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There are a lot of in-ear headphones out there these days, from the ones at the checkout line at the grocery store, to the ones that came with your iPod, to ones you'll need to take out a second mortgage to get your ears on. And most of them will do a decent job of pumping sound into your ears. Shure's SE215 earphones sit at that magical $99 price point -- not for everyone, but highly tempting to those committed to splurging a bit to replace those awful 'buds that arrived with their PMP of choice. So, how do these guys stack up against the immediate competition? Read on to find out what we heard.

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Shure SE215 earphones review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earphonesheadphonesreviewse215shureshure se215 earbudsShureSe215Earbudssound isolatingSoundIsolatingThu, 06 Oct 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Shure adds SE215 buds, cans for DJs and studios alike]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/shure-adds-se215-buds-cans-for-djs-and-studios-alike/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/shure-adds-se215-buds-cans-for-djs-and-studios-alike/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/shure-adds-se215-buds-cans-for-djs-and-studios-alike/#comments The NAMM trade show -- also known as the musician's candy store -- is kicking off today out in Anaheim, which means that audio-focused press releases are starting to pour in. Headset and mic manufacturer Shure is beefing up its line with the introduction of three new models -- a set of buds plus two cans. On the bud side, the SE 215 slots in predictably beneath the SE315, offering a budget-friendly single driver in your choice of black or fancy translucent casing; it comes in at a retail price of $99, some $100 less than the SE315. Moving to cans, the SRH550DJ (pictured center) is -- as the name implies -- targeted at DJs with a "super-aural design" for full isolation and a 90-degree swiveling headband for flexible wearing positions; this one will set you back $99 on the store shelf. On the upscale side, the SRH940 is billed as a reference set with a premium padded headband, and you'll pay for it: it's $299 at retail. All three models will be available this spring; follow the break for the press releases.

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Shure adds SE215 buds, cans for DJs and studios alike originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audiobudscansearbudsheadphonesnammnamm 2011Namm2011se215shuresrh550djsrh940Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Shure SE315 Sound Isolating Earphone offers detachable cables on a 'budget']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/shure-se315-sound-isolating-earphone-offers-detachable-cables-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/shure-se315-sound-isolating-earphone-offers-detachable-cables-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/shure-se315-sound-isolating-earphone-offers-detachable-cables-on/#comments There's something so romantic about just-a-little-bit-too-expensive ear buds, a product that's easily worth every penny and yet easily lost, easily misunderstood, and incredibly difficult to rid of ear wax. Shure is adding a new model to its hallowed line of 'buds, the new SE315 Sound Isolating Earphone. The headphones have a single MicroDriver, as opposed to the dual drivers in the SE425 and triple drivers in the SE535, but otherwise is very similar to those family members, including the investment-protecting detachable cables. Oh, and of course the price it a good bit more attractive, with a $200 retail price, while the SE425 and SE535 go for $300 and $500, respectively. Still, attractive enough? We'll leave the handwringing to you.

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Shure SE315 Sound Isolating Earphone offers detachable cables on a 'budget' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ear budsEarBudsheadphonesin ear headphonesInEarHeadphonesse315shureshure se315ShureSe315Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Shure SE535 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/shure-se535-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/shure-se535-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/shure-se535-review/#comments It's been a good, long while since we visited the upper rungs of Shure's in-ear monitor lineup (about four years, to be exact), and for good reason: the E500 / SE530 was already a stellar product that the company was understandably in no rush to replace. Of course, for the heart-stopping $500 they commanded, buyers had every right to expect aural perfection -- just as they do with the new SE535 that replaces them. Price? Still $500, of course. Read on to find out exactly how Juno Reactor sounds after you've been relieved of half a grand.

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Shure SE535 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you know Shure, the audio company best known in the consumer realm for its line of high-end, in-ear buds. The company's moving out, introducing three new over-the-ear headsets said to offer "professional" audio quality at prices that are a fraction of some of the other cans we've seen lately. The SRH240 are the lowest-end, intended for "consumer listening devices" (i.e. that knock-off MP3 player you got down on Canal Street) and expected to sell for under $60. Next up is the SRH440, positioned for console and DJ use, and available for under $100. Finally there's the high-end SRH840, featuring "reference-quality frequence response" and plenty of other hyperbolic traits for a retail price of $199.99. The three should cover most listeners' budgets and, while the demure styling won't win over the Skullcandy crowd, anyone looking for a solid value in listening isolation will surely want to tune in when these hit the streets the next few weeks.

