SE-210K is listed OOS, but the deal is NOT dead!

White Version

Code works for the 210s, which in my opinion look just as good. Based on reviews that I've seen, at this price and if you are in the market, these are very good entry-level/mid-level in-canals to purchase. NOTE: if you aren't getting the "quality" of sound that you are looking for in good earphones, then remember that the source has to be quality as well (nothing below 128kbps, and of course higher is better, with diminishing returns)

dp004i said:How are those compared to ratshack $40 Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3?

The super.fi 3's are a step down, from what I can gather. The super.fi 5's are good, though.

Stillmatic said:pianomatrix said:Stillmatic said:WhoBeDaPlaya said:Was wondering if anyone would happen to know how this sounds in comparison to the good 'ol Koss Porta Pro (IMHO the best cans <= $50, though not sound isolating)?

I demo/sell the entire SE lineup for Shure and the entire Ultimate Ear lineup (except for custom molded ones) along with Panasonic HC-500 and Sony NC-60 noise cancelling headphones. I can guarantee you there's nothing else better than Shure for the money and audio quality.

Ooo. Then I shall use this opportunity to ask a question. I know the se530 is considered good. How good is good?

I actually sold 2 SE-530's at work today so I'm a little tired from explaining why they're $500 and what makes them so special. But to give you a quick answer, the SE-530 is hands down the best earphone or even headphone you can get in the regular consumer market. It's kinda hard to describe how it sounds like. Triple sound drivers with 2 built in woofers and a tweeter on each module. You just have to try them on to get an idea. Think of them as high end theater system right in your ears.

Most of the SE models block off the same amount of background noise somewhere around 90%-93%. They actually block everything out (low, med, high) unlike the noise cancellation system, which only blocks out the lower frequency. Sound isolation don't require any batteries because they're passive and you won't have to suffer a headache from listening to the "white noise" running in the background of noise cancellation systems.

In comparison to the Ultimate Ear sound isolation earphones, the Shure SE lineup is actually smaller and far more comfortable. The Ultimate Ears are a little deeper than some Shure models but they definitely aren't in the same league as the Shure when it comes to blocking off sound. Ultimate Ears are good pro audio quality earphones, but I wouldn't grab a set of UE's over Shure unless if they were given to me. UE actually had to give some of their earphones away to a few high profiled musicians to help promote their brand. Shure just goes by word of mouth and is preferred by more musicians and true sound enthusiasts.


Note: To Mods, I'm not trying to sell anything on here. I'm just providing info on the Shure's and how much they go for with the Shure friendly discount.

Nice review...

Nice find!

I placed an order with them a few days ago(for this headfone), got the order confirmation and the order shows up in my account as well.
Contacted them today to check the process, they told me that they can't find my order anywhere in the database (using my CC, name, phone, etc....)
I asked them why my order shows up in my account, they had no idea. The only thing they can recommend is to call their sale rep and place the order again.
I was like....!@#!$#$^$. This is obviously their fault (error within their softwares or whatever *_*), so shouldn't they make it easier for me re-place the order?

Really disappointed at this store. Will not shop here again.

I got my black ones today...good communication from company, letting me know they were on back order. No complaints so far.

Just field tested the SE210 on a conference trip to Tampa. B-e-a-utiful!

Stillmatic said:pianomatrix said:Stillmatic said:WhoBeDaPlaya said:Was wondering if anyone would happen to know how this sounds in comparison to the good 'ol Koss Porta Pro (IMHO the best cans <= $50, though not sound isolating)?

I demo/sell the entire SE lineup for Shure and the entire Ultimate Ear lineup (except for custom molded ones) along with Panasonic HC-500 and Sony NC-60 noise cancelling headphones. I can guarantee you there's nothing else better than Shure for the money and audio quality.

Ooo. Then I shall use this opportunity to ask a question. I know the se530 is considered good. How good is good?

I actually sold 2 SE-530's at work today so I'm a little tired from explaining why they're $500 and what makes them so special. But to give you a quick answer, the SE-530 is hands down the best earphone or even headphone you can get in the regular consumer market. It's kinda hard to describe how it sounds like. Triple sound drivers with 2 built in woofers and a tweeter on each module. You just have to try them on to get an idea. Think of them as high end theater system right in your ears.

Most of the SE models block off the same amount of background noise somewhere around 90%-93%. They actually block everything out (low, med, high) unlike the noise cancellation system, which only blocks out the lower frequency. Sound isolation don't require any batteries because they're passive and you won't have to suffer a headache from listening to the "white noise" running in the background of noise cancellation systems.

In comparison to the Ultimate Ear sound isolation earphones, the Shure SE lineup is actually smaller and far more comfortable. The Ultimate Ears are a little deeper than some Shure models but they definitely aren't in the same league as the Shure when it comes to blocking off sound. Ultimate Ears are good pro audio quality earphones, but I wouldn't grab a set of UE's over Shure unless if they were given to me. UE actually had to give some of their earphones away to a few high profiled musicians to help promote their brand. Shure just goes by word of mouth and is preferred by more musicians and true sound enthusiasts.


Note: To Mods, I'm not trying to sell anything on here. I'm just providing info on the Shure's and how much they go for with the Shure friendly discount.

WEll i don't know. i have a pair of E2Cs, while i like the performance of the headphone compared with my older Sony NC-10s they are not really that comfortable at all, after 3 hours in my ears, my ears start to hurt. i am not sure if the foams are not exactly fitted right? I hope the SE lines will address this issue or maybe i just need to try something else like V-moda..

michaelzhuge said:It's still alive. Got a pair for a Christmas gift. Thanks OP.

I was hoping to order them after your post, but there appears to be a problem with the site. Seems like you broke it when you placed your order

I ordered these and they are decent, but only a little better than my existing phones. I kind of wish I'd held off and gotten the super.fi 5 pros for $150.