Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones Review by Shannon
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Are you as passionate about audio as the musicians that use Shure microphones? Then you deserve the legendary performance of Shure SE530 Sound Isolating earphones. Shure has been a leader in the professional audio industry for over 80 years. Shure Sound Isolating Earphones are not like headphones that feature noise canceling technology. For music listeners that are seeking maximum audio fidelity, the differences are key. Noise cancellation technology uses active circuitry to counteract background noise, which can introduce artifacts into your audio.
The Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones comfortably fill the ear canal and naturally block most background noise for a clear, detailed listening experience — without the need to listen at high volumes which could risk damaging your hearing.
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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; ¼” adapter; airline adapter
- Modular Cable Design lets users choose different cable lengths to suit different music player locations (armband, pocket etc.)
Technical Details:
- Speaker Type: Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers – dedicated tweeter and dual woofers
- Sensitivity (1mW): 119 dB SPL/mW
- Impedance (1kHz): 36 Ohms
- Frequency Range: 18Hz – 19kHz
- Deluxe Fit Kit: (3) pairs black foam sleeves (S, M, L); (3) pairs soft flex sleeves (S, M, L); (1) pair triple flange sleeves; 3′ extension cable; 9″ cable; premium carrying case; volume control; 1/4″ adapter; airline adapter
- Cable Length: 18 in / 45 cm (54 in / 136 cm with extension)
Here is a break down of how the Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones handle every frequency:
Bass:
The bass is sounds very natural, tight, deep, and punchy. The bass does not sound like the big boomy bass that you often in in cheap car speakers. The bass is tamed and blends in perfectly with the music.
Midrange:
The vocal come to life as if the singer is right there in your head. The guitars sound so life like.
Treble:
The treble has a more natural approach to give you a life like treble experience. The detail is all in there as well as the extension. The treble compliments the midrange and makes for a smooth and luscious sound most earphones just can’t reproduce without sounding harsh and unnatural.
Soundstage:
When plugged into a super high end source it sounds amazingly wide and open. The instruments and vocals will surround you with a wall of music.
The Good:
- Very nice stylish look
- Feels very durable
- The Shure SE530’s have stunning sound quality
- Comes with many accessories
- Backed by Shure’s 2 year warranty
- Has a very natural sound
- No listening fatigue
- Great noise isolation
The Bad:
- Portable devices do not really show the true capabilities of these earphones.
- The treble has a slight roll off
- Not completely nuetral and true to the source
Let’s see what other customers have to say about the Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones
Review by Ron Cronovich (The most helpful favorable review)
If you’ve already done your research and only want to know why I am qualifying my recommendation, skip down to near the bottom of my review. Otherwise, read on…
As most everyone says, these earphones are an absolute dream. The sound quality is amazing, better than the average home stereo and better than any headphones or earphones I’ve ever heard. Each side has two woofers and a tweeter.
It takes a little while to get used to properly inserting the phones and getting them situated just so, for optimal sound quality and noise isolation. But you get the hang of it before long, and then it’s pretty easy.
Review by C. Ramirez (The most helpful critical review)
Just got the SE530. I have used these type of head phones for a few years, namely the Etymotic ER-4P, so I will mainly compare the two. First price, the SE530 are about 3 times as expensive. To my ear while they have a little better bass response, offer a little more detail, they are not 3x better then the ER-4Ps. To be fair, I am still evaluating the SE530, but I am not floored by them like some other reviewers. I have had ER-4Ps since 2002. My first set lasted me till mid 2007, where they finally broke on me. I bought another set of ER-4Ps Jul 2007, but I was torn between buying them or “upgrading” to the SE530. I got my second set of ER-4Ps and noticed this second set, the build quality was not as good. Looks like they were using cheaper parts, but still sounded good.
The holidays roll around and on a whim I decided to buy the SE530s to go with my iPhone, and here I am writing this review. The build quality is alot better then the ER’s, but I am not crazy about the actual design. Maybe it has more to do with more practice with one then the other, but I think its harder to put the SE530’s then the ERs. THe SE530s look ALOT nicer then the ERs. They sound good, just not as good as I thought they would. Not much better then the ERs, and for so much more dough?