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This is the review of the Shure SE215, not to be confused with the SE215LTD which is a variant of the SE215 introduced at a later date. At first Coming from basically using <$40 earphones i did not know what to expect from this. I was utterly disappointed in the how the earphones fit in my ears and how lackluster they sound, i really thought that the sounds quality would have dramatically changed after switching from low grade entry tier audio products. Low bass response, confused mid and highs. Which leads to the next point, after a period of 5 months, i learnt how to use the included foam and silicon tips properly to obtain a great seal, the included silicon tips provided provide a balanced sound and as i would like to rate it 7/10 in terms of noise isolation and with the included foam tips, 9/10 in terms of noise isolation. (Medium sized comply eartips are 8.5/10) After my stock cable was damaged with the right side being faulty, i replaced the stock cable with the FiiO RC-SE1 replacement cables. I found these to be more detailed and less warm in terms of audio quality than the stock cables, with slight but noticeable treble boosts probably because of a higher Silver content in the SPC(Silver plated copper) wires. However, the micro-phonics on this particular cable are downright atrocious. If the stock cables would have 7/10 in terms of micro-phonics, these new replacement cables would have gotten a 1/10. I straight up discourage anyone who gets annoyed easily when music is not playing and the cables rubs with each other. Otherwise, when playing music the micro-phonics can barely be heard and the cable is of great quality and certain to last for a long time. I am going to try out the ATH E40s in a few weeks time and maybe i can provide a comparison of that when i get myself on them :D.

I'm moving on from my HyperX Clouds (which disappointed me) to either the SE215s or the Momentum "In-Ears" (I say "In-Ears" because I think that they recently received a name change) but it's a lot of trouble to decide between them. First off, the sound. I listen to a wide variety of genres so picking one would be hard but I guess you could say I listen to more "energy boosting" songs... I'll just list a few examples: Alchemy by Mint Potion, a Rhythm and Blues song I'm fond of. Red Like Roses II by Jeff Williams and Reluctant Heroes by Hiroyuki Sawano (Covered by NateWantsToBattle), two, I suppose, rock songs I listen to on a frequent basis. Asgore by Toby Fox (Covered by Lollia), it's an "orchestral arrange"... Neon by Jeff Williams, it's a pretty... smooth song... I should've run a quick crash course on genres... Secondly, the build quality. I really don't care about the best kind of comfort, I'm sure both IEMs are reasonably comfortable to keep wearing for hours but what I'm really concerned about is the durability. Sure, the SE215s have detachable cables but I'm not in the luxurious position to order replacements in case they break. Which is the IEM that can survive a beatdown from an average person for more than 2 years That would be all, just wanna say this again: I really didn't like the HyperX Clouds, they're a wasted investment for me, it was most probably due to the lack of an AMP from my side but I'm the kind of guy who listens to music on his phone as well as his laptop, not just his desktop. Carrying an AMP around shouldn't have to be the way to roll when I want to listen to music. So all in all or... TL;DR: Should I buy the Shure SE215s or Sennheiser Momentum "In-Ears"

Sennheiser Momentum "In-Ears" or Shure SE215s Planning on using the earbuds for more than 2 years. Not at all going to buy replacement parts (obsoleting the removable cables feature of the SE215s). I'm going to frequently stuff the earbuds in my pant's pocket, consequently pull them out frequently, putting a lot of strain on the cable. Taking all those things into mind, which is more likely to survive a longer time?

Hey everyone! I want to replace my Shure SE215 that just broke. Bought them a few years ago and loved them. Really nice upgrade from Apple's EarPods, which sound quite "muddy" and are just_so_uncomfortable because of the plastic moulding. However, I'm not 100% sure that I want to buy them again, I want to see how things have changed and whether they're still the best for my budget. Budget: £90-100. Source: iPhone, laptop. Isolation: Highly preferred, using these both while travelling/walking and indoors. Type: IEM. Preferred Music: Bit of everything. Focus on stuff from Monstercat, EDM, orchestral music, some pop, and audiobooks/podcasts. What I loved about my SE215: Fantastic sound quality. Relatively large jump from EarPods and other cheaper earphones (I also used to own a Logitech UE 600vi). Great isolation. Really snug fit esp. with the foam tips. I simply cannot wear straight-down earphones any more, I must have an IEM with a loop over the ear for it to feel secure, otherwise I always feel like it's going to fall out at any time. This did the job well. Great reliability. They'd seen a lot of activity, even rain, and held very well where other pairs broke down. The cable is detachable from the earphone (and can be replaced, though I never needed to). What I didn't love: The cable was a bit thicker than I expected. Good for reliability but it could've been less bulky; I could feel the weight (and using a clothing clip to negate that isn't something I want to rely on all the time). Towards the end of life, I could hear some crackling if I twisted to adjust the IEM against the cable. The bend in the loop that sits on the ear also started to feel a little "loose", like it had lost its ability to retain shape. Location: UK. Shortlist: based on some research, I've got it down to - RHA MA750i, RHA CL750, 1MORE Triple Driver, Zero Audio Carbo Tenore (last two aren't looped over-the-ear though so they're probably out). Any advice is appreciated!

