Shure SE115

Announced at CES 2009 to be available sometime in the spring, the SE115 are an upgrade to Shure's lowest end set of earphones the SE110. Touting added bass as the major enhancement to the pair, the new model is available in black, red, pink and blue. Featuring a dynamic driver (which was originally used in the much bulkier Shure E2), the SE115 retains the smaller body of the original SE110. Its sound signature is explained as leaning towards the "fun and bassy" rather than the "cool and neutral" - so those looking for a more natural sound may wish to look elsewhere.

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Shure SE115
MSRP$119.99
Release date March, 2009
BrandShure
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available in 4 colours
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utilizes a dynamic driver for added bass/punch
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affordable price
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good isolation
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"fun" sound signature
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modular cable allows for inline accessories
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wide range of earbuds/tips
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good carry case
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over-the-ear cable design reduces microphonics
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retains the same small body as the rest of the SE series
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not as neutral as the SE110 or SE210
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requires extension for normal use
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larger headphone body than most
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in-ear-monitors may fell uncomfortable for some
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Shure SE115 | Blue

• Shure SE115-BLU Sound Isolating Earphones with Dynamic Microspeaker II (Blue)

• SE115 Headphones - Blue

UPC: 042406168090

EAN: 042406168090

MPN: SE115-BLU

Shure SE115 | Red

• Shure SE115-RD Sound Isolating Earphones with Dynamic Microspeaker II (Red)

• SE115 Headphones - Red

UPC: 042406168212

EAN: 042406168212

MPN: SE115-RD

Shure SE115 | Black

• Shure SE115-K Sound Isolating Earphones with Dynamic Microspeaker II (Black)

• SE115 Noise Isolating Headphones

UPC: 042406167970

EAN: 042406167970

MPN: SE115-K

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Pros

  • available in 4 colours
  • utilizes a dynamic driver for added bass/punch
  • affordable price
  • good isolation
  • "fun" sound signature
  • modular cable allows for inline accessories
  • wide range of earbuds/tips
  • good carry case
  • over-the-ear cable design reduces microphonics

Cons

  • not as neutral as the SE110 or SE210
  • requires extension for normal use
  • larger headphone body than most
  • in-ear-monitors may fell uncomfortable for some

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Yale

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January 6, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • available in 4 colours
  • utilizes a dynamic driver for added bass/punch
  • affordable price
  • retains the same small body as the rest of the SE series

Cons

  • not as neutral as the SE110 or SE210

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