Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS

Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS

Shure
46 Overall Score
vs
Srhythm NiceComfort NC95

Srhythm NiceComfort NC95

Srhythm
84 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS

85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

The Shure SRH1540 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, particularly the punchy bass and detailed mids and highs. Users praise the build quality with aluminum and carbon fiber construction, as well as the comfort of the Alcantara ear pads, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially. Common criticisms include excessive cable noise, a high price point that many feel is only justified during sales, and the need for aftermarket ear pad replacements for optimal comfort. Overall, these are considered among the best closed-back headphones in their class, especially for bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop.

Pros
  • Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
  • High-quality aluminum and carbon fiber build
  • Comfortable Alcantara ear pads
  • Spare ear pads and cable included
  • Great for bass-heavy music genres
Cons
  • Excessive cable noise
  • High price point, best on sale
  • Clamping force may be too tight initially
  • Ear pads may need replacement for comfort
  • Sound leakage similar to open-back headphones
👍 Sound quality 7
👍 Build quality 4
🤔 Comfort 5
👎 Price value 4
👎 Cable noise 2
🤔 Ear pads 3

Srhythm NiceComfort NC95

85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

These headphones are widely praised for their excellent value, comfort, and long battery life. Users highlight the metal build quality and effective noise cancellation for the price, though some note the sound quality is not top-tier. A few mention Bluetooth connectivity issues in crowded areas, but overall sentiment is very positive.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Long battery life
  • Comfortable for extended wear
  • Metal build quality
  • Effective noise cancellation for price
Cons
  • Sound quality not top-tier
  • Bluetooth interference in crowded areas
  • Noise cancellation could be better
  • Not for rough handling
👍 Value for money 7
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Comfort 5
👍 Build quality 5
🤔 Sound quality 7
🤔 Noise cancellation 6

Scores

Budget
Shure
53
Srhythm
81
Gaming
Shure
28
Srhythm
81
Commute
Shure
30
Srhythm
76
Work
Shure
24
Srhythm
75
Music
Shure
46
Srhythm
67
Studio
Shure
53
Srhythm
66
Calls
Shure
19
Srhythm
65

Specifications

Shure SRH1540-BK-EFSSrhythm NiceComfort NC95
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✗✓★
Weight0.32 kg0.26 kg★
Ear CushionAlcantarahigh-protein leather
Headbandpaddedprotein leather
Audio
Driver Typedynamichybrid
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Freq Min5 Hz★—
Freq Max25 kHz★—
Impedance46 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB★—
CodecsShure SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones with 40mm Neodymium Drivers for Clear Highs and Extended Bass, Built for Professional Audio/Sound Engineers, Musicians and Audiophiles (SRH1540-BK)Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphone Wireless, Bluetooth Headset with Transparency Mode,ENC,HD Sound
Surround—Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphone Wireless, Bluetooth Headset with Transparency Mode,ENC,HD Sound | Srhythm NiceComfort 95 Hybrid Noise Cancelling | Srhythm | Mint Green | 16 Oh
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—hybrid
Transparency—✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✗✓★
Bluetooth—6.0
Multipoint—✓★
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓✓
Cable Length1.8300000429153442 m—
Battery
Battery Life—100 hrs★
Fast Charging—10 min for 3 hours playback
Charging—USB-C★
Microphone
Microphone—✓★
Mic Count—5★
NC Mic—✓★
Boom Mic—✗
Detachable Mic—✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Voice Assistant
Touch Controls—✓★
Gaming Mode—✓★

Pros & Cons

Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS

  • Strong build (76th percentile)
  • Strong sound (74th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
  • Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
  • Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

Srhythm NiceComfort NC95

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong mic (85th percentile)85th %ile

Pricing

Srhythm NiceComfort NC95 is ¥102,497 cheaper (8.9x less).

Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS

Srhythm NiceComfort NC95

Verdict

★ Winner: Srhythm NiceComfort NC95

Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.

Srhythm NiceComfort NC95 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetGamingStudioCommute

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