Shure SRH1540
Headphones (wired)

SRH1540

Shure

Released Jan 1, 2014 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Shure SRH1540 closed-back headphones offer lightweight comfort, strong bass, and solid aluminum build for bass-heavy tracks and diverse genres. The Shure SRH1540 scores 84/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Whathifi, Tapeop, Headphone, and Thesoundapprentice.

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84

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Light and comfortable(3)
  • Lightweight(3)
  • Strong bass performance(2)
  • Solid build quality with aluminum headband(2)

Cons

  • Overpriced(2)

6 Expert Reviews

95
Oct 16, 2014

Another success story for Shure, the SHR1540s are 100 per cent worthy of their price – and your attention

85
Jan 1, 2014

The Shure SRH1540 headphones sound fantastic with excellent clarity and detail, though their enjoyable sound might distract from critical studio work.

82
Apr 21, 2015

The Shure SRH1540 is a comfortable closed-back headphone with excellent soundstage, strong bass, and a v-shaped sound signature that excels for gaming and general media use.

82
Oct 28, 2015

The Shure SRH1540 is a premium closed-back headphone that offers excellent sound quality with rich bass, warm mids, and detailed highs in a comfortable, lightweight design.

82
Apr 9, 2016

The Shure SRH1540 is a high-end closed-back headphone that offers solid build quality, comfort, and versatile sound performance.

78
Aug 25, 2021

Shure SRH1540 offers exceptionally flat frequency response and premium build quality, but suffers from high harmonic distortion and comfort issues that limit its universal appeal.