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Shure Se210 Sound Isolating Earphones- Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shure
Category: CE
Buy New: £62.00
Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 752
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.8 x 2.8
MPN: SE210K-EFS
Model: SE210K-EFS
UPC: 042406142830
EAN: 0042406142830
ASIN: B000POFA1A
Release Date: April 22, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW SMALL PORTION OF COVER ART TORN
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Product Description
User friendly and discretion will be the first words that come to mind when you think of these sumptuous SE210 earphones from Shure! Designed to accompany your portable music player, the SE210 include mini high-definition speakers and an insulating design to block out unwanted noise (up to 90% of surrounding noise is drowned out) and give you amazing sound quality and power. Add to this its detachable cable for easy storage and you get the ideal choice for music lovers! - Sensitivity (1mW): 114 dB SPL/mW - Impedance (1kHz): 26 - Frequency range: 25Hz ? 18.5kHz - Cable length:45 cm/ 136 cm with extension - Weight: 29 g - Supplied with extension cable and case
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 Oh my - what clarity November 19, 2008
I had been using a pair of Sony in-ear earphones for some time. However when they packed up I gave in and bought these, some three times more than the last pair.
I have not been let down. I also want to thank my friend daily for recommending them. The clarify of the music (which I normally rip at 192k) on my ipod is amazing. Whereas previously you could hear two instruments, but they sounded like it was one person playing, now they are separate, clear and concise.
It's been great fun listening to my music and hearing so much more detail than was there before.
If you're worried about spending 65 on a pair of ear phones, don't. It's worth every penny.
Suberb if you follow the rules November 6, 2008
This are amazing earphones period. Must people use this with their ipods or any other mp3 players and must have in conscience that ripping music under 320k and playing it will loose a lot of quality (loose bass and depth), espeacially if you are using good earphones. And YES, you need to loose some time fitting them correctly. I did passed around 1hour changing and fitting and i did came to a conclusion. They really block exterior noise almost 90%. I can't hear cars on the street and i even emberaced myself a few times with people on my side talking to me and i haven't noticed. Conclusion: This are kind studio monitors: they delivery FLAT sound with no rich coloured bass (personaly i like that, and don't even bother putting bass equalization as they will distort), you manage to hear all the details of your music (balanced sound), you block external noise and your ears won't fatigue. Great great great (for audiophiles on the moving)
Burn In November 3, 2008
Purchased these earphones for a long haul flight as I wanted something to block out the sounds of the engines and other nervous flyers. I'm something of an audiophile (on a budget or else I would have been buying higher up shure's range). I have a set of Grado SR 80s, which whilst entirely different in concept and intent do offer me a rigid what hifi five star review upon which to 'ground' a few comparisons.
Firstly, a few reviewers have noted the importance of a good fit to ensure that the bass isn't washed out and tinny and I concur. The included earpieces seem to cater for a wide variety of ear canal shapes. If you don't find one thats perfect the triple flanges are a good (though not perfect) compromise. That said, some people - whether it's exceptionally odd ears or squeamishness - will never find a set that's 'just right'.
Secondly, BURN IN. When I first listened to these my initial excitement caused me to forget a few 'audiophile fundamentals'. Loud bass caused severe distortion - at first I thought I'd broken either my ears or the earphones. Preparing to return them to Amazon the following morning I thought I'd have some faith and give these 'phones a second chance. After an overnight burn in (leaving music playing through for an extended period of time) I awoke to a very pleasant surprise - where there was once distortion there was now a much more rounded and warm bass response. Once again, if you find these earphones distorting heavily, leave them on overnight - it's a day/night difference.
thirdly, overall sound quality is leaps and bounds above any of the apple earphones (included earbuds and the older 'in ear' 'phones - I haven't tried the new ones). They do sound lean, over analytical and flat in comparison to the Grados but that's to be expected and is more a limitation of the design - the Grados have absoutely no isolation from external noise.
