Shure SE215 IEMs in 2019! Review after 2.5 years! Still worth it?

[@thekaydubz]

I just bought a new pair of these in 2020

[@ayswaryamanikandan4688]

Does it have a mic in which I can sing into it

[@Chromeberd]

I just did to. I really do like these things but I'm still not really comfortable with them. Their last model broke on me and I'm not really happy with them as a result. While I love their sound quality and overall endurance can you please let me know if there's a set of earbuds that are the same price but better quality overall that don't have the moldable ear pieces as I always end up snapping the metal wires due to metal fatigue. I'm the kind of person that always fidgets for that "perfect fit" around the ear so as a result these earbuds always end up breaking for me. Any advice would be really great for me since Christmas is coming up and I would love a strong recommend from an expert on insanely indestructible buds.

[@MohamedAdel-wg9vz]

please provide me with a secured website to buy it . i just want to buy an authentic pair

[@C_C_SEA]

@@MohamedAdel-wg9vz www.shure.com/en-US/products/earphones/se215cl

[@zodiacfml]

@@Chromeberd the cables broke? im not happy they're charging $35, I hope I don't break mine

[@dueed]

I put them into the washer machine by mistake... and they are still working perfectly fine... so they are durable

[@brendanchapman9270]

Dude mine have been washed twice still good . Haha

[@TheArchiveJewellery]

@@brendanchapman9270 except the cable where is bend's round the ears have been through about a pair a year due to cable breaking

[@brendanchapman9270]

@@TheArchiveJewellery same here about once a year the cable will break and the metal wire will poke trough and not hold my ear 😭

[@TheArchiveJewellery]

@@brendanchapman9270 sucks forgot to get a new pair back before my warranty ran out but think I'm gonna get a pair of kz sz10pro next heard good things and only 40£

[@brendanchapman9270]

@@TheArchiveJewellery I should of stated that the drivers don't break. Just the 40 flipping dollor cable every year or so.

[@stuguy2]

I've had the 215's for 5 years and just changed the cables as one of the wires going around the ear snapped. (replacement cables cost me $35) I ve never owned better. I'm a true believer in this product.

[@sf2explus184]

how good are they for amazon prime movies. i am using a dragonfly dac/amp black version. i am looking for dialogue forward in ears

[@perfectpelican6156]

great review, pretty much spot on. I defiantly found them to be more base heavy, great sound for a decent price. some things I think potential buyers should know is the plastic bit that either the silicone or foam slide on gets gross pretty quick and (at least with silicone pads) there is nothing in the way to help them from getting dirty fast, cleaning them out often is a must for good sound and keep them from dying faster. also the part that goes around the ear feels really uncomfortable for a few days but once they get a better shape of your ear and you get used to putting them in they fit great. TLDR; they are still great for entry level high end audio and worth the price

[@KingHalbatorix]

I've been using them in the welding shop for 3 years now. About two years ago I dropped them to the floor as a coworker walked by and stepped on them both; one bud wasn't damaged at all - but with the other, the peg that the ear tips slide over snapped off. I superglued it back on, but the joint failed 3 times. Then I up and blobbed a ton of epoxy everywhere and that has held for more than a year. They're tough little fuckers that's for sure

[@SouthernGospelMusic]

KingHalbatorix I personally would just buy a new one, because it would scare the crap out of me having it fall off while it’s deep inside my ear.

[@monowavy]

hahah similar thing happened to me, it snapped off 3 times now and I've had them for 4 years now, replacing the cable once.

[@wallthemart]

That's for shure*

[@YuQissu]

@@wallthemart shure thing

[@sennhr]

Thanks for your review. Your speaking is so clear that I can understand your message even if I'm a Korean.

[@xev1435]

my own cracked after 5 years. I use them for work and listen to music while doing programming, around 4 to 8 hours a day. So after 5 years and 8 hours 5 days a week, I think that is ok

[@johnmc3862]

That’s pretty good value.

[@kevinmark7191]

I ve been using my se215s since early 2015 for stage and studio work while drumming. I love the reliability of them.

[@galoadriangoigserrano7238]

This was indeed very helpful. I am mainly concerned about a fairly good sound with the best noise isolation possible. Not interested in ANC and for good sound I have the ATH M50X. Do you think these Se215 can isolate from the noise in an airplane? Is there any alternative in terms of noise isolation you know? Many thanks!

