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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Sennheiser MM 50 iP Comparison
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07.Shure SE420 Comparison
Shure SE530
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IsolationSound Quality
Average or above average performance.
Frequency Response (5.26)
The SE530s had an average frequency response. The main problem we saw with then was that they sort of cut off some of the higher frequencies. As you can see, both the left an right channels dip below the limits towards the high end. This means that spoken sibilance will sound slightly muted, among other things.
While this is an issue, the rest of the curve is great. The bass is slightly emphasized, but not overpowering, and the rest of the response is more or less even.
Comparisons
See how the Shure SE530 compares:
Click here for more information on our frequency response test.
Distortion (4.59)
The Shure SE530 didn’t show a lot of distortion, but it did have some. In general, low, even levels of distortion aren’t particularly noticeable. The average consumer should have no issues with the SE530s performance.
Comparisons
See how the Shure SE530 compares:
Click here for more information on our frequency response test.
Tracking (10.20)
There really isn’t a lot to say here. This line is just about as straight as you can get. The Shure SE530s have near-perfect tracking.
Comparisons
See how the Shure SE530 compares:
Click here for more information on our frequency response test.
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