Typical price: £39
What is it: Entry-level sound-isolating earphones
What we think: If your budget is strict and this is the absolute top you can run to, they're an above average choice
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 November 2008
Tags: shure, cable, appearance, ear
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
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