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Shure SE215

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85
Global
Score
An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
85

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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Engadget Review

These middle-of-the-road earphones perform well in certain situations, but pack too much bass for their own good.

Pros
  • Solid sound isolationClear, powerful driversLow cable handling noise
Cons
  • Bass overwhelmsAwkward fitLarge physical size
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User Reviews

90
MAYxDAY
I bought these on amazon for $100 a few weeks ago and I love them. I used to...read more
100
gabrielo
I've never listend to such amazing sound quality
80
superhans442
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - Engadget
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78
Average Critic Score

Durability

80
 

Sound quality

84
 

Noise isolation

93
 

Comfort

65
 

Design and form factor

68
 

How It Stacks Up

Shure
85
Shure

SRH440

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

80
 

User

79
 
Grado
88
Grado

SR80i

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

93
 

User

83
 
KEF
86
KEF

M500

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

88
 

User

Not yet scored
 
AKG
86
AKG

K551

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

90
 

User

80
 
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How It Stacks Up

Shure
85
Shure

SRH440

Engadget

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Critic

80
 

User

79
 
Grado
88
Grado

SR80i

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

93
 

User

83
 
KEF
86
KEF

M500

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

88
 

User

Not yet scored
 
AKG
86
AKG

K551

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

90
 

User

80
 
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