Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
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
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Scores
Specifications
| Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Alcantara | memory foam |
| Headband | padded | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 25 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 46 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Shure 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) | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.8300000429153442 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
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)
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Headphone Pro B175 offers 16.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
