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Shure
Shure SE215 PRO
Boasting awesome acoustic isolation, these are a mainstay in pro audio circles.
Sound
4.1/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
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Key specs
Material Chassis Primary
PlasticResin29%Plastic24%Aluminum18%Metal16%
Plastic appears on 24% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Ear Tip Material
Most commonSilicone65%Memory foam20%Foam12%Others4%
Memory foam is the most common — on 20% of the 51 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Has Microphone
NoMost commonFalse68%True32%
False is the most common — on 68% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended, MMCX detachable
Design
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone, memory foam
- Color Options
- Black, blue, clear, white
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
- Wearing Style
- Over-ear (cable up)
Microphone
- Has Microphone
- No
Features
- Inline Controls
- No
Release
- Msrp Usd
- 99 USD
Sound
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 22-17500 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 17500 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 22 Hz
- Impedance
- 17 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 107 dB/mW
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Shure SE215 PRO Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1.9 |
| 25 | 2.2 |
| 32 | 2.4 |
| 40 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 2.5 |
| 63 | 2.3 |
| 80 | 2.1 |
| 100 | 1.7 |
| 125 | 1.2 |
| 160 | 0.4 |
| 200 | -0.4 |
| 250 | -0.8 |
| 315 | -1.1 |
| 400 | -2.1 |
| 500 | -3.1 |
| 630 | -2.7 |
| 800 | -2.2 |
| 1000 | -1.2 |
| 1250 | 0.3 |
| 1600 | 3.0 |
| 2000 | 5.8 |
| 2500 | 7.0 |
| 3150 | 4.7 |
| 4000 | 4.9 |
| 5000 | 9.4 |
| 6300 | -0.4 |
| 8000 | -1.1 |
| 10000 | -4.1 |
| 12500 | -7.4 |
| 16000 | -13.0 |
| 20000 | -37.4 |
Shure SE215 PRO Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 12.3 |
| 26 | 12.8 |
| 33 | 12.6 |
| 41 | 12.3 |
| 52 | 12.7 |
| 65 | 12.9 |
| 82 | 13.2 |
| 103 | 14.2 |
| 130 | 9.4 |
| 163 | 13.4 |
| 205 | 12.3 |
| 259 | 10.0 |
| 325 | 10.5 |
| 410 | 17.1 |
| 516 | 12.6 |
| 613 | 14.5 |
| 772 | 23.6 |
| 972 | 23.4 |
| 1220 | 29.2 |
| 1540 | 32.3 |
| 1940 | 38.2 |
| 2440 | 41.6 |
| 3070 | 45.3 |
| 3870 | 44.0 |
| 4870 | 42.6 |
| 6130 | 43.1 |
| 7720 | 49.8 |
| 9720 | 44.0 |
| 12200 | 37.4 |
| 15400 | 39.3 |
| 19400 | 47.8 |
Shure SE215 PRO MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Mean opinion score
4.7
2.9
3.8
4.1
TimbreDistortionImmersivenessOverall
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Isolation9.9
Comfort & fit7.0
Connectivity6.5
Design8.6
Portability7.9
Features6.2
The verdict
The Shure SE215 sound pretty good, look the part, and isolate like a champ. You don't need any additional purchases to make them work for most applications, and they are priced competitively for what they do. While universal fit IEMs are rarely "universal," the SE215 stay put without discomfort.
✓Liked: Good frequency response profile, Great Isolation, Sturdy, removable MMCX cable, Vast ear tip selection
✕Could be better: Earbuds can stick out even if the in-ear fit is fine, Upper frequencies not well represented
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