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Shure SE215 K Professional Sound Isolating Earphones with Single Dynamic MicroDriver Secure In Ear Fit Black
Last Updated: July 29, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.2
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Review Analysis - 142 recent, verified reviews
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Sound
56noise, cancellation, sound quality, isolation, shure
+89%
-11%
" ... The sound isolation from the design is great for blocking out unwanted noise in the background. ... "
" ... Great range with pitch, especially solid bass support for just being buds. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great. ... "
" ... Just superbly sounding IEMs, crisp detailed mids and highs, and punchy lows. ... I like the fact they are single dynamic driver which means lows, mids, and highs are perfectly in phase. ... They are easy on the ears and don't fatigue me one bit (the longest I've worn them was 2 hrs) The noise isolation is superb once the right size memory foam tips are used (Go XL if you are normally an L). ... Just get em, you'll be happily surprised how good these sound and ho durable they are. ... "
" ... I bought this pair of beautiful clear blue Shure SE215SPE IEMs to pair with the audio output of my cell phone. ... "
" ... I super agree with other reviews that say that the sounds quality and manufacturing of these are A+ for the price point. ... "
" ... High sound quality ... "
" ... The sounds works great and eliminates noise as well. ... "
Body
52ears, earbuds, fit, foam, tips
+67%
-33%
" ... I like that you can get a starter in ear monitor for under $100. ... "
" ... They do wrap around your ear which I don't care for, however I am sure that these being a professional model of headphones there is a reason for that. ... "
" ... I got the black braided one from another company and it's working fine. ... "
" ... The tips are legitimate foam ear plugs and the sound quality you get after that is as good as anyone could expect or need. ... "
" ... They’re durable and when my teen does wear out one part we get replacements. ... "
" ... Perfect for bands that use earphones for in-ear monitors. ... "
" ... Comfortable in ear and can stay in for long periods of time. ... "
" ... I use them everyday with everything the fit is awesome have no complaints ... "
Body / Comfort
46ears, earbuds, foam, fit, tips
+65%
-35%
" ... Stay in your ears tight and can't beat the price compared to other in-ear monitors ... "
" ... They are easy on the ears and don't fatigue me one bit (the longest I've worn them was 2 hrs) The noise isolation is superb once the right size memory foam tips are used (Go XL if you are normally an L). ... "
" ... Second product we’ve purchased for our son who is a drummer and second time the right ear has blown out. ... "
" ... very good sound once you figure out how they fit into your ears. ... "
" ... Comfortable in ear and can stay in for long periods of time. ... "
" ... They’re durable and when my teen does wear out one part we get replacements. ... "
" ... Just like all shure products very good,earbuds stay in your ear good quality of sound. ... "
" ... I have been very impressed by this pair of in-ears. ... They also come with extra earbuds if the ones on it don't fit right or if they get damaged. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
39shure, lows, listen, mids, highs
+85%
-15%
" ... Great sound as long as you're using an equalizer to crank up the bass. ... "
" ... the sound quality is not even as good as the airpod first gen but damn it does a great job of cancelling the noise. ... "
" ... Other then that, the sound was decent. ... The mids are nothing too special but the sound stage was larger then my original s4. ... "
" ... Not only this, but the sound quality is superb. ... The lows have depth, and highs are rich and the mid isn't overwhelming. ... "
" ... amazing sound, it seems good quality materials but . ... "
" ... Highs and mids sound great as well. ... "
" ... I super agree with other reviews that say that the sounds quality and manufacturing of these are A+ for the price point. ... "
" ... Excellent realistic sound headphones from Shure. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
22cancellation, isolation, sound quality, cancelling, quality and noise
+95%
-5%
" ... I wear these for about 2 hours during band practice, really good noise cancellation, and the sound through them is really great. ... "
" ... I’m happy with the sound quality and durability of these headphones, and very pleased with how much outside noise it blocks out. ... "
" ... They are easy on the ears and don't fatigue me one bit (the longest I've worn them was 2 hrs) The noise isolation is superb once the right size memory foam tips are used (Go XL if you are normally an L). ... "
