Price range: £389.23
What is it: Noise-isolating headphones
What we think: Hugely expensive but worth every penny
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 May 2007
Tags: shure, noise, pair, headphones
We like:
Incredible sound quality; loud; comfortable
We don't like:
Tricky to put in your ears at first; high cost
You might also need:
MP3 or portable music player
CNET UK judgement:
The SE530s are quite simply the best noise-isolating headphones you can buy, and they cost less than their predecessors -- the Shure E500PTH. They're still pretty expensive but audiophiles will appreciate how truly worth the dosh they are
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Posted by: Dean
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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Posted by: Insight
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