Gallery: Shure SRH240, SRH440, and SRH840

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Whether you choose a direct USB microphone or you're an audio-specialist XLR type, Shure has you covered on getting that audio routed to your computer's USB port. The PG27USB and PG42USB are direct-to-USB condenser microphones with a cardiod pickup pattern -- pick the $199 PG27USB for a flat response or the $249 PG42USB if vocals are your thing. Like we've seen from other devices, the $129 X2u will marry your favorite XLR-type mic to your USB port with zero-latency, phantom power and headphone monitoring. The Shure name is well-trusted in microphones, but check the full details after the break if you're still not, um, sure.

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It's not exactly the first time Shure has dipped into sub-$100 territory with its earphones, but it looks like its new SE115 earphones could well attract a bit more attention than the company's other budget offerings, and not just because they're available in four snazzy colors. According to Shure, these sound-isolating phones make use of a new "breakthrough" dynamic driver that promises to deliver better sound than was previously possible in such a small form factor, with the usual Shure fit kit ensuring that the earphones fit just right. It seems that you'll have to wait a bit longer to actually judge 'em for yourselves, however, as they'll only be available at some unspecified point this spring.

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As you can probably tell from the naming convention used on Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic, this here phone was designed with music playback in mind. Shocking, we know. That being the case, we're not surprised to see this here Nokia / Shure bundle surface in Hong Kong, and honestly, we're a little surprised it took this long. The special edition kit will come packaged with one handset and one set of Shure SE210 earphones, and it's expected to go on sale today for around $620. Too bad you'll have to jet to Hong Kong and drop by the currency conversion joint to actually snag one.

[Via The Nokia 5800 Blog]

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Shure slipped under the $100 mark with its regular earphones some time ago, and it's now brought its stereo headsets into the more budget-friendly territory as well, with its new SE102MPA sound isolating headset boasting the magic price tag of $99.99. This set is actually a bundle of Shure's new SE102 earphones and its standard Music Phone Adapter (or MPA), which used to cost a hefty $40 on its own, making the set quite the bargain as far as Shure products go. As you'd expect, the phones also come with three interchangeable sleeves to ensure a proper fit, and a handy carrying pouch to keep everything neat and tidy. If the low-end's not your thing, you'll also be glad to know that Shure has a slew of other earphone / MPA bundles available as well, with them ranging in price from $130 to $470 for the top-end SE530MPA set.

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Shure slipped under the $100 mark with its regular earphones some time ago, and it's now brought its stereo headsets into the more budget-friendly territory as well, with its new SE102MPA sound isolating headset boasting the magic price tag of $99.99. This set is actually a bundle of Shure's new SE102 earphones and its standard Music Phone Adapter (or MPA), which used to cost a hefty $40 on its own, making the set quite the bargain as far as Shure products go. As you'd expect, the phones also come with three interchangeable sleeves to ensure a proper fit, and a handy carrying pouch to keep everything neat and tidy. If the low-end's not your thing, you'll also be glad to know that Shure has a slew of other earphone / MPA bundles available as well, with them ranging in price from $130 to $470 for the top-end SE530MPA set.

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Those put off by the high prices of Shure's earphones now have a slightly lower barrier of entry, with the company's new SE110 buds coming in just under the $100 mark, apparently making them the cheapest Shure phones to date. Of course, you'll have to put up with a few comprises -- namely, one driver instead of the usual two or three -- but you will get Shure's trademark "Balanced MicroSpeaker" technology, as well as an accessory package of sleeves, a cleaning tool, and a carrying case. According to IGN, the jack on the earphones is also small enough to use with an iPhone without an adapter, in case that's a top concern for you. Look for these to be available from all the usual sources on September 17th.

