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Feb 5, 2014 at 3:05 PM Post #467 of 493
change is good said:
Did you ever try the Alpha pads on the 1540, like I suggested? If not, then you really missed out on the full potential on these.
The Alpha pads not only refine the sound... but fix the leakage issue, as well.
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You know, I don't remember if I ever did. (I think I didn't)
I guess that would have definitely helped with isolation and leakage but still it would have sounded almost like basshead cans (which I already have and enjoy) and still not neutral nor detailed enough to dethrone the Alpha Dogs (to my ears.)

I did like them though. Who knows, maybe I'll buy them again after a while! I'm weird like that... (it's how I ended up with the D5000 for a second time! Lol)
 
Feb 5, 2014 at 3:10 PM Post #468 of 493
varoudis said:
:) :) 

How many hours can you wear them without problems?
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I could actually stay most of my working day with them on if I wanted to. But due to phone calls, meetings, etc I don't do it! :wink: ... I do re-adjust the Alpha Dogs due to the weight some times, but other than that no real problems. Realistically, I guess I have used them without interruptions for 2 or 3 hours and no problems.

Still, if you place sound second and comfort first, I'd personally choose the 1540s...
 
Feb 15, 2014 at 9:43 AM Post #470 of 493
What headphones should I get if I prefer rich, full mids and hard hitting, deep, well textured bass with smooth highs; the 1540's or the Sony 7520's? Because starfly said that the 7520's had more, deeper and better bass than the 1540's, with better mids aswell.
 
Feb 17, 2014 at 5:19 PM Post #471 of 493
The 1540 wipes the floor with the 7520...IMHO.
 
Feb 18, 2014 at 10:38 AM Post #473 of 493
The 1540...but it also has more mid and top, so it's kinda moot....but the 7520 bass is perhaps better defined. Everything just gels so well on the 1540.
 
Feb 26, 2014 at 7:46 PM Post #475 of 493
The 1540s have made it into my stable of cans.  I posted a review that you can read here:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/shure-srh1540-headphones/reviews/10574
 
Feb 28, 2014 at 9:14 PM Post #476 of 493
I edited my review to add a few new thoughts.  I also copied them in this post.
 
I was finally able to put my finger on the sound signature.  These headphones have a unique sound signature that is easy to hear, but I was having a hard time trying to describe it.  Well, it finally hit me like a ton of bricks after an extended listening session.
 
These headphones have the audio qualities you hear when listening to recordings made by ribbon microphones.  That's it.  There it is.  It's a very nice sound signature and even has a hint of vintage audio to it.  The frequency curve looks like one you'd expect from a ribbon microphone.  Also, these are some smooth headphones and have absolutely no grain.  None.  In fact, they make the HD600 sound like they have grain.
 
Feb 28, 2014 at 10:15 PM Post #477 of 493
Very interesting... Thanks for the input! That makes me want them more...
 
Mar 1, 2014 at 10:18 AM Post #478 of 493
hodgjy said:
  I edited my review to add a few new thoughts.  I also copied them in this post.
 
I was finally able to put my finger on the sound signature.  These headphones have a unique sound signature that is easy to hear, but I was having a hard time trying to describe it.  Well, it finally hit me like a ton of bricks after an extended listening session.
 
These headphones have the audio qualities you hear when listening to recordings made by ribbon microphones.  That's it.  There it is.  It's a very nice sound signature and even has a hint of vintage audio to it.  The frequency curve looks like one you'd expect from a ribbon microphone.  Also, these are some smooth headphones and have absolutely no grain.  None.  In fact, they make the HD600 sound like they have grain.
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Very good analogy
 
Mar 1, 2014 at 12:51 PM Post #479 of 493
jchandler3 said:
Very interesting... Thanks for the input! That makes me want them more...
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beagle said:
   
Very good analogy
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Mar 1, 2014 at 1:27 PM Post #480 of 493
hodgjy said:
  I edited my review to add a few new thoughts.  I also copied them in this post.
 
I was finally able to put my finger on the sound signature.  These headphones have a unique sound signature that is easy to hear, but I was having a hard time trying to describe it.  Well, it finally hit me like a ton of bricks after an extended listening session.
 
These headphones have the audio qualities you hear when listening to recordings made by ribbon microphones.  That's it.  There it is.  It's a very nice sound signature and even has a hint of vintage audio to it.  The frequency curve looks like one you'd expect from a ribbon microphone.  Also, these are some smooth headphones and have absolutely no grain.  None.  In fact, they make the HD600 sound like they have grain.
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I just listened to what a ribbon microphone sounds like on youtube, and it doesn't sound too good... I mean it's not bad, but modern mics have better record quality.
 
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