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Shure SE210: Review

Posted to Headphones 2009-06-04

If you find yourself always on the go and you like to take your music with you, then you may want to check out the Shure SE210 headphones. While many have griped that the included headphones that come with various iPod devices are less than satisfactory, Shure has created an affordable, yet powerful set of headphones. The SE210 headphones provide even the most casual of music listeners a quality set of headphones that allows them to enjoy their music as it was meant to be heard.

While these headphones may look small, they sure do pack a punch. Designed as a sound isolating in the ear headphone, they weigh merely 1.02 ounces, which may make it feel like you're wearing nothing at all. The Shure SE210 headphones are made from a Hi-Definition Microspeaker with a sensitivity of 114 dB. These headphones also have an impedance of 26 ohms and a frequency range of 25Hz to 18.5 kHz allowing the user to experience a higher quality of sound that only a live performance could possibly rival.

Rating:

4.0 out of 5

Features

If you have ever utilized a lesser quality set of headphones, odds are you have noticed that you need to turn the volume up higher than normal in order to be able to hear your music over the background noise. The Shure SE210 headphones offer users a sound isolating sleeve that is claimed to be able to block up to 90 percent of background noise. This feature can also be catered to the user since it comes with three different size foam and rubber sleeves allowing people of all ages the ability to find the right fit that makes these headphones work the best for them. The Shure SE210 headphones also come equipped with a Hi-Definition Microspeaker which utilizes a single balanced armature driver which can deliver a full range of audio performance. This allows the user to enjoy the music as it was meant to be heard without having to spend a small fortune in order to get it.

Performance

When it comes to performance, the Shure SE210 headphones deliver high quality sound while successfully blocking out any background noise that could detract from the sound of your music. The only complaint is that in order to enjoy this quality sound you need to make sure the headphones are inserted correctly in your ear. While this is the case with any other form of in-ear headphone, the problem is particularly evident with the Shure headphones. Make sure you find the foam or rubber sleeve that fits your ear the best and you are sure to hear the nuances in your music that you never realized was there with the lesser quality headphones.

Summary

In conclusion, the Shure SE210 headphones provide users with quality sound without breaking the bank. While its performance can be hindered by an improper fit, a quick change of the sleeve and you are on you way to enjoying the quality sound that these headphones can provide. If you are looking to upgrade to a higher performance set of headphones, then the Shure SE210 may be the way to go.

Pros

Hi-Definition Microspeaker
Sound Isolating
Frequency range of 25Hz to 18.5 kHz
Multi-size sleeves to customize performance

Cons

Performance can suffer if not inserted correctly