Shure SE310-K Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)

Shure SE310-K Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)
by Shure

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Manufacturer: Shure
Release Date: 2007-02-11
Model: SE310-K
Color: black
Product features:

Sound isolation technology blocks background noise for an ultimate listening experience
Sound signature provides a unique acoustic sound to address specific listening preferences using Hi-Definition MicroSpeakers plus Tuned BassPorts
Deluxe fit kit includes multiple sleeves to choose from for the most comfortable in-ear fit
Modular design allows for the use of variable cable lengths and the ability to add optional in-line accessories such as the Push-To-Hear accessory
Frequency range of 22Hz-19kHz

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Customer Review: I can't help but laugh at how mixed people's reviews are when it comes to the new SE line from Shure...
Summary: 5 Stars

I am an audiophile on a budget (law student), though when it comes to music I really have trouble just settling for what I can afford. Before buying the SE310's I had a pair of Ety ER6's. Although they sounded rather nice, and are probably the best headphones in terms of bang-for-your-buck, I must emphasize that they are very delicate, and over time their performance will deteriorate greatly unless you baby them.

After about two years my ER6's just died on me, and I found myself so depressed listening to those damn white ipod earbuds, that I decided to make an investment in another pair of in-ear headphones.

Looking at the selection, I immediately jumped on Shure's new SE line, as a friend of mine had previously let me try out some older E3c's that he had purchased, and I noted how sturdily they were constructed as well as how great they sounded.

I went back in forth while researching the new SE's, as I read so many critiques of just about every pair of Shures other than the SE530's. As a matter of fact, there was one point when I actually was about to purchase some SE530's out of sheer frustration with all the critiques of the other models.

Luckily, I held back and bought the SE310's, for what I thought to be a ridiculously low price (don't be afraid of those Amazon sellers that advertise products for super cheap prices, there are some deals to be had by them!).

In all honesty I was not that excited to receive the SE310's as I really wanted to go with the SE530's (to purchase the SE420's in my opinion is just stupid as their bigger brother will only cost you about $50 more on Amazon). Boy was I stupid...

I popped the SE310's in my ears, and immediately noticed just how much tighter the seal was when compared to my old ER6's. These headphones look great, but more importantly they are absolutely solid in their construction. The wires are thick and sturdy, unlike the ETY's with their fishing-line wires that tangle so badly that you just leave them in a knot eventually.

The first thing I listened to was Radiohead's KID A in FLAC Lossless. All I have to say is OMFG. I was blown away. The highs were crisp and clean, the lows were rich and solid, and for once, I turned the EQ off in foobar2000 as the earbuds seamed to accurately reproduce all frequencies with such incredible precision, so much so that I for the first time began to enjoy mids! Truly amazing sound. I was dancing on my coffee table in about 2 minutes flat.

I could go on ranting about the SE310's, but let me just leave you with the following...

Any reviewers who say that a pair of earbuds manufactured by Shure or Etymotic are crap, is just a fool. They obviously don't know how to place them in their ears properly, and obviously don't know anything about in-ear buds and how they work.

On the flip side, while you should pay attention to the reviews written by the audiophiles out there, it is best to keep in mind that many of these guys are fooling themselves to a certain extent.

There are guys out their who won't listen to anything in a compressed format, and other's who complain that 16-bit CD quality is crap.

Word of advice, THESE GUYS ARE RETARDED. %80 of listeners can't even tell the difference between 192kbps and higher bit rates, so please SPARE US THE PRETENTIOUS BS.

These headphones are simply amazing, and though I can't imagine what the SE530's would sound like, I am honesty glad I didn't fall for the reviews that claimed the SE530's are the only "decent" headphones made by shure. LMAO!

If you love music, and I mean LOVE music, and are not some sort of professional sound engineer, then do us all a favor, and get over yourself, and just buy what you can afford.

I challenge any of the prosumers out there who think that they need the absolute best in-ear buds in the world due to their "discerning ear."

The SE310's will blow you away. Plain and simple.

Hope That Helps.

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Description of Shure SE310-K Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)

Breathtaking sound and style featuring Hi-Definition MicroSpeakers with a Tuned BassPort, the SE310 delivers extended range audio and optimized low-end performance. The SE310 also offers a flexible design for multiple wearing positions.

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