[s1rrah]

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Just got the Shure 535 after using the 500's for several years. Ergonomically this are superior. Once you get them set in your ear, they feel comfortable and have a better fit than I achieved with the 500s. They just dont stick out as far which is a good thing!
My initial impression is that the soundstage separation is improved and that the midrange is more pronounced.
Can't wait to see if I can get better isolation during air travel. I'll find out next week.

I dig the "flat" profile, too (coming from SE530's, which were more bulbous) ... took a bit adjusting to seating the IEM's but in the end, the less bulky profile of the SE535's is better. Especially for wearing to sleep... 
 
 
 

 

[donlaw]

Follow up. Definite better sound isolation and comfort with the 535. Nice upgrade.

 

[justie]

just bought the se535 but red special edition. loving the sound but i notice that the tri flange tips give a clearer and tighter sound compared to the olives. They're very uncomfrotable though. can anyone suggest tips that sound better than olives but more comfortable than tri flange?

 

[LostMySelf]

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just bought the se535 but red special edition. loving the sound but i notice that the tri flange tips give a clearer and tighter sound compared to the olives. They're very uncomfrotable though. can anyone suggest tips that sound better than olives but more comfortable than tri flange?

Lol, how the hell did you get the tri-flange tips into your ears? They're so long haha, I have always had issues with tri-flanges tho. Never got a seal with them and always painful to my ears. I currently use the olives and love them, got Comply Tips on the way tho so I might start use them, we'll see.

 

[underhysteria]

I didnt force mine all the way in.. i push mine just enough to create a perfect seal.
 
Anyway I read that you could actually trim the flanges

 

[justie]

i used to use er4p tro flabgers so im used to deep inserts but tuat was a few months ago so thats why they hurt abit now. i would say the main culprit dor them being so long is the stem actually. if that can be cut...
 
 

 

[SoulSyde]

Although it's not a review specifically about the SE535, some might find it interesting how I compared the TDK BA100 to the SE535:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/585425/the-tdk-ba100-like-beige-wallpaper-but

 

[jpierson]

With the triple flange, I cut the smallest flange off flush. I also trimmed a little bit off of the piece that connects the to the IEM. They should then sit flush in your ear and not be painful.

 

[SoulSyde]

A good substitute are the EarSonics "bi-flange" Silicone Tips.
 

 
I think the SE535s sound best with them.

 

[cifani090]

Comply makes the best tips for the SE535s. Im using them right now, and i find a huge difference from the stock tips.

 

[SoulSyde]

No, comply doesn't make the best tips for anything.  It's all personal preference my friend.

 

[cifani090]

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No, comply doesn't make the best tips for anything.  It's all personal preference my friend.

Correct, that's just my opinion. Why do object?
 

 

[SoulSyde]

Maybe prefaced with "In my opinion..." would have been better?
 
I hate the Comply tips on any IEM other than ones that are super-bright.  I find they muffle the sound.  You just stated it like a fact and not an opinion.

 

[cifani090]

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Maybe prefaced with "In my opinion..." would have been better?
 
I hate the Comply tips on any IEM other than ones that are super-bright.  I find they muffle the sound.  You just stated it like a fact and not an opinion.

I understand, ill compare and share my results.
 

 

[Skullbox]

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Are these a good upgrade for someone who really likes their Shure E4c's?
 
Edit:  Also, what are people doing to reduce the sensitivity of the SE535's?  The E4c's are 109dB/mW efficient and they reveal background hiss in a lot of gear.  The SE535's are 10dB more efficient at 119dB/mW.  I shudder to think how much worse they'd be.  Is everyone using the inline volume control to dial them back?

For shure its a good upgrade!   I get this e4c many years ago, but this 535, is different signature, different sound. Reducing senst?? why for??