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Shure SE210

86

Very Good
  • Pros
  • Offers rich, full-bodied sound
  • Blocks out outside sounds
  • Cons
  • Relatively expensive

User Reviews for Shure SE210

  • Reviewed by: jessegibbons

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Good sound, great at removing background sound from people, etc around you.

    Weaknesses: Not much bass, but still good.

    Overall Evaluation: Normally, I will only purchase ear clip-on headphones, because they're small, and any in-ear headphones I've had weren't comfortable. So I did some research and decided to purchase these since there aren't any good quality sounded clip-on headphones around, it seems. I enjoy them a lot; very comfortable with quite a few different sizes to choose from.

  • Reviewed by: gklheyisn

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: even response through wide frequencies range,although could be a bit better on low end,but may be it is better on more expensive models, excellent insulation, prompt exchange during warranty period.

    Weaknesses: previous version were lasted for about one year, so initial purchase gave me 3 years of use. Without extension wire is not long enough to reach even shirt's pocket

    Overall Evaluation: Old view : When you buy them, think about it as subscription. New View : If reliability increased then you might end up with two years subscription instead of three. Otherwise I've got pretty much addicted to them

  • Reviewed by: rnoairport

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Good sound, good outside sound isolation. Great for mowing the lawn! Also appreciate that the earbuds have a short cable and come with an extension....that provides alot of flexibility

    Weaknesses: Somewhat awkward to insert into ears and route the cables around the back of the ear.

    Overall Evaluation: Great for mowing the lawn! Also appreciate that the earbuds have a short cable and come with an extension....that provides alot of flexibility.Although these are purported to have great sound, I really can't say one way or another because I tend to use them in noisy areas for listening to spoken word audio.

  • Reviewed by: schemer230

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Sound isolation, comfort

    Weaknesses: Same compalint as everyone else about the design of the cord, expensive

    Overall Evaluation: This is my second Shure headset (replacing my stolen E3c). I was more than happy with my E3c that when they were gone, I found myself "needing" a new set. I driving factors to purchasing another one was the sound quality, size, and sound isolation of the headset. I am a fan of the small headset, but hate sacrificing quality. I travel a lot and wanted something small and manageable, but of good quality. Aside from travelling, I live in New York, with no car radio, I use the headset extensively. I am sensitive to the amount of time I use the headset (hearing loss) and wanted something that would block out background noise without me having to up the volume on my devices (think airplanes and NYC subway cars). My old Shure did an amazing job of that and this set is even better. From a quality standpoint, the sound is crystal clear. I would agree with the other poster that more bass could be provided by the earphones (consistent with the E3c), but not so much it prevented me from buying another pair. Another reviewer wrote they can not use the earphones for long periods of time. I am the opposite, this is one of the few I can use for long periods of time. On longer flights, I'll turn off the device and leave them in for the sound isolation factor. On another note, regarding Shure customer service, my E3c headset stopped working after about 14 months. Disappointed it stopped working, but I followed the return instructions on their website and received a new headset with rapid turn around time, absolutely hassle free (another reason I bought another pair). Overall, size, quality, sound isolation, and customer service kept me a very happy customer of Shure.

  • Reviewed by: kahawken

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Small, compact, warranty and carrying case.

    Weaknesses: Well it's my ears probably, but have a bit of a hard time having them in for a long period of time.

    Overall Evaluation: Great sounding, reasonably priced compared to the higher end Shure sound isolating earphones. Have to play around with them more to enjoy and compare to some others. Nice size and can toss them around without worrying they are going to get lost. Carrying case is a bit plus.

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