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Shure

SRH1540

headphones

$549

Used market: $430*

Manufacturer datasheet

Specifications

3 of 7 values have a recorded source
Connector
dual-exit detachable cable·
Form Factor
Over-Ear·
Is Closed Back
yes·
Impedance ohms
46✓
Transducer Type
Dynamic·
Detachable Cable
yes·
Sensitivity dB mW
99✓

Expert Audio Engineering Commentary

Tonal Profile

Closed-back with Alcantara pads and a 1000 mW handling rating, but only 99 dB/mW at 46 Ohms — the least sensitive closed Shure here, needing roughly 0.7 V for 110 dB. Not hard to drive, but noticeably behind the 440 and 840 from the same output.

* Estimated with the depreciation fallback (~78% retained value). · checked on 8/5/2026