[GPLUD]

I've never really had any confort problems with IEMs and between the shures and westones, it's just going good to great. For now, I'm pretty much decided on the 215s as I keep encountering everybody commenting on how great the sound is and on its oustanding value. 

 

[PLUSSOUND]

Both are good. It all depends on what you listen to and what you are looking for in sound signature.

 

[GPLUD]

I'm going to try to buy the Shures locally today, and if I can't I'll probably just order a pair on Amazon. From what I've been reading the sound  signature seems too good for its price.
 
The thread below definitely pointed me in the right direction.
          
 http://www.head-fi.org/t/542003/new-shure-se215-first-impressions
 
Thanks for all the responses! 

 

[PLUSSOUND]

Quote:

I'm going to try to buy the Shures locally today, and if I can't I'll probably just order a pair on Amazon. From what I've been reading the sound  signature seems too good for its price.
 
The thread below definitely pointed me in the right direction.
          
 http://www.head-fi.org/t/542003/new-shure-se215-first-impressions
 
Thanks for all the responses! 

Enjoy.

 

[SpringBiscuit]

for the comfort usage, i would say really depend on ear canal size, however SE215 has slight bigger size compare with UM1

 

[291079]

Quote:

Enjoy.

 
ditto ^^

 

[morethansense]

^
Yeah, whichever you choose, the grass isn't greener on the other side, just enjoy it.

 

[planx]

Both great entry level IEMs (Yes I know there are Mee M6 and other very affordable IEMs)! Can't go wrong with either ones, unless you have a very specific criteria. I remember my first UM1s a looonnng time ago and heck, I still have the SE215s! The bass is really enjoyable on the SE215s btw!

 

[Vanthic]

Vocal&Newage&Folk: UM1
Pop&Rock&Electronic Guitar: SE215 (the electronic guitar sounds really good after run-in)
but if you don't mind "s" sounds, GR06 is better than UM1 (based on vocals music)
sorry for my poor English...

 

[HiFiwilliam1109]

Which one has the better isolation out of the two?

 

[tehsprayer]

I started just like you.
 
I wanted the SE215 and people said that there was a lot better for the price such as the RE-400 or EPH-100.
I soon wanted the BA200 for around $150 that compared to IEMs that are around $300 people said.
The Westone 3 went on sale for only $179 (still on Amazon) and bought it. For only $60 more you can get a 3 driver IEM that is much better.

 

[Mooses9]

  i prefer UM1 because i don't really like detachable cable on 215

i agree + IMO the 215 is a pretty good entry level choice.

 

[ozz]

One thing I noticed the 215's have more bass than any single BA that I have demoed of late.

 

[Butter123]

Shure se215 is the first shure earphones I had, they are very comfortable and seems to be well built, but I did not like the sound quality at all. I had to put on bass reduction to be able to listen to them, the bass just over powers everything. For $99 I believe there are other options like the wonderful Creative aurvana ie3 and the westone um1 or w1. 

 

[Butter123]

  One thing I noticed the 215's have more bass than any single BA that I have demoed of late.

the se215 uses dynamic drivers. um1 or w1 uses BA