I finally broke my Shure E3C earbuds after almost seven years of faithful service. I crazy glued the stem back onto the earbud and the buds still work, but I felt nervous about the stem breaking again and getting stuck in my ear. So I decided to get a new set and was wavering between the SE315's and the SE425's. The 315's are probably close to the equivalent to what I was replacing, but the other reviews I read for the 425's praised their better bass response (deep, but clean), the wider range, and the superior noise isolation. So I decided to spend the extra hundred dollars to upgrade to the 425's. I am very happy that I did. My old E3C's were great, and I would guess the SE315's would be equally good, but the 425's are a significant step up. I have a wide taste in music but at least half the time I am listening to classical, so strong, clean bass, and a wide range to handle every orchestra instrument and the occasional classical vocal piece are essential. I'm also in airplanes every week so sound isolation is important.
I might mention that in addition to my old E3C's I also have a set of Bose Quiet Comfort 15's, bought when I thought noise cancellation might be better than noise isolation. I was wrong. The Bose are great at killing jet engine noise, and are truly eye-watering in a turboprop, but they don't cancel out babies and rude adults. The E3C's did a pretty good job of those problems, but the 425's are really amazing when it comes to sound isolation. With no music playing, I can still hear conversations, but they are very muffled. With music playing, even at fairly low levels, there is no ambient noise to intrude. Somehow, Shure tweaked the angle of the earbuds so they get a perfect seal. That being said, the 425's would be truly dangerous to wear while jogging or cycling.
So about the sound quality of the 425's. Better than the E3C's; better than the Bose QC15's - but not quite at the audiophile level. My guess is you need to spend considerably more to get something that will sound as good as a quality THX-certified home surround system. On my home system, I can pick out exactly where a particular orchestra instrument is placed. Can't do that with the 425's but the stereo separation is very good and gives you the full depth you would expect. The quality of the 425's allow me to listen at lower volume levels, which is far less fatiguing (and quite a bit better for the ears!). The quality of the bass presentation I noticed when I played my Boston Pops recording of 76 Trombones. This piece has bass and kettle drums plus a tuba. On my E3C's and the Bose QC15's all three instruments sound the same and kind of mush together. On the 425's I can hear the difference between the drums and the tuba, and the sounds remain distinct. If you've never used noise isolating earbuds before, it is absolutely critical to get a good seal in your ear - otherwise the bass will be very weak. If you can clearly hear the conversations around you, you don't have a good seal. Conversations should sound almost like you're under water if you have the earbuds inserted correctly.
A couple quibble points. As other reviewers mention, getting the foam sleeves off that the 425's ship with is no small task. Even using the trick of putting them in the freezer isn't a quick fix. Knowing that the stems the sleeves fit on are fragile, it took me almost 15 minutes of gentle twisting and pulling to get the foam sleeves off. Hey Shure, how about shipping the 425's without the sleeves installed? The good news is, if you don't use foam sleeves, the other sleeves (soft rubber in three sizes, and yellow memory foam) are much easier to get on and off. And once you find the right sleeve for you, you will never have to mess with that problem again. The other quibble I have is the semi-rigid, 3" wire cover adjacent to the bud. This wire should be bent to the curvature of the outside of your ear to help keep the bud securely installed. It absolutely does that; there is no way these buds are going to fall out accidentally. But the wire also makes the buds much harder to install in the first place. Getting the buds inserted and secured is a two-hand task, and takes a while even once you think you have the hang of it.
If the quality of sound and excellent noise isolation are critical to you,and you don't plan to use them for jogging or cycling, and you can live with the quibbles I mentioned, these are the earbuds to buy!
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | STC Distributors (Serial # Recorded) | Audio Watt Store | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | AUDIO EQUIP |
| connectivity tech | Wired, Wireless | Wired | 3.5mm | USB | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wired |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | wireless | mmcx |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — |
| cable feature | Detachable | Without Cable, Detachable | Detachable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable |
| control type | Media Control | Media Control | control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control |
| material | Plusk | Graphite | Aluminum | Plastic | — | Foam |
| model name | SE425-CL | SE846G2GT | AONIC 5 | SE215SPE-PL | AONIC 215 TW2 | SE215-CL |
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SE425-CL: Clear, Standard 3.5mm detachable cable (64”).
