Shure SE846-CL, Professional Sound Isolating Earphones, Quad High-Definition Drivers, Noise Reduction, Over Ear, Secure & Comfortable Fit, Clear, Wired

I have a Shure Se 535 and I noticed in the Shure Se 846 the song is very clear and it sounds very natural. You won't regret it if you buy it, this is the everyday one if used on trips and like relaxing listening to music using the Shure Se 846 while drinking coffee and giving a smile because it looks like the band in front of you is playing music especially if you close your eyes. I used to enjoy the Shure se 535 especially now that I use the Shure se 846. It has a true sub woofer and low pass filter so it's very far compared to the Shure Se 535 that I enjoy before. 846 is very nice to listen to all the songs, the drums, cymbals and acoustic guitar and the male vocals and female vocals are all very clear you can appreciate all the songs you play

This is a long review but to spend this amount on in-ear headphones you must be pretty committed, right? I've broken it into sections so if you just want to know how they sound then skip ahead to The Sound part.The Shure SE535 have been my commuting buddies for 5 hours a day over the last 7 or 8 years. Recently though one earpiece failed so I had the choice of going for the same or upgrading to the SE846. I'm an audiophile. That means I'm unable to resist the upgrade bug, so naturally I had to go for these.Unboxing========At first I thought something else had been delivered, as the box felt far too heavy to be headphones. Inside the (double layered) outer box is a sturdy crush-proof, waterproof plastic storage box, or 'Road Case' as Shure call it. It's this that makes up most of the weight, but also supplied is a smaller travel case, spare cable, multiple different types and sizes of earpiece, volume attenuator, full size headphone jack adaptor and tool to change the filters (more on that in a while). It's a lot of stuff but packaged in a way that befits the price. The only thing that feels a little cheap is the small travel case, which has a metal plate on the top etched with the Shure logo. The edges of this piece of metal are quite sharp, even running your finger over the logo. A small thing for sure but out of place with the quality of the rest of the product.The important bits===============The earphones are wrapped around a soft holder, the clear edition that I ordered coming with a transparent cable. The earpieces feel re-assuringly solid but well machined. They came already fitted with my preferred earpieces, the black squashy olives. I find that these give a much better fit in my ear, which is crucial to the sound quality. There are yellow foam, grey rubber and white flanges also supplied if you prefer these. Taking the earpiece off reveals a metal nozzle - plastic on the lower price 535s - surrounded by a metal collar. A key supplied can be used to loosen and remove this collar, followed by the nozzle. Inserted in this is a filter that adjusts the character of the sound. Unscrew the metal container attached to the key and there are two other pairs of filters. It's difficult to equate the cost of these with the tiny size but the transparent exterior at least allows you to see the complex array of tiny components and wiring.The Sound========Over the years I've become accustomed to the sound of the SE535 compared to over-ear headphones. The differences are detail extraction and breadth of sound. IEMs produce far more detail in recordings but can't compete in the depth of bass. The SE846 boasts to provide true subwoofer performance, but can it... Firstly, to achieve any bass with IEMs you MUST, repeat MUST, get a good connection inside the ear. This is why finding the best type of earpiece is absolutely critical. The squashy black 'olives' are the best, in my experience, but you need to find the right size. Too small and you won't get a good seal, too big and they'll squeeze out again.Inserting them properly is important and you can find videos on YouTube on how to do this. It might seem fiddly but hey if you spent this much you might as well invest a minute or so in putting them in properly. Squeeze the earpiece gently and then insert it, holding the top of your ear up and out as you do. Then hold in place for a few seconds while the olive expands and fits tightly. TIP - I have dry skin in my ears and have to moisturise them - I've found that Aveeno moisturising lotion (once dried!) helps to stop the olive slipping out and gives a better seal.I left the fitted filters in place (for a 'balanced' sound) and then let them run in for a few hours before trying out in anger. Initially I found them a little sharp in the treble, but this toned down after running in. Initial impressions were a huge amount of detail, more so than the SE535. Nirvana for an audiophile is hearing something you've never heard before in a recording, and I did, in the Jayhawks 'Bad Time' with percussion in the right channel I'd never noticed before. More importantly there was a weight to the sound that had always been missing from the SE535. The tone was still a tad bright for my tastes so I replaced the filters with the 'warm' versions.This was much more like it, the overall effect was quite subtle but smoother and generally more 'hi-fi'. Some might say vinyl-like in it's balanced tones. A word on the bass. It really is well integrated into the sound, which means it benefits the music rather than being something that jumps out on it's own. It's really detailed and tuneful too, so you can tell the difference between bass guitar, upright bass and synthesised bass. It is very extended when required though. I played Thundercat's Drunk album and there is a low end extension that IEMs just don't normally have.The best way I can put it is this: on the way home the other night I was listening to Si Cranstoun's 'Dance For Evermore' and - to the good-natured amusement of people opposite - not only tapping my foot, but bopping from one buttock to the other with a smile on my face. Since getting these I've had the most fun playing music for a long time.Testing was with a range of different devices: an iPhone with Cyrus Soundkey DAC, iPad and MacBook Pro/Audirvana with Chord Mojo DAC. The better the components, the better they sound.

