Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)
Review by William Melloch : great earbuds!

Just sent back a pair of the Se-530 with a broken wire.(purchased 1/10) The only thing Shure required was to fill out a one page return form and a copy of the reciept along with the broken ear buds. Four days later UPS shows up with a brand new set of Se535. Now thats customer service! I wish other company's would stand behind thier products like Shure did.As far as the ear buds performance same great sound but with a much heavier cable. I use my earbuds daily when i work out so they do get used! keep um clean and they will never let you down!

Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)
Review by Jed : Shure SE535's as good as they say?

Fantasmagical! Only non-real words can describe these ear buds! I could talk about these forever but, I'll widdle it down to just a few facts to influence your decision ;)

Pros:
1. EVERYTHING.
2. 2 subwoofer drivers per bud
3. 1 tweeter per bud.
4. crossover in between them all (No matter what sound level you select they will deliver with zero distortion and acoustical perfection).
5. Industrial strength shielded cord.
6. Solidly built splitter.
7. Gold contacts at ear bud swivels and jack.
8. Ear buds swivel to minimize cord tangle.
9. Replaceable cord.
10. Comfortable in the ear when worn correctly.
11. 6 different ear bud grommets to suit each individual ear hole size and depth.
12. 37dB of insulation. So say a F-18 Super Hornet is landing right above your berthing - you'll feel the vibrations, but won't hear the noise!! HURRAY!


Cons: dun dun dun
1. Price. They are worth every penny and you'll be SOL if you have to switch to a lower standard for some unGodly reason.
2. The cord. Although it's one of the best I've played with, the shielding inside will make for this little loop to form. One must untwist in the was its wrapped. It isn't that big of a pain, but you want to keep it straight so the cord won't get kinked.
3. Swivel ear buds. Fantasmical idea and I wouldn't go back to the other style...EVER. But one should clean it occasionally. (Exceptionally gentle though - theres a mini gold wire centered for the electric to flow through.
4. The around the ear loop doesn't hold it's shape very well. It will re-bend when it goes around your ear but it'd be easier if it just stayed.

All 4 of the cons aren't really cons. Their just nuances of an amazing piece of technical marvel. These are by far the best ear buds I've used and the best personal sound instruments I've heard - in general! Meaning their better then even the over the ear and around your head types.

Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)
Review by Sanghoon Lee : Repair after warranty period.

Previously I wrote that Shure would not repair your earphones after the warranty period even if you are willing to pay for the repair cost. This is what I heard from Shure Canada when I asked them about reparing my SE530 earphones. They also told me that Shure US would not repair them either. I was frustrated that I had to throw away the $500 earphones just because of broken plastic pieces and wrote a negative review as below. However, when I contacted Shure US, I got a different answer that they would replace my earphones with new one at the cost of $150. I just received the replacement earphones and I am happy about how Shure US handled this. (I am still unhappy about Shure Canada though. They even tried to sell me a replacement earphones for a lower grade earphones (SCL5) at $200. This one does not even come with a package or a warranty.)

My previous review ============================
If you are thinking of buying this expensive pair of earphones, you should be aware that Shure will not repair your earphones after the warranty period (2 years) even if you are willing to pay the repair cost. This is their repair policy regarding earphones, that I confirmed with Shure Canada. (They told me that Shure US would not repair them either.) I wish I had known this when I was buying a previous version of these earphones. I thought that I could use them for long time on the presumptions that 1) these earphones would not break under normal use and 2) I could get them repaired even if they broke down. Apparently both of my presumptions were wrong. Something to think about if you plan to use the earphones for more than two years.

Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)
Review by Theodore D. Olson "KINGTED" : 535s vs 425s vs 530s

This is a review of both the Shure 535s and 425s. I have previously owned the Shure E5s and 530s. I am replacing my 530s because I accidentally left them on a plane in a rush between flights, bummer.

So after reading other peoples Amazon reviews of the 425s and the 535s I decided to try the 425s to save some money. My first impressions were: Nice build. Cool detachable wires. I am glad they brought back the formable wire around the ears. The cord is lighter, stronger, and nicer. The cord is not modular anymore. I like the silver color under the clear plastic. They fit kinda differently, mildly uncomfortable in my concha (not the ear canal). The sound is the clearest yet. Where is the BASS? (yes I know how to make a proper seal in my ear canal)

I hoped maybe the 425s needed to be broken in properly, though I previously haven't had a need to break in my other Shure headphones. So I let them play for a few days and then tried again, but as I had feared the 425s still sounded very lacking in the low end. The odd part is they can reproduce frequencies all the way down to 20Hz, but they really roll off in volume at about 100Hz. If the music had any mids or highs the bass felt lacking. So I ordered the 535s.

First impressions of the 535s: Exactly the same shape as the 425s, the cords are interchangeable and the dimensions are identical. I like having the clear plastic option again but think I prefer the new color on the inside of the plastic style. Here is the bass the 425s lack. The 535s sound very much like the 530s but even clearer. With the increased clarity, they also sound brighter than the 530s.

To my ears the 425s and 535s sound the same above about 100Hz. In fact, to me, the 425s sound like a great pair of bookshelf speakers with a misplaced subwoofer. Keeping with the speaker analogy, the 535s would be towers in the same line with the same tweeter and mids but also integrated subs. In terms of production I cannot imagine the 535s cost $200 more to make, but to my ears the 535s are the only way to go. As someone else mentioned if you only listened to older recordings or classical music (without timpani or cannons) the 425s would most likely work well, but they do not work for rock, rap, or electronica.

I think I actually would choose the 530s over the 535s or the 425s. The reason is, I find the 535s a bit too bright despite them being clearer (I am the type of listener who prefers tubes and electrostatic speakers). And while the new cables are better, have the formable wire around the ear again, and are replaceable I miss the modular design and don't like how the headphones rotate. Since they rotate around where the wire connects to the headphone it is harder to use the formable wire to maintain the proper alignment in my ear and insert them. All of my comparisons to the 530s are based on memory, because I lost them. I will be returning the 425s and keeping the 535s.

I did most of my listening using my zune 120 and hp laptop with a nuforce icon mobile headphone amp using high bitrate ripped wmas and amazon bought mp3s.

Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)
Review by Bish : Amazing!!

The Shure SE535 is my first pair of premium earphones. I love them! I listen to all kinds of music, but mostly rock and these earphones have shown me a new dimension in most of my favorite songs. The Mids are especially awesome, and the clarity is breathtaking. Again, I am new to high-end in ears so can't really say that these are the best for the price range, but I am happy with the purchase.