 koss: 3 shure: 4.5
Comfort:
G35: 2.5 koss 4.5 shure 4.5
Construction:
G35: 4.5 koss: 3 shure: 4.5
Now let's run the numbers...
Value:
Logitech G35 - 19
Koss UR40 - 18.5
Shure SR240 - 21.5
With bass and treble maxed out, the G35 has enough bass to satisfy and is tighter sounding than the UR40. The cord is thick, surrounded by a woven material, and feels like it would be very difficult to damage accidentally (short of yanking on it or kicking the USB plug). The headphones themselves seem very sturdy and the adjustment band is metal. With the phones against your head, they seem to hold fast and do not feel like they might slip down. The faux leather pads are cushy but lack the width and pressure distribution of the UR40 and SRH240. Considering that the G35 applies the most pressure around the ears, this can cause comfort issues with prolonged wear. I was able to minimize the discomfort by adjusting the phones downward so that they were pressing against the ears as little as possible. As long as your ears are not terribly large, you should be able to find a reasonably comfortable position. Make sure that if you play with the Voice Morphing Preview option found in the utility program, that you disable it when done, as left on it can cause a slight humming noise. The microphone has a flexible rubber arm that folds conveniently out of the way when not needed and I found the pickup quality to be fine. The voice morph is a gimmick more than useful, unless they decide to add better morphs in an update.
The UR40 seems inherently biased toward the low end and gives the most impressive bass without modifications. Without comparing to other headphones, the sound is very acceptable. However, after listening to the G35 and SRH240, the UR40 sounds muddy in the highs and mids by comparison. I still like the sound, despite that, and it does have exceptional bass response. The deal breaker for me is the flimsy construction quality, despite a lifetime warranty. The entire thing is plastic and the joints that attach the phones to the adjustment bands look unnecessarily fragile. The cord is also on the short side and very thin. Despite appearing closed, the UR40 is vented and quite open to environmental sounds, which can be good or bad depending on what you want. The comfort mesh around the top is notorious for coming loose, thanks to being attached by flimsy little black rubber bands. If you don't mind being prepared to replace them sooner than other headphones, or plan on being careful, these deliver great lows and adequate overall sound for the price.
If you are looking for a clear, bright sound with complimentary lows, the SRH240 delivers just that. The comfort level is on par with the UR40 but the build quality far surpasses it and feels very sturdy. Unlike the G35, it is less physically oppressive and does not apply as much pressure around the ears, which I appreciate. While not as heavy as the UR40, the bass is plentiful and compliments the overall sound very well. It is also a closed back design for good isolation.
If you have access to an equalizer, such as the one found in iTunes, you can compensate for the weaknesses and enhance the strengths of each of these sets to get a great sound, as I am currently proving to myself. I could honestly pick any of these and be happy with the sound, so it's almost more a case of priorities.
update:
I have decided to go with the G35 as I really enjoy the tightness of the sound and the feature set. I decided it is worth sacrificing some long-term comfort over. I like being able to modify bass and treble at the driver level, as this gives me strong, punchy bass, plus clear highs and mids without needing to rely on a third party equalizer. I only ever plan to use these at the computer, so being restricted to USB was not much of a concern.
Logitech G35
Koss UR40
Shure SRH240
Notes:
The G35 allows modification of Bass and Treble levels, so I boosted them as follows: bass: +9 treble: +9.
The RealTek HD Audio headphone jack was used for the other two sets with no sound modifications.
The G35 was tested in stereo mode (surround virtualization off). Now let's begin...
Bass:
G35: 4 koss: 4.5 shure: 3.5
Clarity:
G35: 4 koss: 3.5 shure: 4.5
Brightness:
G35: 4 koss: 3 shure: 4.5
Comfort:
G35: 2.5 koss 4.5 shure 4.5
Construction:
G35: 4.5 koss: 3 shure: 4.5
Now let's run the numbers...
