Quote:   You should like them, they do pretty well with your kind of music in my opinion.

Quote:   I see it as a more refined K271, with better isolation maybe. And despite the low impedance, the reviewer does say that a portable player is not enough to get the better of it. They're a bit expensive at almost 400 $ (AKG UK website - edit: and 249$ in the US? What the..), but...

Quote:   It really depends of the size and shape of your skull. I had the problem with the 840s, and after a few months it was gone; then I had the 940s and that was still there so I actually didn't get used to it, there really is a construction issue with these headbands. Now they're...

Count me interested. Hopefully they'll sound more "right" than the srh940s with classical. They could be quite expensive, though, looks like they have a lot of metal parts, and that's a bit unusual with Shure.

That would really be a shame. They're great HPs, especially for classical (I'm starting to like them over my k501s; well, I was until I had no more sound coming from the left). Also, I'm taking note of your advice, tdockweiler, but does the price difference is really justified? I mean, they're...

Out of curiosity, why not the k701s? I've always been curious to hear how they perform with this kind of music.

Quote:     Just because there's a warning, they can do whatever they want if it's not respected? Warning or not, they just don't have the power to do this. I don't believe the OP is interested in a lawsuit since he's not in the country anymore, but why people would think private...

If you can't find k501s, the k601s handle classical pretty well (soundstage is a bit smaller and there is a bit more bass - I have both). Maybe you should consider the k701/2 too (I never heard them tho). Anyway, I think those AKG's are great for orchestral music due to being very airy sounding...

Quote:   They are not cops. I don't know what the law says in germany, but in my country security staff dont own more rights than regular citizens and don't have to investigate or anything . If they want law enforcement, they call the police, period.  

I agree that the plastics they used for the 840's feels (and looks) better and superior. I kinda like the 840's headband more. However, some parts look studier (the articulated ones, mostly) on the 940's. I'll add that the comfort doesn't really look improved: I have the exact same problem...

Quote: Some random guy in a bathtub isn't classy enough for you?  

Quote:   I just tried with the replacement pads, they fit. IIRC most people didn't really like the changes in the sound signature, though.   edit: here it is http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/550377/confirmed-shure-srh940-velour-ear-pads-will-fit-srh840  

Just got mine. I dont think they lack bass in any way (not a basshead tho). I listened to some Sepultura (Roots) and the bass level was perfect (I clearly can't describe them as bass shy there). I'm currently trying some classical (Zarathustra by Prévin and Brahms Piano concerto 2...

I don't have both, but I do have the 840s and I'm currently waiting for the 940s, so I payed attention to the comparisons. All I can say is that the 840's are great HP, but there's a midbass hump who can be annoying with classical; I ordered the 940's for more details, accuracy and neutrality...

I don't do anything. Actually I don't think you can damage them just by moving the cups since they're long enough to move along. I guess you have to be carefull if you're traveling with them tho.