ShureSE215 PRO Wired Earbuds - Professional Sound Isolating Earphones, Clear Sound & Deep Bass, Single Dynamic MicroDriver, Secure Fit in Ear Monitor, Plus Carrying Case & Fit Kit - Clear (SE215-CL)

For a few years, I had been using my old Sony EX71's (which still sound great). I've wanted to upgrade for a while and have tried various earphones along the way, but none have impressed me. After some online research, I decided to order four pairs of earbuds - the Ultimate Ears UE600 and UE500, Klipsch S4 and the SE215's, with the hope of finding at least one pair that's a keeper. I was looking at the under-$100 price point.The UE500's sounded okay, though the bass was a bit boomy and the highs could be cleaner. They also seem cheaply made and I wouldn't expect them to last. The UE600's are excellent and I may keep them. The balanced armature driver provides amazingly detailed vocals and instrumentals. They don't provide very deep, extended bass, however they do seem to handle lows accurately and are fine for everything but bass-heavy genres like hip hop. After hearing the S4's, I'm surprised that they have such a large following. They sounded very average, with exaggerated, boomy bass and rather harsh (sibilant) highs. Just shows you what one good CNET review and effective marketing can do. For the current price of $59, however, they're worth it if you need some loud earbuds with good sound isolation to use in noisy environments.The last pair I tried were SE215's. To be honest, I wasn't too excited about these, as I expected them to be uncomfortable, with the over-the-ear style and relatively bulky design. But that all changed as soon as I heard them. These are the nicest sounding earbuds I've heard by far. Smooth, balanced, warm, distortion-free sound from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. And the bass is not only deep, but tight and controlled. I can see the sound of the UE600's or S4's being fatiguing after an hour or so, but the 215's sound so sweet I think I could listen to them all day. While no audiophile, I think I'm pretty picky and I honestly can't come up with any criticism as far as the sound. Shure has been around since the 1920's and has a good reputation, which gives me confidence in the design and engineering that goes into their products. Many of today's trendy brands probably just outsource design and manufacturing overseas and are more about appearance and bling factor, rather than sound quality. I've always had this image of Shure appealing to purists who prefer a totally flat frequency response and who listen mainly to classical music. The SE215 is the first model that has more of a v-shaped curve, with some bass enhancement. The amount of bass is just right - somewhere between flat and extended, as with bass-heavy earbuds. The result is a rich, full sound that is great with all genres of music and which most regular, non-audiophile users will probably prefer.The quality is top notch. There are substantial strain relief moldings at all cord junctions. The cord and plug seem quite rugged and furthermore, the cord is replaceable. The 215's have a 2-year warranty, which is great for earbuds. Six sets of tips are included (3 silicone and 3 foam). I went with the silicone tips, since I'm too lazy to mess with the compressable tips each time.Putting them on is fairly quick and easy once you get used to it (though slightly less convenient than under ear buds). They're also very comfortable, once you know how to position them properly. If you wear glasses, there might be some discomfort after a while due to having both the wire sleeve and the arm of the glasses resting on your ears. There are some photos online of people wearing the SE215's incorrectly (left and right sides reversed). Obviously, using them correctly makes a huge difference in comfort and bass response. The over the ear style helps keep the cord out of the way, where they're less likely to snag on something. The sound isolation is very effective, which means they shouldn't be used anywhere you need to be able to hear. If you're considering these but are hesitating, give them a try. I'm glad I did.

Have you ever though “I need better headphones”? If yes, the Shure SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones are some of the best you can buy. These headphones will fit every need you have surrounding headphones. They are made with quality materials, have amazing sound quality, and fit extremely well. Also, the Shure SE215 headphones are considered to be relatively cheap when compared competitors.SOUNDThe sound quality of these headphones is extremely good. These headphones have a much brighter sound compared to competitors and preform well with any kind of music. Many headphones are not produced with range that the Shure headphones are produced with, which is why these headphones have a much better sound quality. These headphones also offer sound isolation. This is not the same as noise cancelling headphones as the do not emit any frequencies to counter act any noise surrounding you. However, these headphones fit extremely well and provide a high degree of sound isolation, the ability to block out noises from the surrounding environment. This sound isolation is better for sound quality because you only get the frequency of the sound and not the frequency used to cancel outside noise.FITThese headphones do not fit like normal ear buds; they wrap around your ear. This is not something you think will be better than traditional ear buds, but that is not the case. Because they wrap around your ear your headphones rarely come out of place. Also when being active, it provides extra support and a firmer hold. The Shure SE215’s also come with a wide rage or tips for the headphones so you can be sure they will comfortably fit in your ear.QUALITYUnlike most headphones these are made with high quality materials. The cord is made out of braided steal covered in a resistant yet foldable plastic. This means the cord will not rip, tear or break in any manor. The part that wraps around your ear is made from a very thick plastic which holds the shape you bend it to. This is beneficial because when they are wrapped around your ears you do not want them to move. The tips are also very high quality. They are made thicker than usual so they are more resistant to tears and fit much better in your ear.These headphones are great for everyone, but mostly specifically someone who is looking for an affordable upgrade. They have incredible sound quality and almost as high of materials quality. As an added bonus, Shure made the ear buds detachable so if one earbud breaks you only have to the part instead of brand new headphones. The purchase of these headphones comes free of buyer’s remorse and will blow you away!