Sinocelt
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Anyone compared the SHR1540 and the MDR-7520?
Update: I was really optimistic about the SRH-1540, being the high-quality headphone that it basically is. But the treble rolloff has become unbearable after a few days. Going back and comparing to the B&O H6, B&W P7, Beyer COP and others, all of the others have the treble extension which is recessed on the SRH-1540. So I enabled the old reliable iTunes Treble Booster, which brings the SRH-1540 treble up to a comparable level (with no noticeable peaks or roughness), I gave it a long listen comparing back and forth among these headphones, and am satisfied that the result sound is OK for the $500 USD I spent for the SRH-1540. The problem with the SRH-1540 seems to be the design - a much stronger than neutral bass, a more distant than normal midrange perspective, and a slightly reduced treble - all combining to render the highs much weaker than the other headphones.
Any reviews by anyone who have tried the 1540? Am wondering how the midrange sounds - whether or not it is similar to say the 1840s or more euphonic like the w3000anv/ad-series from audio technica.
The problem with the SRH-1540 seems to be the design - a much stronger than neutral bass, a more distant than normal midrange perspective, and a slightly reduced treble - all combining to render the highs much weaker than the other headphones.
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This is of course only my impression based on my expectations of how things should sound. From my point of view it's not worth the price they ask for it. I'd rather take a 940 or 840 if it HAD to be a Shure.
If you like forward mids and are a base head, give it a shot, tho!
m00h
Any opinions on shure srh1540 vs he 500?
I'm a fan of Shure sets. I own 3 (e3c, e4c, se425) of their IEMs. Owned and love my srh440 and srh940. Looked to upgrade and the 1840 was my first choice. Listened to it in Hong Kong where they had a demo unit.
Went with the he500. Glad I did.
Still wanted a good closed full sized set so I naturally looked at the 1540. Too bass heavy for me. I decided to just keep my 940s.
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