Which Shure In-Ear monitor is best for you? | Shure SE series

Shure SE Series In ear monitors; What are they and which ones should you buy ?
Jordan breaks down the full series so that you can better understand the Shure In-Ear monitor range. What IEMs are best for you ? This video takes you through it all. Let us know which ones you would buy.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 From budget to premium - heres the full range of Shure IEMS
00:17 Why do you need IEMs?
00:43 Do you need to plug them in?
01:09 The features
01:43 The drivers
02:14 The SE112
02:46 The SE215
03:18 The SE425
03:41 The SE535
04:16 The SE846
05:47 What does it all add up to?
06:08 The Shure True wireless adaptors
06:25 Taking your performance to the next level
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Links
Se112 - gear4music.me/Shure-SE112
SE215 - gear4music.me/Shure-SE215
Se425 - gear4music.me/Shure-SE425
Se535 - gear4music.me/Shure-SE535
SE846 GEN 2 - gear4music.me/Shure-SE846

[@JohnOBryan]

I have the SE215's, SE425's and SE535's. The SE215's is an enjoyable IEM that's great for just casual listening. The SE425's are great for critical listening by any musician or vocalist who really want to focus on the upper mids. The SE535's are also great for critical listeners who wants to hear the full range of audio.

[@sleepe8050]

Dam bro lmao 😂 should of just got the best ones at that point could of had the best off the jump

[@JohnOBryan]

I have a bit of an issue with OCD. I plan on getting the SE846 Gen II's next. I also have the Shure Aonic 50's, Aonic 50 II's, SRH-1540 & SRH-1840 headphones.

[@ivanazupanovic3989]

Are they all different in size? Basically, I'd like to know which of those has the smallest housing.

[@JohnOBryan]

@@ivanazupanovic3989 They are all the same size.

[@JustSomeDude31]

I have the SE215 gen 1 wireless. The drivers are still okay but the wireless battery is lacking. So i'm in need of an upgrade. I'm not a musician but I love good sound. Do you think the gen 2 wireless adapter offers better sound compared to the older wireless variant? And if I like the SE215 but would want some better bass what would be the best upgrade? If you know that is. I listen to rock, metal, pop punk, gymcore, metalcore, modern rock mostly, but also techno styles.

[@dystimaria8249]

Thank you for the great review!

[@MarkAlphas]

Great concise information packed video! You just gained a sub :D

[@Andyhandle]

Very informative. Love my Shures! Coming up to 10 years old. I ended up with 215, 535 and 846. And using with 3.5mm, lightning (inbuilt DAC) and aonic Bluetooth hooks. Great audio quality and versatility.

[@chrispnw2547]

I bought my Shure 215s in 2014 well before wireless headphones became the norm. I packed them away thinking I would never use them again. When affordable lossless audio arrived, I pulled these babies out of inventory and the love-affair is back. Over the course of a year I have spent money finding the best components to support my audio addiction. I have the Apple DACs for my iPhone and iPad but to get the full sonic performance from my 215s I had to purchase a portable DAC with a much stronger amplifier. With the greater power, the 215s 'sing'. The 535s and 846s are steep steps in price. What are your impressions for each as you step up the range?

[@jobaecker9752]

Well done video. I'm enjoying the 215's but there's going to be an upgrade in my future; this video helps a lot!

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

Glad to hear you Enjoyed the video. The SE425 are so versatile, the extra driver really gives you that extra clarity and definition, or if you are looking for a MASSIVE upgrade, the SE846 would be perfect for pretty much everything.

[@revelationsoundstudio]

Thank you for your helpful review. I have had the 425's for 6 years. I decided recently to give the 535's a chance and to compare them against the 425's. I only used them for in ear monitors on stage with a worship band and they have done a decent job. The 425's have a buttery mids and the lows and ends are a little recessed. When listening to music, they sound ok, but not great. The 535's has an extended sound stage over the 425's and you hear the details better in the high's and lows while still having a similar buttery mids that the 425's provide There is clearly more bass with the 535's because the 425 bass is light. With that said, the bass is not big and punchy with the 5335's but balanced sounding. . I decided to keep my 425's as a back up par but the 535's are the way to go without jumping to the expensive 846's. They fit snug in my ear and are comfortable to wear. They will be my last pair of in ears for playing on stage. Just remember to clean the way out of them once in a while. Even with using a Q tip to clean my ears after a shower, wax still gets in the speaker area and they can clog the sound.

