Shure PA910M Replacement Black Foam Sleeves (Medium) for Shure SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH Earphones
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Manufacturer: ShureRelease Date: 2007-02-11
Model: PA910M
Product features:
- Replacement foam sleeves for SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH earphones
- Compress to fit gently into the ear, then expand to form a tight yet comfortable seal
- Tapered design for a better fit
- Medium size
- Its a 5-pair
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Digital camera Review: A nice upgrade from the old yellow foam sleeves
Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned the e2, e3, e4, and now e500, and I've experienced all of the Shure sleeves that have come with each set of earphones. I finally got ahold of these new black foamies, and I have to say, they're very good. Previously, I split time between the clear flex PVC and the yellow foamies. I thought that they both had their pros and cons (PVC had a "truer" sound to them, but the yellow foamies were best all around in terms of isolation, sound quality, and comfort). These black foamies aren't without drawbacks, but they've still taken over as my sleeve of choice.
The reasons are: superior isolation, superb comfort, and the fact that they don't lose their ability to expand after only two weeks, which was the case with the old yellow foamies. These black foamies are also deemed to be washable by Shure, while the yellows would basically get dirty, lose their expandability, and become useless in a few weeks' time.
If I were rating the sleeves, it would go like this (1 worst, 10 being the best):
Sound Quality
Black foamies: 8.5
Yellow foamies: 9
Clear flex PVC: 9.5
Black rubber flex: 6.5
Isolation
Black foamies: 9
Yellow foamies: 8
Clear flex PVC: 8.5
Black rubber flex: 6
Comfort
Black foamies: 9
Yellow foamies: 8
Clear flex PVC: 7
Black rubber flex: 7.5
Believe it or not, the sound quality and presentation can vary quite a bit by switching sleeves. I'm not rating the triple-flange sleeve because I could never get comfortable with jamming it so far into my ear, even with it cut down to bi-flange.
The black foamies present the best balance of the three categories. Bass impact is probably most prevalent in them, but the treble does seem to get veiled somewhat, compared to the yellow foamies and clear PVC. The bass and midrange quality and detail is very comparable to the yellow foamies, and the extra isolation is an added bonus for us subway riders. I've worn these for 6 hours at a time and never had problems with them, unlike the yellows which would make my ear itch occasionally, or the PVC which could get uncomfortable.
Overall, it seems like Shure did their homework on these- a solid 4 star effort. Please be aware that not only does sleeve selection affect sound, but also ear canal and size may be a factor too. I'm sure that the earphone that you use these with will also play a part in different perceptions in sound quality, whether it be a Shure model other than the e500 or other earphones like the UM2, Etymotic ER-4, etc. What works best for me may not work best for you, but I've given my experiences with the other sleeves so that you can hopefully make a better-informed decision.
I own $400 earphones, so I have to (and obviously do) take this stuff seriously, right?
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Summary of Shure PA910M Replacement Black Foam Sleeves (Medium) for Shure SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH Earphones
Replacement black foam Sleeves for use with the Shure SE Sound Isolating earphones. These reusable foam sleeves fit comfortably in the ear and allow for ease of insertion. The Shure PA910M sleeves are the replacement sleeves for the SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH Earphones. Shure also manufacturers other types of replacement sleeves for your earphones if you prefer a different fit. The Shure EA410 is also compatible with the SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH Earphones. Package includes 10 sleeves/5 pair.These replacement sleeves are for use with Shure SE Sound Isolating earphones--specifically models SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530, and SE530PTH. The smooth and tapered foam design is easy to insert and fits comfortably in any ear. Three different sizes ensure a cushy, custom fit. This package includes 10 total sleeves.
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