Weird that you guys have problems with the build quality of the 215s or any shure products for the matter. Myself, on the contrary, can attest to the sheer amount of damage my shure iems can take ^^
Lets see… I have dropped them...
As an owner of the 535s, I can say for certain that you definitely won't be disappointed with the lush mids when it comes to artists such as adele. Yet on the other hand, because of the mid-centric signature of the 535s and...
I used to think that way too >< Blame their marketing, screw!
I lost my wallet the day i heard the se535s, probably not gonna get it back again >< Im 15 btw...
If you don't like the freezer idea you can try prying it out with your fingernails. Just grip the bottom with your fingernails and twist and pull. I know it sounds weird but it works for my se535s.