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Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
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Pros: These are probably the best earphones you can buy (aside from custom fitted ones). I received mine a few days ago, and have been nothing but impressed.
Build Quality: These earphones are built very well. They are extremely light and don't feel weak in any area.
Comfort: These feel very nice. I've been using the medium-sized foam tips. They maintain a fantastic seal, and are great for lengthy listening sessions. As long as they seal correctly, I can't see them ever falling out of my ears.
Sound Quality: I knew they'd sound better than my previous Sony MDR-EX71 earphones, but I didn't realize they'd sound this much better. The SE530's are very neutral and balanced, and have incredible clarity. These earphones have incredible staging. You can really distinguish the locations the sounds are coming from. I've even looked around to see if someone was in the room. I can tell differences between lossless audio and 320 kbps .mp3's. My lossless quality vinyl rip's now sound better th
Cons: I have only a minor complaint. It feels like you're going to break the earphones when you change tips. You really have to pull to get them off, and you really have to push to get them on all the way.
Yes, the price is a tad high, but I bought mine on sale. Besides, if you look around the internet, you can often buy these for closer to $300 anytime you want. I don't consider the price a con at all.
Other Thoughts: I haven't listened to too many high end headphones, but I'd like to think I know what to listen for when comparing different audio qualities.
I've been comparing 4000 kbps 32-bit lossless audio, 800 kbps 24-bit lossless audio, 320 kbps 16-bit mp3's, and 128 16-bit kbps mp3's. You can distinguish the differences between each of these.
These headphones can easily be driven from a portable MP3 Player. I often find myself using volume settings lower than that of my preview noise isolating headphones because of how well the SE530's seal up and isolate noise.
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Great Sound
Reviewed By: Floydo on 8/3/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: They are possibly the best sounding canal earbuds....I have had 4s, tried many other higher end earbuds (including etymotic 6is) previously and these have the best high and low frequency performance of any I have seen! The soft foamy isolators are very comfortable, better than their other various previous options for my ears. Sound isolation is amazing....probably not good for running or bike riding because you hear little else than the music. On an airplane they make QUIET!
Cons: $$
Other Thoughts: With the Cowon products you get a flac, mp3, etc sound that is outstanding...
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Next best to UE-10 Pros
Reviewed By: on 6/17/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Pros: The sound quality is amazing I like them because you don't get the distortion you get with regular diaphragm headphones, That plus the triple drivers means you hear absolutely every detail so you must use a high bit rate if not lossless or you will hear the compression errors, they have a very balanced bass response and the treble is very crisp but not brassy. They are very comfortable with the foam tips I could listen to them for hours not so much with the silicone ones.
Cons: Hard to remove the foam tips I felt like i was going to break the nozzles off, wish the cables would be able to detach from the headphones like Ultimate ears and of course the cost but are well worth it.
Other Thoughts: You have to use high bit rates it is an absolute must.
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Model
Brand
SHURE
Model
SE530
Type
Earbud
General SPEC
Frequency Response
18Hz-19KHz
Input Impedance
36 ohm
Sensitivity
119 dB SPL/mW
Connector
3.5mm/ 6.3mm
Ear Coupling
Canal
Cord Length
5.94 feet
Features
Features
The SE530 mark the bridge from the classic E Series line, to the new line of Sound Isolating Earphones from Shure (SE Models). Evolved from personal monitor technology road-tested by pro musicians and fine-tuned by Shure engineers, the SE530 earphones deliver unparalleled acoustic accuracy. Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers, one tweeter and dual woofers, deliver an expansive sound stage with full-bodied bass—for an auditory experience rivaled only by live performances.
Included sound isolating sleeves block over 90 percent of ambient noise. Combined with a low-profile ergonomic design and modular cable options, interruptions from the outside world are minimized—so you can focus on your passion. Shure Sound Isolating Earphones require a proper fit to achieve the best sound.
Reviewed By: Bahoo on 8/5/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