[@BenNuProductions]

Thanks for the great video! Cheers from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@fransrodenburg3855]

Nice video! I own the SE535 for about 12 years now (bought them in 2010 or 2011). The plastic eventually began to crack (about half a year ago), which I was able to fix with some superglue. Never once had any regrets spending that much money on them, because they sound so much better than anything I have listened to before (tried various from 50 to 200 euro before). I'm thinking of saving a bit extra and just going for the SE846 next time, because of the extra driver, and if it lasts you 10+ years, the price tag becomes much easier to justify.

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

That is always the best thing about Shure, all of their microphones and earphones last forever meaning you get the most out them. The SE846s are amazing In-ears and I would highly recommend them.

[@kurapan779]

This comment really helps me! Thanks! I've had my SE215 probably for about 6 years and one of the plastic shells fully cracked the other day. Now I've been thinking whether to just try to glue it together or buy a new SE215 or try upgrading to one of the more expensive models. I really like the sound of SE215 and I only use it outdoors since I mainly use AKG headphones at home, so I don't really need perfect sound quality from the earphones because I won't be able to appreciate it as much since I'll always have some outdoors noise mixed in. I was wondering whether the more expensive models aren't made of more durable material, so your comment really helped because now I know that even 535s can eventually crack open.

[@fransrodenburg3855]

@@kurapan779 Yeah any plastic will eventually harden and crack. But I find 10-12 years to be quite acceptable. My parents and my fiancée all have the SE215 and are also very happy with it. The main selling point for the higher end versions is really the drivers (and because of that the audio quality). If you like the audio quality of the one's you have now, there is no good reason to spend twice as much for a higher end version probably.

[@Madginger2112]

Got 215 from +- 20 years ago... one nozzle broke yesterday... Cheers for the info !

[@ajiridwan9528]

Bro they released in 2011 😂😂

[@Radvous]

Could you do a separate review of the SE846 Gen 2?

[@jeromepelusi6572]

Hello, What is better for singers on stage ? Thank you Jerome

[@Drainage_Eli]

I have a question for you about using the SE215 IEM’s that I just bought with the Fender micro amp that plugs right into my Les Paul. Why is there a constant hissing? Is it the headphones or do you think it would be the micro amp? Do you think the more expensive 535 headphones would have less hissing?

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

Hey, That does sounds a bit strange, I would suggest trying to use some other headphones and see if the issue keeps happening. If the hiss continues with the other headphones, its likely to be the Micro amp. If you are turning the Amp up as loud as it can go, you will likely still hear some hiss no matter how premium or expensive your headphones are. I would recommend trying to work out where the issue is coming from before buying some new headphones.

[@rafal7m796]

Today I had the opportunity to test these IEMs (transparent version) for the first time. Unfortunately, I am disappointed with the very weak bass, or in fact it is inaudible at all :( apart from that, the rest of the sound is kind of muffled, too quiet. I tested it on the phone (via the Fiio KA1 DAC) and through the headphone output of the Creative sound card in the PC.

[@robertdore9592]

What a good presentation...

[@jhtongamer3151]

what do you think for gaming i play pubg what do you think of the shure anois 4

[@wickedbly6724]

Nice vid! If im trying to choose based on gaming, which pones should i choose? Or shouldnt I consider shure for gaming?

[@thekaorucat]

Depends on what you're trying to play. If you're into competitive FPS where the slightest hint of footsteps are necessary, they should work fine especially with a decent DAC to power them (definitely not your PC's front panel, assuming you also play on PC. I have my SE846 mated to an Ifi Go Link, which is connected to my PC's front Type C USB port for the time being, and it's loud and clear enough for my gaming needs).

[@michellafontaine4507]

can the se535 keep up with the westone 50 pro x with 5 drivers

[@prakashkarki3259]

Hello gear music whenever i call from se 215 connect i cant hear anymore from incoming calls . Do you have any idea for fixing it?

