Shure SE102 sound-isolating earphones review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 19 November 2008

Tags: Shure, Shure SE102 sound-isolating earphones, drivers, accessories, plastic

We like:

Decent sound-isolation; generally clear performance; excellent cabling

We don't like:

Bulky; average bass presence

Also known as:

SE102 MPA (US version)

You might also need:

Foam isolation tips

CNET UK judgement:

If your budget is strict and this is the absolute top you can run to, they're an above average upgrade from the shoddy plastic insults to the ears that came with your music player, but we'd push for an extra tenner to get the Shure SE110s

Full review:

Shure's entry-level earphones used to be the £80 SE210s. Then Shure blasted the more affordable £50 SE110s at the cost-conscious iPod fanatic. Now it's embracing the global economic collapse with its most affordable pair yet: the £39 SE102s. Continue Reading...