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Posted by Alexander DeLarge from Nashville, TN on 2013-02-26Posted on Shure SE315
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: dynamic audio quality, bass delivery, noise isolation, replaceable cord design, iPhone cord option
Cons: shallow ear canal penetration, lack of cinch on optional iPhone cord
I bought the SE315 set as a replacement for an older SE310 set that was literally falling apart after years of commuter transit use. I was attracted to the newer Shure products for the proven audio quality and the ability to replace worn or broken cords. I was also attracted to (and purchased) the optional iPhone cord with mic and integrated audio controls.
After two weeks of use, I am as pleased with the audio quality as my old SE310s. The only immediately noticeable difference is that the design of the SE315s does not allow the ear tips to seat as deep in the ear canal as my old SE310s. I feel that the old set sealed-out noise better and more easily maintained audio quality because of the deeper set tips.
The cord on my old SE310s had a hard plastic jacket with long "memory". Memory meaning that it would maintain the form in which it was stored, in my case mostly a tight coil loop from the included carrying case. The cord on the new SE315s is much better with a soft rubbery jacket that quickly drapes when taken out of storage. The redesigned sliding yoke cinch on the new 315s is also a great improvement over the older design that split after a few years of usage.
The optional iPhone cord is a must for my commuter usage, providing basic iTune and volume controls and providing a mic for phone calls. The only issue is that the iPhone cord does not include a sliding yoke cinch. This means the cord does not stay over-the-ear easily and the ear tips do not stay seated as easily, causing audio quality to fluctuate.
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Decent... maybe I'm spoiled
Posted by ekillians from Boulder CO on 2011-02-22Posted on Shure SE315
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Shapable Cord
Cons: Broken cord, distorted bass
I purchased 4 in ear headphones, two of them being the Shure 315 and Shure 425. Overall I enjoyed the warmer sounding Shures over all the other pairs. The etys were entirely too high with no mid and no existent bass. The Shure 315 have slight bass distortion at medium-high to high volume. The mids and highs came through clear. I think we need to remember these are in-ear headphones - not large cans - as that would be an unfair comparison.
Overall I would recommend these at a really great value for the price point. Though see my review for the 425s... for the extra money, if you've got it, def buy them.
I would have probably kept these but the cord broke after just 2 days. I might have wrapped the cord around my ipod 5x before they went. Very frustrating. I know they would be honored under warranty - just be prepared to buy a new cord.
On that note, the cord gets kinked up easily.
Slight steroeophonics when the cord rubs against stuff but truly negligible - I'm just being picky.
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