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damn dude you make it sound like Shure is way better or something wtf? My HD212 sennheisers costed AU$120 but sounded better then similiar $200 Bose headphones...
Sennheiser is the shit.]]>Jul 21st 2009 8:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
No.]]>Jul 21st 2009 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
FWIW, I have no golden ears, but I love my Shure E2's... and their customer service is top-notch.]]>Jul 21st 2009 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
You can find them on Amazon for about $160 or so, but I bought mine for $130 brand new a few years ago- best deal ever IMHO. Really can't praise them enough. Sennheiser service really top notch, too.]]>Jul 21st 2009 1:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 24th 2009 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 6:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 23rd 2009 9:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w0Mc2OJ1_w

I love the detachable cable! I wonder if you can use *any* 1/8" cable? The included coiled Shure cable looks like it has some kind of locking mechanism.

It would be nice to use a shorter cable... sometimes I want a short, non-coiled cable when standing behind my camcorder on a tripod. ]]>Jul 21st 2009 7:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
Calling all modders?

Either way, those $200 840's seem like a pretty good deal to me. These things are priced to sell.]]>Jul 21st 2009 8:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
Can some company please make a decent pair of bluetooth stereo heaedphones !!!!!!!!!


i'm looking at you shure ;)

Just dont make them too ugly :D]]>Jul 21st 2009 7:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 7:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 8:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 8:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 8:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 8:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 9:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 9:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
Open cans are more for audiophiles who complain that closed headphones ruin the music.]]>Jul 21st 2009 11:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 22nd 2009 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 10:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
840's - Very nice. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with these cans. Great sound across the full spectrum, reasonably flat and a pleasure to listen to. I wouldn't put them above my Beyerdynamic dt770 pro's, but it is very close. Yes, they are danceable!

440's - For $125, these are OK. They didn't impress, but then again, when i tested them, the 840's became the reference set. And compared to the 840's, these are mediocre at best. Decent set for the price, but nothing that is going to blow your mind at this price. Which is what I was hoping for / expected from shure.

240's - Avoid. These were pretty craptastic. Compared to other $75 sets, they are probably decent, but when you do a side by side by side with the two other models, these are not good. $50 extra won't break the bank, so if you HAVE to have shure, get the 440's. Or test out some AKG, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic sets.

It's also worth noting that these are all closed headphones. So any comparison to open sets (specifically Grado) or IEM's is silly. ]]>Jul 21st 2009 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
I'll stick with buying Shure mics for now until they get some balls and post the frequency response curve on their website for all to see.]]>Jul 21st 2009 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
The rest of you who think they are good, go look at Beyerdynamic, AKG, and please for the love of god stop comparing things to Bose.]]>Jul 21st 2009 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
Sennehisers are still kings when it comes to uncoloured smooth sound]]>Jul 21st 2009 11:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 11:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
But my brothers Beyerdynamic DT770s are the best I've ever heard.]]>Jul 21st 2009 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
Just to point out, my DT770's are my first step into the world of mid to high level headphones. I was able to pick up a pair of the 250 ohm version for $140 brand new so I jumped on them. I know for a fact they aren't the best sounding cans available, but they are definitely the best sounding ones I've had the pleasure to use. I was upgrading from a pair of Bose Triports.

The only bad thing about them is they've started me on an expensive path. Now I'm wanting to try out higher end headphones and that is not going to end well for my wallet...]]>Jul 21st 2009 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
Scroll up one comment and you will see that I gave a listening test on all three of the new Shures, compared to the DT770, 80 ohm.

The D770's are not the best headphones in the world, agreed. But as far as sub $200 closed headphones go, they don't have much competition. The AKG's, Sennheiser, Shure's in that range all fall short of the Beyerdynamics.

Again, I am limiting this to closed-air headphones. open-air is a whole other ballgame, apples and oranges.]]>Jul 21st 2009 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
And sorry, but if DT770 Pros are your reference then you really don't know what to look for in high end audio. The 250ohm 770 Pros I had were maybe worth $100. They were nowhere near flat and had exaggerated, bloated bass. Honestly, they would be a joke to use in anything but a jam session for pro audio. Notice that the 440s are the ones actually aimed at real audio work? Is it a surprise that they're pointed out (by people who have actually heard them) to have the flattest/most neutral response?

Sennheiser and AKG make some good headphones, but by no means are they the end all be all, they're just different flavors (and you should really try out multiple brands and models before you declare anything "the best" even for yourself).]]>Jul 21st 2009 2:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
Sorry if it seemed as though my reply was aimed at you; it really wasn't! I was replying to Alex, so sorry if I sounded like an arse.

@ windex:

Just saw your comparison; good stuff! Had the Shures you tested been worn in at all, or were they fairly fresh? There seems to be a fair bit of competition for sub $200 'phones; it's just that most of them are pretty crap! I have a pair of HD280s for commuting/ listening in areas where open 'phones aren't welcome and, whilst they're fine, I've been looking to upgrade them for a while. I'm kinda wishing that these headphones are awesome, as that would make my decision so much easier... ]]>Jul 21st 2009 5:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 22nd 2009 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
new headphones are cheaper than anger management classes :)]]>Jul 21st 2009 11:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 12:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/
More than half of them are not even stereo.

So no, wireless isn't ready for headphones.. There's also the problem of battery life.]]>Jul 21st 2009 9:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/shure-introduces-three-new-sets-of-cans-for-pros-and-poseurs/Jul 21st 2009 6:23PM