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Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphone with Balanced Armature Driver (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shure
Category: CE
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $79.99
You Save: $40.00 (33%)
New (12) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  84 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 14
Warranty: two-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship
MPN: SE110-K
Model: SE110-K
UPC: 042406144858
EAN: 0042406144858
ASIN: B000VHUE0S
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Sound Isolation blocks unwanted noise so you can listen to your music at a comfortable level | | • | Modular cable design provides you with flexible wearing options and accessory integration with the Music Phone Adapter | | • | Personal Fit Kit allows you to find a comfortable fit and keep the earphones stable during physical activity | | • | Balanced Armature speakers provide high-definition audio reproduction with extreme detail and precision | | • | 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty with proof of purchase |
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Product Description
Designed for music lovers looking to upgrade the earphones included with their MP3 players, the compact SE110 are the perfect introduction to the stunning performance of Shure earphones. Evolved from earphone technology road-tested by pro musicians and perfected by Shure engineers, the compact SE110 deliver a rich, lifelike listening experience that's free from outside noise.Developed for the discerning music lover, Balanced MicroSpeakers deliver optimized audio for a vivid and detailed listening experience. Rediscover your favorite music - richer and more lifelike than you've ever heard it.Comfortable sound-isolating sleeves block over 90 percent of ambient noise. Combined with the compact design and a modular cable, interruptions from the outside world are minimized, enabling you to focus on your music.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 79 more reviews...
 Great noice cancellation! January 8, 2009
Let me start by saying that I'm no sound snob. The reason that I wanted to buy in-ear headphones was because I was sick of hearing train/plane noise when I was trying to listen to music while traveling. So how do these headphones perform...
Fantastic. At less than half volume on my iPod, I can't hear anyone else (or the train) while on the subway. This is exactly what I was looking for!! I've tried using noise canceling headphones in the past (Bose QC2) and I never felt like they really blocked out the outside world like those. More importantly, these headphones are tiny so I can actually carry them in my pocket (unlike active noise canceling headphones).
I've also tried the Etymotic er6i in the past and I found that they didn't fit my ears as nicely as these Shure. That being said, you should probably do your own fit test before plunking down money on any brand of in-ear headphones. Also, if you have "waxy" ears, be prepared to replace the foam inserts on a consistent basis.
Upgrade from shure e2c-n January 8, 2009
I just upgraded from Shure E2c-n to SE110. Had the E2c-n for 2+ years and loved them, but the left ear wire had developed a loose connection.
The SE110 is great. I was particularly impressed with the improve low range. Also the more flexible wire is a great improvement as is the earbuds. Before purchase I read the reviews on this thread and obviously was concerned about the number of low rated reviews. However, at $69.99 for a pair of new ones, the SE110 gets 5 stars from me.
Better earphones than Bose January 7, 2009
It takes awhile to put these buds in your ears but once you do it really isolates outside noise and all you hear is your music. It comes with two different types of buds with three different sizes of each bud type which is nice. It also comes with a practical carrying pouch to put your earphones in after using. They are relatively comfortable once you have them on correctly and are waaay more comfortable than my sister's Bose earphones, and the earpieces don't fall off easily like the Bose ones. I also find the sound to be slightly better than the Bose headphones.
Good earbuds, but you can do better for the same price January 6, 2009
I purchased these in February of 2008 to replace a pair of $10 Phillips earbuds, hoping that the increase in audio fidelity might motivate me to use my iPod more frequently. I was more than pleased, hearing all sorts of nuances in the music that I hadn't heard previously. Especially impressive was the noise-isolation of the foams; I could finally appreciate quiet music on an airplane.
However, I was also somewhat disappointed with the bass response of the buds. I had to use the "Bass Booster" setting on the iPod, and in iTunes had tweaked the EQ settings even further on a custom setting to get the sound I desired. Also, the thirty seconds to a minute of prep time needed to properly insert the buds into my ears began to grate on me after a while, especially when I needed to get out the door to walk to class.
Thus, when my Shures had an unfortunate encounter with a puppy last month, I decided it wouldn't hurt to at least look around at other models around the same price point... and I found something better. The Bose in-ear phones don't have nearly the noise-isolating capability of these Shures, but the bass response was significantly improved -- not requiring any EQ assistance. I was somewhat shocked by the difference.
If your primary interest in these Shure buds is noise-isolation, then these are your best bet, and if they were available for about $50, I would say they satisfy that price point. But, if bass response matters to you, I would seriously consider the Bose instead.
Great isolation and sound December 30, 2008
I resisted spending more than $50 for headphones for a long time, but I'm glad I finally did. I've tried Creative, Sony and Sennheiser earbuds with silicone tips. They were a big improvement compared with the type that come with an ipod, but they all pale in comparison with the Shures. With the foam tips these headphones do a great job of blocking out outside noise - that means that I can turn the volume down during my daily train ride.
A few negatives: looping the cord over and behind my ears is a bit uncomfortable, especially while wearing glasses. The black foam tips are the best at blocking sound, but they're somewhat of a pain to put in and take out. You can't just pop them into your ear, you need to compress the foam and then stick it in your ear and hold it there wile the foam expands. If you are a casual listener, you might find these to be a bit too bulky and uncomfortable.
It took a week or two for me to become comfortable with these. When I first put them on I thought they were uncomfortable and heavy. But now that I'm comfortable with them I love the isolation and the sound quality. These are the "low end" of Shure's SE product line and they sound amazing. I've never tried the higher end products, but I can't imagine earbuds sounding much better than these (at least not so much better as to justify the price).
Which of the tips you use makes a huge difference. The silicone tips do not block out nearly as much outside noise as the foam tips. When I get around to it, I'd like to try the triple flange tips (they do not come with this model, but they are compatible).
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