The Shure SE846 is a high-end in-ear monitor that has a fantastic sound – and a price to match. At $999, it certainly isn't going to be for everyone. But if you're the type of person who wants to have the best earphones on the block, this one may be for you.

I 've recently reviewed two $99 in-ear headphone offerings, from Sennheiser and Shure , that brought lots of bang for the relatively affordable buck. Now it's time to bring out the big guns. If you've been keeping up with my headphone reviews, you can probably guess I'm somewhat an audiophile.

I traded up from Shure model that proceeded the SE535, which had two drivers. I thought those were assume. These SE846 are similar, but a significant improvement in the bass! I'm not talking amplified boom-boom, I'm talkin well defined wide range base.

I'm a music producer, film producer and musician, been working with sound for about 40 years now. These last two years I got tired of shopping around, reading reviews and I ran out of time. I just couldn't decide. All I knew is that I wanted the best.

Just get it!! Got nothing more to say.......

The kidneys are getting weak, and hence I think I don't need them anymore..thought of investing them though...then I came across this marvel, ingenious of a product...boy o boy....its worth every single cell of your organ!!..

Durable; Excellent Craftsmanship; Great Intonation; Great Sound; Highly Responsive

Shure's range of earphones has expanded greatly over the last eight years, with the SE line covering price points from ￡50 to well over ￡300. Until now the flagship was the ￡389 SE535, which replaced the SE530s that launched in 2007.

Tremendous sound quality; exceptional detail and balance; sturdy design; customisable sound signature using nozzle filters

Expensive choice; unlikely to suit very small ears

How much? High-end, in-ear headphones have a real problem when it comes to perceived value and it's hardly surprising because they look barely different from alternatives at a fraction of the price.

Stunning detail; Tonally balanced; Strong dynamics; Great comfort; Secure and solid

Look little different from some of Shure's cheaper in-ears; Lacks the aura of luxury

The Shue SE846 has to be one of the ultimate earphones.

The SE846 combines state-of-the-art engineering with great musicality.

Four balanced armature drivers; Customizable frequency response; User-replaceable cables

Not as good at isolating outside noise as custom in-ears