How good Shure SE535 are compared with Grado GR10 in music, cable quality and over all usability?
1124510
GR10's get great reviews, but so should any IEM's over $400 like the Shure 535's. I chose the Shure because of the replaceable cables, which makes them virtually unique. All cables fail eventually, sooner or later, so only feature this protects your high investment in expensive hardware. See Dr Lister's review for all my other reasons as well. Good luck, hope this helps!
1124511
I've never listened to the G10. Reviews for the G10 look good though. Either one you get, you'll be happy. If you place a value on listening to music, it's easily worth the money.
67143
Well... the word better is subjective as your personal taste in what you feel or experience when you use this types of devices is different for each individual. I cant compare them to the SE535 as I have never used them before. I can just say that the SE846 are out of this world and I have been blown away. Maybe try to locate a store that have both in stock and give them a try. Good luck in your decision.
1201817
Just got these and I totally agree. Compared to my $60 and $400 Sennheiser headphones and both were better than the shures. These are good for airplanes though....esp. due to the portability factor.
1893972
I have used these and other Shure's during all kinds of exercise. As long as you don't snag the cord they will be fine. The reason I have se SE425 is because the set I had before, which was the predecessor to these (E4c) got caught up in a rowing machine and the cable was damaged. Now that they have a replaceable cable you don't have to worry about that kind of thing. And if you are worried about sweat, keep in mind these things are built for stage musicians. Experiment and find the right sleeve and you won't have any problems!
67145
Answering with the caveat that everyone is different, what sounds clear and airy to one person may sound over-bright and fatiguing to another. If you can, listen to both before you buy. To me, the se846 sounds much better than the se535 -- I'm not a bass-head, but I like the punch the se846's driver gives the lows. The mids are solid and well-articulated while the high's are smoothed out just enough to take the edge off of them (I listen with the blue "balanced" filters in). To me, the se535 sounds ok bordering on muddy for the lows, decent mids, and with ok highs bordering on tinny. I mentioned the filters -- the se846 comes with a set of three you can remove and replace to suit your ears or music: white "bright", blue "balanced", and black "warm". Bright shifts the response towards the highs (for more analytical listeners), warm shifts the response towards the lows (for the bass-heads). With the se535, you just get the factory tuning. Hope this helps, and happy listening :)
777192
I had the older se535's and they did not have the ear bud disconnect that the newer se315s have. The wire on my older model se535's became frayed and the sound was becoming broken due to the cable fraying. I had to purchase a new pair of Shures. The se315's provide good sound as compared with older se535's. I have never tested the newer model se535's however.
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I have had the E10 for over a year and have been satisfied. If you are looking for amps and DACs I'd suggest heading over Headroom (http://www.headphone.com/headphone-amps/) to sort out price and quality with audio enthusiasts. Lot of very good detail reviews.
142624
I just love the Shure se425 so far so good my kind of ear buds..and just love the AMAZON Service..thank u
1695998
I use the Shure SE215CL buds. They're $99 and according to my friends, are just as good as the Shure's that cost hundreds more. I like them. They don't have enough cord to reach the ground, so I went to Radio Shack and bought a ten foot extension, that was about 10 bucks. I sit at a keyboard, so there is more than enough there for me.
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Holy moly, I wish I had that problem..to choose between two companies with stellar offerings. The LS50 is exceptional, would I prefer a pair of Wilson Watt Puppies......in a heartbeat. But, as the monetary system collapses, you are probably far better off to get some acoustic instruments.
1146853
Hi, the two are polar opposites. The At95e tracks better and has a very natural tone. It is also likely to work on a wider number of tables. The Grado is the data retrieval champ thanks to a much better cantilever. The Grado has a huge wide sound stage and is warmer too. The Grado is big and lush but not as good of a tracker. Choose the Grado for classical, opera, jazz and prog rock. Choose the AT for indie rock, metal, and pop. I use both on two different tables. Cannot live without either and have used both designs for 30 years. I own the Linn and Clearaudio variants of the AT as well. My Grado is on a big Technics direct drive and Technics belt drive. The AT and variants are on Project and Clearaudio tables. Hope this helps.
2049986
Instead of spending $20 on comply to possibly enhance the sound of inexpensive ear buds - which is much like putting lipstick on a pig.....it's still a pig.......I'm selling my Shure se215 ear buds that I recently upgraded for $75. Consider upgrading your ear buds.
2282211
thank you, MAS. That was very helpful. Another quick question: do you know which are better (even if marginally so) - the Shure SE530 or the Monster Turbine Pro?
939319
The E7 and the HD595s are a great match. The E7 is a fantastic product and most definitely worth the price. All my Sennheisers really come alive when paired with the E7.
397249
Sound-wise, yes, build quality, no, expect these to break apart after 6 months. I would recommend a pair of Sony MDR 7506's. They actually sound better, and are better build-wise. I love the Shure's sound, but I cannot recommend them over the Sony.ALSO, these are cheaper. You can get these here for $84.95.
1938649
It depends what you are looking for in a headphone. I can tell you that if you want portability, build quality, relatively balanced sound signature, and great sound quality (compared to its class), then you will likely be very happy with these. However, if you want something with a good soundstage and clarity, you should probably look at open-back headphones from Grado or Sennheiser.
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Hey McFly, the SE846 sound is definitely more closed-back. It pretty much gives me near-complete isolation. The bass response is much better than any previous Shure models, and comes very close to full-sized cans.