" ... The noise cancellation is superb, and, when in, I can barely hear anything except whatever sound is coming in through the earphones. ... These are a great buy in my opinion if you care about sound quality and noise cancellation. ... "
" ... the sound quality is not even as good as the airpod first gen but damn it does a great job of cancelling the noise. ... "
" ... The price is reasonable for the quality of sound you get from them and the level of sound cancellation. ... "
" ... The sounds works great and eliminates noise as well. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation is solid, muffling out most sounds in an office environment. ... "
Usage
21earbuds, riding, motorcycle, gaming, isolation
+86%
-14%
" ... Paired with a HyperX USB DAC for $30 for a lan setup. ... "
" ... Got these as a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... Fits well in ear canal and provides fairly good passive noise isolation on airplane ... "
" ... I have a pair and needed a gift for my Dad who is a drummer and he loves them. ... "
" ... Buy these headphones. ... "
" ... These worked perfectly for in ear monitoring. ... "
" ... I was looking for earphones that would last for longer than those I'd had in the past. ... "
" ... Love it so far for using while riding one of my motorcycles ... "
Body / Fit
17fit, ears, foam, tips, sound quality
+71%
-29%
" ... I use them everyday with everything the fit is awesome have no complaints ... "
" ... Still working to get the headset to fit properly. ... "
" ... These were all on accident, but the point is these earphones will hold up. ... "
" ... Also, the cable connection (MMCX connector) is super sturdy and secure, never have had an issue with it snapping out of the earphone. ... "
" ... Just like all shure products very good,earbuds stay in your ear good quality of sound. ... "
" ... I use my IEM's for drumming, I put these on with ear protection over them, so I'm really isolating the sound of the drums through the IEM's. ... "
" ... very good sound once you figure out how they fit into your ears. ... "
" ... Stay in your ears tight and can't beat the price compared to other in-ear monitors ... "
Sound / Bass
16response, punchy, treble, noise, mids
+100%
" ... I play bass. ... I can _hear_ my bass. ... "
" ... It seems like most products today are focused on a solid bass. ... "
" ... Better yet, the sound is mostly uncolored, as I do hear some enhanced bass at the low end. ... "
" ... Great sound as long as you're using an equalizer to crank up the bass. ... "
" ... Great range with pitch, especially solid bass support for just being buds. ... "
" ... Surprisingly solid bass response and overall very impressive response to everything else. ... "
" ... I listen to a broad assortment of music from bass heavy electronic music to jazzy laid back metal. ... "
" ... Bass is clean, but it might be too subtle for some. ... "
Reliability
15years, lasted, stopped working, pair, years ago
+47%
-53%
" ... Mine lasted 7 month. ... "
" ... Within the first week of owning I had issues with the sound coming in and out. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I bought 2 of these, a newer model than my last, and they began cutting out immediately. ... "
" ... Didn't last four months. ... Piece of junk ... "
" ... I bought these a couple of years ago and within 6 months, one of the earpieces died. ... Maybe mine was defective? ... In general, so disappointed and wish I had time to call customer service when these stopped working, but I'm busy and for the price I paid, they should have lasted longer than 6 months! ... "
" ... I quickly received a replacement pair, but those had the same issue within a few weeks. ... "
" ... The headphones have stopped working ,didn’t last 2 Months ... "
" ... After surviving a rough 9 1/2 years one earphone finally went out. ... "
Usage / For Running
13riding, motorcycle, earbuds, earphones, worth every
+92%
-8%
" ... Using for motorcycle riding. ... "
" ... I bought Shure earbuds before and loved them. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend these to anyone who wants long lasting and great performing headphones. ... "
" ... The headphones are doing exactly what I need them to do. ... "
" ... I was looking for earphones that would last for longer than those I'd had in the past. ... "
" ... Buy these headphones. ... "
" ... I prefer every $10 pair I have ever had over this $125 set of earbuds. ... "
" ... Love it so far for using while riding one of my motorcycles ... "
Price
13sound quality, shure, price, worth the money, price range
+77%
-23%
" ... Great earphone for the price ... "
" ... Worth the money ... "
" ... The quality is outstanding especially for the price. ... "
" ... I super agree with other reviews that say that the sounds quality and manufacturing of these are A+ for the price point. ... "