To summarise - really give these a bit of time, it shouldn't be a case of 'getting used to the sound' if you've burnt them in and still don't like the sound after 24 hours then you never will. They won't rattle your skull with shattering bass and some may find the treble a little unrefined (hence four stars). They don't aim for an 'instant impression' - most audio products that do leave the listener fatigued after a while. What they will do is allow you to enjoy your music for extended periods of time and their ability to resolve intricate detailing will be sure to surprise you - even in songs you thought you knew well.
If you like the idea of isolating earphone's you could do a lot worse than to give these a try. If you're willing to sacrifice some isolation Goldring's in ear offerings also have a five star what hi fi review and whilst i've not heard them in action they did tempt me quite a bit
 Value for money? October 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Before opting to buy the Shure SE210 I trawled through numerous on-line reviews to convince myself it was worth paying the extra. Now owning a pair I thought it useful to provide my own review.
Design and Construction
If I were the marketing executives at Shure I would have sent the design team back to the drawing board. The connectors to attach the extension lead make it look 'clumpy'. When connected these measure about 6cm and the weight is noticeable. The thickness of the extension lead is also more like that found on traditional `cans' rather than on portable MP3 players. I can't recommend them if you want to look cool. Having said that the SE210s appear strongly constructed though I'm a little concerned how split proof the plastic will be long-term but Shure guarantees it's product for 2-years.
The in-ear units are heavier and much bulkier in comparison to Sennheiser 300s but with foam buds fitted they are comfortable for long periods of wear. To fit requires compressing the foam that then expands to form ideally a perfect fit in the ear canal. Shure supply a range of alternative sizes and types of bud to suit most ears. The foam buds greatly reduce background noise but it's a bit of a chore to remove and fit again especially if the lead is worn over the ears. The weight and fit means I couldn't recommend them for very active exercise.
Sound Quality
This was the main reason for the upgrade. The speaker units are more efficient than the supplied earphones with the Sony NWZA818 player. I can turn the control down 2 - 3 notches to get equivalent volume, so even better battery life. Some reviewers have commented that the SE210s lack bass or don't accurately reproduce the high tones. My musical tastes are diverse and most tracks I listened to improved through the SE210s. How noticeable this improvement is depends on the quality of the original recording or re-mastering, the bit rate it was compressed to MP3 and the listener's hearing. Ultimately, it is subjective.
For example:
"Histoires Sans Paroles" Harmonium @ 128 cbr = At this bit rate the sound quality is poor whatever earphones used. The SE210s made no difference.
"For An Angel (PVD Mix)" Paul Van Dyk @ 192 cbr = Mid-range was better with good strong bass but, as expected, high notes were slightly muffled.
"Layla" Derek & The Dominos (remastered) @ 256 cbr = needed to raise the volume, the guitars clearly defined but noticeably lacking bass.
"Stir It Up" Bob Marley & The Wailers (remastered)@ vbr 0 = Marley's voice crystal clear. All instruments clearly defined, with a lovely warm bass (much better than Sony's 'muddy' bass), and beautifully balanced. The SE210s handle vbr compression well - musicians sound like they are spread out across a stage rather than sitting on each other's lap.
However, a word of caution, the high notes on some tracks, notably, "Between the Wars" Billy Bragg and "Chi Mai" Ennio Morricone, at 320 cbr were so `bright' as to be painful. I had to turn the volume down but then lost definition.
Lastly, I attached the SE210s to my CD player and put in Vivaldi Concerto for Lute and Mandolin by Paul O'Dette/Parley of Instruments. It sounded like I was sat in the front row seats compared to the Sony's where I was placed at the back of the auditorium behind a pillar. On the other hand, "Tanglewood Tree" by Dave Carter & Tracy Grammar had slightly improved definition compared to the supplied Sony's but nothing to rave about.
So are the Shure 210s worth 65. The answer is no. The improvement is, in my opinion, worth 45 and the rest you are paying for the name.
shure....the best September 22, 2008
Wow, i had never been a fan of this type of headphones, always had traditional one's....But after reading reviews like this i thought i would try them, worth every penny, sound range is superb, the next ones up give better bass, but by playing with your system equaliser that solves that problem...make sure you buy the clear ear buds from shure, they are a better fit than the supplied buds...
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