Muy bueno, pero me ha gustado mas el Campfire Audio Andromeda, por el detalle y la claridad adicionales, especialmente en las altas frecuencias.

The shure SE846-CL has been on my radar for quite a while. My journey in the hobby started with the Shure SE215. I was at the time impressed with the sound and the level of passive isolation. From there I moved to RHA, VSONIC and eventually settled on the Etymotic ER4S which has a level of detail that rivals some of the best headphones out there. Using a Fiio x5ii, the ER4s, my portable setup was satisfactory. That was until I got a good price through Amazon wharehouse deals on the Shure SE-846. From that point, my listening time was entirely dedicated using them. The Oppo, hifiman and the Sen's started to collect dust. I used the SE846 through my various setups and they are AMAZING. You can play with the interchangeable filters to tailor the sound to your liking. One thing to mention, these a very low impedance iem's and you will hear background noise if your setup isn't adequate. That's the only caveat. They are easy to drive but very sensitive. A smartphone, S7, iPhone, will generate lots of background noise. I would assume that if you buy these you already have proper equipment to pair. I switched from the fiio x5ii to a ak100ii to get a completely clean background on a portable setup. If you can afford them and have proper source I would highly recommend them. You will not get better sound representation in an universal iem.

Let me preface by saying that I'm not a hardcore audiophile but that I do enjoy listening to music and travel quite a bit for work and am constantly on the hunt for new IEM's and headphones to use when traveling on planes/etc. That being said, I'd probably describe myself more as an enthusiast rather than a hardcore audiophile.I was in the market for some high end IEM's and was choosing between the  Shure SE846-CL Sound Isolating Earphones with Quad HiDef MicroDrivers, Crystal Clear  and  Sennheiser IE 800 High-Performance In-Ear Headphones (Black) . I was looking to upgrade from my  Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)  and  Westone UM 3X In-Ear Musician's Monitor, Universal Fit Earphone with Removable Cable, Clear, 79292  (I have the RC removable cable version of the UM3x's). Anyway, I ended up buying the SE846's and found a pair of used IE800's on another site so now I have all four of these IEM's and plan on selling the SE535's and UM3x's. I know I really don't need two sets of IEM's but with the SE846 and IE800 I love them both so much that I don't really want to sacrifice one or the other. In any case, since I have all four of them now I thought it'd be helpful to some of you out there who may want to know a bit more about these at least in terms of how I rank them.I'll be ranking them using the following criteria (which I adapted from a well known user on head-fi) on a scale from 1-10 each:Bundled Accessories - Which ones come with the best and most comprehensive list of accessoriesBuild Quality - How well I feel they will hold up over timeIsolation - How well they block out ambient noiseMicrophonics - How much cable noise you hear when moving aroundComfort - How comfortable each one are after wearing for extended use (over an hour on plane for example)Sound - This is a bit subjective as all people tend to hear details differently in the sound so I'll do my best to describe why I rank them the way I doValue - For the money which one is best?::Shure SE846:: - 65/70--------------------------------------------------------------::Bundled Accessories::9.5/10 - Shure really didn't leave anything out when they put this package together. It comes with a large plastic case like a pelican case as well as a zippered case. It also comes with a plethora of tips and most interestingly a set of 2 additional tubes that can be inserted in to the IEM's that change the sound of the SE846's. I opted to stay with the pre-installed neutral tubes. The only thing that would have been nice is if they included an iPhone/Android compatible cable. At the price they are asking it should be a throw in...::Build Quality::10/10 - All plastic with the exception of the ear nozzle which is metal. From what I hear this is the most susceptible part to break so it's nice they changed them to metal from the previous generations plastic nozzles.::Isolation::10/10 - I use some  Comply Tsx-100 Comfort PLUS Earphone Tips (Black, 3 Pair, Small)  with these and they isolate noise very well.::Microphonics::9/10 - Shure cables are long and slightly thick. Microphonics are generally not that big of an issue unless you're really moving around a lot.::Comfort::8.5/10 - These are LARGE IEM's. With everything packed in to the SE846's I suppose you could say that they are small but compared to the SE535's these are noticeably larger and if you have smaller ears you may have some comfort issues with these. I've found that I can wear these for extended periods of use but find myself adjusting them from time to time depending on how much I am moving around.::Sound::10/10 - The sub bass is incredible in these little IEM's. I thought I could hear bass in some of my other IEM's but these take it to another level with the low frequencies it can go down to. The bass is there and not overwhelming and the highs are crisp and clear. I find the soundstage to be wide on these but not as wide as the Sennheiser IE800's. Overall, the sound on these is excellent! Also worth noting is the VERY low impedance of only 9 ohms! This means