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- SE425-V+BT2: Silver, Bluetooth 5.0 wireless + Universal 3.5mm remote + mic (Apple & Android)
- SE425-V+UNI: Silver, Universal 3.5mm remote + mic for Apple & Android
- SE425-CL: Clear, Standard 3.5mm detachable cable (64”)
SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones
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The SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones feature dual high-definition drivers for accurate, natural sound in a secure, over–the-ear design with innovative detachable cable system.
- Secure, over-the-ear configuration keeps earphones in place and cables out of the way for unmatched, long-wearing comfort.
- Wireless models pair with most phones, laptops and tablets with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and provide up to 10 hours of battery life and 30 feet (10 meters) of wireless range.
- Universal communication models come equipped with remote + mic control and selectable iOS/Android functionality with 3.5 mm connection.
- Inline remote and mic on select models offers seamless control for phone calls, voice commands, and easily accessible operation of volume and music playback.
Key Features
Two Hi Def Drivers
Dual high-definition drivers (dedicated tweeter and woofer) deliver accurate and natural sound in a convenient and portable package. Sensitivity: 109 dB SPL/mW. Frequency Range: 20 Hz –19 kHz. Speaker Type: Dual High-Definition. Impedance: 20 Ω. Additional specifications are available in the user guide.
Sound Isolation
Comfortable sound isolating sleeves block up to 37 dB of ambient noise. Sound isolation technology prevents outside noise from interfering with your listening experience, whether onstage or on-the-go. Shure Sound Isolating Earphones require a proper fit to achieve the best sound.
Detachable Cable
Detachable cable system enables multiple connectivity options for long-term device compatibility, upgrades, and ease of maintenance. See below for four different connectivity options, including Bluetooth, Lightning, USB-C, and Universal 3.5 mm.
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| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sound Signature | Detailed Sound with Enhanced Bass | Accurate and Balanced Sound | Spacious Sound with Rich Bass | Extended High-End Clarity and Unparalleled Low-End Performance |
| Sensitivity (1kHz) | 107 dB SPL/mW | 109 dB SPL/mW | 119 dB SPL/mW | 114 dB SPL/mW |
| Impedance (1kHz) | 17 Ω | 20 Ω | 36 Ω | 9 Ω |
| Noise Attenuation | Up to 37 dB | Up to 37 dB | Up to 37 dB | Up to 37 dB |
| Frequency Range | 22 Hz – 17.5 kHz / 21 Hz – 17 kHz (SPE) | 20Hz – 19kHz | 18 Hz – 19 kHz / 18 Hz – 19.5 kHz (LTD) | 15Hz – 20kHz |
| Color Options | Black, Blue, Clear, White | Clear, Silver | Clear, Bronze, Red | Black, Blue, Bronze, Clear |
| Available as Wireless? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Already own a pair of SE Earphones with a detachable cable? Convert/upgrade with cable options:
Bluetooth Earphone Communication Cables
Converts all detachable Shure Earphones to wireless, and provides up to 10 hours of battery life with seamless control of playback, volume, phone, and voice commands.
Model: RMCE-BT2 (Bluetooth 5.0)
Lightning Earphone Communication Cable
Enables direct connection of Shure Earphones to Apple devices with a lightning connection, featuring an integrated DAC/Headphone Amp for 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio and mic + remote for inline control and communication.
Model: RMCE-LTG (discontinued)
USB-C Earphone Communication Cable
Enables direct connection of Shure Earphones to Android Devices with mini-USB, featuring an integrated DAC/Headphone Amp for 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio and mic + remote for inline control and communication.
Model: RMCE-USB (discontinued)
Universal 3.5 mm Earphone Communication Cable
Easily switch between Android and iOS in one switch with seamless control of music playback, volume, phone, and voice commands. Will work with all Shure Sound Isolating SE Earphones with detachable cables.
Model: RMCE-UNI
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