Buy Shure SE315-K, Sound Isolating Earphone, Hi-Definition Micro Speaker with Tuned Bass Port (Black)Shure SE315-K, Sound Isolating Earphone, Hi-Definition Micro Speaker with Tuned Bass Port (Black) Product Description:
- Shure CBL-M-+K Music Phone Cable with Remote + Mic for iPone, iPod and iPad available as an additional accessory.
- A detachable Kevlar reinforced cable at the ear allows for easy replacement and customization. Formable wire ensures secure placement over the ear.
- Sound signature provides a unique acoustic sound to address specific listening preferences using Hi-Definition MicroSpeakers plus Tuned BassPorts
- Available in Clear and Black
- Shure CBL-M-+K Music Phone Cable with Remote + Mic for iPone, iPod and iPad works with Shure's SE315 earphones.
Product Description
Evolved from personal monitor technology thats been road-tested by pro musicians, the SE315 delivers full range sound for personal listening or professional monitoring. High-Definition Micro Drivers deliver full range sound while the Tuned BassPort optimizes low end performance utilizing a vented driver. Designed to meet the needs of live performance and personal listening, the SE315 Earphones are ideal for studio monitoring systems and are a perfect upgrade for portable listening devices. High-Definition MicroDriver + Tuned BassPortFeaturing single High-Definition MicroDrivers, the SE315 delivers full range sound and optimized low-end performance utilizing a vented driver. A detachable cable with formable wire enables easy replacement and secure, comfortable fit on-stage or on-the-go. Sound Isolating sleeves in multiple sizes provide up to 37 dB of isolation and a customized fit. Available in black or clear color choice. Sound Isolating Design Comfortable sound isolating sleeves block up to 37 dB of ambient noise. Sound isolation technology prevents outside noise from interfering with your listening experience, whether on-stage or on-the-go. Shure Sound Isolating Earphones require a proper fit to achieve the best sound. Based on the design platform of the SE425 and SE535, the SE315 offers the same advanced features at a lower price point, said Matt Engstrom, Category Director for Listening Products at Shure. Adding the detachable cable offers innovation outside of sound quality alone. It allows for the integration of other functionality, and extends the life of the product through easy cable replacement. The Shure Sound Isolating Earphones provide an unparalleled combination of sound signatures and sound isolation in a small, comfortable design. All three models feature a detachable cable with wireform fit. Traditionally a pro feature, the cable design allows for easy replacement, significantly extends the life of the product, and offers a more comfort.
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140 of 142 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing Sound Quality, Top Notch Features, Near Perfect Earphones
By Christopher D. Mcbride
I wouldn't consider myself an "audiophile" in the strictest sense of the word. I do, however, like to enjoy my music the way I believe it was meant to be heard. In my experience, Shure earphones provide some of the best sound quality for the price. While they are not in any way cheap, there are certainly far more expensive options out there.I have used a pair of Shure E4c's for the past three years on an almost daily basis. I absolutely loved them. Unfortunately with that much use the cords began to get brittle and started to fray until a few weeks ago, one of the wires finally completely cut out. This is a common occurrence for all earphones which are used extensively. I contacted Shure customer service to inquire about repairs, replacement, and their advice on a comparable product now available. Shure's customer service delivered a highly detailed and cordial response within 24 hours. I learned that I could repair my E4c's for around $110. Alternatively, I was told that the Shure SE315's were being released in September and they were in the price range I originally paid for my E4c's. So, I decided to go on Amazon and pre-order the SE315's.Today I received them in the mail. They are somewhat larger than my old E4c's, however I think they are more ergonomically in line with my ears, thus they are more comfortable. There are a number of improvements that Shure has made over the E4c's. First, the cords are now detachable. This is an enormous evolution and easily the best feature of these earphones. If the cord does go bad some years down the road, I can order a replacement for a fraction of the cost of full repair. Second, the top of the cord, near the earphone, is now moldable. Thus you can mold the cord easily over your ear and it stays put. It is also made with kevlar, making it more durable and hopefully, less prone to the problems of past cords.Finally, the sound quality itself is much, much improved. The bass is full and rich with absolutely no distortion. The highs are also incredible and you can hear even the slightest nuances in music, even at low levels. Truth be told, I have been listening to songs just to see how they now sound with these new earphones. They sound that good. In fact, in some songs I have heard entire new sounds and noises that I'd never heard before.I use high quality digital files and a Zune HD to listen to my music. I don't use an amp. Like I said, I'm not an "audiophile" but I can appreciate a good set of earphones and realize that to enjoy your music to its fullest you need to invest in a good pair. If you are happy with the stock earbuds that come with an iPod Touch or the