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I got them to replace the typical over ear "cans" for monitoring my vocals and instruments in my band while rehearsing or recording. The sound quality is excellent but the way the wires are supposed to hook around the ears make me feel like they're always going to come off. The 1st inch or two of lead wire that comes out of the actual transducers is semi rigid and I guess you're supposed to bend it around the back of your ears. I'd feel better if there was some sort of clipping mechanism or just have that wires drape down. I'll probably just use them with my iPhone to listen to music.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
When you buy these you must realize some key issues. One size does NOT fit all. I had to change the tips and try several til I found the right fit. Secondly, You have to pay close attention to details. There is a very small colored dot on each piece; Red for right blue for left. You have to mold the ear piece around your ear to hold the unit in place. Seems there could be a better fitting set without paying several hundred dollars for them! I am considering a different set that is molded to fit the ear.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I owned a pair of Etymotic in-ear monitors for years and I'm sold on the concept. IEMs are not earbuds. You actually insert them into the ear canal like the earplugs guys working on the tarmac at the airport wear, sealing your ear canals and blocking out as much as 30dB of outside sound. They're perfect for the gym and yard work, but one channel of my Etys stopped working, so they needed to be replaced. I chose the Shure SE215, because of the physical design -- the cables are Kevlar wrapped and removable/replaceable. The last few inches of cable are also wrapped in something moldable, that allows you to wrap them securely over and behind your ears. Just drop the rest of the cable under your shirt to the iPod in you pocket and you're ready for any activity, with the noise of treadmills and power tools mostly blocked out. This is important. It allows you to listen to music in noisy environments without cranking it up loud enough to drown out the ambient noise, and damage your hearing in the process. The SE215s are very stoutly built, and the least expensive Shures with the above features, so I didn't expect them to be uncompromising in sound. The compromise is that they are a bit bass-heavy. Many (most?) people will consider this a plus. Mids and highs are smooth and detailed, and the lows are not boomy or distorted, they're just a bit loud. The SE215s are not state-of-the-art, but they're very pleasant to listen to, and they're only $99. Recommended.Read full review
I bought these to replace my Etymotics HF-5. The wires had worn out from daily use at the gym. The sound is nowhere near the quality of the Etymotics, but the are acceptable. Getting them to fit with a good seal was a challenge but I ended up with the cords over the ears and the original foam pieces. I chose the SE215s because of the rugged teflon cord so I shouldn't need to replace them as quickly as the HF-5. The cord is stiff and is a bit difficult to work with. Also, there is not clip provided to keep the cord out of the way while exercising. Others had mentioned that these needed a break-in period where the sound quality improves. I was skeptical, but the sound did become warmer and more balanced after several days of use. Pros: Durable Good Sound Cons: Bulky earpieces are difficult to set properly in ear. Stiff cord can be difficult to position.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
If you just need a good set of basic in-ears and don't have the $$ for custom molded monitors, grab a set of these and "on with the show". They could use a little more bass response, but for the price they are very good. You can get a little better frequency response by playing with the EQ in your mix - if you want more frequency seperation and depth then break down and buy something that's way more expensive. Enjoy !
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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