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

Hey, Which Cable are you using ? To be able to Take calls with the SE215s is to use the Shure RMCE-UNI Accessory Cable - This has a Microphone on the cable as well as device to allow you to pause, play and change the volume of your music. This Cable should fix your problem and allow you to take calls with the SE215s The other possible cable is the Shure EAC64CL - This is either a Clear or Black Cable and is just a cable, there is no microphone on the cable and no device that allows you to change the volume of your music, if you are using this cable that is most likely why you can not hear any calls. Hope this helps

[@endrizo]

hi. in se846 what happens if you use no filter at all? leave the tube empty?? thanks

[@Radvous]

That's a good question

[@CamperIV]

It will either sound very tinny or extremely bassy, depending on the design :D Not good either way

[@anthonyturdo938]

I have the Shure 425 and the 535 I love the 535,s

[@angrybeard8999]

Curious about the wireless monitoring system. I’ve been using a wireless headset for about 4 years now and it’s really hard to let that kind of freedom go. I’ve been wanting to go to something exactly like this without having to rely on plugging into my PC or into my microphone aux port. Can having the wireless monitoring system work well for People like myself who do gaming? This would be a huge Quality of Life improvement if it’s possible. Anyone who can help or has experience with this, your input would be greatly appreciated.

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

Hey, Theres a few ways you could do this, You could look at using a Bluetooth earphones. Shure have Aonic True Wireless Earphones which can connect to your computer via Bluetooth just like you would for your headphones. The Shure True Wireless Adapters connect to any of these earphones that are mentioned in this video so you have a few options to choose from. If you want wireless earphones for your Gaming/PC set up this is the best option. When you get into "pro Audio" wireless that musicians use on stage things get a bit tricky as those systems tend to use Radio Frequencies and can get interferience from things like Wifi Routers and PC's.

[@ppauljefferson]

pls let me know shure se 846 best for drummers ? mainly studio use and not on stage purpose

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

The Shure SE846 IEMS have 4 drivers built into them, this is perfect for giving you clear seperation of freqencies. It helps provide punchy low end as well as a crisp high end without getting muddy or lost in the mix. This can be great for drummers because as a drummer you need to be able to clearly hear everything from your drum kit, to the backing track as well as the click track. They also come with changble sound filters so you can customise how you want the IEMs to sound, you can choose from "balanced, warm, or Bright" Hope this helps

[@ppauljefferson]

@@Gear4musicSynthsTech thanks for considering and giving a reply, this means a lot, have been using shure se215 for years, looking for a upgrade now, thanks so much for the clear info.

[@1okvfx]

I am new to using in ears and I was wondering if the SE215 have noise cancelling

[@tedburg6042]

No shures have active noise canceling electronics. They all block about 35 db of ambient noise because they fit tight in the ear and act like earplugs for anything not created by the drivers.

[@larrytate1657]

The price jump from 425 to 535 is substantial. Think it’s that much better as far as sound quality or is it just one of those things like when the best tv pic looks a spec better than the second best but it is a thousand bucks more.

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

There will be a clear difference when listening to the SE425s vs the SE535s. The SE535s have 3 drivers meaning the seperation of frequencies in the earphones will give you a clearer sound and higher detail. The SE425s have 2 drivers which will still give you fantastic seperation of the frequencies, however you wont get as much detail as you would in the SE535s or the SE846s.

[@revelationsoundstudio]

The 535's are worth the upgrade. Better bass, and detail in the top end. This helps bring a larger sound stage as well. The music on the 425's on the lows and highs are a little recessed while the 535 they are more forward and you hear the details better.

[@laurenz6760]

Why are they for musicians? I just want some high quality audio for music when I'm not at home. Are they good for that or what should I look for instead?

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

The Shure SE Series are great for Musicians because they provide natural clear sound which can reproduce accurate sound and detail across a wide range of frequencies. This is great for musicans so that they can clearly hear what is going on on-stage, also they are isolating and can block any outside noise which protects their ears while onstage. However they are also PERFECT for people who just want some high quality audio in their everyday lives. Shure have a cable called the RMCE-UNI which can be used with devices like laptops and phones, this cable has a mic as well as volume control. OR if you would like to be wireless you can chck out the RMCE-TW2 Wireless Adapter, This turns any SE series earphone wireless, it connects to any laptop or phone with bluetooth, allowing you to take calls, play and pause music. The SE series are great for musicians but they are just as good for people who just want to listen to music because of their amazing sound quality and clear reproduction of sound.

