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Shure Se210 Sound Isolating Earphones- Black | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shure
Category: CE
Buy New: £59.93
New (10) from £59.93
Rating:  28 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 7.1 x 2.8
MPN: SE210K-EFS
Model: SE210K-EFS
UPC: 042406142830
EAN: 0042406161626
ASIN: B000POFA1A
Release Date: April 22, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New - Genuine Shure - Same Day Shipping - Sealed Unit
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Product Description
User friendly and discretion will be the first words that come to mind when you think of these sumptuous SE210 earphones from Shure! Designed to accompany your portable music player, the SE210 include mini high-definition speakers and an insulating design to block out unwanted noise (up to 90% of surrounding noise is drowned out) and give you amazing sound quality and power. Add to this its detachable cable for easy storage and you get the ideal choice for music lovers! - Sensitivity (1mW): 114 dB SPL/mW - Impedance (1kHz): 26 - Frequency range: 25Hz ? 18.5kHz - Cable length:45 cm/ 136 cm with extension - Weight: 29 g - Supplied with extension cable and case
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| Customer Reviews:
 Learn to listen! December 13, 2007
A. Cameron (Scotland)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
These are truly excellent ear-buds/phones, but some folk may have to re-learn how to listen to music! Let me explain...
Some reviewers here have complained of poor bass from these 'phones, and at first I agreed. However, what you're really hearing is the true sound that your audio device is playing. I used Sony MDR-EX71s previously. These were the first ear-bud style phones I'd ever found which didn't fall out of my ears all the time. I also liked the lovely full bass sound they delivered, when properly fitted.
When I first tried the SE210s I thought "where's all the bass gone"? But then I went back to the Sony's and suddenly realised that all the bass I'd thought was so full was really colouration added to the sound by the ear-buds, and not what was being played.
The evidence for this is the much more natural sound-stage that the Shures present. The Sonys had lots of bass alright, but they also sounded muddy and congested in comparison to the Shures.
Now that I can hear the difference the Shure ear-buds are definitely the ones I'd choose again. The soundstage, as I think someone else has said, is much more open, you can visualise the exact location of every instrument and voice, and no particular sounds dominate the sound.
So, if you just want to listen to bass, you're looking in the wrong place. If you want to listen to the rest of your music as well, come on in!
SE210 sounds as good as the SE420! Save your money and get the 210s July 8, 2007
Julikat (London UK)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I tried the SE210s as I'd sold my E4gs and was looking for something that would perform well with all styles of music, rather than just acoustic and classical. My friend just got the 420s and out of curiosity we compared both headphones side by side. Well, the 210s sound excellent considering they're the cheapest new Shure SE model and I didn't feel that the 420s were good value at all compared with the 210s. The 210s cost half as much as the 420s and are much better value for money. The produce a lovely full sound with vocals being beautifully presented and upfront - the 420s muffle the vocals slightly which I found distracting as I like the vocals to be clear.
I'm not a bass junkie and found the bass to be perfectly adequate, but I was also happy with the bass on the E4Gs. They don't have quite the same clarity in the mids as the E4Gs, but it is still much better than other heapdhones in the same price range. With the E4Gs, turning the volume up made them so 'bright' that my ears would 'ring' when I took them out - the 210s don't suffer that brightness at higher volumes which makes them a more suitable all-rounder for my listening preferences. If you're still considering buying the SE420s, at least try the 210s first. They're about half the price and sound just as good, but even better with vocals. You could save a lot of money.
A good set of phones at a reasonable price September 11, 2007
M. Anton (UK)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I got these after reading the positive review at www.trustedreviews.com.
They're plugged into a Sandisk Sansa e270, which I initially brought with some Koss KSC75's. Most recently I got some Sennheiser CX300's so it's been useful to compare these phones through each 'upgrade'.
The Koss's are good for the money but the design requires higher volumes to get a decent sound. The Senn and Shure design is obviously different and I was pleased they were better at blocking out external noise.
Firing up the SE210s for the first time did cause me to question their fourfold price hike. They come with a selection of ear buds and it is vital you try all of them to get a decent fit.
The gray 'caps' did nothing for me, as they had hardly any bass. Moving onto the moldable plugs changed things entirely. Sealing the ear canal improved the bass no end and overall they have a more open soundstage than the Sennheisers.
The connector cable is in two sections offering two different lengths. A nice idea but the first section with the ear pieces is a quite short and I'm not sure quite where you'd put your player?
Overall a good, well constructed bit of kit. I'd be interested in hearing more expensive versions but would have to seriously question the cost benefit.
 Good NOT great! December 23, 2007
Krisman (Ipswich, UK)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
So far on my mission to find the best under 100 earphones I have tried: Shure E2Cs, Sony EX90LP, Sennheiser CX300, V-moda Vibes and Goldring VX200s. I would say these SE210s by Shure sit somewhere at the top end of the ones I have tried in terms of quality and audio satisfaction. They fit very snuggly and are incredible at isolating background noise so are great for commuting or using on plane journeys.
HOWEVER.....the sound quality is not great and certainly not worthy of making the RRP of these near 100. There is not enough bass even after trying many different configurations. The mid-high end sounds strained and when you turn up your MP3 player you can really hear these start to fall down. The V-modas are probably the best I have tried so far as they give the best quality vs comfort. They do not isolate as well as these but if you are listening to your favourite tracks you will be diappointed by the lack of low end and the strained mid-high range. It is a shame as the build quality and accessories given with these are excellent.
Excellent upgrade from Apple headphones June 28, 2007
Smash Proctor
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought these based on a review in PC Pro. They are extremely comfortable and offer good quality. They do cut out most of the background noise - those annoying mobile phone calls on the train, etc.
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