[@thesoundmanproject]

how is the isolation??? while playing drums??

[@josephrackliff3454]

Just bought me a pair in 2023 they work amazing

[@mikesveganlife4359]

Thanks for sharing. I've had my SE215's for over 6 years and they just recently started developing cracks in their housing. So I'm looking to replace them with new of the same or get something different. I do like how they sound and they really are built like a tank. I use the 3 flange ear tips to get sound isolation.

[@lawrencecliff4664]

Kay Dubz fion fa7 is too pricey hm 300bucks

[@zodiacfml]

back then when I bought this in 2015, it was the best though it was quite expensive justified with the build quality. these days, there are earphones that sound better for a lot cheaper so one would buy this today for its build, tough but replaceable cables. also from this i learned that I really don't care much for the high frequencies or higher quality audio files so this will keep me from chasing high end audio gear.

[@joebuczkowski8605]

I ordered these on Amazon for 99$ yesterday, so I searched KZbin and watched your review. I hope they sound awesome and are worth it.

[@AviaryMolina]

Are they worth it?

[@NjabuloHadebe]

Are they??

[@mignuscarlsen5613]

@@NjabuloHadebe yes

[@Dark_Knight1_8]

Great Review! I have heard that if you buy "Shure" you gonna stick to them for ages.

[@BreyonnaMorgan18]

Hussain Ali it’s been 4 years for me. I’m trying to figure out why I haven’t lost them yet.

[@gfm1496]

More considerations to take into account. True IEMs for stage use vs critical/casual listening. Two different criteria that many seem to overlook. The Chi-Fi are not built as rugged - many people reporting just this fact everywhere. You’re on the road with your band or touring company, and let’s say your Shure Se215s IEMs do fail, Shures are available everywhere - you could get a replacement almost immediately for not much money and have the sound characteristics you have become accustomed to and possibly EQd for (remember these will be fed by a monitor mix likely). And many sound engineers will be familiar with them. If your Ch-Fis break good luck finding a replacement quick and then if you buy something different to fill your needs immediately then you are faced with a different sound characteristic than what you are used to and need to spend time adjusting for. Of course, for the price of the Chi-Fis you could take back ups with you. Just worthy of mentioning for circumstances the 215s are actually designed for.

[@thekaydubz]

Can never go wrong with Shure 🙃

[@SouthernGospelMusic]

My wireless cable frayed after about six months of use. And so did my wired cable. I sent in both of them to their repair shop and they sent me two brand new Bluetooth and wired cables back for free, and paid return shipping. Their turnaround time was within 48 hours too. I will probably always buy from them because their service is amazing.

[@kyyuhl]

I bought my pair in 2016 and they have served me very well over the years. It's been through two cables and 3 or 4 pairs of the yellow foam tips. I haven't used them much anymore for work as the Airpods Pro took their place with the ANC/Transparency modes. I did just order a 3rd new cable for it because I'd like to use them with my iPod again.

[@diegomireles]

I used mine wirelessly with the BT cable with my iPhone, they didn't make it, because they aren't sweatproof and I use my bike almost every day, I have another pair with the standard cable (no mic) in my PC and they work flawlessly.

[@neilgallacher4793]

Exceptionally clear explanation of your views. Thanks!

[@timhoadacoustic]

Thank you very much, your video really was useful. I'm looking for some in-ears and needed an honest review, thanks!

[@feelsrightslow]

Thanks man I’ve always had a thing for IEM and these are not expensive, plus I’ve read nice reviews. I’m thinking of getting these today as my first IEM.

[@seandaros3259]

Just ordered mine on Amazon, should arrive later today.

[@marccarter1350]

It's a direct flat monitor sound. The sound produced is not coulored at all. It allows you to hears difference parts of a track, pick out different sections. This is the intended use. There are cheap monitor Earphones. Its a different listen experience! Once you get how they work and sound they is no returning to coloured sound scapes!

[@thekaydubz]

In my opinion I wouldn't call the SE215 "flat" necessarily as it has a darker, warm, slightly bass boosted sound. They were the go to introductory IEM back in the day and they still aren't bad nowadays but there's better options for sound quality alone. The SE215 were my first IEMs back in the day so I do have a love for them still. Currently using the Moondrop Dusk which is phenomenal!

