SRH840 impression

[Skylab]

Mine just arrived. Very early impressions sonically are VERY positive, but I won't really judge this until after 100 hours break in. Couple comments though -

> They are pretty substantial and seem very well made
> Nice touch that they come with an extra set of pads
> The earcups should have been bigger for sure. My ears, which are not big, just barely fit, and if anything they're a little crammed in there. Generally pretty comfortable though.

More later

 

[Shahrose]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Mine just arrived. Very early impressions sonically are VERY positive, but I won't really judge this until after 100 hours break in. Couple comments though - > They are pretty substantial and seem very well made > Nice touch that they come with an extra set of pads > The earcups should have been bigger for sure. My ears, which are not big, just barely fit, and if anything they're a little crammed in there. Generally pretty comfortable though. More later

I'm curious as to how they compare to higher end closed headphones (many of which you own or have owned). If time allows, please do let us know.

 

[redlinez33]

Here are some very quick initial impressions. First I have a largish head, and initially they were uncomfortable, but now after some use they have loosened up and are much more comfortable. Still not competition for the comfort of the ATH-A700. I have average sized ears, the Sennheiser HD202 fit around my ear (barely, but they fit), so these have no problems fitting around my ear. The build quality is excellent except for the fact I dont like how the cable to the headband is exterior (mentioned this before). Its not just that the cables are on the exterior, they are also thin, and if they were accidentally pulled how durable would they be? I am betting not very.

Sound compared to the ATH-A700 is very different, and I am still not sure which I prefer. The SRH840 are much warmer with a smaller sound stage. I imagine the SRH840 would be easier on the ears for long listening periods (atleast for me), but the ATH-A700 are more musical I guess the word would be. More lively is how I would describe it. Maybe they sound different with an amp, im using x-fi titanium out of my computer... More later

 

[tennisets]

Any more impressions? I am anxiously awaiting my pair, scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

 

[Skylab]

The SRH840's are definitely very, very high quality headphones. Only about 20 hours break in on mine, but if they didn't change a lick from here, I'd be more than happy with them. They have a sound which is simultaneously rich but also immediate and detailed. Not at all bright, but not what I would call laid back, either.

I'm actually a little shocked, to be honest - I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, somehow. Because what I hear so far is very, very good sound with no major faults. Some people will want less bass, I suppose - but taken as a whole, I think they sound terrific.

More later.

 

[redlinez33]

The more I listen the more I like. Wish the overall sound was a little brighter.

 

[tennisets]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SRH840's are definitely very, very high quality headphones. Only about 20 hours break in on mine, but if they didn't change a lick from here, I'd be more than happy with them. They have a sound which is simultaneously rich but also immediate and detailed. Not at all bright, but not what I would call laid back, either. I'm actually a little shocked, to be honest - I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, somehow. Because what I hear so far is very, very good sound with no major faults. Some people will want less bass, I suppose - but taken as a whole, I think they sound terrific. More later.

That sounds quite promising. Do you have any thoughts on their sensitivity to amplification? Since no one has mentioned it I am under the impression it is not particularly important, but if needed I could always throw together a Millett Starving Student or something.

Off topic, but I see you're a Northwestern guy! I'll be finishing up a combined BS/MS program in Electrical Engineering here next year. Considering whether I want to get a Phd (six more years in school is a little off-putting though).

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by redlinez33 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The more I listen the more I like. Wish the overall sound was a little brighter.

Yeah, the SRH840 are more lush than bright, it seems. This suites me fine, but won't be for everyone. But they are not as laid back as the Kenwood KH-1000, by way of example.

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Originally Posted by tennisets /img/forum/go_quote.gif That sounds quite promising. Do you have any thoughts on their sensitivity to amplification? Since no one has mentioned it I am under the impression it is not particularly important, but if needed I could always throw together a Millett Starving Student or something. Off topic, but I see you're a Northwestern guy! I'll be finishing up a combined BS/MS program in Electrical Engineering here next year. Considering whether I want to get a Phd (six more years in school is a little off-putting though).

I've only tried it with the iQube so far - using it for break in. More later on that. Certainly the iQube drives it very well.

And yeah, NU School of Communications 1988

Go U NU!

 

[Quinto]

Bass was was the only thing that significantly changed after 80+ hours IMO, it became tighter, more structured, like very very good and overall more in balance with the rest..

I love my SHR840

I also like 'm more on my X-Can then on my iQube, although that doesn't sound bad at all of course.

 

[vkvedam]

Good things come to those who wait and I am still waiting.

 

[epithetless]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've only tried it with the iQube so far - using it for break in. More later on that. Certainly the iQube drives it very well.

Think you could also share how they sound unamped from a portable player? I'd mostly be interested in using them portably, sans amp, so their performance in that context is critical for me.

 

[Skylab]

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Originally Posted by epithetless /img/forum/go_quote.gif Think you could also share how they sound unamped from a portable player? I'd mostly be interested in using them portably, sans amp, so their performance in that context is critical for me.

I briefly tried them with my Nano just now, and they seemed to work pretty well. Will try again after break in is complete

 

[donunus]

ahh looks like I will be getting these then along with some jerry harvey customs

 

[epithetless]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif I briefly tried them with my Nano just now, and they seemed to work pretty well. Will try again after break in is complete

Thanks, Skylab. It's much appreciated!

 

[Hawaiiancerveza]

I got mine the other day. Sorry Im new. Got to say I want to wear them where ever I go. The 100 hrs aren't don't yet, I only have about 17 hrs so far. Im very pleased with them.