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Shure SE210 Headphones Review - Intro

By Mark Brezinski
Published on April 05, 2008
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Intro	Tour & Design
Performance	In Use
Value & Comparisons	Conclusion
Ratings & Specs

The Shure SE210 headphones are an interesting set of in-ear headphones. The buds have an angled nozzle, which is a different design. Those who wear the cord around the backs of their ears will like this form factor, while those who wear the cord down will find the ear buds protrude straight out of their ears. There is also a 3.5mm plug at the bottom of the neck split. The plug allows the easy addition of a headset control or other accessory.

We think the SE210s are comfortable, and the included sleeves should help a wide range of people find something that's easy on the ear canal. For a long wear session, you will notice a reduction in overall comfort, but nothing out of the ordinary for in-ear headphones.

In terms of sound quality, the SE210s perform well for in-ear headphones. They tend to underemphasize higher frequencies, and there are some issues with distortion, but these issues are fairly commonplace with such small sound elements. The SE210 headphones are priced at $179.99.

Section	The Good	The Bad
Tour & Design	They're small, low profile, and come with a handy carrying case.	Angled nozzle design means some fits don't work well. Neck split slider easily tears.
Performance	Poor high-frequency response makes some noises sound muted.	Great sound isolation blocks sound from the outside world.
In Use	The cable is short, but the extension cord adds plenty of length.	Earpieces don't fit comfortably in the ear in some positions.
Value & Comparisons	For the price, these in-ears aren't a bad deal.	They are, however, a little on the expensive side.

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