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How To Clean Shure se215

Feb 16, 2017 at 7:40 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 13
ColdWolfSong

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Hey all. So, I've had my Shure se215 for awhile and I like them. They go everywhere with me. I clean the outside of them with a microfiber cloth to keep them from getting grimy, but the wireloop tool that they send with the actual IEM's just doesn't cut it for cleaning inside the nozzle. The nozzle is very thin and there is no filter inside to stop dust and flakes from getting into it. That being said, there is a lot of dust and debris inside of the nozzles that I can't reach with the regular tool. Does anyone know a safe way to get dust out of the nozzles?
 
Feb 16, 2017 at 11:09 PM Post #2 of 13
It seems like you really want your SE215 to last a while. I don't recommend putting anything further down into the IEMs to clean them. If you really want, you should buy acoustically transparent filters from knowles to be used as dust filters to keep dust from going in the IEMs. Frankly, I don't see much value in doing this with a $99 IEM, but it's an option you have.
 
Feb 16, 2017 at 11:47 PM Post #4 of 13
kimvictor said:
  It seems like you really want your SE215 to last a while. I don't recommend putting anything further down into the IEMs to clean them. If you really want, you should buy acoustically transparent filters from knowles to be used as dust filters to keep dust from going in the IEMs. Frankly, I don't see much value in doing this with a $99 IEM, but it's an option you have.
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Thanks for the advice. I'll probably do that. Yeah, I want them to last awhile because I don't plan on buying another set of IEM's for a long time. I'm not really into the whole "Get the absolute best sound possible" thing. I don't plan on getting "High Res" audio or spending thousands of dollars on gear. The se215's are going to be my only for a while, so I need them to last
 
Feb 17, 2017 at 12:04 AM Post #8 of 13
woodyluvr said:
  Have you tried Comply Tips?  Some of the models have a very good wax guard.
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I don't really like comply tips. They need to be replaced too frequently and they are too expensive. I honestly prefer the silicone tips that came with the Shures, but those don't have a wax guard and for whatever reason, Shure thought it was a good idea not to include something to keep dust out in the IEM itself
 
Feb 17, 2017 at 12:12 AM Post #9 of 13
coldwolfsong said:
 
I don't really like comply tips. They need to be replaced too frequently and they are too expensive. I honestly prefer the silicone tips that came with the Shures, but those don't have a wax guard and for whatever reason, Shure thought it was a good idea not to include something to keep dust out in the IEM itself
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Is that based on your OWN experience or what you have read?  I never experienced this high-replacement phenomenon myself and replaced tips every 5-6 months with very heavy usage in the tropics and when in some dusty armpits of the world.  I think the key element is how you store/transport your IEMs which can have an adverse effect on the tips.  Yes, they are expensive but are worth it in exchange for longer listening, a comfortable fit, excellent isolation, and keeping your IEMs nozzles clean and debris free.  Maybe you should reconsider.
 
Feb 17, 2017 at 12:28 AM Post #10 of 13
woodyluvr said:
  Is that based on your OWN experience or what you have read?  I never experienced this high-replacement phenomenon myself and replaced tips every 5-6 months with very heavy usage in the tropics and when in some dusty armpits of the world.  I think the key element is how you store/transport your IEMs which can have an adverse effect on the tips.  Yes, they are expensive but are worth it in exchange for longer listening, a comfortable fit, excellent isolation, and keeping your IEMs nozzles clean and debris free.  Maybe you should reconsider.
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I might do that. What model do you recommend?
 
Mar 7, 2017 at 5:54 AM Post #13 of 13
zackdeth said:
  anyone knows how to make the clear MMCX cable look brand new again ?


Mine is all yellowish 
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It's normal, no need to worry about it. The cable changing color is just oxidization. There isn't a way to clean it so if you want a newer looking cable you're going to have to buy a new one.
 
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