I forget to mention i had to replace them because of sever sweet and 1 time when cleaning them I ressemble them crooked and broke the pin inside the cable.
Hey Guillaume Lortie I currently have the 215s and I love them, however I want to upgrade. I’ve been listening to more and more music and am just curious if I should slowly work my way up to something like a 535 or if I should just completely jump into an 846. Thanks!
@@okenfuss Hi ! I would wait and jump to 846. the 535 are great headphone. they sound good. but for the price difference here, it’s not worth to buy twice
I've been a SE215 maniac for the past 10 years and last year I was finally able to grab a 846 myself. Ended up collecting them all -- the old line: 215, 425, 535 and 846. Never looked after another IEM. The little Shures are very reliable IMHO.
@@detroittrickster3327 noticeably better. More reference tuning and a very good bass. However, at $1k (MSRP) is really hard to swallow. Got my SE846 with a 50% off deal (open-box), btw.
Had for a while a 425… not impressed at all. No bass, no highs and un-analytical midrange. After a few years I bought 846… nothing in comparison. Everything is marvelous, really state of the art iem, very musical, unbelievably comfortable, with sub bass, great midrange and highs that although analytical never harsh…
I've had my 846s since around 2014 and still enjoying them thoroughly. I've used them with 3.5mm connectors, lightning and Bluetooth (with the TW1 earhooks). The SE 846s have given me years of pleasure along the way.
@@Jack-di6rc campfire audio - vegas , Andromedas ... 64 audio u6t that i bought and many others in audio shows but i really like the bass on se846 but make sure u have decent amp like a 50-100$ fiio amp will do but without it the richness gets lost not the volume
Thanks for the wodka tip! It worked! After one bottle, the crack didn’t botter me anymore!! For respect for my perfect monitor sound man and band I switched today from se215 to846.. so excited to hear them live tomorrow!!
Have had mine for years and still enjoying them, especially with the Shandling UA3 dac/amp. The cables have started turning green in side - copper stuff - and i have lost one of the blur filters (seeking spares in UK) but a big YES from me Also had 535s, 425s and 3cs,
I recently bought the 215's and i've been super enthusiastic about it. I did thought the removable cable was a bit of a gimmick, but i also thought it would've been cool if it could be connected to a bluetooth earpiece. Oh, there is actually! The TW-1 is a multi plugged thingy that makes your SE846's also wireless. Needed a good pair of in-ears (im an in-ear guy, go run with your headphones) so now i can use my 215's as good piano headphones and i can listen to music on my non-existent headphone jack Iphone. It's seriously the best thing that happend to me since ages and i have no idea why.
i have one 846 and three 215s. the 846 is more bulbous and doesn't seat in my right ear very well. i use it when i'm sitting down to really just listen to my music library. the 215 is slimmer and more lightweight (less drivers) and is good for daily driving when sound quality doesn't matter as much. they still sound great. they just don't have that extra dimension. i keep one 215 at church for the electronic drums, i keep one on my personal electronic drum set, and one that i plug into different devices. i have three bt2s, but i keep two charged for rotation and keep a pair of fostex tm2 buds on the one in use. for the minimal form factor, the tm2 earbuds sound just as good as the 215 - but the tm2 bluetooth receivers suck. there's a hiss. i practically never use the tm2 receivers
I’ve bought them few years ago. One of my best investment ever. This is a REAL American professional high-end music product. 1000% satisfied and I’m fcking picky. By the way, I have to warn you, those are the ultimate judge… SE-846 ARE THE SONIC JUDGE DREDD. I’m using it for composing and producing and mixing… and enjoying good music. This is a timeless CLASSIC.
I own them since they appeared on the market and they work flawless even after all these years.Couldn't find any others better than this! I also paired them with a pair of FiiO UTWS3 bluetooth adapter and they're an absolut joy!Looking forward to buy the Shure bluetooth adapter to see if there's ant difference in the sound signature!
Excellent & Honest review! & I thank you for sharing it.Ive just purchased a mint pair of Shure SE-846 With all original documents box (Inner Hard Plastic) Hinged box. ( which is a excellent bit of kit) Solid & extremely well made. All three sets of filters "Blue-White-Black" I'm still running test's to find out which i prefer. That'll take me a while. Anyways all original kit included as when new. What's not to like. And for me the icing on the cake is that i managed to score the original blue edition & Not the transparent one's. I'm using my Astell Kern Ak-300 Dac. & Tried Tidal Hi- Fi. I'm literally blown away. Astounding sounds. Female & Make vocals are sublime. Just listened to Frank Sinatra & Billie Ellish. Goose pimple stuff. Diana Krall Wow. I'm in absolute heaven. Jazz & blues both hit the spot. Earth wind & Fire was my next choice. Mate i think these are phenomenal item"s I really do. The previous owner purchased them new & hardly used them. I was very lucky indeed to score them....Right I'm done here. Thank you once again for sharing your honest review. Stay safe in these uncertain time's.😁
@@GuillaumeLortie I use them wired. Never used the wireless adapter that came with mine. usually I am listening to my Vinyl records or using my fiio m7 with flac files or wav files alot of the files are 2000kbps their all ripped from Tidal. The white filter is my favourite to
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am looking for a new pair of IEMs. I wonder if you have any experience with Sony IER-M9 and how would you compare them with the 846s. They also seem to be designed for musicians as a monitoring device and it appears the developers had lots of input from sound engineers and artists whilst developing them from scratch. And I am pretty sure, Shure went through the same process given their presence and huge R&D budget. Thanks for your time. 🙂
Hi 👋 Never worked with the IER-M9. Looking at Sony website, they are in fact targeted to musiciens. Expect a lot of dynamic and low end handling from them. I’m gonna guess here you want them for mastered music listening. They will give you exactly how the song sounds. If you have a badly mixed songs, it will give it to you. If you have good sources, it will also reproduce them well. Good luck!
wow thank you so much for a lightening quick reply 🙂you are a good man @@GuillaumeLortie . Being in the UK it appears Sony aren't being sold here anymore, so I think I will go for the Shures as you say they have such excellent warrantee as well. Cheers my friend!