equivalent, something like the Shure SE315's is certainly not for you. That said, once you experience the truly unbelievable sound quality these deliver, I believe no one can go back.The best sound from new earbuds comes after 400-500 hours of playback after the driver has had a chance to get worked in. However, the SE315's already sound a magnitude better than the E3c's. I am ecstatic with my purchase. If you have the money to spend, you can't go wrong with these earphones. Having listened to the Shure SE425's I honestly can't recommend them over the SE315's given the $100 premium. The SE315's sound absolutely amazing and in my opinion, are worth more than $200.With Shure's two year warranty and excellent customer service, the SE315's are a downright awesome purchase, not to mention they sound spectacular. Trust me, with the SE315's, you will be rediscovering your music all over again.****October 26, 2010 Update****After using these everyday for the past month, I feel even better about my purchase, if that is possible. The clarity of these earphones is nothing short of amazing, which has made my listening of radio on my Zune HD a hit or miss affair. Regular FM radio sounds compressed, garbled, and full of audio artifacts, not to mention static. Luckily, HD radio sounds a lot better. I primarily use my Zune to listen to my own library of music, but it's nice to hear the radio sometimes. These earphones will provide you with both the good and the bad in that regard. Still, listening to my personal library has never been more enjoyable.Also, the new design of these earphones is fantastic when it comes to listening to them in bed. I will listen to music or watch movies on Netflix on my iPad at night, and I can now do so on my side. The design of these earphones is such that when they are in your ear, they are flush with the side of your ear. Therefore, you can lay on your side without them jutting into your ear and causing pain and discomfort. These are the only earphones I've ever had where this was possible. It makes for a huge difference in using them when I lay down or go to sleep, as I now can lay on either side or my back.Overall, I still have no complaints. These earphones were a great purchase.****December 2, 2010 Update****I guess I am a little surprised by the 3 star reviews some others have been giving these earphones. However when I look at the complaints, they are all valid for the most part. If you aren't used to earphones like these there is definitely an introduction/break-in period that you go through. I do, however, disagree with people complaining about the sound quality. But that is an opinion.As for my continued use, not much has changed. I still use them almost daily and they have been holding up fantastically. No signs of sound or cord degradation at all. I still maintain that they are very comfortable, but it always depends more on what you were coming from I guess. If you absolutely loved how your old earphones fit then any change will be jarring. However I am completely used to these now and love them. Was still a great purchase and I still whole heartedly recommend these.****July 20, 2011 Update****My earphones have been through quite a lot since I purchased them in September 2010. I've used them on an almost daily basis, and for very long periods of time in some cases. Since I've purchased them, I listen to them almost nightly, while I go running, and around the house on the weekends. They have also accompanied me on a flight to Las Vegas and back, (from Florida) as well as on international flights from Philadelphia to Barcelona and back. Needless to say, I still loved them and they have been performing great.So, you can imagine my shock and horror when my left bud suddenly stopped working last week. I quickly went on Shure's website and printed out the requisite forms to send my earphones in for repair and mailed them out on Monday, July 11th. I figured I would not wait to put Shure's 2 year all inclusive warranty to the test. On Wednesday, July 13th I received an email notification that they had received my earphones and that I would be contacted if there were any issues. And then today, July 20th, I received my earphones back from Shure, the malfunctioning earbud replaced with a new one. And all is good and great in the world! But seriously, I received my earphones back from repair in 9 days, at least 4 of which were shipping, and 2 were over the weekend. So Shure's team turned around my warranty claim, replaced my earphone, and shipped it back to me in about three days.When mailing my earphones to Shure I was resigned to having to wait weeks, maybe even over a month to receive them back. This had nothing to do with Shure, just expectations from previous warranty repairs in the past I've had to deal with from other companies. I am ecstatic about the service and ease of which it took place. Shure clearly stands by their products and obviously honors their warranty. Again, I love these earphones and this experience has made me even more confident in choosing Shure.****January 08, 2013 Update****It has been another year and a half since my last update and I am happy to report that these earphones are still going strong and still sound great. I have had no problems and I still use them on almost a daily basis. I am not sure what the newest models are like at this point, but I am still very confident in recommending these after several years and thousands of hours logged listening to music, playing games, and watching movies. Still highly recommended!
58 of 62 people found the following review helpful.
From a Drummer's Perspective...