that they can easily be driven from mobile devices and get good volume without having to turn it all the way up!::Value::8/10 - At the price they ask for these, I can't say that they are the best value but they are some seriously great sounding IEM's.::CONCLUSION::The SE846's seem to be an evolutionary step in a long line of IEM's. I've had many Shure's dating back to the e2c's, SE425's, SE535's and now the SE846's. As time progressed and Shure refined and improved their products I've been with them along for the ride and I'm happy to say that the SE846's have many welcome evolutionary steps above and beyond what they've done before. The sub bass is amazing in an IEM and the other improvements like the metal nozzles and removable tubes to change the sound are great. Coming from their previous flagships, the SE535's, I can see that they've put a lot of thought and effort in to these and can say that the higher price is fully justified... if only they'd redesigned the iPhone compatible cable and included it with them too! Honestly, though, that's the ONLY downside I see in these IEM's is that they don't include an iPhone compatible cable like their competitors. Other than that, these are some of the best IEM's on the market today and I highly recommend them.::Sennheiser IE800:: - 60/70--------------------------------------------------------------::Bundled Accessories::9/10 - Not a lot comes with these but what it does come with is REALLY nice. The case is by far one of the best cases I've ever used for IEM's. The case has a cutout inside the case to put them in and the cable wraps around the case nicely so you never have to deal with tangled cords. The IE800's come with a set of replaceable silicone tips that can be cleaned and reused by just running them under the sink with some soap and water... NICE! The only thing as with all of these is that at the price they ask for them they should include an iPhone/Android compatible cable. The other thing you should know is that the tips are proprietary so there are no officially documented comply tips that will work but I hear that some of the comply tips will work.::Build Quality::10/10 - Ceramic housings and a kevlar cable... no other IEM on the market can say that as far as I know... built like a tank::Isolation::8/10 - The bundled silicone tips do an adequate job of blocking ambient noise but they aren't going to block noise as well as others.::Microphonics::5/10 - By far the worst microphonics I've heard out of an IEM. Try not to move much when using these... I think it's mostly due to the downward position of the IE800's when inserted in to your ears. If you're lucky enough to be able to wrap the cord around your ear so you can use them as over ear IEM's then do it. It vastly improves the microphics of the cable. Unfortunately it's a bit uncomfortable when I wear them this way as the upper part of the cable past the Y is only about 9.5 inches.::Comfort::10/10 - These are so small and light that they really disappear when you insert them in to your ears. I find that I can wear these for extended periods with ZERO problems. They may be the most comfortable IEM's I've had to date.::Sound::10/10 - The frequency response on these IEM's is really really nice! It's amazing you can get such rich sound out of a single driver IEM. I was skeptical at first since I'm used to multiple driver IEM's but after hearing these I can say that I'm convinced! I do feel that the mids are more pronounced on these than the SE846's which is nice for certain types of music. The bass is also good on these IEM's... Overall it's a nice and rich full sounding IEM. It's worth noting here that the designer of the acclaimed $1500  Sennheiser HD800 Over-Ear Circum-Aural Dynamic Premiere Headphone  also designed these... I've never heard the HD800's but I've read that the IE800's are like mini HD800's. Also, the low impedance of 16 ohms means that it can be driven relatively easily by mobile devices. On my iPhone I can get more than adequate volume from these without having to turn it up too much.::Value::8/10 - Yes they are expensive but they sound great and are extremely comfortable to wear.::CONCLUSION::These are great little IEM's and I mean little! I'm wearing these right now going on over an hour with them on at my desk and I don't feel any fatigue at all... and the sound!! The sound is nice and crisp with good bass response and instrument separation despite being driven only by a single driver. Although the Shure SE846's do have some more bass response in the low low end, sound wise I still put these on the same level for it's overall richness and sound. Great IEM's and highly recommended!!::Shure SE535:: - 60.5/70--------------------------------------------------------------::Bundled Accessories::8/10 - Comes with a case, tips, and various other accessories that I don't use... The bundled accessories are acceptable for an IEM in this price range but I feel like they could have included a bit more like an iPhone/Android cable.::Build Quality::8/10 - All plastic but I've had no issues with them in the year+ use I've had with them.::Isolation::10/10 - I use some Comply Tsx-100 with these and they isolate noise very well.::Microphonics::9/10 - Shure cables are long and slightly thick. Microphonics are generally not that big of an issue unless you're really moving around a lot.::Comfort::9/10 - These are fairly light IEM's and feel great in the ear and I have had no issues with them wearing them for extended periods.::Sound::8/10 - Nice and