Shure SE315 Pro Reviews

The SE315’s design and ergonomics are as good as it gets for in-ear-canal headphones without stepping up to custom models. The SE315’s sound quality is almost as good as its design, with a neutral balance and great detail, missing only some bass impact and the superior amount of detail found in the best offerings on the market.

The SE315’s design and ergonomics are as good as it gets for in-ear-canal headphones without stepping up to custom models. The SE315’s sound quality is almost as good as its design, with a neutral balance and great detail, missing only some bass impact and the superior amount of detail found in the best offerings on the market. At $250, the design and sound quality come at a bit of a premium, but I found street prices for both the SE315 and its siblings to be significantly lower, with enough variation that it’s worth checking out current prices before you decide which model offers the best value for you. The $60 upgrade to headset functionality offered by the CBL-M+-K-EFS accessory cable is a great option, but not an inexpensive one. Together, the SE315 and CBL-M+-K-EFS make a great headset with excellent ergonomics and sound quality, albeit one that doesn’t come cheap.

Couple the Shure SE315s' modular, durable construction with the great sound quality and the result is a pair of earphones that go a long way to justifying their high asking price. If you only care about sound quality, then you can save money by looking elsewhere, but the overall package offered by the SE315s is arguably worth paying for.

Shure has produced another pair of earphones with exceptionally clear sound, although they're somewhat lacking in bass power.