Take you to the concert Shure SRH1840 headphones evaluation

Shure’s moving iron flagship is SE846, and the flagship status of the dynamic headphones is held by the SRH1840. This headset has a distinct difference from other head-mounted moving coils. Observing the earmuffs on both sides, it is A thoroughly open-ended headset. Anyone who dares to do open-ended has two brushes, so what about the quality of the SRH1840?

The biggest advantage of the open design is the ability to reproduce a loose and natural sound field. Because the closed design limits the room for stereo, it often causes a narrow sound field or a dull sound. The open design is introduced through the earmuffs. The practice of external air breaks the small enclosed environment inside the earphone, making the sound more widely spread in space, and the sound field is naturally more realistic and open.

At the same time, the SRH1840 is also designed for professional use such as recording monitors. The 40mm neodymium magnet unit and oxygen-free copper wire are guaranteed for high sound quality. It is also equipped with an MMCX-like interface that provides a replaceable wire design that allows you to upgrade at any time. Headphone cord.

Because of the need to take care of the harsh environment in the studio, the SRH1840's materials and workmanship are quite sophisticated. The earphone structure is made of a large number of metal materials, the head beam is made of aerospace grade aluminum alloy, and the adjustable earmuffs are open and open. The mesh of the earmuffs is made of stainless steel. Even the wire sheath is made of Kevlar. The durability is obvious. The velvet ear pads are not only comfortable to wear, but also very warm in the winter.

When it comes to open-type headphones, the wide and natural sound field is one of its advantages, but the open design also brings noise problems. If you zoom in on the room, people around you will hear the sound from your headphones. Of course, the sound insulation of the street is naturally greatly reduced. However, even in an open environment, the bass of the SRH1840 is not loose at all, and it is strong and powerful.

It should be said that the low frequency of the SRH1840 completely follows the concept of monitoring. It may seem unpretentious in the eyes of pop music control. But for the embellishment of a song, the SRH1840 is still a proper advantage, it is not like a closed earphone. There is deep diffusion in the horizontal or vertical direction, so there is no such thing as the low frequency fills the entire sound field and vibrates violently. Its elasticity is really just a point, as if it is just a side blow, but it will not make you feel The lower plate is very empty.

This dull style also takes advantage of the open structure, making the entire sound field full of air. Therefore, the SRH1840's vocals and instrumental music are not particularly full or close to the ear, but maintain a certain distance of beauty, notes reverberate In the entire open space, people feel comfortable. Its vocals are as smooth and soft as the bass. If your front end is a light tuning machine like iPod Classic or Avid Mbox, you can't even feel it. The special vocal sense of grain and delicateness, but with a little flatness and extensiveness in the plain. The female voice is soft and not sharp, the male voice is bold and not rushing, and the singing style and style of different singers are well grasped.

At the same time, with the opening of the scene, the resolution of SRH1840 is fully exerted, especially in the high frequency band, the restoration of instrumental music is fascinating. Because some high-end headphones in the past have excellent resolution, but the performance of instrumental music under high frequency is always limited. Although the sound is fierce, I can't get rid of the feeling of being hard. Looking at the SRH1840, its high frequency is not sharp or even bleak, but it is evenly distributed in the sound field. Instrumental music is as clear and agile as it is moist. Angry. Blowing the playing room is still the point, but it is well organized. This style is very suitable for listening to concerts or classical music. The SRH1840 has no artificial dyeing and completely reproduces the essence of music.

But it is not easy for you to push the SRH1840. An amplifier or amp is a must. If you are not particularly interested in real enthusiasts or classical music lovers, it is not recommended to use a light tuning front end. Because the SRH1840 is A monitor earphone will feedback the sound characteristics of the front-end device as it is. The over-monitoring will only cause the music to have no feelings. Therefore, pop music lovers are still picking up a better player or amp with SRH1840. .

The Shure SRH1840 is a great example of the strengths of open headphones. The sound field is loose and natural. The dull tuning is the essence of all kinds of music. I like to enjoy the LIVE performances and concerts of the SRH1840. I also like it. Occasionally used to listen to pop music, just because its voice does not have any impetuous place, let me enjoy a moment of peace.