Shure SE210 Sound Isolating Earphone - Black
- Hi-Definition sound with bright highs and extra detail
- Hi-Definition MicroSpeaker delivers wider range and more clarity and detail than standard earbuds
- Sound Isolation Technology reduces background noise better than noise-cancelling headphones, without batteries or added hiss
- Deluxe Fit Kit including a selection of interchangeable sleeves for personalized, comfortable fit; 3' extension cable; carrying case
- Modular Cable Design lets users choose different cable lengths to suit different music player locations (armband, pocket etc.)
Product Description
Shure SE210-A Single Driver Sound Isolating Earphones High Quality On-The-Go Audio Ergonomic and lightweight sound isolating earphones offer the most accurate audio reproduction from both portable and home stereo audio sources—for the ultimate in precision highs and rich low end.
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Shure SE210 Sound Isolating Earphone - Black
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- Publisher: Shure
- Label: Shure
- Studio: Shure
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Save your money to something else!! 2008-11-07
Comment: Terrible sound balance. Why I said the sound balance is wrong. It does has the average good quality of high frequency but very lack of low frequency. Which means you will hear unbalance music. Base on the price tag for a review, I only can give it one star. If I know it lacks of sound balance that much then I only will pay $10 for the ear bud. I own lots of low price high sound balance and quality from Phillips earphone. But the I think I may give it a try to buy one with great band name ear bud. But then it only give me the most dis pointed product. If you really want to buy this brand name, please try it first before you make the wrong decision as me. Now I almost want to just throw it away because I really can't stand that bad sound of my good music collections. and back to my low price high sound quality Phillips SHL-9500.
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Summary: Perfect Motorcycle Helmet Earbuds 2008-10-31
Comment: These fit perfectly under my helmet and do a great job of blocking out engine and wind sounds. I had been experimenting with some much less expensive earbuds (Koss plug), but they didn't offer good enough sound isolation, so I found that my ears were ringing after a ride. Not the Shure SE210's, definitely worth the money. Yeah, the bass isn't great (per other reviews), but they sound good enough for me, taking into account the comfortable fit and great noise isolation.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Save some money...IPOD owners beware!!! 2008-10-09
Comment: My late generation 80gig IPOD classic is great. But it comes with crappy earbuds. Unfortunately, the dog literally ate my beloved SR60 Grado's. So, it was time for a new set of cans. I tried the E3c by Shure a few years ago and it wasn't too bad. And $149 (at Apple) seemed reasonable for a Shure product. Finally, the sound isolation whould be great on subway cars! Unfortunately...
**** They Sound Terrible!!!! ****
It hurts me to write this. I respect Shure and thought highly of them before getting these. Most of my songs are Apple Lossless. I've even been known to use a headphone amp and full size cans (say, Beyer 880s) when listening to my IPOD at home. Call me a geek! So sound quality (SQ) means a lot to me.
To the specific first listen. I played some well recorded Led Zeppelin and it sounded ok at best. Bass, mids, and highs lacked punch. But there was much worse to come. Next, I played newer music such as Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes. This song, and others downloaded at 128kbps, sounded downright terrible! Bass was weak and distorted. Worse, vocals were badly distorted and made me cringe!
***** Reminded me of chalk screeching across a chalkboard.*****
But I gave the Shures as much of a chance as I could. I wanted to make sure it was not the music that was at fault. So I took my unamped Sennheiser 595s (a good phone) that can easily drive an IPOD. The result --- the distortion disappeared. So, the single driver SE210s by Shure do not cut the mustard. (Note: Mine were not damaged or defective.)
If you need canals, and want good ones, try the Q-Jays which are roughly the same price. They have dual drivers and are smaller. More importantly, the SQ is much better and they are punchier.
My recommendation? When you get your IPOD, chuck the Apple earbuds and buy the $69 Grado SR60s. They're not canals but are relatively small and do not require a headphone amp. Fantastic bang for the buck! If you need sound isolation and ultimate portability, try and get the Q-Jays.
SE210 Summary:
Con:
- too much distortion for just about anyone.
- compressed music is truly terrible on these phones.
- one tiny driver apparently cannot do it all.
- much too high priced given the sound quality.
Pro:
- good accessory package.
- nice case.
- Shure gives two year warranty.
Comparative Ratings:
- Shure SE210s: C (severe distortion on several songs)
- Q-Jays: B (two drivers and better SQ)
- Senn 595s B+ (good value; good sound; somewhat laid back)
- Grado SR 60s A- (punchy; great price; ugly; modest comfort)
Good luck!
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Summary: Sound OK, but terrible construction - Rubber part around wire comes free in 3 months. 2008-09-04
Comment: These headphones sound fairly good, but they are poorly constructed. The rubber part around the wire that wraps onto the hard plastic shell has come free after 3 months of use. In addition, the microphone extension (purchased separately) developed a short around the same time. For as much money spent on these headphones, I expect better quality. Useless after 3 months of normal, daily use!!!
I will try to get them replaced under the warranty, but I shouldn't have to bother for this much money!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Over priced for sound performance provided 2008-08-20
Comment: After comparing the Shure SE210 at $149.99 vs. the A4Tech iSecureFit Metallic Earphone #MK-680B at $19.99, I'm returning the SE210s tomorrow. I was able to achieve a good fit from the SE210s so that wasn't the beef. The iSecureFit are also noise canceling/sound isloating in the ear earphones. IMO, they just have a warmer and better all around sound through the ranges, plus a fuller sounding base than the SE210s. Price isn't the issue here, it's the sound. I choose the A4Techs. The only possible drawback I see with the A4Techs is they don't have extra replacement sleeves. However, at $19.99 vs. $149.99, I can buy 7 pair of the A4Techs.
SE210: Sensitivity 114 dB, Impedance 26, Frequence Range 25Hz - 18.5 KHz.
A4Tech: Sensitivity 102 dB, Impedance 32, Frequency Range 20Hz - 20 KHz.
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