Great Set

This is a great in-ear to start off using. It even comes with an accessory kit. Well worth the money.

huge improvement

I spent several months on and off trying to find an inexpensive upgrade for the Sennheiser IE4 earbuds I had been using for leading contemporary-style music in worship. When I found these for under $100 and read the great reviews they were getting, I knew this was the way to go. I've been using them for around two months now and the over-the-ear design is a huge improvement for keeping my guitar strap from pulling them out of my ears by the cord. The clarity of sound is also a huge improvement for hearing what everyone is playing in more detail through our Aviom monitoring system. I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase!

A Great Buy. For real.

These headphones were exactly what I was hoping for. A great pair of headphones for that 100-dollar price point that I could use both on stage and in the car. I didn't want to sacrifice quality, but I definitely couldn't break the bank when I bought these. Fantastic.

So clear makes you think twice about your favorite band

I'm use these about 2 times a week in a live setting with aviom personal monitors in a full band(guitar,bass,drums,keys,2 lead vocals,3 back vocals, and everything comes through with such fullness and clarity that it has made me seriously consider the quality of bands out there. I think musicians are just throwing crap together in songs cause they know most people have bunk speakers/ear buds or something. These in-ears stay in your ear nicely with the foam sleeves that compress and fit in your ear then expand again! Great bass! Great Buy!

Excellent!!

These are great earphones. I am a Broadway pit guitarist and need quality, durable phones. Plugged into the Aviom mixer we use everything sounds great through these. I'm ordering a second pair.

Awesome headphones

These headphones are the greatest! Nice quality and sound is awesome!

So Good!

This is my first higher quality set of ear buds. They're amazing! Though the headphones aren't noise cancelling they do a great job of blocking out the noise with the foam pieces. As a drummer that typically uses a drum shield the volume can be very overpowering. These ear buds block out enough sound to be efficient!

Shure SE215

I have been looking a long time for a good set of earphones that would not break the bank. Good does not do these justice. The sound from the SE215s is amazing. They may not be of reference quality but for the price these are the best I have ever tried or used.

Shure SE 215

These are great. Good fit, amazing sound.
And of course, Sweetwater got them to me quickly so I could use them at my next gig.

Great earbuds

I've had these monitors for a few weeks and really like them. The sound quality is great, and when I play in the band, they block out the painfully loud drums almost entirely. I also use them for my computer and phone. In fact, using them makes me want to get a better audio card (so I can use them to their full potential). They are low impedance, so I usually have my volume down at 2 or 3 out of 100. I also use the smallest foam earpieces (they come with three sizes of foam, and three of plastic/rubber/silicone stuff), because they are the only ones that fit into my ears. In fact I would prefer some even smaller ear pieces. These really work great in general though, and I'm glad I bought them.

great buy, great sound

The sound in my ear is clear and natural.

Best Value

Just buy them already. I researched IEMs for months and made the best decision of my life by buying these. I've had them for six months now and I'm 110% satisfied.

Awesome Sound Quality!!

I am an experienced vocalist, gig quite a bit, and can personally vouch for the awesome sound quality of these single driver in-ear monitors. I was skeptical at first until I tried them and WOW am I impressed. I was eventually going to buy some custom triple driver in-ear but decided, why bother? These are so clear that I don't really need to upgrade. I can hear every little detail in the band mix and they save my voice (from shouting) and my ears from blasting floor wedges and loud stage volumes. The stock ear buds (black foam) are perfect and block out 98% of ambient noise. I will NEVER play a gig without these again. I'm super impressed! Shure did a great job with this product. You won't be disappointed.

Shure SE215 in ear monitors

I recently switched our church from stage monitors to in ears. I started with cheaper in ears & received complaints from the entire worship team (10 people). They wanted their speakers back, but after I purchased the Shure's, they are all happy as can be. I don't think you can beat them for the price. The advice I received from your Bart Good was right on.

Great Value - Great Product

I use these live in a bluegrass and acoustic seting. They are very clear across the frequency ranges and give me exactly what I need. I have no inclination to go to more expensive sets. I'm actually looking at buying another set or two to keep in various guitar cases (I use them "wired" so I don't have the receiver) - they work great this way.

The only drawback is that if you have never used this design, there is a very specific way to get these to fit in the ear, Get that down pat before trying them on stage

And Brandon Eden got them to me in short order! He's great!

Wonderful In-Ear Monitors

Great, high quality pair of in ear monitors for the price. They are well made and very comfortable. The pouch that is included is very nice as well.

