[Quaddy]

any opinions on if there is ANY difference? better tips on e530?, cable issues still there? any tips to help get the best of the two appreciated.

i have seen a few comments saying both EXACTLY the same, some saying se530 is new and improved yadda yadd yadda - what do you who are more in the know think!

will be used with imod/nw-hd5, cmoy amp (and a better amp in future when wallet isnt so sorry cause of this forum

tia

 

[ILikeMusic]

They are exactly the same, only difference is included accessories.

 

[Assorted]

Yes the difference is the included black Shure foams. Some later production E500s (like what I had) came with those. If you can find both models at the same price, I'd suggest you go for the SE530 since the black foams are generally favored.

 

[Logman]

There is also a thread floating around on this site that says that Shure is redesigning the cable for the SE530. That may end up being the most important difference given all of the problems reported with the current cable.

 

[daveDerek]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logman /img/forum/go_quote.gif There is also a thread floating around on this site that says that Shure is redesigning the cable for the SE530. That may end up being the most important difference given all of the problems reported with the current cable.

is redesigning, as in this will be a future production change, or are you saying that current ones have an upgraded cable? if there is a redesign coming then buy either the 500 or 530 and if your cable craps out the warranty replacement will be superior.

 

[Rise To The Top]

Get the E500. Cheaper, is IDENTICAL to the SE530, and, if the cable craps out (probably wont), you get a new SE530 from the warranty.

edit: There are like 30 E500s on eBay right now going for $280 shipped. They are all covered by Shure's 2 year warranty.

 

[Aevum]

Conus only shipping only if you check the ebay sales (conus = continental US)

 

[tbonner1]

Ask Todd the Vinyl Junkie if he can match the price.

I got the new black olive foamies included with my E500 from Todd because they were manufactured recently.

 

[Aevum]

i dont think its fair to force todd to match the price of some guy drumping stock on ebay,

 

[Arjisme]

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveDerek /img/forum/go_quote.gif is redesigning, as in this will be a future production change, or are you saying that current ones have an upgraded cable?

They redesigned the cables "many months ago" according to Sugarfried. I don't know if that means that newer E500s have the redesigned cable though. I had assumed they do, but could be wrong.

 

[Arjisme]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rise To The Top /img/forum/go_quote.gif There are like 30 E500s on eBay right now going for $280 shipped. They are all covered by Shure's 2 year warranty.

I bought my E500s from that seller about four weeks ago. They are brand new phones and are covered by Shure's warranty.

 

[ILikeMusic]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aevum /img/forum/go_quote.gif i dont think its fair to force todd to match the price of some guy drumping stock on ebay,

Asking someone a question does not 'force' them to do anything.

 

[fallen.angel]

They are basically the same, so get the E500s as they are cheaper. As for the new black foams, you can get 5 pairs around 10 bucks.

 

[Quaddy]

thanks for all the responses, i am waiting for paycheck and then buy the model i can get domestically, with the uk and for the cheapest price. cheers

 

[tbonner1]

Don't wait too long. As stock for the E500 goes to zero, the SE530 price will approach the Triple fi price.