Iem Vs Studio Headphones

Just the size for my IEM’s headphones. Built like a tank, amazing quality for the price.

This is my third pair of Shure IEM's. My SE 315's developed a balance problem after many years. The output of the left earpiece was just slightly lower than the right. I decided to replace them with the SE425's. As a long-time owner of Shure IEM's I already had the microphone cord and a recently acquired BT2 adapter. I also have a FiiO balanced cord which I use with DAPs that have balanced outputs. I own several other professional headphones and IEM's. I have always liked the sound of Shure IEM's. They have a clarity which I enjoy. Bass response has been criticized by some. It is solid without being overwhelming. However, it is important to note that the selection and fit of the various ear tips will greatly affect bass response. The wrong tip will reduce bass response and sound isolation. I have experimented with various tips and always returned to the old yellow universal fit ones. Your results may vary. I travel frequently and love the isolation of the Shures. With the properly fitted tips they will out perform any of the active noise cancelling headphones I own. No battery to charge either. Shure claims approximately 37db of isolation and this is across the spectrum not just in some areas. How do these compare to full size headphones? My current favorite are the Neumann NDH 20's. The Neumann's base response is superior to the SE425's, but only a little. In terms of clarity, the Neumann's are also a little better. However, they are twice the price of the Shure's and, while they offer good isolation, they are not equal to the SE425's.  I also own the FiiO FH5 IEM's. Excellent sound, but lack the isolation of the Shure's even fitted with Comply isolation tips.   You have to set your priorities. Mine are sound isolation when I need it and the ability to use Bluetooth and the SE425's are quite excellent in both respects. All in all a very good value.

These IEM's have been the perfect purchase. The fidelity is superb for such an inexpensive set of headphones. Working as a sound engineer I am always searching for new forms of ear protection as well as monitoring capabilities and sense buying these outdoor concerts have been much more enjoyable.

I have a fair amount of nice full sized headphones and I was looking for something that wouldn't disappoint me for portable use. I've used quite a few pair of cheap ear buds and IEM's and even had a set of Altec Lansing iM716's. All of the portable options I tried had the same feeling that the sound was right in the middle of your head. These Shures don't have that at all. The sound they produce sounds like it's actually coming from somewhere! These IEM's sound awesome, fit very nice, look very understated, isolate noise amazingly well, and provide amazing value for your money. Can't recommend them enough.

A great go-to for headphones in the field or studio.

If your needs are anything less than a professional recording studio, these are the headphones for you.

Perfect AKG studio headphones

Good size case for my IEM

Works great using Sennheiser IEM antenna.

the Studio Monitor Headphones are very well made and have excellent sound quality.