Hello, I'm looking for a new pair of earphones to buy and I need some advice. I've been using the sennheiser momentum in-ear for a couple of months and I really loved the sound. I liked the clarity and the punchiness of the music, I like to listen to every instrument and be able to hear any detail. The momentum were pretty good at that, unfortunately, I didn't find them really comfortable and and I couldn't use them while sleeping on the side. (I like to listen to music while sleeping). They broke twice so I decided to give them back for the last time and try a new pair. I bought the Shure SE215, and I've been using them for a week now. This is the opposite of the momentum, the shure are super comfortable for me, I don't even feel them when i use them, and plus I can sleep with them no problem. But the sounds.. I didn't really like it. I looked it up on internet and I read a lot of reviews saying the audio was superb, but I didn't really dig it. It felt flat to me and "washed out", I had to be very careful to listen to the instruments on the backgroud and catching little details. I liked the bass tho. I don't know, I just hope someone can advise me here because it seems like i can't find the right earphones for me. My budget would be around 150 €/$ max 200 if it's really worth it. I listen to every kind of music honestly, but mostly I listen to hiphop/rap and Posthardcore Metal (yeah I know two very different types of music but that's what I like ) . Since I liked the momentum I was looking at the IE60 (The 80 are unavailable for now at amazon.it and that's where I have to buy them ). Can anybody that tried the IEs tell me if they're good ? Soundwise? And can you sleep with them on on the side? Thanks a lot to everyone that will answer (or just take the time to read this). If I made some grammar mistakes please forgive me! English isn't my main language.

So I got a question for you guys, I got myself a replacement pair of the Shure SE215s and they seem to be updated in the design department compared to the previous pair. The weird thing is that with the new pair they don't seem to be able to output the low frequency punch on my Asus N56JN while on my Nexus 5 they sound exactly the same as the previous pair. To me this is weird as 1. the previous pair did not exhibit this problem and 2. this would be more normal if the phone sounded less good as it should have a better preamp (Is this true?) Does anybody know what could cause this? (it is not volume nor a user-controlled eq)

So I have a pair of Sennheiser cx 300 ii and was wondering if there would be any significant upgrade from them. I've been looking at the shure SE215's. They appeal to me because they have a removable cord, so if it breaks, I can just get another one. However I dont like the idea of the over the ear design (looks ugly to me) so im not sure if I would wear them as designed in public (yes, im self conscious). I only listen to music on my phone if that makes a difference. So do you think there is a reason to upgrade? If so are the Shure SE215's a good choice. Budget under $150 please. Open to other suggestions. Thanks and sorry for the long post, Cody

So I am in the market to pick up a set of IEMs. While I love my over-the-ear headphones, the bulk of carrying it around and the resultant headphone-hair, I would like to have something else to bring with me. I only spent about $300 on my current headphones, and have some reservations on spending more than that for IEMs for the sole purpose of listening to music off of my phone when I'm not at home. If the sound quality is markedly better, for a marginal higher price (than my headphones), I would be okay with that. Basically, some features that I do like: detachable cables (have it for my headphones, and have saved the cables a few times while I was on the bus) enjoyable sound quality (I am not an audiophile, but can still appreciate the difference between cheap and quality) good isolation Most of my looking around point me in the direction of Shure SE425 vs. the SE215. The SE215 costs about $124 while the SE425 cost $384 (both after taxes). I listen to a wide range of music (usually FLAC or 320 kbps MP3) and through my Fiio E07k. My preferred budget is sub-$250 (CAD, after taxes), but I do have some play. For example, in the case of the SE425's, a lot of people say it's worth the extra money. I definitely do not want to break the $400 barrier (after taxes, so $354 before taxes). I've dealt with www.headphonebar.com in the past, and do like their service (like sending a hand-written thank you note for my patronage inside of the shipping box). I will likely buy from them again or another reliable Canadian retailer (online). I would like to make the purchase by 12 September 2014. Saving $260 by getting the SE215's means I can buy more junk food and cigarettes. I'm willing to sacrifice those for better IEMs (within reason).