If you sing, you need these!

My band has the Audio Technica M5 in-ear monitor system, but the earbuds are pretty shaky. We bought these based on reviews and wow! They sound great, and seal so well that I can walk out front and barely hear the mains unless I take one out. Then I hurry and put it back in because the sound is too much! The ONLY reason I don't give a 5 is because they will distort a bit with all four guys singing and if we crank up the bass.

The thing is this... you hear everything, everywhere you go on stage. No more blaring stage wedges. No more feedback. No more volume battles with the guitarist. No more straining to sing over the noise. I sing Journey, and with wedges I struggled to get through some of the tunes and even through the night. No more. My pitch is better and I never strain to get the notes, because I am not singing nearly as hard.

The AT is a good system, but these buds are a necessary upgrade. Your throat will never give out again. Your ears will never ring again after a gig. You will never struggle to hear what you are singing or playing. I was going to get Alien Ears triple drivers, but these are doing the job for me. If you are in a band, and especially if you sing, go with in-ears NOW! It's worth every penny. And if you have in-ears but aren't happy with the buds, this unit is a huge bang for the buck. Plus they sound great with ipod and seal out noise well enough you can mow the grass and listen to music. Like the other reviewer said... just do it already. You won't be disappointed.

New Shure Earbuds

Typical Shure excellant quality. Very good quality for an inexpensive price. Thanks to Shure and to Sweetwater both companies taking care of us musicians.....

great value

for the money, these are great. They're single driver, but the fidelity for onstage monitoring is fine. Well worth the investment.

Great sound for $99!

The SE215 produce the quality sound I'm used to from the previous two pairs of Shure earphones I've owned in the past. For $99, this set has good bass, solid mids, and non-overbearing highs. The quality of the cable seems much better than the older (and more expensive) Shures I already own.

These are a great buy, especially for anybody looking to upgrade from their cheap Apple earphones.

Superb phones... at any price

There is so much to like about these in-ear phones that it's hard to be succint. I listen to a wide variety of music but I'm more critical of the reproduction when I am listening to classical and opera because it gives the phones a hard time. Not with these. I have a pair of SE535 and these guys are not embarrassed by them, which is saying something considering the 535's are over $400. On 'regular' music and I would say anything that is not very bass heavy like Hip Hop, Reggae et.al they are really superb. If you listen to the bass heavy stuff and you want even more then either adjust the eq on the ipod or get something more suited to that (Dr. Dre etc).

The SE215s manage to avoid the vices of cheap sound reproduction; uncomfortable treble, flat sounding and rolled off or exaggerated bass without being bland. The phones are pretty much neutral but they have a way of letting you get into the music without constantly noticing them. They are involving and comfortable to listen to for long periods of time which is somtheng most people who have used the standard or low end earphones may not relate to. Let's put it this way. If you have tried the standard iPod phones, and who hasn't, then migrated to a $40 - $50 pair you're going to breathe a sigh of relief because you can actually listen to the music. With these it goes about 3 steps farther because you WANT to listen to music. It becomes fun not just a background filler. The sound isn't just better by miles it's more involving and you wind up looking for things to listen to and there's this annoying desire to let other people hear what they are missing. They are very very good

Now the other side, and it is minor - for me. When you listen to these guys you probably want to look into the white flanged ear tips. These are the only ones I found that sealed well, were comfortable and did not let the phones fall out. Why would the phones fall out? The cables are replaceable which is fantastic! Anyone who has used phones that fit into a small pouch thing will know that, after a while, the cable get's worn, usually on the inside. Replacing it meant a phone replacement. Not so anymore. That means the cables are a little heavier and that means they drag at the phones a bit. The regular ear tips are all good but may, stress may, not give you the security you need. The white guys solve that issue 100% and really let the phones shine in the sound department. that is the only negative I have found and it is the same for all the Shure SE range and probabaly half a dozen other phones.

Lastly the kicker. The warranty. Shure offer a 2 year unconditional warranty for these guys. When I got my SCL5's back in 2005 or so I used them for 18 months and then broke on of the tip things by not using the superb little case. Shure replaced them free with a brand new pair. About a year later I did the same thing (I don't learn) again they replaced them. After another year I wore them playing sports and shorted them out from sweat, yep they replaced them again. Finally the cord gave out and I thought...that's it I am done. Not so. I sent them off and although they were out of warranty Shure charged me just $150 and sent me the latest version of the SE535! Superb service. I do not think any company comes close. Buy these phones you won't regret it and also you can buy them as a gift knowing that the recipient will have no problems...ever (I don't even have to say 'for the price').