I've them for 5 years and was wondering if they are any good anymore, since I've heard some complain about them but nobody explained to me why? But I really appreciate the advice for cleaning the connection from the cable with alcohol. I thought I had to change the cable, since it worked sometimes and sometimes didn't
Hi sir- thanks for this great video. I currently own a pair of Shure SE-215's, and have had them since Nov 2021. I use them as a Lead Vocalist/Rhythm guitar player in my band as an In ear monitor. I have enjoyed them overall and def found I enjoy the IEM experience over the classic Speaker Wedge aimed upwards at you which is what I did before. I am looking to upgrade though. I'm torn between Custom Molds and Universal Fit- on one hand I feel as if Custom Molds may be too isolating and for the money I kind of want something with more drivers for a smaller price. I am leaning towards Shure 535 or 845. Can you recommend 1 over the other?
Hi, thanks for sharing. I wonder what was the problem that you had that made you apply the guaranty? I live in Argentina and really need reliable products. There are no spare parts here and not a reliable dealer. If I go for them has to be a sure thing.
Hey Guillaume really appreciate your information for the 846s. Have you tried using any of the other competitive IEMS within this price range such as the ones from Audeze? I'm debating between these are the Euclids. Thanks man
SE846 w/TW attachments vs Ikko OH7 using a FiiO BTR5 as an amp for the headphones and a way to transmit audio from a device, wirelessly via Bluetooth to the BTR5 and into the in-ears from there. So, if I’ve had some personal preference issues with Shure in the past, especially when I tried moving up to the 535’s w/the BT2 adapter that was terrible. I ended up not holding onto them and got a pair of Sennheiser IE 500 Pro’s which I loved until someone in my house didn’t know any better and threw em the f out when taking out trash (I had em wrapped to be sent in because the left ear bud wasn’t really playing anything anymore and I was sure to troubleshoot every other way. So, now that I’ve been looking for in ears again for a while I came across the OH7’s by Ikko and the whole design of it and the craftsmanship on the outside of the brass cavity is just remarkable. Some background on me, I do play the drums, but I’m still building up my muscle and muscle stamina. Drumming is basically my physical therapy because of a connective tissue disorder I have, so I exercise as much as possible whilst sitting to do everything possible to gain core strength. However, after having my 500’s lost to someone in my house, I’ve only had cans to put on my ears. Don’t get me wrong, I love the deals I found on all of them and how great they all work; I have one pair of HD1-AE, 1 Momentum 2.0, and a pair of PXC 550-ii. As you notice they’re all around/over ear type. I’ve learned I can’t do on ear over the years, but I can also do in ear buds as long as they fit well and I really intend for them to be used whilst drumming to take weight off my head and neck as well as to get a better understanding of all the musical notes I’m listening (like, more clarity), so then I can try to be as precise as possible when learning songs. So, main question here, if I had issues with multiple drivers on a Shure in ear previously, but then just about fell in love with those ie-500 Pro Sennies with a single 7mm single, dynamic driver, should I try Shure again if I found a deal for a few hundred bucks off or should I skip past the good old traditional names in the game and very possibly end up with the Ikko OH7. I also checked out the ie-900, but I think sennheiser made it look nicer and raised the price. It still uses the 7mm dynamic single and unlike Ikko, they sadly don’t use the full metal cavity like Ikko does to really make you feel some of those sub bass hitting notes. I feel like I’m leaning towards the OH7’s, but it’s seriously so hard to choose, but I do like at least some coloration to my music as well, not just a plain old flat, neutral line (also giving me super major pause on the ie 900’s, but also some pause towards the 846’s as well. From what I’ve read and heard, the Shure’s are much more of just an in ear *reference* monitor, the ie 900’s are a great pair of in ears but also next to no coloration of the music… Then there are the OH7’s which can be used like a reference in ear, but man can they apparently pack a giant punch as well. They supposedly, somehow let the sonic waves travel back into the grass cavity and then passes it into your ear canal (don’t quote me, not 100% positive but I believe it’s something alone those lines. Like, would you wear there’s just around? Wear them by the pool, doing dishes, meditating, jogging-exercise…etc. etc. Or, are these a reference only for you? Like to plug into an amp connected to your computer and then edit and/or create music? Thanks
I use the 846 for everything, listening to music when i work around the house, mixing stuff for clients, they do the job perfectly. keep in mind that my job is to mix live shows for performer and have the same IEM and make lot sound like they don’t have anything in there ears. we don’t use any kind of bluetooth and we don’t listen to mastered music. live performances are way more dynamic then a CD. i need something that can deliver that.
I never had any IEMs before and I wanted to know if the SE535s are good for a first choice. I do DJing and listen to music mostly, occasionally game too so I just wanted to know your opinion if they are good...
Hi 👋 SE535 are overkill for that. If you already have them, keep it, you’ll be happy for the reste of your life. If not, the SE215 will be just fine for DJ and music. Save some money now and maybe upgrade for SE846 in the future. I believe they are the best option available period.
Hey Guillaume, enjoyed your review. I'm a musician myself (play keyboards in a metalband) and I've read that the 535's are a good pair for keyboard players. The thing I'm after most is a really solid isolation from the sound around me when rehearsing and playing gigs (so yes: the drums!!). Do the 846's isolate better than the 535's? Since I'm not looking to spend $ 1000, but rather half of the amount (around $500) I'm willing to give in to the sound quality, if they isolate as well as the 846's. Thanks in advance for your reply!!
Hi Kobe! everything form the 215 to the 846 from Shure use the same isolation system. if you have 500$ to spend and need to focus on isolation, get the 215 with Soft full ear mold. that will give you the best drum isolation possible and still be in your budget.
@@GuillaumeLortie What do you mean with ‘soft full ear mold’? Custom made earpieces? Cause I already own a pair of basic 215’s (though they are already 8 years old, but I guess they’re still making them the same)… Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated!!
HI DJ Zero! Yes 215 are good to reproduce low end. 215 VS 425, I Personally prefer the 215 for price and low end. the 425 will have more definition in the higher range but really not enough low’s. hope that helps, have a good day!
Hi 👋 If you want to start with something that will work and sound good, I’ll recommend a pair of SE-215 with a Behringer MA400 if you can go Wired. If you absolutely need to go Wireless, Shure PSM300 Pro kit. It come with the pair of SE-215 too and will work great for years before you need to upgrade. Anything below that is not worth your money.
I just buy the se425, they sounds really really great, just the best headphones that I’ve heard. But i have the little doubt about if I had to pay extra $125 for the se 535, maybe I will never know it, what’s your opinion?
