I got the shure 840 first, too. But returned them, and I now have the HP100. I would say it kinda depends on how much you're prepared to modify, and if it’s even a problem for you. If I got the 840 I would definitely be modding the headband, and getting some velour pads for them. I don’t...

Well, It should be doable, but does it stay on? I mean It doesn't have the locking mech I guess? And I would actually prefere a coiled cable, but with a bit longer traight part, so the coiled part could lay on the table, only.

So I got my HP100 today. A few notes: Sound is great, read the review for more detal on this. It get's a bit hot in here, and it's winter:) But I will probably try out the Beyerdynamic velour pads i have lying around. And though the headband is far better than the shur 840, it's not amazing...

  My problem is, that I have a focusrite 2i2 which is nice and has output for monitors. But Now I'm getting a pair of sound magic HP100, which I hear need a little more power to drive well, and I'm afraid, that the focusrite can't deliver the needed power to drive them well. So now I'm thinking...

I sure hope so:) By the way, I read a lot about the recommendation of a amp for them.   My setup at this time i a focusrite scarlett 2i2 and presonus HP4 amp. The idea was to have the audio interface for some light (at some point) plying around with some music, and the amp for a headphone...

Just put down an order, very excited. Really getting tired of buying and returning headphones:)

I had the same idea for 0,5 sec... But it would in any sense be a poor solution. But thanks for the input.

Hi. I just decided to keep the shure 840 (see http://www.head-fi.org/t/702179/why-i-chose-shure-shr840-and-not-akg-271-beyer-770-990-250-ath-m50 ) , until I stumbled upon these HP100, and this review. So I just returned 840, as there were a few issues I wasn’t happy with. I’ll be ordering...

Ok, I might try them out, at some point.

First of all, I’m not well versed in the headphone sound terminology and I haven’t made this kind of written review/run through before, so bare with me. I use my headphones a lot, therefore a decent pair of headphones is a must. I listen to all music genres, and I want to be able to pick up all...

Ok great, thanks. Do you know if a pair of 1840 pads would work as well, and is there any difference in the 940 and 1840 pads?

What are the velour pads? As far as I know, you can't get pads specific for 840?

  Ahh ok I see. So it should be very doable:) I will definitely be modding my pair, Probably with the 650 pad, and maybe some custom leather. But I wont be doing anything with the next two weeks (period of possible return). But in a month or two, I’ll give it a go I think.

Thanks for the detailed pictures, of the process. I just got mine today, and will be modding soon I feel:)

Just got my 840s today, and within 20 min. I knew I was gonna mod them. Looks nice and comfy with the 650 head padding, might be the way to go.

  What you mean, when you say “It's an easy mod, somewhat dangerous but the weight reduction makes it worth it“ how come it's dangerous?

Great thread, haven’t gone through it all yet, though. I'll probably be getting a pair of DT-250-250 tomorrow to try out. Hoping for a better experience than the DT-770 pro. I’ll post my experience with the 250’s if and when I get my hands on them.   

Thanks to Bookaboo, for the run-through. I was contemplating getting the Shure srh840, after having used the DT 770 – 250 for a couple of weeks. Not the DT were bad, but… I’ll probably make a threat going through my experience, with the different headphones I went through these last two weeks...