Shure SE530

Wow, these little cans are darn impressive! The latest ear canal headphone [ECH] design from the audio geniuses over at Shure has produced what is probably the best "universal-fit" ear canal headphones currently available -- no audiologist ear impressions needed! Expect the most expansive soundstage presentation of nearly any earphone along with accurate and rich reproduction of even intensely demanding music. The Shure SE530 utilizes three discrete miniaturized microdrivers -- one tweeter and two woofers -- which deliver amazingly precise mids, a silky treble range and a full-sounding, evenly balanced bass response that's likely the best-sounding bottom-end in the ECH world. If we absolutely had to criticize, we'd say that the SE530's upper highs might be the slightest hint 'rolled-off' for ultra-picky, demanding audiophile types. Isolation from ambient sounds is far better than any noise-cancelling headphone so these cans are outstanding for the traveler who desires great listening even in noisy environs. Given the right quality audio source, these are true audiophile-grade earphones and easily surpass lower cost cans in the category. However, their price also easily surpasses most other ear-canal headphones too. For serious music lovers always jamming on the move, these are the flagship earphone.

Included in the SE530's premium accesories kit is a very useful 9-inch (23 cm) mini-cable extension, which allows the user to keep iPod/MP3 in their shirt pocket or in a handy arm strap when exercising, as well as a 3-foot (91 cm) extension. The SE530's package also comes with a full-size 1/4" plug adapter, an in-line dB attenuator for padding down very high-output sources like an airline sound system, and an airline dual-plug adaptor. Of course, a complete set of replaceable eartip sleeves (one full set of s/m/l 'soft-flex' tips, one full set of s/m/l soft foam tips, one set of silicon tri-flanged tips, one set of the new 'black foamies' tips) are included in the Shure package along with a hard-sided clamshell travel case. The earphone cable routing is the behind-the-ear style to keep potential cord obstructions and cable contact noises to a minimum. The Shure SE530 rates at a nicely efficient 37ohms and their sensitivity is 119dB which should ensure galvanizing audio performance from just about any portable player device or component source, an airline sound system, or even from an upscale audiophile home stereo rig. Plus their low-profile, industrial bronze brushed-metal color scheme is really swanky-looking and effectively distinguishes them from the rest of the Shure line. A 2-year parts & labor warranty remains standard with all Shure earphones…. Nice going Shure, definitely color us waaay impressed! Check out our Accessories webpage under Headphone Parts/Headphone Replacement Parts for additional eartip sleeves.

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