[Timmac]

http://www.shure.com/americas/news-events/coming-soon/se215-sound-isolating-earphones These look pretty interesting- cost 100, detachable cables, look good. but not made by panasonic Anyway, opinions?

 

[kjk1281]

Interesting that these aren't just a detachable cable update to the SE210.  Apparently these utilize dynamic drivers.
 
EDIT: Just noticed the price.  Hopefully these are more that just an updated SE115 with replaceable cables.

 

[drewrussell2011]

I'm actually looking forward to reviews on this, as I'm in the market for a new $100-130 IEM. Considering Westone 1 heavily, but maybe I'll wait and see how these are. Detachable cables sound great.

 

[jbluzb86]

it will be interesting if this will a detachable cable

 

[Marcus_C]

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it will be interesting if this will a detachable cable

I'm sorry but did you read the link? or the thread?
 
I think it's a good move by shure using a dynamic driver, cheap armature phones never seem to sound as good as the dynamic competition IMHO, I just hope they don't try to use it to move into sennheiser territory and I hope it's not the same driver as in the e2. $100-$130 though there's some serious competition.

 

[Timmac]

I'm sorry but did you read the link? or the thread?
 
I think it's a good move by shure using a dynamic driver, cheap armature phones never seem to sound as good as the dynamic competition IMHO, I just hope they don't try to use it to move into sennheiser territory and I hope it's not the same driver as in the e2. $100-$130 though there's some serious competition.

 


Yea, quite brave of them to enter at this price point! However, having detachable cables really sets them apart- effectively makes them last for ever, and that defiantly means a lot.

Anyway, knowing me by the time these come out I will have broken my current 'phones and will despiratly waiting for reviews.

 

[dweaver]

For those interested Falvio's thread New Shure SE215 - First Impressions has not been deleted but moved to the sponsors forum.

 

[goodvibes]

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I'm sorry but did you read the link? or the thread?
 
I think it's a good move by shure using a dynamic driver, cheap armature phones never seem to sound as good as the dynamic competition IMHO, I just hope they don't try to use it to move into sennheiser territory and I hope it's not the same driver as in the e2. $100-$130 though there's some serious competition.

looks to be different impedence and efficiency so new driver.

 

[kanuka]

a beginner question:
what is the advantage of "detachable cables" ??
 

 

[dziendobry]

 
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a beginner question:
what is the advantage of "detachable cables" ??
 

While everyone has an opinion as to whether or not it makes sense.  The appeal is that cables cost considerably less then the whole set if you damage the cable.  I have a set of super.fi 3's the set cost me $40, I can buy new cables if I need them for $13.

 

[kanuka]

but doesnt it affects the SQ?
btw where did u get those at $40?

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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but doesnt it affects the SQ?
btw where did u get those at $40?

It can affect SQ if you use a cable with drastically different conductors. Personally, as far as IEMs go, I'd stick to what's durable and comfortable: it has to be light and pliant enough, then whether you like memory wire for the first few inches from the drivers is up to you. I prefer a sliding lock that doesn't move back down while moving vs memory wire.
 

 

[dziendobry]

UE had a sale on them a while back, you can find the UHP336 for $40 on amazon.  Which is a rebranded Suepr.fi 3.

 

[kanuka]

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It can affect SQ if you use a cable with drastically different conductors. Personally, as far as IEMs go, I'd stick to what's durable and comfortable: it has to be light and pliant enough, then whether you like memory wire for the first few inches from the drivers is up to you. I prefer a sliding lock that doesn't move back down while moving vs memory wire.
 

can you explain those 2 things? havent heard about them. please

 

[ProtegeManiac]

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can you explain those 2 things? havent heard about them. please

 
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It can affect SQ if you use a cable with drastically different conductors. Personally, as far as IEMs go, I'd stick to what's durable and comfortable: it has to be light and pliant enough, then whether you like memory wire for the first few inches from the drivers is up to you. I prefer a sliding lock that doesn't move back down while moving vs memory wire.
 

Memory wire = first few inches from each side when worn over the ear hold that shape over time. This section is usually stiffer than the rest of the cable. It's integrated in the shielding, which is why DIY cables usually don't have this as the conductors come from long spools. Some I'm not aware of might have it though, integrated into a second shielding most likely since soem like the aesthetics of an outer teflon cover.
 
Sliding lock = Look at the Y-junction of most over-ear IEMs and some that can be worn either way, there's a plastic block that you can slide up to tighten the cable against the back of your head. When the cable's too loose and too soft, they won't stay properly around the top of your ears, so you tighten them at the back. Also minimizes the microphonics since it reduces cable movement.