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Peripherals for the iPhone started with a trickle at Apple and AT&T bricks and mortar stores, but are now building to a deluge as the handsets find there way into pockets across the nation. We thought in this "case" it would be somehow "fitting" (see what we did there? two puns in a row, we are off to an illustrious start) that the inaugural Peripheral Vision features what most users will likely grab first: cases, cases and more cases. Of course, we had to pitch in at least one non case-related item and found a sweet adapter that's "Shure" to fit the bill.

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Shure's MPA-3c converts headphones to headsets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've got some winners from last week's Shure headphones contest. Ready? Holding your breath! Here they are:
  1. Illtron -SE530
  2. Christopher Johnston - SE420
  3. Chinman - SE310
Winners have already been contacted. Thanks to everyone who entered, and don't worry if you aren't listed in the three above, we've got some more killer contests coming up soon.

P.S. -Expect to see the winners of the mascot contest in the very near future!

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Ok, so why should Engadget Mobile get to have all the giveaways, eh? We've got some top o' the line Shure headphones to give away up in here: in order left to right above, the triple driver mack daddy SE530 ($450 MSRP), double driver SE420 ($400 MSRP), and single driver SE310 ($250 MSRP). You probably know how good high end Shures get, so here's your chance to take a pair home. We've got one of each, which you can enter to win by leaving a comment below -- just tell us what you plan to listen to on these bad boys, and you'll be entered. Do mind the rules though, ok?

A few rules (yeah, there are always rules):
  • You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.) In other words, be careful when commenting and don't submit more than once, ok?
  • The prize is open to US entrants only. Sorry world, we didn't make that rule!
  • Contest is open until 11:59pm EDT on Sunday, May 27st.
P.S. -Those Engadget mobile giveaways again: Helio Ocean, T-Mobile Wing, Samsung UpStage

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Those audio crazies over at Shure have some new ear candy for you, of the in-the-ear variety. The four new SE headphones weigh about an ounce apiece, and should all do a plenty good job at sound isolation. In the "low end" are the SE210 cans, which retail for $150 and feature a single (read: boring) Hi-Definition MicroSpeaker for kicking out the highs and lows. Next up are the SE310 rockers, which feature a "Tuned BassPort" for enhancing the lows, but'll cost you $250 for the privilege. The SE420 headphones bump it up to the next level, with dedicated tweeter and woofers for a more accurate and a hefty $350 pricetag, while the SE530 crank it to 11 with dual woofers and an internal crossover to keep those highs and lows for bumping into each other. Of course, the $450 pricetag is rather x-treem, and you'll probably need ears of gold to discern some of the differences, but you audiophiles know who you are. An optional push-to-hear accessory is available for all four headphones to let you tune into the outside world when it suites you. You can pick one of these up in February, start saving those pennies.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e500e500pthearbudsearphonesportable audioportableaudiopthpush to hearpush-to-hearPushToHearreviewshureMon, 28 Aug 2006 11:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Shure ships E500PTH sound isolating earphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/19/shure-ships-e500pth-sound-isolating-earphones/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/19/shure-ships-e500pth-sound-isolating-earphones/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/19/shure-ships-e500pth-sound-isolating-earphones/#commentsYou want boasting rights and flattering amounts of auditory detail? Look no further than Shure's E500PTH, what's shaping up to be the most hyped and wildly anticipated (or so we're led to believe) earphones of the season. Oh, did we mention they're finally shipping? Sorry kids, only in the UK for now. We spotted these flagship 'buds at CES and now Shure obviously intends to deliver, albeit a few months later than expected. Housing two woofer drivers and one tweeter, the design promises to "change personal audio the way HDTV changed television" (saywha?). Easily among the most elaborate of assurances we've heard, the E500PTH has a lot to prove: the Push-to-Hear (no, this isn't the flipside of PTT) technology lowers music volume to let "environmental ambiance" (um, noise?) seep in, while flipping a switch activates a "so real, you're there" vibe providing two ways to groove. If style's your thing, the E500PTH sports a black and chrome outfit and maintains a low-profile while blocking up to 37db of outside interference (until you hit the PTH switch, of course). If you're ready to hear the touted "revolution" in sound, listen up: this aural pleasure won't come cheap. For the Brits who can grab these immediaitely, it'll cost you £419, while Americans must await a late-July ship date to drop their $500.

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