[Dinerenblanc]

  How is the build quality, especially the cable quality

I own a few pairs of Shures and the cables are very durable. There's more than adequate strain relief and the cable itself is very supple; not prone to kinks at all. Someone people might not like the bit of memory wire that's near the earpiece, but I like them. They're short enough where they won't get in the way. The earpieces are made from plastic, but I haven't had any issues with them.

 

[cylpol1]

  I own a few pairs of Shures and the cables are very durable. There's more than adequate strain relief and the cable itself is very supple; not prone to kinks at all. Someone people might not like the bit of memory wire that's near the earpiece, but I like them. They're short enough where they won't get in the way. The earpieces are made from plastic, but I haven't had any issues with them.

Do the cables usually crack, I read the only problem with the shures are the cables that they usually crack and need to be replaced after about a year of use.

 

[Dinerenblanc]

  Do the cables usually crack, I read the only problem with the shures are the cables that they usually crack and need to be replaced after about a year of use.

I've never had a cracked cable, but my I like to alternate between IEMs, so my Shures don't see as much use as the average person's. However, if the cable cracks within the first 2 years of ownership, you could just call Shure and they'll dispatch you a fresh cable. Shure's customer service is impeccable, so you won't have much to worry. 

 

[cylpol1]

  I've never had a cracked cable, but my I like to alternate between IEMs, so my Shures don't see as much use as the average person's. However, if the cable cracks within the first 2 years of ownership, you could just call Shure and they'll dispatch you a fresh cable. Shure's customer service is impeccable, so you won't have much to worry. 

Thanks

 

[Bostonears]

  Do the cables usually crack, I read the only problem with the shures are the cables that they usually crack and need to be replaced after about a year of use.

I've got Shure IEMs that are almost five years old, and the cables are just beginning to crack now. At the least the newer models have replaceable cables. The older one have fixed cables. When they break, you throw them away.

 

[Spiderman]

Anyone know of a full size headphone that sounds similar to the 535?

 

[LeoTheAwesome]

  Anyone know of a full size headphone that sounds similar to the 535?

Wow, thats a hard question... 
 
I can't think of any headphone that can sound like a IEM... ummm... 

 

[Dinerenblanc]

Wow, thats a hard question... 

I can't think of any headphone that can sound like a IEM... ummm... :rolleyes:

No point in commenting if you're just going to be rude. Besides, it's obvious that he's looking for something with a similar signature.

 

[LeoTheAwesome]

Im sorry if I came out sounding as an a-hole.. Really did not mean that way... 
 
My sincere apologies... 

 

[CalvinXC]

  Anyone know of a full size headphone that sounds similar to the 535?

Try some Shure full size cans, Shure's product tend to have a hint of their house sound.

 

[Orkboy]

I find the AKG K550 sound very similar.

 

[Whippler]

I find the AKG K550 sound very similar.

I have se535 for on the go, and K550 for home. They are somewhat similar, but they do have their differences. Better check it out if you have a chance to listen to K550.

 

[zhenya]

I purchased a set of these used here recently for a very good price and was really turned off by the sound. Fortunately I realized the filters could be replaced and that really fixed everything. Visually, the old filters looked fine, but the sound I was getting was imbalanced, strident and harsh. With new filters in there they once again sound great - so for anyone who has been using these heavily for some time, consider replacing the filters!

 

[Mmet]

I purchased a set of these used here recently for a very good price and was really turned off by the sound. Fortunately I realized the filters could be replaced and that really fixed everything. Visually, the old filters looked fine, but the sound I was getting was imbalanced, strident and harsh. With new filters in there they once again sound great - so for anyone who has been using these heavily for some time, consider replacing the filters!

What is the color of filters that you use ? There is different colors with different acoustic resistance

 

[zhenya]

What is the color of filters that you use ? There is different colors with different acoustic resistance

 
I purchased grey brown and white. I have not listened extensively, but I'm currently somewhere between white (stock-ish) and brown for my preference. I will likely choose to keep the SE846's over these after initial comparisons, but at least changing the filters put the 535's back in the running.