Competition? I've compared then to Dr Dre and Bose; the bass over powers the Shure's by a fair margin. Klipsch 4i, which are cheaper but more fatiguing are closest I suppose so if $100 is a bit much look at them. The Etymotics 4pt are really for those people who like super analtical sound and I would not recommend that at this price point since the otehr equipment becomes an issue (iPod for example - you'll need a head amp with the Etys). I also compared them to my own reference the SE535, like I said they were not embarrased.

Two last comments. There are some super head amps for iPods out there like the Fiio E7, Icon etc. These phones LOVE them. For the money they are a no brainer. Also try, just try, ripping your CD's lossless onto the iPod, you'll be amazed at what you have been missing. Enjoy!

Very impressed!

I really wasn't expecting a $99.00 pair of earphones to have superb sound but the sound quality of the SE215's really impressed me. They come VERY close to my $250.00 dual driver earphones of another maker. They do take a bit of finesse to find that 'sweet spot' in my ears (hence the 4.5) but once I picked the correct size tip and found the right spot, the frequency range was excellent. Smoothe response from low-end (not overly punchy or distorted) all the way to the high-end (not harsh). Very comfortable plus they sit flush with my head, unlike my other in-ears. For the price, I would highly recommend them!

Great Great Great

Wow! I put these on and was amazed at their clarity! I have an pair of custom fitted triple drivers also and I have to say that these buds come really close! Shure has always delivered quality products and again they did not disappoint! Good Job!

Great Sound, cable is short and too heavy

Excellent sound quality across the spectrum. Not the most practical though - a little difficult to put in your ear though you get used to it, cable is short and its own weight alone pulls down uncomfortably at your ears. I've found that I have to tape the cord to my clothing to avoid this, as well as any accidental pulls.

Once you get used to these minor hassles, you'll love these phones. I am a drummer and use them as monitors and they block out (most) of the db's coming off my kit and allow me to hear what's going into the board.

Great for the Price!

For only $99 these create a great seal in my ear. I can barely hear anything with them in. The sound quality is far better than my (other brand) monitors.

Great value surprise

Needing some spare In-ears for rehearsal and not wanting to drop a lot of cash, the Shure SE215's seemed intriguing. I'm always skeptical about something advertised as a great item with a low price. I have to say that for the money these are excellent buds for anyone wanting to test the world of in-ear monitoring. Also, they make any iPod sound so rich and clear, very pleasant on the ears. I've owned dual driver buds in the past and I honestly have to say that for a single driver bud, it does the job and does it well.
The customer support from Sweetwater has been very pro and genuine.

great sound

got these in today, and they feel great and have a nice fit. The cable is longer than I like, but it looks study enough that it should be able to hold up over time. The sound felt even and more then loud enough for my taste.

Great product for the money

Used these in ear monitors with my band and they worked great. Very clear sound, Helps with vocals so i'm not straining my voice.

Shure SE215

So far I've only used the SE215 for listening to mp3 music on planes; but I'm really impressed by the level of stereo detail and sound quality. I clearly hear things that I've never heard with my previous in-ear monitors and those had two drivers!

Also, I'm just an amature engineer, but, even I can clearly tell where everything is in the songs on my mp3 player. The SE 215 also does a great job of blocking out plane noise and conversation allowing me to listen at a comfortable level and still be isolated from the noise around me.

Since I don't play an instrument, I hadn't planed to use the SE215 in the studio. Now that I've heard them, I want to give the SE215 a try for mixing and compare the mixes made using the SE215 with mixes made with near field monitors. My home studio acoustics leave a lot to be desired and I often resort to headphones for balancing EQ, levels and panning. I'm thinking given the clarity I've experienced from the SE215 might allow me to expand their role in mixing and improve my mixes at the same time.

On the down side, the first pair I received were defective. The cable connections were intermitent and the cables would often pop off the ear pieces. I consulted Arend Raby, my Sweetwater salesman for advice. Luckily Arend has a SE215 that he uses each Sunday without problems. So, I requested a replacement pair and I'm glad I did.

One more minor downside, I use my mp3 player to listen to radio when I'm traveling. It appears that the grounding of the SE215 shield interferes with the mp3 player using the in-ear monitor cable as an antenna causing intermitent radio operation. I found that poking the SE215 audio plug through a piece of plastic wrap solves that problem. The SE215 is the only headphones that have that problem.

Se215

Thay are ok. They do not have the best bass response but they are a sturdy set of earbuds