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Shure SE215 K Sound Isolating Earphones with Single Dynamic MicroDriver

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
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Review Analysis - 212 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
 96
noise, bass, block, sound quality, ears
+96%
-4%
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" ...  They block out all of the ambient noise that isn’t coming directly from them.  ...  "
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" ...  Godly audio quality and sound and crazy good product.  ...  "
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" ...  These wrap around your ear and make a sound proof seal, it is amazing.  ...  "
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" ...  Wonderful, balanced sound.  ...  "
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" ...  These are a staple in the music performance category.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound quality exceeds my hopes.  ...  "
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" ...  These sound amazing and are some of the most rugged headphones I've ever had. ... The sound quality is great, and the bass in these things is killer.  ...  "
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" ...  Sounds is very good.  ...  "
Comfort
 70
ear, foam, helmet, wire, tips
+76%
-24%
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" ...  (great for motorcycling, low profile, get the in ear style tips)  ...  "
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" ...  They contour to your ear flush and fit comfortably inside a helmet.  ...  "
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" ...  Great sound quality, but they're somewhat cumbersome to get inserted and in good position in your ear.  ...  "
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" ...  they have multiple ear buds to make them comfortable with any ear fit  ...  "
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" ...  Great in ear. ... Excellent fit, very customizable.  ...  "
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" ...  They fit into my ear perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  I use these for live performances, and I love how discreet these are, while being so comfortable!  ...  "
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" ...  I also find them comfortable and they will likely not fall out of my ear.  ...  "
Bass
 33
mids, highs, treble, mids and highs, mid
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The sound quality is great, and the bass in these things is killer.  ...  "
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" ...  Just the right amount of mids and highs and not too mush bass in them.  ...  "
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" ...  I was worried about bass response and how my drums would sound.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is right where it should be, clean treble and bass, none of that scratchy sound you get from most earphone products these days  ...  "
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" ...  The bring out all the frequencies I need and have quite good bass.  ...  "
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" ...  Slightly bass biased as advertised but good definition in mids and highs.  ...  "
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" ...  really nice sound with a bump in the mids.  ...  "
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" ...  The mids are bright and crisp and emphaize on the vocals of a song which makes makes it feel like a large sound stage.  ...  "
Cables
 33
detachable, replaceable, ears, ear, cord
+70%
-30%
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" ...  I am very very hard on headphones and the cable has lasted me about a year it still works perfectly fine for the most part, but i started to notice a bit of ambient sound in them when nothing was playing so i purchased a new cable and now they are back to normal.  ...  "
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" ...  They serve as the best earplugs when u disconnect the cord too!!!  ...  "
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" ...  My Audio Technica ATH-M50x pair broke after a few years, but these sound almost as good as those.  ...  "
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" ...  The ability to replace the cord is definitely a plus too.  ...  "
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" ...  super great ability to separate the headphone from the original chord and reconnect it to a different one if your cat decides she needs a midnight snack.  ...  "
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" ...  Sure, I've changed the cable a couple of times, but I use these things on an almost daily basis. ... I used them in my commute, for running, at work for music and to video conference (I bought a cable with a mic a while ago), and with my PS4.  ...  "
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" ...  It's really important that you crimp the cable and pull it tight.  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is robust and strong with an oversized jack that fits through most cases.  ...  "
Price
 30
sound quality, price range, 100, shure, range
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Should cost double.  ...  "
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" ...  I got it for lowest price at $59 and for that price this is great product.  ...  "
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" ...  For the money you can't have better then this.  ...  "
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" ...  Best bang for the buck.  ...  "
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" ...  I just got these so far only a few hours but they sound good for the money. ... For the price, I recommend these.  ...  "
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" ...  But for a 100 bucks they're pretty decent.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't be beat for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  To be honest, these are the earphones you can get for the price!  ...  "
Fit
 28
wire, helmet, motorcycle, foam, ears
+86%
-14%
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" ...  They contour to your ear flush and fit comfortably inside a helmet.  ...  "
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" ...  Slim fit is perfect for not creating road noise and with foam tips it blocks traffic just enough to hear only honking horns and sirens.  ...  "
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" ...  they have multiple ear buds to make them comfortable with any ear fit  ...  "
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" ...  stay in place and sound great when out and about.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent fit, very customizable.  ...  "