[@laurenz6760]

Thanks for the info!

[@ardy7729]

Are the SE425 good for drummers?

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

SE425s are great for dummers. They have Dual Drivers, meaning that they have incredible sound quality across a huge frequency range. This can give you punchy bass and clear highs. They are sound isolating and back block out 37dB of noise which helps you protect your hearing. Because of their Dual drivers, you can crank up the volume a bit more and they won't distort. Perfect IEMs for drummers.

[@pageegap1]

I own the 215, 535 and 846. The aonic 5 I do also have but I believe they are more consumers

[@sniperzrgryteclocus]

can anyone suggest me whether to take shure SE112 or tangzu waner

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

The Shure SE112s are amazing Earphones, however the SE215s are much closer to the style your looking at with the Tangzu earphones. The SE215s are a musicans choice for a reason, they provide you with crystal clear audio and will last you years of use. The SE215s may be a bit more Expensive than the Tangzu earphones, but they'll likely last much longer and be much better quality because Shure is a brand that musicians all over the world can trust.

[@sniperzrgryteclocus]

@@Gear4musicSynthsTech I am thinking of beyerdynamic dt 770 pro what would u suggest to enjoy music to the fullest?

[@--MDX--]

I have the 535's and i don't like them. They're annoying to put on, uncomfortable in my ear canal, wire is too stiff, barely cancels out any background noise, and almost no bass. I wore them properly, but it feels like they're digging into the side of my ear canal as if the stems were built on the wrong angle. I have old wireless galaxy buds that sound way more balanced and cancels out background noise a lot more.

[@tedburg6042]

Look up how to setup shure in ear monitors on youtube. Sounds like your just using the wrong tip or not inserting them correctly.

[@sasproductions701]

hi im after some good headphones for my new ipod video 5.5 generation 80gb white so yeah can u help me please? most in ear phones have mic and i dont need that. im also due an iphone 14 and will still use my ipod as music source which isnt bluetooth. im use to the sound of monitoring as i use audio technica mx50 daily on my PC. i would like something a warmer with the bass and more pronounced i think u call it. as its there and its nice but not enough because its a monitoring headphone it sounds too clear in some parts.

[@endrizo]

what about the se 315 ?

[@Gear4musicSynthsTech]

The 315s were discontinued a few years ago, this list is all the Shure IEMs you can currently purchase. However the 315s are still great earphones that are perfect for onstage monitoring.

[@gmbh8443]

I don’t understand the frequency-.-…. So lower = better? Xd

[@jfriedauer7290]

no, the lower the frequency, the "deeper" (bassier) the sound, the higher the frequency the "higher/brighter" the sound (highs)

[@gmbh8443]

@@jfriedauer7290 💀

[@gmbh8443]

​@@jfriedauer7290im.. out xd

[@waynebickerton8197]

Where are the aonic 3, 4 and 5's? This review is 10 years out of date! I have the aonic 5 and aonic 3, as well as Shure 215, 425 and 535. The aonic 5 are massively better, especially with the neutral filter. The aonic 3 are the best for on the go as the sound is bold, clear and dynamic, whilst the shape helps retain a secure seal. You need to review the aonic range!

[@jhtongamer3151]

what about the 4 for gaming ?

[@lumluml4854]

I need a IEM for singing on the stage, I don’t know if I should get se 425 or Aonic 4. I appreciate if I can get some advice. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@JustSomeDude31]

I got the SE215 gen 1 wireless. (I'm not a musician, just a casual listener who prefers better sounds). Would the Gen 2 wireless Aonic 215's be an upgrade? Or would I better look at the Aonic 3? Or maybe 4?

[@OmegaDerrick]

No frequency response graph. All models except the se215’s are pretty flat in frequency response. So saying better bass on those other models is kinda misleading to some that dont understand frequencies. Some folks prefer the boosted low end and only the se215 has a boosted low end of around 8db and curves down after the low mids.

[@sunfire65ph]

Very incomplete video, i feel like a lot of people are gonna love the aonic 4.

[@1337wafflezz]

Spoiler alert: they all suck and you should get something different

[@aznfoo69]

Which one should I get then?

[@hillelcroushorn5717]

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