@@enriquemontero3750 i’m in a band rehearsal as we speak having the exact same conversation and we just all agreed on the 535 over the 425 but for the price 215 are still the next affordable option.
Hey bro i have a question Are these good for listening to music to ? Tnx ☺️ I mnow they are great for producing music and live performance but i was wondering ?
they are great and flat responds, it’s a natural sound,they won’t add extra lows like more commercial stuff do, if the stuff you play is then suck, you’ll know. if you have good sounding tracks, they will deliver
Maybe a 1h hours will change something at Fist but I didn’t notice any difference between first time I used them to today. I still use the same pair to this day.
Excellent video bro!! would you recommend to those who have this in-ears customize it to the user's ear mold? (reshell or custom shell change). I understand that if I did, I would lose the benefit of putting the filters on it, but I would have a hearing aid that fits exactly in my ears. Thanks for the video, greetings!
Hi Favio! I would not, that would void your warranty and possibly change the tonal character of the IEM if you change the driver enclosure size. I had custom ear mold that would fit like the Shure tips and not only they didn’t bring any benefits, i have to resolve them within 2 years. it’s honestly not worth it. the Shure universal tips are fine. take time to find witch one works best for you.
I just adore the yellow Shure foam tips, can wear these day and night without any fatigue appearing. I clean them for reuse about 3 times, than I throw them away. I'm also considering Snugs custom IEM fit. I have a Snugs custom fit for my now disgraced 1More Quaddriver and they 1) are comfy 2)increase noise isolation considerably. I can only recommend the Snugs!
I'm trying to choose between SE846 and/or Hifiman Sundara. I need earphones but my primary usage is for headphones. Would SE846 cover all bases or sound-wise open headphones are better?
They will deliver flat ( as in no coloration ) sounding references like any other headphones but they can fit in your pockets Personally, to work ( balance / mixing music ) i prefer them to regular headphones.
@@GuillaumeLortie Thank you for your response! Do you know of any headphones comparable to SE846? The headphone world and the IEM world are separate realms and are rarely compared (rightly so, as they have different sound characteristics and uses cases). But unfortunately I have to find something that will cover all my bases, creating/working with music (I don't do this for a living) and listening to music, sometimes in bed. Currently I'm struggling between putting all my resources into SE846 *or* buying SE215 and then investing the rest in the best headphones I can afford. That's a tough one. I'm interested in your personal opinion. Thanks! Nice to see your channel's growth!
@@apid4075if you need IEM, the 215 will get you going, it’s what i recommend to people that are non professional or on a budget. if you need a good pair of headphones, I openly said many time that i work with a artist that endorsed Beyerdynamic stuff and i’m happy because I would have buy there stuff anyway. the DT 770 Pro or 990 are great chose for headphones and will last you a life time.
@@GuillaumeLortie Principally I'd like to buy something, that I'll be happy to use for years to come, so I'm willing to spend more if necessary. I hate that feeling when I buy something trying to save money (no matter if it's $10 or $1k) and end up with a product I'm not happy with or even I stop using at all. Happened to me with IEMs also. I've heard someone saying that SE215 offer 85% of what SE846 offers. I know that's subjective, but it gives me a general idea of how they compare and what I'm paying for. In your opinion, how DT770/990 compare to SE846? Is it 50% or rather 90%? Or to put it in different terms, how much would I need to spend on headphones that are "equal" to SE846? I appreciate your time and patience ;)
@@apid4075 I must agreed with the 85% on the 215 vs 846. but if you got the money, go for it. when it come to headphones, they are a different animal, my use case is mostly for comfort. when I want to take them in and out quickly. in the studio, people prefer them for tracking. honestly don’t worry about headphones, at first I would get IEM and see if you really need headphones.
Hi 👋 I never try the Etymotic EVO sound Form a quick Google research, they seems to have some kind of noise cancellation and battery powered. I believe they are more focus on the music listening experience vs live stage performance witch has different of expectations and way, way more dynamic then mastered music. I’ll try to email them and see if I can get a pair for a review.
If they don't break easily how come you had them replaced three times in three years? Was it quality issues or they just wear out after a certain amount of hours of play time? Thanks :)
i had to replace them because of sever sweet once and 1 time when cleaning them I ressemble them crooked and broke the pin inside the cable, it’s was user error but they still replace them no questions ask
@@EvansGoneFishing ask for a replacement cable without volume control, there’s no reason to use a on cable volume contrôle on high-end device like this. I would be scared to kit it during a show or recording a performance
@@GuillaumeLortie yep hopefully customer service can send me a new cable but I use it for gaming which is why i need the volume cable. I turn my volume up and down a lot when I am listening for footsteps.
Hi Kerby! yes i would, for many reasons. - every parts can be replaced individually. - parts are eazy to find around ( like cables ) -they sound as good as any other high-ends IEM. -2 years warranty and if in a couple years they still work and you don’t need them anymore, because they are universal fit, you can probably get half of what you pay form them back. hope it helps!
@@GuillaumeLortie I can only confirm: I found 900 € too much, got perfect working used onces for 500 € instead. Honestly, I wouldn't doubt paying 900 to replace them now...
Hi Kobby ! I have 2 solution for you : - setup a Talkback mic on stage ( a vocal mic that only go into IEM ) I've dont that many times , people just walk to the mic and talk to everybody. - get some Radial Hot Shoot pedals and setup Tackback lines that way. Hope that help !
please look at the pin comments ;) 1 - extremely sweet in them on a gig 2 - broken them when cleaning pair 3 is in my ear as we speak and still work fine
Hi man, Thank you very much for the video! I worked very hard and I saved a lot of money to get those earphones. I will use those earphones at flights, day to day and the major thing is competition. I am a professional athlete and my music is one of the most important things to me in the competitions. I have to have a good sound isolating earphones in order to disconnect from my surrounding and be focused. Would you recommend those earphones for this situation? There is a lot of noose during the competition as you can imagine...
Hi Rom ! yes, if you want great isolation, they are hard to beat and one of the best sounding you can buy. if you ever buy the 846 or any other Shure headphone. try out the Yellow isolation foam. those are the best to really intensive activities
@@GuillaumeLortie Thanks! How do they compare to the bose qc35? I had the qc35 for almost 4 years and I loved them but they died 2 weeks ago unfortunately 😔.