By KelVarnson
I *really* wanted to like these earbuds, and they are a fine product with many good features, but ultimately they were not the best solution for me. As a working drummer I have been regularly gigging for the last five years, using Shure E2's exclusively. I've put up with the E2's deficient bass response and inevitable cable rot because they offer great isolation (essential for live drumming), they're affordable, and they fit me very well. The cable rot was an issue, the first time I encountered it, Shure's truly stellar customer service team replaced the entire units, even though they were about a month away from warranty expiration. I cut apart the brand-new set and immediately put heat-shrink tubing over the wires to prevent them from rotting. Why Shure can't fix such a simple problem, I don't know.I was hoping that they had addressed the lack of bass and the cable rot with the new SE315's. It appears that their solution to the cable rot is to make a replaceable cable. I was skeptical about the quality of the connector used at that location, but it appears to be quite robust. I rotated and flexed them around while listening, and detected no sign of an intermittent connection. Shure did improve the bass response noticeably, but unfortunately they seemed to have bumped up the midrange too, and that was the deal-breaker for me. I found them uncomfortable to listen to. This has always been a bit of a problem for me with the E2's also, they always seemed a little too hot in the midrange. I just assumed that it was because they were designed as stage monitors, and so it was important to hear the vocals above all else. When I fired up the SE315's and found that the midrange was even hotter, I made the sad decision to return them.There was also a slight fit issue for me with the SE315's. The may have been trying to make them lower-profile, so they wouldn't protrude from your ears. Unfortunately these contact my FRONT ear lobe, in a way the E2's never did. After only about 20 minutes of wearing them, I was feeling some discomfort. Maybe over time I would adjust to this, but with the midrange issue I wasn't interested in finding out.One other thing; When I first received the SE315's, they had the new foam-style pads installed. I am not a fan of any of the foam pads, I greatly prefer the silicone pads, they are way more comfortable, and most importantly go in and out of your ears almost instantly (a must for rehearsals). When I tried to take the foam pads off, it was VERY difficult. This was compounded by the fact that the tube is smaller diameter and seems much more fragile than the E2's. I was actually afraid I was going to break my brand-new buds, that's how bad it was. Not sure why they chose to downsize it, the E2's were fine, and seem a lot more rugged.As it turns out, you can still get E2's, in the form of SCL2's (same thing), for about $100. That was the final nail in the coffin for the SE315's. I returned them and bought TWO pairs of the SCL2's with the money.By the way, if you just want to listen to music and don't need the super high isolation, my go-to earbuds are Sony MDL-EX71's. I have not found any earbuds that I like as much as those, the sound is fantastic, the value is incredible, and they are all-day comfortable. In my opinion they sound better than the Shures. If they offered the isolation that the Shures do, I would use them live, but I have tried it and it does not work.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Would be 4.5 stars if that was an option... But really nice
By Kevin Dorff
The SE315 are marvelous headphones. It APPEARS Shure has solved ALMOST every issue with their previous headphones.Pros:* They're Shure headphones, so they sound great and come with lots of different tips for nearly any preference.* The in-ear comfort is exactly the same has previous Shure entries. If you've owned Shure before, you know what you are getting into for fit.* The replaceable cable is something that was SORELY needed. Nothing is worse than paying $200+ on a pair of headphones and having the cord break just out of warranty and it cost nearly the purchase price to have them replaced by Shure. Now just replace a $50 cable which admittedly is expensive, but a lot less than it would have been with previous Shure headphones.* The body of the headphone itself is angled differently, so they are more flush to your ear. They should work better with earmufs, ear on a pillow, etc.* The "over the ear" part of the cable is now covered in a thin foam-like sheath, so hopefully less cord breakage which has plagued Shure headphones.* The 1/8" jack now seems sturdier than previous models and is angled, so it should last longer.Cons* Yup, they're Shure so yup, their expensive.* I loved that on my previous two Shure headphones that the cord split in the MIDDLE, so if the part of the cord connected to the 1/8" jack needed to be replaced, it was a cheap replacement. Also, if the cord gets jerked away (caught on something) it just disconnected in the middle. This feature is gone. The cord is one single piece like with other headphones.* The 1/8" jack itself, while beefy and angled (both great features) is REALLY fat - about 1 cm wide. If you don't use a case (like I do for my iPhone), you'll be fine BUT if you do use a case, I think there is an EXCELLENT chance you won't be able to plug in the headphones unless you ream the case hole wider (which is what did, using a knife), get a case with a huge headphone jack hole, or stop using a case (not an option for me).Overall, I'd mark the SE315's as about 4.5/5. They are three steps forward (yay replaceable cable) and one step back (HUGE headphone jack and a single piece cable instead of a split cable design). I do intend to get the "CBL-M+-K" for the iPhone mic and music controls and maybe that will have a more svelte 1/8" jack.
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