Shure SE115 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David Carnoy

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...