Shure SRH840 - early listen

[CarlSeibert]

I think you can still do better at Headphone Solutions and some other places.

[darthsilverice]

I don't know if this helps but Northern Light and Sound sells this for $116.85. You must email them for a price quote. They are also an authorized dealer of Shure.

[Dusty Chalk]

The 840? Not the 240 or the 440?

Zzounds has it for $199.99, and they're usually a pretty good indicator of the price to beat.

[darthsilverice]

SRH840 for sure unless they messed up. I can forward you the email they've sent me if you want.

[boomana]

I emailed Northern Lights and Sound for a price quote. If they are $116, I'll be buying a pair. My boss, who was killed a couple weeks ago in a motorcycle accident, was wanting to buy headphones for his son, who was just getting into music listening and also mixing on his computer, and asking me about different choices. I know he didn't have the chance to follow through, so I'd at least like to do that for him. I'll let folks know if that's a real deal or not.

[n_maher]

I emailed Northern Lights and Sound for a price quote. If they are $116, I'll be buying a pair. My boss, who was killed a couple weeks ago in a motorcycle accident, was wanting to buy headphones for his son, who was just getting into music listening and also mixing on his computer, and asking me about different choices. I know he didn't have the chance to follow through, so I'd at least like to do that for him. I'll let folks know if that's a real deal or not.

Vicki,

If you want a small portable amp to go along with the gift let me know. I have one floating around a drawer at home that I'd be happy to donate.

[shellylh]

I emailed Northern Lights and Sound for a price quote. If they are $116, I'll be buying a pair. My boss, who was killed a couple weeks ago in a motorcycle accident, was wanting to buy headphones for his son, who was just getting into music listening and also mixing on his computer, and asking me about different choices. I know he didn't have the chance to follow through, so I'd at least like to do that for him. I'll let folks know if that's a real deal or not.

Hi Vicki,

I would be happy to give you my pair to give to him if you cannot get a good price. That is truly an awful situation. I know getting a pair of headphones doesn't really erase the fact...

[boomana]

Shelly, thanks, but I got it covered. I was going to get the V6s, but I think he'd like these better as overall headphones, and the kid (16) deserves new headphones his friends will be jealous over.

[darthsilverice]

For anyone interested, I can forward you the northern light and sound price quote. It was sent to me on Sept. 24 and is valid for 15 days. However, I do think they are out of stock like everyone else, but you can probably still order and get that price.

Dusty_chalk already has a copy of the email so you can also ask him if you want.

I emailed Northern Lights and Sound for a price quote. If they are $116, I'll be buying a pair. My boss, who was killed a couple weeks ago in a motorcycle accident, was wanting to buy headphones for his son, who was just getting into music listening and also mixing on his computer, and asking me about different choices. I know he didn't have the chance to follow through, so I'd at least like to do that for him. I'll let folks know if that's a real deal or not.

My condolences to your boss's family..

[boomana]

I just ordered two. $116.85 is, indeed, the price, but the headphones are backordered, and they don't plan on shipping until October 9-ish.

[boomana]

Vicki,

If you want a small portable amp to go along with the gift let me know. I have one floating around a drawer at home that I'd be happy to donate.

ooops, I missed your post earlier. Thanks, but I've got that covered as well. I have a Go-vibe Martini from CanJam I won't be using that I think he'll like.

[n_maher]

Ok V, let me know if there is anything you need like a mini-mini or something.

[boomana]

That's a maybe. I'll look what I have. I don't even know if he has an ipod or another kind of dap.

[mrarroyo]

Vicky if he needs a line out for an iPod let me know I have one I can donate.

[boomana]

Hi, Miguel. Thanks. I'll let you know.

[Edwood]

I beta tested the SRH840. I really liked them. For $116.85, it's a must buy.

The heavy coiled cable is really obnoxious. That would be the first thing I'd swap out for an upgrade.

[shellylh]

Shelly, thanks, but I got it covered. I was going to get the V6s, but I think he'd like these better as overall headphones, and the kid (16) deserves new headphones his friends will be jealous over.

It is better to get a new shiny object anyway. Just wanted to offer in case there was a really long wait on them.

As for the sound, I still wish the sounded a little more open, but for the price, they are very good. They are really great at isolating and not leaking sound. They also sound better than I remember them at CanJam. I would love to swap out the cable for a straight one though!

[ting.mike]

Anyone compare the SRH840 to HD25-1?

[shellylh]

The Shure's are better in my opinion, especially out of an ipod - although I haven't listened to the HD-25's in a while.

[jinp6301]

Hmm, if theyre better, I might "downgrade" from my ESW9s. Anyone heard both?

[shellylh]

Hmm, if theyre better, I might "downgrade" from my ESW9s. Anyone heard both?

Unless you need more isolation, I wouldn't sell off the ESW9's just yet.

[jinp6301]

Got it.

[Fungi]

Anyone compare the SRH840 to HD25-1?

Yeah, I was never a big fan of the HD25-1's sound, but portability wise they're hard to beat. I have no problems tossing them in my bag for travels and the isolation isn't bad. SRH840 is a much better headphone (for sound) IMO.

[My_potpie]

Hmmmm, these may be on the list to try out soon.

[boomana]

I got mine today and sold them an hour later. I think they're quite nice for the price, and will recommend them, but I really can't listen to them. A co-worker fell in love with them, though, so that was that. Win-win.