Buy Shure SE425-V Dual High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Metallic Silver)Shure SE425-V Dual High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Metallic Silver) Product Description:
- Shure CBL-M-+K Music Phone Cable with Remote + Mic for iPone, iPod and iPad available as an additional accessory.
- Accurate and Balanced Sound
- Speaker Type: Dual High-Definition MicroDrivers
- Available in clear or metallic silver
- Formable wire ensures secure placement over the ear
- Shure CBL-M-+K Music Phone Cable with Remote + Mic for iPone, iPod and iPad works with Shure's SE425 earphones.
Product Description
Designed for the demanding audio specifications of live performance, the SE425 is engineered to provide reference quality audio. Hear all the details of your music with Dual High-Definition MicroDrivers that deliver an incredibly accurate and balanced listening experience. Featuring Dual High-Definition MicroDrivers, the SE425 uses a dedicated tweeter and woofer for an accurate and balanced sound. Detachable cable with formable wire enables easy replacement and secure, comfortable fit. Sound Isolating sleeves in multiple sizes provide up to 37 dB of isolation.
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful.
Brief, Direct review of Shure SE425
By S. Amin
Hi Everyone,I just received my SE425's 2 days ago, and have had ample time to "break them in". After spending almost $300, I'm not sure if they're exactly as I expected. I previously had the Shure E2C, SE210, and SE310; all of them were wonderful in their own ways at their price points.However, the SE425 have very similar sound to the now-discontinued and discounted SE310 even with two discrete drivers, while costing more (after SE310 price discounts). The cables are too rigid near the ears, making for uncomfortable wearing. Also, the nozzles/earpieces don't go as deep in the ear canal as previous models, but surprisingly without sacrificing sound isolation. The bass is too understated, even compared to Shure's "flat-sound" standards. The detachable cables are an amazing innovation (finally implemented), especially since my previous models have gone through 3-4 cable warranty repairs (crackling sound) while the drivers themselves were perfectly fine.Beware, the earphone plug-in piece is quite large, making it very difficult to fit in iPhone/MP3 player cases (especially the iPhone 1st gen and iPhone 4 w/ bumper). The previous Shure models didn't have this problem, as their plug points were quite narrow.Overall, the Shure SE425 seems more durable than previous models, but their high price point with only marginal improvements makes it slightly difficult to justify over previous Shure models, which are now heavily discounted.I'm do not claim to be an audiophile who listens to music only through Amps and such, though I do value and understand quality audio. I mainly use these headphones with my iPhone 4 and laptop with higher bitrate songs (320 KPBS+ VBR).Hopefully this helps, and good luck in your earphone search!!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Absolutely blown away...
By TheGodfather
Having been an audiophile for years, let me tell you that these headphones are nothing short of amazing. I did my fair share of research on multiple sets before determining these were the ones I wanted. In the discussion were the Grado GR8, Klipsch Image X10, Shure SE535, Shure SE425, Monster Miles Davis Tributes, and Monster Turbine Pro Gold. After weighing out price, value for the price, and general consensus based on hundreds of reviews, I settled on these guys and am by NO MEANS disappointed at all. One of the biggest things I was afraid of was a supposed drop in the low end frequency response according to quite a few reviews. I'm not the kind of person that demands over-bearing bass, I just want it to be there in the amount that its supposed to be there (For reference, I listen mostly to rock/jazz and a little bit of rap/hip-hop). My suspicions are that those who claim there is a lack of bass did not have a proper seal, because I experienced the same problem until I found my ideal tips (Triple-flange sleeves or the medium foam tips, triple flange sleeves provide a better seal but aren't as comfortable which is the reason for the loss of one star in the "Fit" category but they are still great). Once I got this seal, the SQ just popped and everything sounded just as it should. Not only was I pleasantly surprised by the low end but the mids and highs lived up to my expectations that had been built up by the many reviews. These guys really perform at a high level like the reviews say and they really do epitomize what Shure SQ is all about. Aside from SQ, the new cord is awesome, nice and sturdy, I have virtually no expectation that this will break, and even if by some freak accident it did, Shure has made them replaceable! Though I cant comment on the SE535's honestly as I have not heard them myself, I cannot imagine they are significantly better than these and definitely not for the $200 price jump. My decision was primarily between the SE535's and the SE425's and I am glad I saved myself the extra 200 bucks and got these. These are no doubt my new favorite earbuds and will serve me well for many years to come.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.Great sound but.....
By Carl Capasso
....I purchased a pair of SE425 ear buds to replace a set of Shure e4c earbuds that died a premature death from wire insulation "rot" thinking that the replaceable cords would solve the problem. Well they do, but there is another problem inherent in the design that is not readily apparent....until you try to replace the sleeves with new ones. With my pair, the sleeves(only had them for 5 weeks)had become fused to the stems. So upon trying to remove them following the instructions in the manual, the stems snapped off!!! Well, with e4c buds they are replaceable but with the SE425 buds the stems are an integral part of the earbud and are NOT replaceable. My suggestion to those who purchase these is that the 1st thing you do when you get them is to try to swap out the sleeves sometime before the Amazon 30 day return policy expires. Hopefully the 2 year warranty will save the day for me. I will keep you posted!OK.... its 2/24/11 and I got my replacements already from Shure. Great turn-around! Raised the star value up to a 4 from a 1. They sound great but I am still disappointed in the fact that the stems are not replaceable. Although the sleeves remove easier on this pair, I would guess that this will happen again sometime in the future. Maybe with the next generation of earbuds, they will get it right. Would I buy them again? Yep! I like them that much!
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