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Ultimate Ears 700 vs Shure SE-215

Poll Results: UE 700 vs Shure se-215

 
  • 22% (2)
    Shure SE215
  • 77% (7)
    Universal Ears 700
9 Total Votes  
post #1 of 5
9/4/12 at 1:29pm
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Hi all, I'm a newcomer, and in a need of some quick advice. I'm buying a new set of earphones for myself and can't decide between UE 700 and Shure SE215.

What I like about UE over Shure  is the fact they drop down instead of go over the ear, then they seem more balanced, while Shure is bass-oriented, and they have clearer highs and warmer mids that produce better sound when listening to orchestra accompanied vocal (such as Loreena McKennit).

Other way around, Shure has a good and replacable cable, 2 year warranty, as it seems,  better general sound experience throughout the genres and UE supposedly needs amp for full experience.

I listen to rock, heavy metal, power metal , irish folk and some dub (lol). I enjoy occasional 2pac and serbian folk ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9yKOsPAJxQ ).

 

Thanks

 

(all of the conclusions are not my expertise, but just something I picked up by reading all the reviews, pardon my noobness)


Edited by dvnitycker - 9/4/12 at 1:31pm
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post #2 of 5
9/4/12 at 2:00pm

You are comparing UE 700, which is dual driver and second to the top of the UE product line, to SE215, which is bottom of the Shure line... (UE 700 soon be to third to the top once UE 900 starts selling..)

 

SE215's vocal may be better for rock but they do not have the speed to play metal right. I enjoy Loreena Mckennit better with UE 700s. 

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post #3 of 5
9/13/12 at 9:05am

the 215

 

they are both very differnt but between those 2 id take the shure, the ue700 are just meh in spades

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post #4 of 5
10/3/12 at 5:06pm

It's a very close call.  I have the 700's,  600's (vi), and shure 215's (in this $ range).  The 700's are very accurate and comfortable - but not available anymore and that's a shame in this price range (900's are in the high 3's).  The 215's are very good, maybe a bit more punch, but more like my 600's - of couse a subjective assessment... however, i find the 215's to be much less comfortable than either UE model.  If you can find the 700's get 'em before they're gone.

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post #5 of 5
10/3/12 at 5:49pm

Part of the Shure's allure is the incredible isolation and comfort; replaceable cables that are remarkable for a ~$100.00 IEM; cables can be swapped for iPhone / iPod controls; durability; decent bass, luscious mids and non-fatiguing highs; two-year warranty from a company that responds. When I use them in the city carrying a couple bags or luggage, they simply don't get cables bollixed up and yank on the ears, due to the manner in which you can wear them from the rear of the head.


Edited by FieldingMellish - 10/3/12 at 5:51pm
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