Full Review
Introduction
The SE115s are Shure’s new entry-level edition in their popular SE series of in-ear headphones. At first glance, there isn’t much to separate the SE115s from the rest of Shure’s options. They have the same design, their performance results have similar trends, and the headphones come with similar sleeve options. The main things you’ll notice are the SE115s don’t come with Shure’s regular batch of extras.
Like the rest of the Shure SE options, the SE115s have a modular cord and were designed for people who like to loop the headphones’ cable around the back of their ears. You can also opt to purchase several different in-line accessories, although other SE series headphones include a few options in the box.
Although they didn’t perform as well on our audio tests, the Shure SE115s seem to be a good pair of headphones at the $120 price point.
Comparisons
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Sound Quality
Low distortion, good tracking. Bad low-end response. Read More... |
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Isolation
Excellent isolation, great leakage control, high volume without distortion. Read More... |
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Comfort
More sleeve options than is typical for headphones in this price range. Sleeves get slightly less comfortable over time. Read More... |
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Usability
Modular cord provides room for in-line accessories, cleaning tool. Read More... |
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Shure SE420 Comparison
 We compare the SE115 to the SE420. Read More... |
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Sennheiser MM 50 iP Comparison
 We compare the SE115 to the MM50 iP. Read More... |
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Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic Comparison
 We compare the SE115 to the In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic. Read More... |
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Sennheiser CX 300-II Comparison
 We compare the SE115 to the CX 300-II. Read More... |
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Page 10
Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Shure SE115. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Shure SE115. Add your comments... |
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