[@marccarter1350]

@@thekaydubz Moondrop Dusk are sweet, but a little on the pricey side of sweet :-)

[@edruiz1202]

Ordering some for Christmas. I have the KZ and while they do sounds great the case has broken. Put them back together but they keep breaking. Thanks for the video.

[@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22]

My se846 are 4 years old been used daily still solid I use my se215 for sleeping with the tw1 adapter their fine to

[@shadowpapito]

Thank you. Originally I brought the bigger brother the blue Edition and I thought they didn't have enough highs for my taste. I just found the ones that you reviewed. I find that they have a weird Peak in the treble and in the mids that make them shouty and harsh around the edges. With the advances in technology these to me know worth $15 for the quality of sound that they provide it's a win situation for us as consumers. Chi-fi is taking a lot of market share. Have a great one wishing you the very best thanks for your contribution

[@gmbh8443]

3:48 i totally agree. And idk why... How do they make the sound different? 🗿 is it cuz the way they are ik my ear? Than the other ones....?

[@theaverageguy3884]

Im a Dj and will use them when mixing. Still good to go ?

[@thekaydubz]

Should be good! I don't know much about DJing but I'm guessing it requires some pretty good sound isolation while on stage? The SE215s are very comfortable and isolate very well

[@theaverageguy3884]

@@thekaydubz Yes and one of my problems are loud booth monitors or speakers. From time to time its hard to beat mach. And i have to turn the volume on nearly max to hear what i am mixing. So i think the Shure SE215 can be a nice investment.

[@gohjohan]

I'm assuming that this is still relevant in 2020 because I bought the similar ones 3 days ago when there was a sale. I'm using it with my multi effects unit for my electric guitar.

[@dann5515]

are they good for FPS gaming PC? and what about the Dolby windows?

[@dannyturner7967]

I have been using mine for 10 years, currently i am on my 3rd replacement cable

[@roneystapes]

Thanks for a great review!

[@Yimello]

I'm considering buying some se215s. I've got the KZ ZS10 pro, which sound great, but they just feel so bulky and they constantly feel like they're going to fall out when I'm drumming. I'm thinking it may be worth a slight downgrade in audio for better comfort.

[@thekaydubz]

Se215s are definitely more comfortable than the zs10s for me. They are pretty small and lightweight so they easily in my ears. As long as the sound is good enough to get the job done and the comfort is most important, se215s will work!

[@peterpetersky2152]

I actually bought the Kz xs10 Pro first and then ordered Shure SE215. I wanted to have some comparison with between them. I do agree with you that Shure definitely has a better build quality (and they also sit better) but I do like the more the sound I get from the KZ ones.

[@thekaydubz]

The sound is definitely better from the ZS10 Pros

[@sarathms3997]

@@thekaydubz People say shure rolls out the high frequency.. Is it that bad??

[@saravincent353]

Also you can replace the cord to the headphone so if that gets damaged it’s very easy to replace

[@davidnollmusic363]

Thank you for your helpful review!

[@bobbydepace6869]

Thanks. Excellent review

[@gmbh8443]

How is your cable not green -.- mine is green. Especially at right ear... lol

[@jesusfreakster101]

Thinking of using these with X Vive wireless transmitter for band - playing lead when unable to hear your output through mains is No Bueno.

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

I use these with the Xvive U4. Love them!

[@guillermitodeir4900]

Mine have 7 years and the build Quality is great

[@thekaydubz]

Wow 7 years is a loongg time

[@Yeetster138]

Would these be good to wear while singing in a band?

[@subhankardasvlogs6794]

How many rs cost 🥺🥺🥺

[@verveblack]

is it possible to use a mic with it?

[@Eric-dd8bk]

Hey what's the background music? Sounds nice.

[@markporo]

Thanks for the review. Since you have both...How does the noise cancelation compare between the se215s and the zs10's?

[@thekaydubz]

The se215s were a better fit for me so they blocked out more sound. Zs10 have the better sound overall though

[@markporo]

@@thekaydubz thank you!

[@7joe373]

hi，will shure 215‘s sound quality better than AirPods pro？i like 215’s design but already got AirPods pro，thx

[@iamlabrecordz]

Do these have a mic? I need a good pair of iem’s without a mic.