" ... They are quite expensive wired earbuds, but Shure products are fantastic and well worth the money. ... "
" ... The sound quality is much more than you'll get for other buds in this price range. ... Bottom line is the Shure 215s are the best buds you could possibly get at this price point. ... "
Cable
12cord, wire, ear, shorter, mmcx
+25%
-75%
" ... Also found the over the ear cable difficult to stay in place. ... "
" ... The issue is 100% with the cords and the connection with the earbuds themselves - I am disappointed. ... "
" ... Disliked the length of the wire, didn't realize when I purchased it that it was shorter than the SE215. ... "
" ... I am very disappointed to find out that the cord on the blue version is at least 12 inches shorter than the clear ones. ... It's too wasteful to return them but I would much rather have had the longer cord. ... "
" ... For the past 5 months I have to have the cord in a certain position or the sound cuts out. ... "
" ... I also bought these because it said you could replace the cord, but haven't been able to figure out how to do that. ... "
Body / Build Quality
9thinner, mmcx, foam, easy, earpiece
+56%
-44%
" ... They are solid! ... "
" ... For $99.00, they are easily replaceable if lost or damaged, but to damage them you really have to be asinine in its use, please take care of your gear! ... Also, the cable connection (MMCX connector) is super sturdy and secure, never have had an issue with it snapping out of the earphone. ... "
" ... I got the black braided one from another company and it's working fine. ... "
" ... They’re durable and when my teen does wear out one part we get replacements. ... "
Marketplace
8shure, returning, amazon, wish, stars
-100%
" ... I bought two pairs but am returning the one that is unopened. ... "
" ... I wish there was a way to get my money back. ... "
" ... I want a REFUND PLEASE ... "
" ... Tried contacting Shure but their replacement policy is about as customer unfriendly as they come. ... "
" ... I dont know if they are used, poor quality or counterfeit . ... I just know they are going back to Amazon tomorrow! ... "
" ... Was told by shure my product was counterfeit. ... "
" ... They sent them back, stating that they are counterfeit. ... Don’t buy items “Sold by: kevin kingA”. ... "
" ... Maybe mine was defective? ... "
Color
5love, product, ones
+100%
" ... Actually I like this ones better because of the color (I have the transparent ones). ... "
" ... Colors are great tho. ... "
" ... However, this product works really well for its intended purpose and I absolutely love the color! ... "
Sound / Volume
4loud, wind, hear, foam, add
+75%
-25%
" ... Worked great on the bus and other loud environments. ... "
" ... With the proper foam insert and low volume you can't hear other people or the TV which is what I wanted because I have ADD and my wife loves watching TV which is super distracting. ... "
" ... i can play along with most anything running through them, and i dont have to crank the volume to level everything. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
4wish, stars, shure, replacement, refund
-100%
" ... I bought two pairs but am returning the one that is unopened. ... "
" ... I wish there was a way to get my money back. ... "
" ... I want a REFUND PLEASE ... "
" ... Tried contacting Shure but their replacement policy is about as customer unfriendly as they come. ... "
Marketplace / Original Product
3shure, sent, product, back
-100%
" ... I dont know if they are used, poor quality or counterfeit . ... "
" ... Was told by shure my product was counterfeit. ... "
" ... They sent them back, stating that they are counterfeit. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
3amazon, shure, sent, product, items
-100%
" ... I dont know if they are used, poor quality or counterfeit . ... I just know they are going back to Amazon tomorrow! ... "
" ... Was told by shure my product was counterfeit. ... "
" ... They sent them back, stating that they are counterfeit. ... Don’t buy items “Sold by: kevin kingA”. ... "
Cut
3right, intermittently, headphones, ear, cuts
-100%
" ... Unfortunately, I bought 2 of these, a newer model than my last, and they began cutting out immediately. ... "
" ... A few hours later and I am getting intermittent cut outs from moving around too much. ... "
" ... The first pair I received had issues with the right ear cutting out, intermittently, within minutes. ... "
Connectivity
3phone, first, wireless, volume, sena
+33%
-67%
" ... I originally wanted the wireless pair and because it was too late to cancel, I figured that I try these out first before returning and ordering the wireless pair for $60 more. ... "
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Connectivity
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