Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones
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Manufacturer: ShureModel: SE530
Color: Black
Product features:
- Triple speakers for sound that rivals live performance
- Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers: Dedicated Tweeter and Dual Woofers
- Sound Isolation Technology reduces background noise better than noise-cancelling headphones, without batteries or added hiss
- Premium Fit Kit including a selection of interchangeable sleeves for personalized, comfortable fit; 3' extension cable; 9" cable; premium carrying case; volume control; ?" adapter; airline adapter
- Modular Cable Design lets users choose different cable lengths to suit different music player locations (armband, pocket etc.)
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Digital camera reviews of Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones
Digital camera Review: THIS is what listening to music is supopsed to soud like.
Summary: 5 Stars
OK...so defining or describing sound is almost impossible, but I will try to share with you my thoughts and comparisons of these AMAZING IEMs (In Ear Monitors) to other things that I have tried.
First, I am NOT acoustically astute (technical terms, engineering, etc) but I DO consider my self a pretty discerning ear. I drive people crazy with how I can hear things in songs and my overall hearing. This is not a "brag" but it does give some perspective to my "pickiness" when it came to finding some IEMs that made it for me!
I bought these as a gift to myself with some Christmas money my family sent to me. So, I didn't really "NEED" anything...but I DO love my music. The only thing else I needed for my portable/personal music was a great set of phones. I have 10,000 songs and the first/last thing I do during the day is listen to my music. So, I started doing research on high end (within reason) IEMs, ear phones and even full-sized cans. I ended up finding a company that made custom IEMs (like Ultimate Ears) but for less than $400 a pair. So, I went to the audiologist and shelled out $50 for custom ear molds and waited almost 7 weeks for my customs to come in. So, they arrived and....
I was NOT impressed. I went back to the research and try to stay in the same money realm (less than $300) and read and read and read reviews, pros/cons, comparisons on dozens of internet posts, etc. I ended up deciding on the Shure SE530s and got them via Amazon.
These things absolutely BLOW the customs away. First of all, they look good. Second, they are incredibly comfortable and light...but not cheap feeling. Third, the fir and finish is outstanding. I know that many people have complained about PREVIOUS cabling issues, but they have changed their design and dealt with that flaw in their original design.
Here is my set up, song list (to demo and compare) and also what I have come from.
iPod classic 160gig
iBasso T3 amp (NICE little rig from China that really beefs the output from the iPod)
Shure ES530s
The playlist and it's BEST spots:
Hotel California (LIVE) (The Eagles) - it feels as if you can reach out and touch them...you hear EVERYTHING!
4 Minutes to Save the World (Madonna) - not TOO much bass, but a nice punch on those insanely low notes
Olympic Fanfare (John Williams) - Can you say, "CRISP?" Wow - this thing shows off the variety of the sounds these things are capable of.
Just As You Imagined (Nine Inch Nails - from 300 soundtrack) - an unusual song, but one that is VERY active and busy and the Shures don't miss a thing
Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits) - tight...the rhythm is smooth, the lead guitar glows but does not overpower
The Apollo 13 Mission (launch sequence from the soundtrack) - this is the only set of phones that come close to doing this thing justice. I have NO idea the frequencies that this piece covers, but you can hear all of them - very clear and distinct.
Prelude (on Earth as it is in Heaven) (by Globus) - you probably have NEVER heard of this song, but it is in the genre of "EPICA soundtracks" This is a thumpy, invigorating, stressful piece that is all over the place...not too much for these things!
Need You Tonight (INXS) - this is one of their classics and is very well recorded. This catches everything - the thump, the crisp lines and the lyrics are crystal.
Doomsday Clock (Smashing Pumpkins from Transformers soundtrack) - the drums are intense as is the bass guitar and the driving sound of this piece, but nothing is lost and the high hat on the drums is still crystal clear even during all the mahem!
So - as you can see, my test playlist is no easy walk through. I am not a RAP listening, but other than that, I play it on my iPod. These things have not missed a beat and I am BLOWN away at the quality, look, fit and finish and overall sound of these great phones.
I have heard it said once...you spend $300 on an iPod, WHO KNOWS how much money on your music, $50 for your protective case and then you listen to your music on the $1.99 ear buds that comes with the iPod. Your IEM or earphone decision is much more important than any of the others in your music collection and with these things, you will not be disappointed.
Good luck and enjoy!
Sproles
Summary of Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones
Pure audio precision--the SE530 uses Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers to create an expansive sound stage. A dedicated tweeter ensures that highs and mids are incredibly accurate and detailed, while dedicated dual woofers provide balanced, full-bodied bass. The Push-To-Hear Control (included with the SE530PTH) adjusts levels of external sound for maximum intelligibility.Cameras and Photo
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