[@thekaydubz]

I bought mine without

[@kilovictor777]

Thanks buddy going for Shure 😊👍

[@BreyonnaMorgan18]

1.) You’re supposed to run the cable under your shirt then into your pocket. 2.) Everyone waits the same amount of time for the ear foams to expand. 3.) What microphone is this?

[@thekaydubz]

Yee I run the cable under my shirt when I'm out. I use a cheap condenser microphone, Neewer NW700

[@DarthCiliatus]

@@thekaydubz The mic sounds great.

[@draco9566]

@@thekaydubz sound is tight but sucks cause the background noise

[@LIGHTWARRIOR-888]

Great review man!!

[@andrewlee4768]

I just bought a new pair of these in 2022

[@ayswaryamanikandan4688]

Do these have a mic which I can use for singing into it thanks

[@thekaydubz]

I think u can get one with a mic attached to the cable, but then idk if u can use it to record audio

[@nathandrums0]

I got a pair in 2017 and by 2018 the sound quality had reduced significantly. Replaced 2 cables in that time to see if it was the problem. Got a deal with MEE and used those from March 2020 until about 2 weeks ago. I’m with Alclair now and I’ll never look back at universal IEMs again. the MEE’s were similar to the shure’s. Good price but awful quality. If you can afford custom IEMs, just trust me and do it.

[@JustAnotherAccount8]

Mine just broke after wearing them to bed. had them for about a year or two, personally, I didn't like the cord that wraps around your ear, didn't feel comfortable. they sound pretty decent though

[@joenissan]

There’s nothing better sounding, that I’ve found, for the price.

[@jonahpaxton2581]

Joe Perra Vibes from this video

[@robovirtuoso1354]

If it lasts longer than Chi-Fi, then it must be worth the extra money.

[@thekaydubz]

Yes, build quality is excellent and you always know it will work ;)

[@Eric-dd8bk]

I just got one and tried it and surely the noise cancelation and stability in and on my ears is great. But it also surely lacks some quality in the sound department. Very bad clarity and no highend. Shure makes these more for monitoring purposes for musicians than just casual music listening for the general public, but I'd say this does a bad job for it in terms of sound quality and EQ.

[@catjack90]

Has anyone here upgraded their earpods to these? I love listening to music and podcasts everyday and I really want to try good quality earphones and these look really nice to me. I've used earpods for about 7 years and they sound a lot better than anything else I've used before that which were basically extremely cheap earphones in the range of like 10 dollars tops and the earpods are 30 dollars. Seeing that these Shure are about 100 dollars I wonder Are they really that much better? The price is over triple, somehow I have a good feeling about them though, I've read online they are too bassy for some ppl, but I think I'd like that. Any insight on this change would be appreciated and thanks for sharing this video.

[@thekaydubz]

If you are coming from earpods I think these will sound a lot better. Theres also a bunch of other IEMs for under $100 that sound better than the SE215s. U could check out IEMs from KZ, and I also heard the BLON-03s are excellent. But the Shures are still great earphones

[@catjack90]

@@thekaydubz Thank you so much! I'll take a look around and get myself a new pair somewhere around this week

[@zodiacfml]

you would buy this for the build or the quality of the replaceable cables. if you're happy with the earpods, the shure will give more bass and mid frequencies, such as voice. you might need to get used to the ear tips that needs to be inserted

[@catjack90]

@@zodiacfml Thanks a lot I got them and I really like them :D

[@marcpatzelt2430]

I think I'm gonna buy a pair

[@avigassman9803]

Are these good for gaming

[@thekaydubz]

I kinda use whatever earphones or headphones I have available for gaming. As long as they work 🙃

[@rsc769]

Nice video! Btw are those stock eartips?

[@thekaydubz]

Thanks! Yep they are the largest foam tips that came with the IEMs

[@asher8773]

would you say these are good for gaming?

[@asher8773]

@Jamie Mels cheers boss

[@asher8773]

@Jamie Mels yeah I'm using mine for gaming and I really like it, much better than having heavy ass headphones on my head.

[@ericeastman2427]

There badass but they still only have 2.5 poles on them which is bullshit i had to get a 2.5 to 3.5 male adapter to get full stereo out of them for $100.00 they should be able to get full stereo they don't work on all iem,s you need the adapter 3 pole

[@gooseintheshell]

Do you think this is still worth buying in 2020? I like the way it looks but im not sure if getting a kz or something will be more worth it, music quality isnt really my top priority though.