crisp highs and mids! The bass lacks a bit when compared to the Westone UM3x's and of course when compared to the Shure SE846's it will be lacking too but nonetheless if you're more in to mids and highs then you can't go wrong with these. These are some nice and neutral IEM's IMHO. These impedance on these is 36 ohms which means that it can be driven from most mobile devices without the need for much amplification.::Value::8.5/10 - If you're in the market for a pair of neutral IEM's these are the ones to go with.::CONCLUSION::The SE535's have now been eclipsed by the SE846's but not everyone will want to spend that kind of $$ on the SE846's. At their price the SE535's are still a tremendous IEM that has a great neutral sound with good mids and highs but lacking a bit in the bass department. They are still enjoyable to listen to and are actually more comfortable (to me) than the SE846's due to their smaller design. Recommended for those looking for a really good, neutral IEM.::Westone UM3x RC:: - 63/70--------------------------------------------------------------::Bundled Accessories::7/10 Comes with the standard case, tips, and various other accessories that I don't use. The zippered case is nice and compact but I feel like they should have also included their  Westone Monitor Vault - Smoke Gray  for them as well. Also, like all of these, they should include an iPhone/Android cable.::Build Quality::8/10 - All plastic but I've had no issues with them in the year+ use I've had with them.::Isolation::10/10 - I use some Comply Tsx-100 with these and they isolate noise very well.::Microphonics::10/10 - The Westone Epic cable is by far the best I've used in terms of microphonics. The cable is thin and light so it really causes no issues in this regard.::Comfort::9/10 - These feel about the same to me in ear as the Shure SE535's... great for extended use.::Sound::9/10 - The mids and highs on these IEM's are crisp and clear but these also pack a punch when it comes to bass. They don't pack as much punch as say the Shure SE846's or even the Sennheiser IE800's but at this price point they are very nice full sounding IEM's. These IEM's have an impedance of 56 ohms... they can be driven from mobile devices but you'll definitely find yourself turning it up a bit.::Value::10/10 - For the price I feel that these are a very good value... good sound, good comfort, and good price!::CONCLUSION::I initially bought the UM3x's on a whim at the airport mostly because I craved something with a bit more low end bass over the SE535's... this was of course before the SE846's came out and the Sennheiser IE800's... nonetheless, after auditioning these I bought them on the spot. The highs and mids sound good (not as good as the Shure SE535's but good enough for me) and these IEM's do provide the bass response that I was looking for that the SE535's were lacking. They're warmer sounding to me than the SE535's and more fun because of it. Depending on my mood (before I got the SE846's and IE800's) I'd switch between the SE535's and UM3x's. I recommend these highly!CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS--------------------------------------------------------------As you can see from above these are ALL really nice IEM's and for various reasons I've ranked them all very highly.HIGH OF THE HIGH END MARKETIf you have the money definitely go for the Shure SE846's or Sennheiser IE800's... They are both well worth the money IMO. The SE846's may be better for those of you on the go a lot (because of the low impedance and low microphonics in the cable) while the IE800's are probably better suited for at home use or for people who won't be moving around much (due to the microphonics issue).LOWER OF THE HIGH END MARKETIf you're budget is on the lower end of the high end IEM market then I have no hesitation in recommending either the Westone UM3x RC's or Shure SE535's... the difference between those is mostly in the sound signature. The SE535's are more neutral sounding to me while the UM3x's have a bit more umph when it comes to bass response.It should be noted that Westone has recently released the  Westone UM Pro 30 Smoke (Universal Monitor Earphones)  and  Westone UM Pro 20 High Performance Dual Driver in-ear Headphone  of which I auditioned both at a store... These would definitely both be worth looking in to... the accessory bundles alone would be worth it over the competition. They come with a regular cable and iPhone/Android compatible cable and a nice plastic pelican case-like case. My wife got the UM Pro 20's and she's very happy with them and uses them every day. Shure SE846-CL Sound Isolating Earphones with Quad HiDef MicroDrivers, Crystal ClearSennheiser IE 800 High-Performance In-Ear Headphones (Black)Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)Westone UM 3X In-Ear Musician's Monitor, Universal Fit Earphone with Removable Cable, Clear, 79292Comply Tsx-100 Comfort PLUS Earphone Tips (Black, 3 Pair, Small)Sennheiser HD800 Over-Ear Circum-Aural Dynamic Premiere HeadphoneWestone Monitor Vault - Smoke GrayWestone UM Pro 30 Smoke (Universal Monitor Earphones)Westone UM Pro 20 High Performance Dual Driver in-ear Headphone

I waited 6 years for these. I had the 535s and they were amazing. One thing about Shure is that they are made to last. I use my SE846 every day since purchase (6 months ago). They haven't missed a beat. The bass increase really helps when the workout gets hard. I highly recommend these. They are better if used with a DAC or one of the Sony Hi-fi players.