Shure is not a mainstream brand name, because the manufacturer is more associated with audio gear that isn't quite wallet-friendly. On the other hand, it is a favorite among the audiophile community because the company knows how to bring some kickin' sound that is equally engaging as it is high...

Shure SE215 review

For those constantly on the move, there isn't a more accommodating type of headphone than those of the in-ear variety. Their discrete form factor lends to unparalleled portability and better yet, they are increasingly being stocked with impressive sound performance. What's not to love?

Ok, my budding audiophiles. It's time to spend money on headphones. You're looking in the $100 range. The Shure SE215 may be the ideal entry level headphone for the serious listener. What genres is the SE215 perfect for, and is it a good bang for your buck

Shure SE215 Wireless In-Ear Headphones

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Shure SE215 wireless Review

Excellent sound, a great fit, and detachable cables help rank Shure's SE215 Wireless among our favorite wireless earbuds in their class. There are a few excellent competitors to the Shure SE215 Wireless for those in the market for banded wireless in-ears to consider.

Vibrant; detailed sound; Earbuds fit securely and comfortably; Replaceable cable; Intuitive controls

Neckband can be slightly awkward; Securing or taking off earbuds is time consuming

Shure SE215 Wireless Review

In 2011, we reviewed the Shure SE215, $99 wired earphones that still sound ridiculously good for the price and come with a removable cable. Few earphones in this price range offer removable cables, which can add years to the life of the product (replacing a cable is a lot cheaper than buying an entirely new pair). Now Shure is bringing the swappable cable to the wireless realm with the SE215 Wireless, Bluetooth earphones with a removable neckband wire. At $149, they deliver superb audio performance, with full, round bass response and crystal clear highs, and easily earn our Editors' Choice thanks to the value of that replaceable cable. The big secret here is that the earpieces are the exact same ones found on the wired SE215 model—they're simply sold with a different cable. This means if you already own and love the SE215, you merely need to purchase the wireless Bluetooth cable in order to also have a wireless pair. The bad news is that the cable costs $99 on its own—only $50 le...

The Shure SE215 Wireless earphones offers some of the best in-ear Bluetooth audio performance available under $200.

Excellent audio performance; Super-secure in-ear fit, with some passive noise reduction; Removable/replaceable audio cable

No extra cable included; Mediocre mic quality