Testseek.com have collected 33 expert reviews of the Shure SE115 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Shure SE115.
May 2009
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TestSeek's Expert Reviews Summary
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The Sure SE115 in-ear headphones are part of Sure's lower-end line of headphones. At around 100 bucks, this doesn't mean that they are cheap or not good but rather that Sure is a brand directed to medium and high-end audiophiles. The SE115s are in-ear "Sound Isolation" headphones which are designed to be worn "over the ear". They are available in four different colors and are driven by Sure's own "Dynamic MicroSpeaker II"-system.
The cable is modular which means that there is an extension cable included which has to be used in most cases except if you wear the music player on your upper arm or similar. The design of the in-ear plugs makes the headphones most comfortable to wear over the ear (with the cable around your ears). The design is mostly appreciated by the reviewers but some think that the shorter cable is too short which makes it neccessary to keep the extension cable attached at all times. The cushions of the ear-plugs come in five different sizes (included) and are comfortable to wear for many hours.
The audio playback is of high quality although many of the editors report that the sound can many times be too "warm" meaning that there's a lack of detail. This is especially reported when listening to rock and hip-hop music. Lastly, the reviewers think that the sound isolation of the cusion ear-plugs works well.
The editors liked
Warm sound
Good fit in ears
Good sound isolation
The editors didn't like
Sometimes too warm sound
Sometimes lack of detail in audio playback
Too short cable
Expensive
TestSeek's Conclusion
Overall the reviews are mostly positive and a majority of the editors thinks that the audio quality is very good.
Comfortable fit; full, beefy bass; multiple eartips; useful carrying case
Sound isn't as detailed as we'd have liked
While they fall short on clarity and detail, the Shure SE115 earphones deliver impressive bass, making them a solid option for people who listen to hip-hop and reggae ...
Abstract: Shure has built an excellent reputation in audio hardware aimed a professional musicians. The company recently expanded its range of earphones to cater for iPhone and iPod users who appreciate audio fidelity but whose budget doesnt extend to paying £1...
The Shure SE115 earphones are a sad victim of their market's success. There's no doubt they're a great set of 'phones, but competition is fierce in their price range and there's better value for money to be had elsewhere right now....
