Shure SE846 Earphone,Clear

I’ve been using Shure IEM’s for a long time: I started with e5c’s, which I ran into the ground. I stepped up to SE535’s which have been my stalwart travel partners for 15+ years, and they still sound great. While I’ve been intrigued by the SE846’s, the combination of high price and relative benefit over the SE535’s gave me pause. Well, fast forward ten years, with Gen2 now available and some cash in my pocket. The prices of good IEM’s have skyrocketed, yet the Shures have remained price stable. As a flagship (excluding the stratospherically priced electrostatic models), the SE846’s are a relative bargain. I must say the Gen2 846’s with red filter are every bit the upgrade I had hoped for. Better top end, more powerful base, and a really sweet midrange. They do require some power to drive them, and I’m running them balanced with an outboard DAC/amp. While they continue to come with a plethora of ear tip options, for now I’m sticking with my favorite triple flanges. Perhaps I’ll finally pull the trigger and add the custom Sensaphonic ear pieces. We’ll see. Gotta say I love ‘em, and they were very much worth the wait!

It was a hard decisions to get these but after using them for a few months it’s worth it. They combine the quality of studio speakers with a subwoofer sound, arguably the best size in class and nice build quality. The included filters do make a difference although it is subtle and is more like a feel than distinct sound difference. Comparing them to KZ-ZS10, SE846 have a better sub 35HZ bass and substantially more enjoyable mid and high frequency sound. I can run Shures way louder on stage for a longer period of time without getting fatigue. Also Shures are half the size ;) You will not be able to go back to SE215s and SE425s again. After listening to SE846s I wonder why they even make those still. I got rid of my KRK Rocket speakers for mixing as Shures sound identical while not taking space on the desk. Lastly after realizing that hearing does not get better with age it’s nice to treat yourself while you can still enjoy all those nice frequencies :) A bit too pricey but worth it

I primarily use these for online gaming directly connected to my GoXLR. Sure, I could get away with a cheaper pair of IEMs, but I wanted something that would work for both gaming and listening to music. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I appreciate great sound when I hear it, and the SE846s do that for me. Admittedly, I tried a different product first. Off the recommendation of others, I first tried the Sennheiser ie600s. They were great and had comparable sound to these, but the noise cancelation (or really noise isolation) wasn't as good, and the Sennheisers hurt my left ear, which has a bit of a bump on it. After dealing with the pain for several months, as well as having to have the Sennheisers replaced once due to a broken ear bud, I decided to give the Shure SE846 a try. Like I said, the sound quality of the Shures is similar to the Sennheisers, but the Shures have several added benefits (which it should for the increased cost). The noise cancelation (or isolation) is markedly better, especially with the triple flange ear tips, which go super deep in your ear. It takes a bit of getting used to, but once you do, it's great. Another nice part is the interchangeable nozzles which allow you to EQ the sound without required software. I prefer the blues for gaming, but depending on your application you might enjoy the others more. They were super simple to replace, and when I was trying them for the first time I even switched them out mid-game. Took very little time at all. I highly recommend the Shure SE846s. The sound quality is great, allows you to EQ the sound with interchangeable nozzles, has great noise isolation, are very comfortable, and so far are extremely durable. Plus they look cool. Couldn't ask for a better set of IEMs!

Amazing product but to reach its potential needs an amplifier, even an inexpensive one. You need to find the correct ear adjustment for the sound quality to be excellent. They are fantastic BUT madly expensive. For the price difference I was expecting a bit more, but I am still trying different ear fits. In any case as everyone says, it is the industry’s legendary reference. That is true. Sound quality optimally noise cancellation adequate again, I haven’t found the right fit yet.

I do love them and use them every day. Went from Aonic 5s to these, there isn't a $400 IMO if you're thinking of upgrading. I did get them on a discount but they aren't worth $900.

Arrived quickly. These IEM sounds amazing! Wasn’t expecting them to sound as good as my mixing headphones. Can’t wait to use them at my next gig.

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Not all that great to me. Honestly disappointed I bought these. The sound quality is great, but not better than my Sony xba-a2 headphones. But the main issue that is going to really earitate me; pun intended, is the fact that these are designed for over ear use only. I didn't know that when I bought these. I prefer the cord to hang beneath the earphones, more comfortable to me. They do fit in opposite ears, I'm sure the audio output will be affected with some song and movies though. That being said, the over ear design is a big no for me.