[@thekaydubz]

I would say so, Shure has amazing build and great reliable products 🙃

[@gooseintheshell]

@@thekaydubz thanks. I just bought it today, i think its fine but maybe not the most value for money. Anyways, Im satisfied with it for now and hope to use it for at least a few years.

[@NickThomasVocals]

Great video, subscribed 👍

[@marcz9482]

I get the same green residue in mine from the sweat

[@sonofdennis]

Can I dj with these?

[@thecowcowclash]

Anyone know how to fix the one ear not working glitch?

[@Slickdick99]

That's not a glitch bro, that's a short. You probably need a new cable.

[@thecowcowclash]

Jett Hamlin \V/ just ordered the cable... it was brand new oof

[@gmbh8443]

I love mine.. but.. the littlr stick inside both cables... hmmmm.. they are broken.. but the first one.. died.. cuz someone.. had to pull the cable..

[@lemonsqueezexd5468]

How is the bass on those?

[@gmbh8443]

@@lemonsqueezexd5468 idk 😂

[@uni3831]

do these work with an iphone?

[@thekaydubz]

As long as you have a headphone jack 😄 If not you gonna need an adapter

[@graffbash909]

@@thekaydubz you mean a dongle lol

[@thekaydubz]

@@graffbash909 you right 😄

[@HippieMagic]

Currently $80 so i picked up a pair

[@Weareonenation303]

I'm not sure why people still recommend the SE215s. Soundwise, they are completely outclassed by some Chi-Fi offerings at the same price bracket. The only real benefit of the 215s nowadays is the very durable build.

[@thekaydubz]

Yeah sound wise there are much better options for cheap like ZS10 Pro, Tin T2, etc. Their Se425, Se535, and Se846 models are also overpriced today although they did drop the prices a little bit. I think people mainly buy Shure if they want the durability (except for the ear tip nozzle which I heard snaps off), comfort, isolation, and most importantly excellent Shure customer service

[@johnmorrell]

put the cable under your shirt..

[@johnraspberry2269]

I have those and all i can say is that the Treblab X5 are far better......

[@guN_Ners]

So is it worth it??

[@thekaydubz]

I think so yes if you want overall build quality. I have been using the KZ ZS10 Pro for the past month and the sound is definitely better than the se215. But I miss the small form factor, comfort, and cable quality of the se215

[@guN_Ners]

@@thekaydubz i bought cca c10 and kz zsx....

[@JJohnston4Life]

They're not designed to be headphones. They're made to monitor your own voice. 😂😂

[@thekaydubz]

Yeah that's true, but depends on use case. We still care about how they sound ofcourse, otherwise there wouldn't be so many audiophile grade iems for the purpose of music listening not just for live performers

[@theearthisbread]

Akg in ears sound better :)

[@theearthisbread]

SavageArfad its true though

[@gmbh8443]

I have mine after i bought Them in dec.. but the cable and the hard cable (left) are green.. (lol..) and that little thing... is broken xD... cuz my stupid tache rpulled in the cable.. (like.. a det days after i Got Them 🤦🏼‍♀️) without reason..

[@gmbh8443]

@Etyzx hmmmm

[@gmbh8443]

@Etyzx im lazy

[@gmbh8443]

@Etyzx i see your deleted comment -.-

[@gmbh8443]

@Etyzx "aint no way bro replied after 2 years lmaooo"

[@gmbh8443]

@Etyzx did you get your se215? -.-

[@johnmc3862]

Up the d Dubz!

[@animalcollection6969]

piece of shit broke on me after a year

[@davidmacias6558]

💀💀

[@sloughboundrecordz]

These are terrible.

[@undergroundbass4784]

SLOUGHBOUND Recordz like your mom

[@sloughboundrecordz]

Underground Bass you still live off your mom I’m sure.

[@bertbebop1264]

I agree. The treble ruins them for me.

[@toosure69]

@@bertbebop1264 ,,yeah . makes them screechy .. like turning a screw-driver in your ear ..

[@davidmacias6558]

IM DEAD

[@callmefuirt1531]

The exspolde rightt

[@callmefuirt1531]

?

[@davidmacias6558]

Bruh these are for on stage stuff 😂😂

[@snuggybug2935]

And?

[@jcwab]

David Macias ikr!! It doesn’t make sense.