@@hovavrom I’ve never try the Bose, i’m more in the Live musician performance gear over consumer stuff. isolation will be way higher on the Shure 846. i use them when i do wood working and I can’t even hear my power tools over them. the isolation is so good, you are basically waking like a deaf person if you have music playing
I would definitely recommend these. If you love quality sound, the SE846 will satisfy you. They are also small enough to fit in your ear, I even sleep with them without problem. If the Shure tips do not provide enough isolation for you, get the Snug IEM custom fit. Comfy, noise isolating, only need one pair (at about 250 €, I'd say "thank God"...)
I’ll be honest and say to say that I never try the JH Audio, but the Shure are good, at this level , there is no better, just stuff that you prefer to the other
if you want to game with extremely good reproduction of the game sound. if you have audible references in the game you play it can make your ear stuff better. they are like 360hz monitors but for your ears.
Don't by Shure IEMs in 2022 even their $1000 846 gets beat by $320 moondrop blessing 2 if not by the $200 Kato. The 846 aren't bad, they are just terrible value but if you don't want chi fi and you have a lot of money then just get Sennheiser IE 600 instead for $700. Also Shure cables are fucking terrible. I have 215s and while I'm shure the cable will last (bad pun I know) it sucks. It's a clear cable that turned green in a year and it's stiff as all hell. I would replace the cable if I didn't hate the sound of the IEM.
Hi 👋 I just look at Moodrop and I don’t believe this is made for musicians. the fact that the cables are not swivel around the ear buds will eventually make it break at the connector. Also looking the charts tells you it’s not a flat curved IEM and will color the sound. Shure 215 are a different beast then the 846, also 10 time less. P.S. the other company cables are also getting affected by body moisture and are affected by corrosion but you just can’t see it if it’s not a clear cable.
Nah dude, audio lovers, audiofile people don't use bluetooth.. i even hate the no sense evolution of bluetooth.. So yes, even we only want the headphone and nothing more.
Had the Shure 840 headphones and the cheap plastic head band breaks yearly. Twice I've paid $100 to Shure to replace them and they keep breaking. I've told Shure about this and they don't care.
@@lukelee3 Hi 👋 i’m sorry but this is not looking like quality to me, the wrap around the ear looks like it will hurt you and the wires that twist like that usually end up breaking.
Hi Erik! as much as i understand that the 846 may not be the best sounding option today, the experience i was sone of my friends had with 64 for warranty and parts is still a NO GO for me personally. i can’t not afford to wait 2 weeks to get a replacement cables in case of an accident. I think the worldwide availability of parts form Shure is still a big plus. if anyone at 64Audio want to send me a demo pair so I can compare, i would be happy to hear them.
@@GuillaumeLortie I don't think they're gonna send in a pair haha. But if you ever got the chance to try the u12t, please do! It's so much better than the 846
@@GuillaumeLortie no, the u stands for universal, hence the u12t. There are custom models as well, they're starting with the 'a' naming for their custom. For example a12t
I don't care about "almost obsolete" because service on these is not obsolete, nor is their sound, and you can still easily find them both new and used. At their price point and age, you're bound to find something better sounding. Also, I have the impression the IEM scene has grown exponentially, the offer is limitless and goes from 20 $ to well over 3K $. I'd like to use to use the 1200 Campfire Solaris, but also liked the sound of my 150 € KZ AST (12 BA)...
I forget to mention i had to replace them because of sever sweet and 1 time when cleaning them I ressemble them crooked and broke the pin inside the cable.
Hey Guillaume Lortie I currently have the 215s and I love them, however I want to upgrade. I’ve been listening to more and more music and am just curious if I should slowly work my way up to something like a 535 or if I should just completely jump into an 846. Thanks!
@@okenfuss Hi !
I would wait and jump to 846.
the 535 are great headphone. they sound good. but for the price difference here, it’s not worth to buy twice
@@GuillaumeLortie thanks for your input. Will be ordering soon!
@@okenfuss let me know if you like them
I've been a SE215 maniac for the past 10 years and last year I was finally able to grab a 846 myself. Ended up collecting them all -- the old line: 215, 425, 535 and 846. Never looked after another IEM. The little Shures are very reliable IMHO.
and how r they compared to the 535s
@@detroittrickster3327 noticeably better. More reference tuning and a very good bass. However, at $1k (MSRP) is really hard to swallow. Got my SE846 with a 50% off deal (open-box), btw.
@@FabioKasperthx for your quick and very needed response! and wow you really lucked out!
Had for a while a 425… not impressed at all. No bass, no highs and un-analytical midrange. After a few years I bought 846… nothing in comparison. Everything is marvelous, really state of the art iem, very musical, unbelievably comfortable, with sub bass, great midrange and highs that although analytical never harsh…
I've had my 846s since around 2014 and still enjoying them thoroughly. I've used them with 3.5mm connectors, lightning and Bluetooth (with the TW1 earhooks). The SE 846s have given me years of pleasure along the way.
no one can beat se846 atleast for me ...i have have bought and returned like 13-15 . earphones with price ranging from 800-3500 and these are the best
just curious what earphones in the $800-3500 range have you tried?
@@Jack-di6rc campfire audio - vegas , Andromedas ... 64 audio u6t that i bought and many others in audio shows but i really like the bass on se846 but make sure u have decent amp like a 50-100$ fiio amp will do but without it the richness gets lost not the volume
great comment 👌👌👍
@@jwanilpatel3223 how is it compared to fitear lineup?
Mine went through the wash.... still work to this day (3 years ago). These are the best earbuds I've ever tried and light years ahead of the 5s.
Thanks for the wodka tip! It worked! After one bottle, the crack didn’t botter me anymore!!
For respect for my perfect monitor sound man and band I switched today from se215 to846.. so excited to hear them live tomorrow!!
Get ready to hear stuff you never heard before and feel lower range like if you where walking with Subs on
Have had mine for years and still enjoying them, especially with the Shandling UA3 dac/amp. The cables have started turning green in side - copper stuff - and i have lost one of the blur filters (seeking spares in UK) but a big YES from me Also had 535s, 425s and 3cs,
I recently bought the 215's and i've been super enthusiastic about it. I did thought the removable cable was a bit of a gimmick, but i also thought it would've been cool if it could be connected to a bluetooth earpiece. Oh, there is actually! The TW-1 is a multi plugged thingy that makes your SE846's also wireless.
