Shure SE210 Sound Isolating Earphones (White)
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Manufacturer: ShureRelease Date: 2007-02-11
Model: SE210
Color: white
Product features:
- Hi-Definition sound with bright highs and extra detail
- Hi-Definition MicroSpeaker delivers wider range and more clarity and detail than standard earbuds
- Sound Isolation Technology reduces background noise better than noise-cancelling headphones, without batteries or added hiss
- Deluxe Fit Kit including a selection of interchangeable sleeves for personalized, comfortable fit; 3' extension cable; carrying case
- Modular Cable Design lets users choose different cable lengths to suit different music player locations (armband, pocket etc.)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Shure SE210 Sound Isolating Earphones (White)
Customer Review: Decent ... Overpriced! ... Fit is VERY Important.
Summary: 2 Stars
I own a pair of Grado SR80's, have Klipsh monitors, listen to music incessantly and want to be very clear about the process I went through to buy these buds and why, 6 months later, I'm still disappointed with them.
I'm an avid researcher and enjoy reading as many reviews as I can about a product before I make the plunge. Shure seemed to be the truth. I read reviews about how these products "are for audiophiles" and how once you get a pair you are going to see the light. I initially bought the SE 110's, and just like the SE 210's, I was impressed with the thickness of the cord. BTW, many people here are complaining about the strange connector Shure designed but they'll quit as soon as their plug goes bad and they only have to pay a dollar at any local electronics store to replace it. So, I think that part of the design is far from being a liability. Anyways, the foam eartips were comfortable and over all, the fit n' finish on both models seemed pretty good.
About the Sound:
So I buy the SE 110's, (I'll get to the SE210's in a moment), I sit down on the subway, turn them on and my heart dips into my stomach. I check all my EQ settings, I start remembering that people talked about "break in periods", try to relax, but ... Why do these things sound like music being played through a transistor radio? ... OK ... My buddy has the SE 210's, he listens to mine and says "Yeah" ... The SE 110's don't compare." ... Well, I've made mistakes before ... Decide that they'll grow on me and after a week, one of them starts to rattle like the beginnings of a ripped speaker. I trade them, and pay more, for the SE 210's. Now I'm prepared to be amazed cause my Grados only cost $99 and they are spectacular. These things are going to compensate for the weakness of the SE Wrong.
Six months later, I just can't take it anymore. I keep telling myself that I should be happy with them but cant' get used to the lifelessness of the sound. Every once in awhile they'll play a particular song and I think it was OK but I can't handle the complete absence of one range of sound, Bass. Now I'm not a basshead. But unlike other reviewers here, I think that Shure's decision to neglect one of the three spectrums of sound was a bad one.
This neglect even creeps into the lower midrange. Is this what being an audiophile is? These headphones have no warmth, no texture, it's like your listening to good speakers that are playing inside of a tin shed, and you're standing 50 yards away. Think ...... AM radio. I personally think that Shure's interpretation of what music should sound like is very far from how artists instead it to sound. These things DO NOT sound like studio monitors, they don't sound like live instruments, they are like filters, it's almost like Shure is selling their vision of what they think music should sound like. When other people say it's a flat EQ, they are wrong ... It's highly biased to the higher frequencies, and it turn, they bleed all the color and excitement out of my music.
Long story short ... I feel like I've been deceived by Shure and the other reviewers who bought into their marketing. Unless you only listen to podcasts, classical or jazz, steer away from these things.
Shure = Two thumbs down.
Two weeks later:
I've come back to edit my original post. After writing it I started interchanging different ear tips to try them out. I had used the large foam ones because they sealed my ear completely and were also comfortable. When eventually working my way down to the middle sized eartips ... I got a surprise. They allowed me to jam these things further down into my ear and the bass increased twofold ... ha ha ... that might sound like a lot but really isn't. But it did bring the sound response to what I would call neutral. I really bashed these things below because with the other sleeves ... That's how I felt for 6 months ... so I think it's relevant and will hopefully prevent anyone else from going through the same thing. So, I'm going to leave my original post below and would like to add some closing comments. These phones DO have SOME bass but your really need to get them deep in your ear canal and make sure the seal is air tight. Now I'm listening to some rap that before was completely unpalatable. It's better but ... these things are still really shy with lower 808 hits and deep resonant bass ... they capture some bass drums well but others fly right under the radar. Also, they do have an enclosed sound ... wouldn't call it bright like others tend to. It's confined which is probably the trade off for the excellent isolation.
Description of Shure SE210 Sound Isolating Earphones (White)
High-quality on-the-go audio utilizing Hi-Definition MicroSpeakers to deliver full range audio, the ergonomic design of the SE210 is ideal for premium on-the-go listening. The SE210 also offers a flexible design for multiple wearing positions.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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