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GR07 vs SE215 comparison reviews / impressions

Nov 7, 2011 at 10:49 PM Post #31 of 42
Thank you! This is precisely the sort of thread I was looking for.
 
Anyway, I get that the 215s have a more forward presentation of mids, but how much of an improvement is the soundstage in the GR07s? I'm about to buy either of the two (I live in the PH, so getting the GR07s would be easier than if I were living in, say, the United States), and I've still to decide which is preferable.
 
And there's just one thing that I don't quite understand: when you say that the treble is "rolled off" on the 215s, what exactly does that mean? Sorry, still picking up the jargon :/
 
Cheers!
 
 
EDIT:
P.S.
For genres like techno, rock (glam, punk, pop, metal, etc.), and classical, which between the two would be better? 
 
Thanks again!
 
Nov 8, 2011 at 12:29 AM Post #32 of 42
rolled off treble means the treble gets quieter at the higher ranges.
 
If you can get the GR07 easily I would jump all over them. I have pretty much stopped listening to the SE215 since getting the GR07. The sound stage is better, the bass is better, the midrange while not as forward is slightly warm and very good, and the treble spanks the SE215. I also think they are more comfortable. With their new fit kit you really can't go wrong. As for genre's I think the GR07 is an excellent all round headphone. But I think it does classical very well in particular. I don't do glam or punk though so will be of limited help there but do like how it does the bit of heavy metal I listen to and the hard rock I have.
 
Nov 8, 2011 at 8:11 AM Post #33 of 42
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Thanks, Mr. dweaver.
 
Even though it's about 1k PHP pricier (about 25 US dollars=still a lot of money), I think I'll go for the GR07s. Besides, the whole SE215 durability issue is kinda turning me off those 'phones. Considering it's Shure manufacturing those things, and the fact that the wire is reinforced with Kevlar, it actually came as a bit of a surprise to me that a lot of people had to call in their warranties just a few weeks after purchase.
 
Shame though, the Shure **5 line looked really nice. The Vsonics... well, I guess performance trumps beauty, eh? ;-)
 
Speaking of durability by the way, how sturdy are the R07s?
 
 
P.S.
By the way, anyone else notice that lendmeurears sells the R07s for a lot less on their eBay page than on their own website? This is just conjecture, but I'm guessing that the ones they sell on their eBay page are the ones that come in a smaller retail package with a pouch, instead of the honkin' huge paper boxes that come with a hard case.
 
Apart from the carrying cases, though, think there are other differences between the two retail packages, like included tips, paperwork, and the like? Nowhere on the net I can verify.
 
Cheers!
 
Nov 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM Post #34 of 42


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dabomb77766 said:
Most people who have tried them like them, so I'm sure you won't be disappointed for your first "good" pair of IEMs.  The only issue I've seen that's of much note is the build quality issues...a few people are reporting that the left earpiece stops working after awhile, and I think it's not simply to do with the cable breaking.  Still, that's an issue that has to be brought up with Shure.  They'd have to fix it if it is a problem with their engineering.
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Actually, it's something to do with the way they're designed. This is the same issue I addressed in my previous post. From what I understand, it has to do with the removable cable jack (Is that the proper term? I'm referring to the socket in the housing of the drivers); the fine copper wiring inside the housing sort of gets twisted around and eventually tears/rips apart.
 
As usual, I'm not a hundred percent certain, but I'm fairly sure.
 
Cheers again.
 
Nov 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM Post #35 of 42

I have my GR07 in my pocket every day and have zero issues in the months I have owned them. Build wise they appear to a solid choice. The SE215 does look a smidge prettier but the GR07 look better in person than from a picture and I find them much more comfortable and easier to put in ear.
 
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zetsubozu0012 said:
EDITED (minor grammatical issues)
 
Thanks, Mr. dweaver.
 
Even though it's about 1k PHP pricier (about 25 US dollars=still a lot of money), I think I'll go for the GR07s. Besides, the whole SE215 durability issue is kinda turning me off those 'phones. Considering it's Shure manufacturing those things, and the fact that the wire is reinforced with Kevlar, it actually came as a bit of a surprise to me that a lot of people had to call in their warranties just a few weeks after purchase.
 
Shame though, the Shure **5 line looked really nice. The Vsonics... well, I guess performance trumps beauty, eh? ;-)
 
Speaking of durability by the way, how sturdy are the R07s?
 
 
P.S.
By the way, anyone else notice that lendmeurears sells the R07s for a lot less on their eBay page than on their own website? This is just conjecture, but I'm guessing that the ones they sell on their eBay page are the ones that come in a smaller retail package with a pouch, instead of the honkin' huge paper boxes that come with a hard case.
 
Apart from the carrying cases, though, think there are other differences between the two retail packages, like included tips, paperwork, and the like? Nowhere on the net I can verify.
 
Cheers!
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Nov 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM Post #37 of 42
The GR07 has much better quality sub-bass with great texture. The SE215 has sub-bass but it is obscured a bit by the mid-bass and the overall sound is not as detailed as the GR07. 
 
One thing to note is the GR07 has almost zero mid-bass hump or peak, something I really like but is not everyones cup of tea.
 
Nov 14, 2011 at 9:40 AM Post #39 of 42
That was why I bought the GR07.
 
But after I received the GR07 I was even more blown away by the transparency and ability to convey emotions of the GR07. It was like a veil was lifted in comparison to the SE215 an almost all my other IEM's, several which are top tier and expensive models.
 
Nov 14, 2011 at 10:26 AM Post #40 of 42


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dweaver said:
The GR07 has much better quality sub-bass with great texture. The SE215 has sub-bass but it is obscured a bit by the mid-bass and the overall sound is not as detailed as the GR07. 
 
One thing to note is the GR07 has almost zero mid-bass hump or peak, something I really like but is not everyones cup of tea.
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I am considering the GR07 but due to the lack of a mid bass hump, I am also thinking about the FXT90.
Any comparisons of the SE215 and FXT90?
 
 
 
Nov 14, 2011 at 11:20 AM Post #41 of 42
I haven't heard the FXT90 myself but from what I have read I suspect it would be a better choice if you want a bit more mid-bass.
 
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