Needed a good pair of in-ears (im an in-ear guy, go run with your headphones) so now i can use my 215's as good piano headphones and i can listen to music on my non-existent headphone jack Iphone.
It's seriously the best thing that happend to me since ages and i have no idea why.
the 215’s are great quality for the price.
try out the 846 if you can, you’ll hear the difference immediately
i have one 846 and three 215s. the 846 is more bulbous and doesn't seat in my right ear very well. i use it when i'm sitting down to really just listen to my music library. the 215 is slimmer and more lightweight (less drivers) and is good for daily driving when sound quality doesn't matter as much. they still sound great. they just don't have that extra dimension. i keep one 215 at church for the electronic drums, i keep one on my personal electronic drum set, and one that i plug into different devices. i have three bt2s, but i keep two charged for rotation and keep a pair of fostex tm2 buds on the one in use. for the minimal form factor, the tm2 earbuds sound just as good as the 215 - but the tm2 bluetooth receivers suck. there's a hiss. i practically never use the tm2 receivers
Legend! You anticipated all of my questions, thanks!
thanks for watching, hope it helps !
I’ve bought them few years ago.
One of my best investment ever.
This is a REAL American professional high-end music product.
1000% satisfied and I’m fcking picky.
By the way, I have to warn you, those are the ultimate judge… SE-846 ARE THE SONIC JUDGE DREDD.
I’m using it for composing and producing and mixing… and enjoying good music.
This is a timeless CLASSIC.
Still rocking my 846 pretty much use them every day if I am not at my desk Ill use the BTR5 with the balanced cable not bad at all
Just bought my third pair after loosing the first two on different occasions. Definitely recommend!
I own them since they appeared on the market and they work flawless even after all these years.Couldn't find any others better than this!
I also paired them with a pair of FiiO UTWS3 bluetooth adapter and they're an absolut joy!Looking forward to buy the Shure bluetooth adapter to see if there's ant difference in the sound signature!
Thanks for the enthusiastic review, awesome! I have 535's for daily listening. If they break I will get 846"s. Merci Beaucoup, from Ottawa.
Excellent & Honest review! & I thank you for sharing it.Ive just purchased a mint pair of Shure SE-846 With all original documents box (Inner Hard Plastic) Hinged box. ( which is a excellent bit of kit) Solid & extremely well made. All three sets of filters "Blue-White-Black" I'm still running test's to find out which i prefer. That'll take me a while. Anyways all original kit included as when new. What's not to like. And for me the icing on the cake is that i managed to score the original blue edition & Not the transparent one's. I'm using my Astell Kern Ak-300 Dac. & Tried Tidal Hi- Fi. I'm literally blown away. Astounding sounds. Female & Make vocals are sublime. Just listened to Frank Sinatra & Billie Ellish. Goose pimple stuff. Diana Krall Wow. I'm in absolute heaven. Jazz & blues both hit the spot. Earth wind & Fire was my next choice. Mate i think these are phenomenal item"s I really do. The previous owner purchased them new & hardly used them. I was very lucky indeed to score them....Right I'm done here. Thank you once again for sharing your honest review. Stay safe in these uncertain time's.😁
Excellent review Guillaume, thank you sir!
thanks 🙏🏻
I got mine last year been a solid IEM £1000 well spent i use the white filter with the triple flange perfect sound for me.
how do you feed them? Wireless ?
are mot of your gigs with a monitor guy or not?
@@GuillaumeLortie I use them wired. Never used the wireless adapter that came with mine. usually I am listening to my Vinyl records or using my fiio m7 with flac files or wav files alot of the files are 2000kbps their all ripped from Tidal. The white filter is my favourite to
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am looking for a new pair of IEMs. I wonder if you have any experience with Sony IER-M9 and how would you compare them with the 846s. They also seem to be designed for musicians as a monitoring device and it appears the developers had lots of input from sound engineers and artists whilst developing them from scratch. And I am pretty sure, Shure went through the same process given their presence and huge R&D budget. Thanks for your time. 🙂
Hi 👋
Never worked with the IER-M9.
Looking at Sony website, they are in fact targeted to musiciens. Expect a lot of dynamic and low end handling from them.
I’m gonna guess here you want them for mastered music listening.
They will give you exactly how the song sounds. If you have a badly mixed songs, it will give it to you. If you have good sources, it will also reproduce them well.
Good luck!
wow thank you so much for a lightening quick reply 🙂you are a good man @@GuillaumeLortie . Being in the UK it appears Sony aren't being sold here anymore, so I think I will go for the Shures as you say they have such excellent warrantee as well. Cheers my friend!
I've them for 5 years and was wondering if they are any good anymore, since I've heard some complain about them but nobody explained to me why?
But I really appreciate the advice for cleaning the connection from the cable with alcohol. I thought I had to change the cable, since it worked sometimes and sometimes didn't
great review - I went se215's against your review - can always upgrade later on if needed.
Cheers mate...
hope you like them , I love my 215’s
thanks for watching!
Hi sir- thanks for this great video. I currently own a pair of Shure SE-215's, and have had them since Nov 2021. I use them as a Lead Vocalist/Rhythm guitar player in my band as an In ear monitor. I have enjoyed them overall and def found I enjoy the IEM experience over the classic Speaker Wedge aimed upwards at you which is what I did before. I am looking to upgrade though. I'm torn between Custom Molds and Universal Fit- on one hand I feel as if Custom Molds may be too isolating and for the money I kind of want something with more drivers for a smaller price. I am leaning towards Shure 535 or 845. Can you recommend 1 over the other?
Hi, thanks for sharing. I wonder what was the problem that you had that made you apply the guaranty? I live in Argentina and really need reliable products. There are no spare parts here and not a reliable dealer. If I go for them has to be a sure thing.
Sensaphonics custom silicone sleeves dramatically improve the seal and basically last forever
looks like the real deal, I’m sure you can do years with them ( until le your internal ear canal change )
My Sensaphonics have been nothing but problematic. Worst almost 2 grand I’ve ever spent. Repair after repair after repair… never again.
@@frankmccreary9050 I'm referring to the custom silicone sleeves, which last forever. I run the sleeves on Shure SE846 earphones
Hey Guillaume really appreciate your information for the 846s. Have you tried using any of the other competitive IEMS within this price range such as the ones from Audeze? I'm debating between these are the Euclids. Thanks man
SE846 w/TW attachments vs Ikko OH7 using a FiiO BTR5 as an amp for the headphones and a way to transmit audio from a device, wirelessly via Bluetooth to the BTR5 and into the in-ears from there.