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" ...  They fit into my ear perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits snugly and will not fall out. ... Useable in a motorcycle helmet.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my first pair of earphones and fit is hypercritical it took a couple attempts to get it right.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 27
years, stopped working, pair, lasted, earbud
+52%
-48%
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" ...  Will change/update review when I receive my replacements. ... Other than that they sounded great while they lasted.  ...  "
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" ...  I should've bought these years ago, for the price, I don't think you can go wrong.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been keeping these as backup headphones since using them.  ...  "
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" ...  Three years ago on this date and they still hold up!  ...  "
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" ...  Hopefully they will last me another 3 years or more.  ...  "
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" ...  After over a month of use, I am happy to report how much I like these headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  I have an 11 year old set of Shure IEMs (They're still going strong).  ...  "
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" ...  That's why I got a new pair a few weeks ago and as expected they work awesome!  ...  "
Build Quality
 25
wire, shure, build quality, ear, zipper
+84%
-16%
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" ...  Great build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Just stands to reason if you take care of them, they should last you awhile.  ...  "
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" ...  I take very well care of my earbuds and managed to make the brand 'Skullcandy' earbuds to last more than a year without breaking.  ...  "
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" ...  Foam tips are the best.  ...  "
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" ...  I hope they last - and I think they will - they seem well built.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased the triple flange sleeves made for SE models which feel great and basically eliminate all other sounds.  ...  "
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" ...  Great sound quality and superior build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  These are solid quality, and some of the best I've owned.  ...  "
Noise Cancellation
 24
isolation, sound quality, noise cancelling, noise cancellation, isolating
+100%
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" ...  They block out all of the ambient noise that isn’t coming directly from them.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound is spectacular, as is the noise cancellation (using foam ear inserts, haven't tried the rubber ones yet).  ...  "
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" ...  Great noise isolation.  ...  "
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" ...  Noise cancelling properties quite good.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing sound isolating like seriously you cant hear anything with them on.  ...  "
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" ...  I use these in the gym, and they not only cancel all outside noise out but sound fantastic.  ...  "
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" ...  Pros: Sound isolation is outstanding.  ...  "
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" ...  Great isolation of noise.  ...  "
Frequencies
 15
highs, bass, frequencies, vocals, mids and highs
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Just the right amount of mids and highs and not too mush bass in them.  ...  "
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" ...  They are designed for accuracy, so highs mids and lows are all pretty bland, just accurate.  ...  "
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" ...  Slightly bass biased as advertised but good definition in mids and highs.  ...  "
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" ...  really nice sound with a bump in the mids.  ...  "
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" ...  The mids are bright and crisp and emphaize on the vocals of a song which makes makes it feel like a large sound stage. ... The highs are not as crisp and clear however are decent and dont get in the way!  ...  "
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" ...  Especially if you know how to use an equalizer.  ...  "
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" ...  Bright highs, robust mids.  ...  "
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" ...  The low is full and open the midrange is present and clear and the high end is smooth, maybe a bit attenuated but still clear .  ...  "
Design
 15
look, build quality
+93%
-7%
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" ...  The design is great and best feature of this earphone.  ...  "
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" ...  Great build quality.  ...  "
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" ...  These make beats look like junk.  ...  "
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" ...  In conclusion, for a 100$, these are the best pair of earphones you can buy while still looking amazing by showing all of its glory and guts!  ...  "
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" ...  These things are solid!  ...  "
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" ...  I was always catching it on things given the length and the rubbery texture.  ...  "
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" ...  These are truly innovative.  ...  "
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" ...  Feel very secure when placed properly.  ...  "
For Running
 13
running, earbuds, buds, riding, mic
+77%
-23%
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" ...  I use them with my iPod when I'm at the gym.  ...  "
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" ...  The base really helps keep me motivated in the gym when running and cycling.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price, they're really unbeatable if you're looking for a durable and high quality pair of earbuds  ...  "
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" ...  I used them in my commute, for running, at work for music and to video conference (I bought a cable with a mic a while ago), and with my PS4.  ...  "
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" ...  shure has my money in the long run.  ...  "
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" ...  They're great for when I'm working out, as they don't get in the way because I wear them alongside my back and underneath my shirt.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the Clear look they do not fall off when exercising.  ...  "
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" ...  These buds are also the most comfortable I have ever used, especially for long listening sessions.  ...  "

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