Typical price: £70
What is it: Entry-level sound-isolating earphones
What we think: Good pair of earphones, especially for those with a preference for bass over detail
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 July 2009
Tags: Shure, Shure SE115, earphones, sound-isolating earphones, sound quality
We like:
Comfortable fit; full, beefy bass; multiple eartips; useful carrying case
We don't like:
Sound isn't as detailed as we'd have liked
CNET UK judgement:
While they fall short on clarity and detail, the Shure SE115 earphones deliver impressive bass, making them a solid option for people who listen to hip-hop and reggae
Full review:
Shure has several models in its SE line of in-ear headphones, starting with the SE102s and moving all the way up to the SE530s. The SE115s are the company's newest model for 2009. At around £70, they're a step-up from the SE110s but they're still something of an entry-level model in the Shure line. The SE115s feature Shure's signature sound-isolating design and 'dynamic microspeaker' technology, which purports to offer a 'warm, detailed audio listening experience'. We're not sure we agree with the last part of that statement, but, if there's one thing the SE115s do deliver, it's bass. Continue Reading...
Shure SE115 History
7 Jan 2009 in Crave
Shure SE115 earphones: Tough and pretty
At Macworld, the company unveiled its new SE115 line of solidly built, colourful, in-ear headphones, and was kind enough to let us try out a pair
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