Value:
Logitech G35 - 19
Koss UR40 - 18.5
Shure SR240 - 21.5
With bass and treble maxed out, the G35 has enough bass to satisfy and is tighter sounding than the UR40. The cord is thick, surrounded by a woven material, and feels like it would be very difficult to damage accidentally (short of yanking on it or kicking the USB plug). The headphones themselves seem very sturdy and the adjustment band is metal. With the phones against your head, they seem to hold fast and do not feel like they might slip down. The faux leather pads are cushy but lack the width and pressure distribution of the UR40 and SRH240. Considering that the G35 applies the most pressure around the ears, this can cause comfort issues with prolonged wear. I was able to minimize the discomfort by adjusting the phones downward so that they were pressing against the ears as little as possible. As long as your ears are not terribly large, you should be able to find a reasonably comfortable position. Make sure that if you play with the Voice Morphing Preview option found in the utility program, that you disable it when done, as left on it can cause a slight humming noise. The microphone has a flexible rubber arm that folds conveniently out of the way when not needed and I found the pickup quality to be fine. The voice morph is a gimmick more than useful, unless they decide to add better morphs in an update.
The UR40 seems inherently biased toward the low end and gives the most impressive bass without modifications. Without comparing to other headphones, the sound is very acceptable. However, after listening to the G35 and SRH240, the UR40 sounds muddy in the highs and mids by comparison. I still like the sound, despite that, and it does have exceptional bass response. The deal breaker for me is the flimsy construction quality, despite a lifetime warranty. The entire thing is plastic and the joints that attach the phones to the adjustment bands look unnecessarily fragile. The cord is also on the short side and very thin. Despite appearing closed, the UR40 is vented and quite open to environmental sounds, which can be good or bad depending on what you want. The comfort mesh around the top is notorious for coming loose, thanks to being attached by flimsy little black rubber bands. If you don't mind being prepared to replace them sooner than other headphones, or plan on being careful, these deliver great lows and adequate overall sound for the price.
If you are looking for a clear, bright sound with complimentary lows, the SRH240 delivers just that. The comfort level is on par with the UR40 but the build quality far surpasses it and feels very sturdy. Unlike the G35, it is less physically oppressive and does not apply as much pressure around the ears, which I appreciate. While not as heavy as the UR40, the bass is plentiful and compliments the overall sound very well. It is also a closed back design for good isolation.
If you have access to an equalizer, such as the one found in iTunes, you can compensate for the weaknesses and enhance the strengths of each of these sets to get a great sound, as I am currently proving to myself. I could honestly pick any of these and be happy with the sound, so it's almost more a case of priorities.
update:
I have decided to go with the G35 as I really enjoy the tightness of the sound and the feature set. I decided it is worth sacrificing some long-term comfort over. I like being able to modify bass and treble at the driver level, as this gives me strong, punchy bass, plus clear highs and mids without needing to rely on a third party equalizer. I only ever plan to use these at the computer, so being restricted to USB was not much of a concern.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Shure 240a
Believe what other people write about the lack of bass on these. Isnt the richest when it comes to sound quality but it does do a good good at blocking out noise. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Pen Name
Decent sound, not too good product
Decent headphones, nothing serious, has no real base to it. Wouldnt suggest you buy if its for producing or recording. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David
Nice
Great headphones for the price. I love them. They look good, and the sound quality is nice. I would definitely buy them again
Published 1 month ago by Bob
Shur SRH240 Review
I'm happy with them so far. In terms of sound quality, they perform as great as I had hoped. They are significantly cheaper than some of the other options I considered. Read more
Published 2 months ago by RFRichholt
Great Buy
Im not a music pro let alone any kind of audio genious, I walk around campus and use these at work every day. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Brandub
awesome
these headphone are legit. great sound. good bas. feel lik your wearing turtle beaches times 100000000000000. pleases buy these. Read more
Published 4 months ago by cool cat 79
Great quality - Great Service
I recently purchased three sets of Shure SRH240 Headphones to be used with our new Touch Screen Hearing Kiosk. We needed a high quality product at a reasonable price. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Warren L. Willard
COOL headphones
They are very best what I expect, the sound is great and works terrific when I play the the drums,
Published 4 months ago by HSP
right ear no sound after 2 month
Bought the product on Sept 23, 2011. It works. But the sound quality was not impressive. Better than the one comes with my iPhone. It works for over 2 month. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Zheng
Decent headphones, but buy the 440's or 840's
I had the HD440's and bought these because they were a little too clunky to wear around and I wanted something with less of a studio look and more of a casual look. Read more
Published 6 months ago by kml3
Related Items
- Most Popular
- Service & Replacement Plans
- Headphone Cases
- Microphone Windscreens & Pop Filters
- Microphone Stands
- Computer Recording Equipment
- Condenser Microphones
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Look for Similar Items by Category
|