So, if I’ve had some personal preference issues with Shure in the past, especially when I tried moving up to the 535’s w/the BT2 adapter that was terrible.
I ended up not holding onto them and got a pair of Sennheiser IE 500 Pro’s which I loved until someone in my house didn’t know any better and threw em the f out when taking out trash (I had em wrapped to be sent in because the left ear bud wasn’t really playing anything anymore and I was sure to troubleshoot every other way.
So, now that I’ve been looking for in ears again for a while I came across the OH7’s by Ikko and the whole design of it and the craftsmanship on the outside of the brass cavity is just remarkable.
Some background on me, I do play the drums, but I’m still building up my muscle and muscle stamina. Drumming is basically my physical therapy because of a connective tissue disorder I have, so I exercise as much as possible whilst sitting to do everything possible to gain core strength.
However, after having my 500’s lost to someone in my house, I’ve only had cans to put on my ears. Don’t get me wrong, I love the deals I found on all of them and how great they all work; I have one pair of HD1-AE, 1 Momentum 2.0, and a pair of PXC 550-ii.
As you notice they’re all around/over ear type. I’ve learned I can’t do on ear over the years, but I can also do in ear buds as long as they fit well and I really intend for them to be used whilst drumming to take weight off my head and neck as well as to get a better understanding of all the musical notes I’m listening (like, more clarity), so then I can try to be as precise as possible when learning songs.
So, main question here, if I had issues with multiple drivers on a Shure in ear previously, but then just about fell in love with those ie-500 Pro Sennies with a single 7mm single, dynamic driver, should I try Shure again if I found a deal for a few hundred bucks off or should I skip past the good old traditional names in the game and very possibly end up with the Ikko OH7.
I also checked out the ie-900, but I think sennheiser made it look nicer and raised the price. It still uses the 7mm dynamic single and unlike Ikko, they sadly don’t use the full metal cavity like Ikko does to really make you feel some of those sub bass hitting notes.
I feel like I’m leaning towards the OH7’s, but it’s seriously so hard to choose, but I do like at least some coloration to my music as well, not just a plain old flat, neutral line (also giving me super major pause on the ie 900’s, but also some pause towards the 846’s as well.
From what I’ve read and heard, the Shure’s are much more of just an in ear *reference* monitor, the ie 900’s are a great pair of in ears but also next to no coloration of the music…
Then there are the OH7’s which can be used like a reference in ear, but man can they apparently pack a giant punch as well. They supposedly, somehow let the sonic waves travel back into the grass cavity and then passes it into your ear canal (don’t quote me, not 100% positive but I believe it’s something alone those lines.
Like, would you wear there’s just around? Wear them by the pool, doing dishes, meditating, jogging-exercise…etc. etc. Or, are these a reference only for you? Like to plug into an amp connected to your computer and then edit and/or create music?
Thanks
I use the 846 for everything, listening to music when i work around the house, mixing stuff for clients, they do the job perfectly.
keep in mind that my job is to mix live shows for performer and have the same IEM and make lot sound like they don’t have anything in there ears.
we don’t use any kind of bluetooth and we don’t listen to mastered music.
live performances are way more dynamic then a CD.
i need something that can deliver that.
@@GuillaumeLortie nice, appreciate the detail of your experience.
I never had any IEMs before and I wanted to know if the SE535s are good for a first choice. I do DJing and listen to music mostly, occasionally game too so I just wanted to know your opinion if they are good...
Hi 👋
SE535 are overkill for that.
If you already have them, keep it, you’ll be happy for the reste of your life.
If not, the SE215 will be just fine for DJ and music.
Save some money now and maybe upgrade for SE846 in the future.
I believe they are the best option available period.
@@GuillaumeLortie thank you very much! I didn’t get any but most likely I’m going to get the 215s. Really appreciate the response!
Hey Guillaume, enjoyed your review. I'm a musician myself (play keyboards in a metalband) and I've read that the 535's are a good pair for keyboard players. The thing I'm after most is a really solid isolation from the sound around me when rehearsing and playing gigs (so yes: the drums!!). Do the 846's isolate better than the 535's? Since I'm not looking to spend $ 1000, but rather half of the amount (around $500) I'm willing to give in to the sound quality, if they isolate as well as the 846's. Thanks in advance for your reply!!
Hi Kobe!
everything form the 215 to the 846 from Shure use the same isolation system.
if you have 500$ to spend and need to focus on isolation, get the 215 with Soft full ear mold. that will give you the best drum isolation possible and still be in your budget.
@@GuillaumeLortie What do you mean with ‘soft full ear mold’? Custom made earpieces? Cause I already own a pair of basic 215’s (though they are already 8 years old, but I guess they’re still making them the same)… Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated!!
Is.... SE215 is good for low end ?? Thanks!
And if SE215 compare to SE425 which one is better for the low end?
HI DJ Zero!
Yes 215 are good to reproduce low end.
215 VS 425, I Personally prefer the 215 for price and low end.
the 425 will have more definition in the higher range but really not enough low’s.
hope that helps, have a good day!
@@GuillaumeLortie thanks Bro!
What do you recommend for a starter monitor pack and receiver? Something I can plug and play into whoever is hosting the main mixing board?
Hi 👋
If you want to start with something that will work and sound good, I’ll recommend a pair of SE-215 with a Behringer MA400 if you can go Wired.
If you absolutely need to go Wireless, Shure PSM300 Pro kit.
It come with the pair of SE-215 too and will work great for years before you need to upgrade. Anything below that is not worth your money.
@@GuillaumeLortie thank you
If you had to buy yourself between the Shure SE 846 and the open Audeze LCD 2, which one would you buy?
To listen to music or touring bands ?
@@GuillaumeLortie To listen to classical music, instrumental music, I have the Shure SE 425 but it does not have a sound field.
Hello, do u think there is a lot of difference between se425 and the se535?
Hi Enrique
yeah there is.
the extra low-end driver in the 535 is a big deal.
enough for you to notice it
I just buy the se425, they sounds really really great, just the best headphones that I’ve heard. But i have the little doubt about if I had to pay extra $125 for the se 535, maybe I will never know it, what’s your opinion?
