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Shure SE420 Comparison |
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 • Look very similar.
• SE420s have better overall audio quality.
• Both headphones wear the same.
• SE115s are the better budget option, SE420s are the better mid-range option.
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Sennheiser MM 50 iP Comparison |
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Design
Sure, there's a minor difference in the grays used, but overall these headphones are identical.
Sound Quality
The SE420s take the comparison here, by not sharing the SE115s' high-end plunge. It is interesting to see the SE420s do dip in that area, however. Other than this difference, both headphones' graphs look very similar, boosting bass before settling down to a more even-handed mid-range response. For those reading this review linearly: the SE115s are very unlikely to win on the frequency response comparison.
The SE115s actually have less distortion than the SE420s.
Both headphones have similar tracking graphs. Really, neither one has much of an issue with their tracking. The SE420 manages a slighly better response here, but it's not a gigantic lead.
Isolation
Both headphones are excellent isolators.
Comfort
Both headphones are about the same in terms of comfort, since they have virtually identical shapes and sleeves.
Verdict
We think this match-up is somewhat indicative of the typical upgrade you can get out of a set of headphones. The SE115s are a better budget option while the SE420s are better for more discerning ears. One interesting take-away is how similar these two headphones are and the price that separates them. These price differences typically scale on an exponential magnitude. Audiophiles are doomed to spending tons of money on their hobby.
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