14 DAY TRIAL // Beside the SE215 earphones we've talked about earlier, Shure also launched today a couple of headphones targeting a professional crowd, namely the SRH550DJ and SRH940 models.
According to the manufacturer, the first model, SRH550DJ, targets DJs in particular (but, naturally, also works quite well for personal use), featuring 50mm dynamic drivers that deliver extended bass, a supra-aural design for full isolation, as well as an adjustable, collapsible headband that swivels 90 degrees for flexible wearing positions.
Moreover, the sales package brings about some interesting accessories, such as a threaded, quarter inch (6.3 mm) gold plated adapter and a carrying bag.
Next in line comes the SRH940 model, that, as Shure informs us, is optimized for critical listening, studio monitoring, and mastering, being able to deliver a much more impressive level of audio reproduction.
This pair of high-end headphones also sports an accurate frequency response with minimal distortion, a collapsible, lightweight design with a premium padded headband, as well as a pretty generous package of accessories, including a threaded, quarter inch (6.3 mm) gold plated adapter, two detachable cables (straight and coiled), a replacement set of velour ear pads, and a zippered, hard travel case.
"The Shure headphone line extends from the Company's heritage and performance in the microphone and earphone market, enabling studio engineers, home recordists, performers, DJs, and audio enthusiasts to benefit from the professional quality sound that Shure is known for," said Matt Engstrom, Category Director for Monitoring Products at Shure.
"Whether you're interested in the SRH550DJ or the SRH940, our headphone offering has expanded to meet the needs of every user."
Despite targeting a professional segment, the new headphones from Shure aren't exactly too expensive, the SRH550DJ selling for $99 ($149 MSRP) and the SRH940 for $299 retail ($349 MSRP), when they'll arrive in stores at some point over the course of Spring 2011.