@@enriquemontero3750 i’m in a band rehearsal as we speak having the exact same conversation and we just all agreed on the 535 over the 425 but for the price 215 are still the next affordable option.
@@GuillaumeLortie hi great video I have the 535s how much better r the SE846-CL and how much better is the bass?
Hey bro i have a question
Are these good for listening to music to ? Tnx ☺️
I mnow they are great for producing music and live performance but i was wondering ?
they are great and flat responds, it’s a natural sound,they won’t add extra lows like more commercial stuff do, if the stuff you play is then suck, you’ll know.
if you have good sounding tracks, they will deliver
@@GuillaumeLortie thanks so at last i found something that reproduces the thing that the song producer made tnx ☺️
hey, should you burn-in the SE846's? for as least 100h?
Maybe a 1h hours will change something at Fist but I didn’t notice any difference between first time I used them to today.
I still use the same pair to this day.
Excellent video bro!! would you recommend to those who have this in-ears customize it to the user's ear mold? (reshell or custom shell change). I understand that if I did, I would lose the benefit of putting the filters on it, but I would have a hearing aid that fits exactly in my ears.
Thanks for the video, greetings!
Hi Favio!
I would not, that would void your warranty and possibly change the tonal character of the IEM if you change the driver enclosure size.
I had custom ear mold that would fit like the Shure tips and not only they didn’t bring any benefits, i have to resolve them within 2 years.
it’s honestly not worth it.
the Shure universal tips are fine. take time to find witch one works best for you.
@@GuillaumeLortiePerfect, Thank you so much brother, have a great day 🤟🏼
I just adore the yellow Shure foam tips, can wear these day and night without any fatigue appearing. I clean them for reuse about 3 times, than I throw them away.
I'm also considering Snugs custom IEM fit. I have a Snugs custom fit for my now disgraced 1More Quaddriver and they 1) are comfy 2)increase noise isolation considerably. I can only recommend the Snugs!
I'm trying to choose between SE846 and/or Hifiman Sundara. I need earphones but my primary usage is for headphones. Would SE846 cover all bases or sound-wise open headphones are better?
They will deliver flat ( as in no coloration ) sounding references like any other headphones but they can fit in your pockets
Personally, to work ( balance / mixing music ) i prefer them to regular headphones.
@@GuillaumeLortie Thank you for your response! Do you know of any headphones comparable to SE846? The headphone world and the IEM world are separate realms and are rarely compared (rightly so, as they have different sound characteristics and uses cases). But unfortunately I have to find something that will cover all my bases, creating/working with music (I don't do this for a living) and listening to music, sometimes in bed. Currently I'm struggling between putting all my resources into SE846 *or* buying SE215 and then investing the rest in the best headphones I can afford. That's a tough one. I'm interested in your personal opinion. Thanks! Nice to see your channel's growth!
@@apid4075if you need IEM, the 215 will get you going, it’s what i recommend to people that are non professional or on a budget.
if you need a good pair of headphones, I openly said many time that i work with a artist that endorsed Beyerdynamic stuff and i’m happy because I would have buy there stuff anyway. the DT 770 Pro or 990 are great chose for headphones and will last you a life time.
@@GuillaumeLortie Principally I'd like to buy something, that I'll be happy to use for years to come, so I'm willing to spend more if necessary. I hate that feeling when I buy something trying to save money (no matter if it's $10 or $1k) and end up with a product I'm not happy with or even I stop using at all. Happened to me with IEMs also.
I've heard someone saying that SE215 offer 85% of what SE846 offers. I know that's subjective, but it gives me a general idea of how they compare and what I'm paying for.
In your opinion, how DT770/990 compare to SE846? Is it 50% or rather 90%? Or to put it in different terms, how much would I need to spend on headphones that are "equal" to SE846?
I appreciate your time and patience ;)
@@apid4075 I must agreed with the 85% on the 215 vs 846. but if you got the money, go for it.
when it come to headphones, they are a different animal, my use case is mostly for comfort. when I want to take them in and out quickly.
in the studio, people prefer them for tracking.
honestly don’t worry about headphones, at first I would get IEM and see if you really need headphones.
Could I buy a pair Idc if there no hood anymore I’m collecting iems for my wall
Snoop Dogg wore them during superbowl performance! I've never been prouder of owning a thing. Lol
For real ?
@@akhilmekala3440 yup, I paused and looked at it. No doubt. Se846 are very distinctive.
@@kod-s yeah, just saw the clip , they shure are se846. Can't wait for mine to arrive
Yes looks like the SE846 for sure
Considering the price difference, do you think 846 gen 2 are comparable to Etymotic EVO sound?
Hi 👋
I never try the Etymotic EVO sound
Form a quick Google research, they seems to have some kind of noise cancellation and battery powered.
I believe they are more focus on the music listening experience vs live stage performance witch has different of expectations and way, way more dynamic then mastered music.
I’ll try to email them and see if I can get a pair for a review.
@@GuillaumeLortie You might be looking wrong, they don't have any battery, nor noise cancelling.
@@GuillaumeLortie They include similar eartips to the Shure, with the foam tips in my opinion doing the best job on all of these.
@@jimis3167 I’ll check again, I may have look the wrong version.
Do they market them for Stage use and do you know what warranty they offer ?
@@GuillaumeLortie as multi-driver iems
If they don't break easily how come you had them replaced three times in three years? Was it quality issues or they just wear out after a certain amount of hours of play time? Thanks :)
i had to replace them because of sever sweet once and 1 time when cleaning them I ressemble them crooked and broke the pin inside the cable, it’s was user error but they still replace them no questions ask
@@GuillaumeLortie thanks for taking your time to reply! :)
what happens if you dont use any filter and leave the tube empty? thanks
Never try it, it will play with the EQ curve for sure but don’t think it will make them sound better.
Did anyone else hook up to a scarlet solo and try to turn up the volume with the shure se846 and the volume not going up or down?
Looks like a defective volume knobs on the scarlet to me.
its the volume on the shure se846 Scarlett works fine
Ive contacted customer support so I hope to hear something today or tomorrow
@@EvansGoneFishing ask for a replacement cable without volume control, there’s no reason to use a on cable volume contrôle on high-end device like this. I would be scared to kit it during a show or recording a performance
@@GuillaumeLortie yep hopefully customer service can send me a new cable but I use it for gaming which is why i need the volume cable. I turn my volume up and down a lot when I am listening for footsteps.
