Comments on: Why I Chose the Shure SE210s

By: Jenn Bo

Jenn Bo — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:49:17 +0000

I am a huge fan of Koss earbud plugs. Found here: http://tinyurl.com/2f7878

These little guys are on the cheap side (<$20), but they are excellent for use on the airplane and stay in while I’m running or working an eliptical machine. I seem to recall the package comes with 2 or 3 different sized plugs. I am certain that they do not have the high quality sound that Jon is going for here, but if you’d like something that blocks out ambient noise and doesn’t tire the ears, I think these are a good option.

I have two sets, one pair I purchased about 10 years ago that is still going strong, another pair I purchased 3 years ago that don’t seem quite as sturdy but have worked well.

By: paul in kirkland

paul in kirkland — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:23:43 +0000

Jon,

Thanks a lot for recommending these. I bought them on your recommendation, even though I’d had a bad experience with my last purchase (Etymotic).

The foam plugs make all the difference in the world, and provide a listening experience I didn’t know I could get with an iPod (and I’ve had one for like 3yrs).

Thanks again!

paul

By: lionemom

lionemom — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:34:51 +0000

Stv. - I found a diagram on the SHURE website when looking up the adapter Jon lists above. Go to this page:

http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Accessories/CasesAdapters/us_pa_MPA_phone_adapter

And check out the diagram in the ‘Features’ section on the lower half of the page. It shows how it all hooks together.

I am jealous of all the crazy hot headphones listed here. Alas, I am po’ and can only afford the poor man’s version - Sony MDR-EX71 earbuds. And only because I get an employee discount through my sweetie. Fortunately they are well rated for inexpensive headphones. But I am sure they don’t have the sweet noise-cancellation and sharp lows and highs of the super high quality ones listed here. *sigh*

By: Stv.

Stv. — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:58:19 +0000

Any chance you could post a photo of the whole get-up (iphone, Microphone adapter, headphones)? I ask only because I’m similarly shopping, but being in Canada, can’t actually go to a store to buy iPhone accessories..and this whole “mic as a plug-in” is mysterious to me. It makes me think it would be clunky and awkward, but maybe seeing it all together would make it make sense to me..

By: hidden exposures

hidden exposures — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:23:44 +0000

has anyone here tried the ultimate ears super.fi pro 5 earphones? i’ve had it bookmarked in amazon.com for a while and am still waiting to justify the purchase. they’ve got 4 1/2 stars from 200 reviews, and a lot of people seem to like them more than shure.

anyone?

By: mrs c

mrs c — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:53:49 +0000

My husband is on his 3rd pair of the $100 range Shure headphones. He loves them, but each & every pair craps out at roughly the 12 month mark. Fortunately, they are under warranty, and Shure continues to replace them without a problem or hassle. I recommend you keep an eye on the delivery-quality of yours as the warranty end draws near!

By: Deva

Deva — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:30:06 +0000

Awesome review. I’m debating on another pair of buds for my new ipod, i have some over the ear nikes that work great for running at the gym, though.

By: dhgatsby

dhgatsby — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:26:55 +0000

Thanks Jon. I just returned my SE110 so will go try the 210s. I do have some of the issues your brought up as possible deal breakers but I seems that by some of these comments and your reviews/observations that there is probably not a sophisticated earbud set out there that is going to give you EVERYTHING you want, style, sound, function and price, so I, like you, will try the 210s and give them ( and myself) a few weeks.

By: Stu Mark

Stu Mark — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:58:20 +0000

First, I own a pair of the SE310s and I love them.

Second, Music Recommendations based on the Pat/Charlie tip:

Bill Frisell - East/West
Marc Ribot - Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos
Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery-Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes
Charles Mingus - The Black Saint & The Sinner Lady
Dino Saluzzi - Once Upon A Time - Far Away In The South
Charlie Haden, John McLaughlin & Mahalakshmi - My Goal’s Beyond
Herb Ellis & Joe Pass - Two for the Road
Gateway - Homecoming

and remember, “He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.”

By: aap

aap — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:04:37 +0000

where can i buy these from at a good price? can anyone assist?