I am curious whether the new filter on aonic 5 is suitable for se846? Because my white filter is a bit broken, I don’t know how to fix it🤦🏻♂️
try to contact Shure, you can probably buy new ones.
usually they have parts for everything
Hello, would you recommend this over a pair of custom IEMs?
Hi Kerby!
yes i would, for many reasons.
- every parts can be replaced individually.
- parts are eazy to find around ( like cables )
-they sound as good as any other high-ends IEM.
-2 years warranty
and if in a couple years they still work and you don’t need them anymore, because they are universal fit, you can probably get half of what you pay form them back.
hope it helps!
@@GuillaumeLortie These are really good and valid points! Thanks a lot!
@@GuillaumeLortie I can only confirm: I found 900 € too much, got perfect working used onces for 500 € instead. Honestly, I wouldn't doubt paying 900 to replace them now...
I need to be able to communicate with my mates on stage . How do I do that
Hi Kobby !
I have 2 solution for you :
- setup a Talkback mic on stage ( a vocal mic that only go into IEM ) I've dont that many times , people just walk to the mic and talk to everybody.
- get some Radial Hot Shoot pedals and setup Tackback lines that way.
Hope that help !
Great for DJing?
yes, a bit overkill for just song mixing but this will definitely help to protect your ears if you drive them at a decent volume.
Why did you have to replace them three times?
please look at the pin comments ;)
1 - extremely sweet in them on a gig
2 - broken them when cleaning
pair 3 is in my ear as we speak and still work fine
Hi man,
Thank you very much for the video!
I worked very hard and I saved a lot of money to get those earphones.
I will use those earphones at flights, day to day and the major thing is competition.
I am a professional athlete and my music is one of the most important things to me in the competitions. I have to have a good sound isolating earphones in order to disconnect from my surrounding and be focused.
Would you recommend those earphones for this situation? There is a lot of noose during the competition as you can imagine...
Hi Rom !
yes, if you want great isolation, they are hard to beat and one of the best sounding you can buy.
if you ever buy the 846 or any other Shure headphone. try out the Yellow isolation foam. those are the best to really intensive activities
@@GuillaumeLortie
Thanks!
How do they compare to the bose qc35? I had the qc35 for almost 4 years and I loved them but they died 2 weeks ago unfortunately 😔.
@@hovavrom I’ve never try the Bose, i’m more in the Live musician performance gear over consumer stuff.
isolation will be way higher on the Shure 846.
i use them when i do wood working and I can’t even hear my power tools over them.
the isolation is so good, you are basically waking like a deaf person if you have music playing
I would definitely recommend these. If you love quality sound, the SE846 will satisfy you. They are also small enough to fit in your ear, I even sleep with them without problem.
If the Shure tips do not provide enough isolation for you, get the Snug IEM custom fit. Comfy, noise isolating, only need one pair (at about 250 €, I'd say "thank God"...)
is the IMEs good or jh audio??
I’ll be honest and say to say that I never try the JH Audio, but the Shure are good, at this level , there is no better, just stuff that you prefer to the other
@@GuillaumeLortie but i see there website jhaudio most of artist used jhaudio ...
Are they good for gaming?
if you want to game with extremely good reproduction of the game sound.
if you have audible references in the game you play it can make your ear stuff better. they are like 360hz monitors but for your ears.
Don't by Shure IEMs in 2022 even their $1000 846 gets beat by $320 moondrop blessing 2 if not by the $200 Kato. The 846 aren't bad, they are just terrible value but if you don't want chi fi and you have a lot of money then just get Sennheiser IE 600 instead for $700. Also Shure cables are fucking terrible. I have 215s and while I'm shure the cable will last (bad pun I know) it sucks. It's a clear cable that turned green in a year and it's stiff as all hell. I would replace the cable if I didn't hate the sound of the IEM.
Hi 👋
I just look at Moodrop and I don’t believe this is made for musicians. the fact that the cables are not swivel around the ear buds will eventually make it break at the connector.
Also looking the charts tells you it’s not a flat curved IEM and will color the sound.
Shure 215 are a different beast then the 846, also 10 time less.
P.S. the other company cables are also getting affected by body moisture and are affected by corrosion but you just can’t see it if it’s not a clear cable.
Nah dude, audio lovers, audiofile people don't use bluetooth.. i even hate the no sense evolution of bluetooth.. So yes, even we only want the headphone and nothing more.
Had the Shure 840 headphones and the cheap plastic head band breaks yearly. Twice I've paid $100 to Shure to replace them and they keep breaking. I've told Shure about this and they don't care.
Hi 👋
I don’t have any experience with the 840 Headphones, sorry to hear about that.
7:37 💀
Everyone, any cheap one for overall that you recommend besides 215?
I need to checkout the new Sennheiser one, they look promising for the price.
Tin hifi t3 plus, affordable and great for the price.
@@lukelee3 Hi 👋
i’m sorry but this is not looking like quality to me, the wrap around the ear looks like it will hurt you and the wires that twist like that usually end up breaking.
The 846 is pretty much obsolete nowadays. Try out some 64 audio u12t. Those are miles, I mean miles better. The 846 sounded like shit to my ears
Hi Erik!
as much as i understand that the 846 may not be the best sounding option today, the experience i was sone of my friends had with 64 for warranty and parts is still a NO GO for me personally.
i can’t not afford to wait 2 weeks to get a replacement cables in case of an accident.
I think the worldwide availability of parts form Shure is still a big plus.
if anyone at 64Audio want to send me a demo pair so I can compare, i would be happy to hear them.
@@GuillaumeLortie I don't think they're gonna send in a pair haha. But if you ever got the chance to try the u12t, please do! It's so much better than the 846
@@erikleonardi6642
been in canada, they are custom order only… that’s a NOP
@@GuillaumeLortie no, the u stands for universal, hence the u12t. There are custom models as well, they're starting with the 'a' naming for their custom. For example a12t
I don't care about "almost obsolete" because service on these is not obsolete, nor is their sound, and you can still easily find them both new and used.
At their price point and age, you're bound to find something better sounding. Also, I have the impression the IEM scene has grown exponentially, the offer is limitless and goes from 20 $ to well over 3K $. I'd like to use to use the 1200 Campfire Solaris, but also liked the sound of my 150 € KZ AST (12 BA)...