SHURE SE425 Full In-Depth Review- Worth the asking Price?
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- This is a detailed review of the SHURE SE425 In-Ear Montors/Earphones, looking at design, comfort, practicality, sound quality and value for money.
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Watching this with my SE425, I have been using it for nearly 8 years and it's still rocking.
Would you recommend them to me to listen to music?
@@joseluisbonillat.3211 I think it's a pretty good especially for pop and orchestral music.
@@joseluisbonillat.3211 The sound is rather flat, which is the reason why I love.
I do like it more than the 535 I used to have, but if you don't like flat sound, which do sound boring sometimes, I wouldn't think about it.
@@golgothatheend thank you. I have an other question. Do the shure 425 and 535 require an amp?
@@joseluisbonillat.3211 Nope, you can use it without an amp. 20 ohm resistance for 425, 36 for 535, both low enough to plug it in a day to day devices.
Been using my SE425 for 10 years now..live shows/touring rehearsals and studio, i got them back in 2010...Never had problems great in ears!
I am planning to buy these headphones. do you recommend them to me?
@@joseluisbonillat.3211 I would say get the 215’s if you don’t want to spend a lot of money. They are still great quality I love them. The bass is very clear with them, never used 425’s but I’ve heard good things about them so I guess if you have the extra money then get the 425’s but if not I would recommend the 215’s
So you basically need to be next to your interface while performing??
One of the best reviews on these so far!
Thanks!
I bought the SE 215's and was blown away. The next day i ordered the 425's, they come on thursday, I cant wait.
Steven Zore I just ordered the 215, never really had any quality headphones before. Hope does the 425 compare to the 215?
I wasn’t blown away by the 215s after I got them but instead I was rather disappointed! So I decided to return them for 425s which I was like mek..and keep them. In a short 3 year span, I acquired the 535s and the ultra brilliant and magnificent 846s!
@@japannippon4042 lol "ultra brilliant and magnificent" when they can't even come close or compete with anything at the same price category. The se846 is just bad for the price. They're almost like beats
Erik Leonardi you own the se846? Sounds like beats? Are you crazy? What player you hooked up with? 20 dollar MP3 player? You need a flac player that is around 1000 bucks or more to match the prowess of se846! Then you can hear the difference!
@@japannippon4042 lol wanna know my gear back then ? I was using a chord mojo and the qp1r. Still the se846 is trash. Muddy as hell, rolled off treble, too warm vocal, almost shouty sounding, no soundstage at all. At least they got decent separation and pretty good bass, but it's nothing to write home about. I can name a few iems that are far far far better than the se846, even at cheaper price
Fantasic review mate....clear, concise, and packed with useful info....looking forward to see more reviews from you.
+kevlarre Thank you!
Great review, I've had these for a while now.
One thing I'd say to anyone using these headphones, you should definitely use the yellow foam buds, they are the most comfortable over long periods and I've tried them with different headphones and they out perform any of the tips that come with any brand of headphone
I'll always recommend not going over 100 £ if you're only going to use it for your phone; doesn't matter what brand... these are however amazing in-ears!
I've had the Shure SE315's for over two years and the cable only JUST started to get faulty. I gig 2-3 shows a weekend and they are great. I would highly recommend the Shure range. I've tried other brands and they all broke after 2-4 months. I'm a drummer that sweats and everything and after having these I'll never go back. Just really well made. I just purchased the SE425 and couldn't be happier. :)
Travis Suttie So drumming works fine with These :) thats good
I went with the Drumeo IEMs for drummers and they have 3 drivers. Incredibly crisp with bass as well and have the beauty of a clip to stop the cable from pulling on your ears.
I'm sitting in Toronto airport listening to this on SE425s that I bought in a pawnshop in Vegas 2 years ago. There is a bit of a crackle developed in the right bud. I thought they were knackered but having watched this, I learned that the buds are detachable and the connections can be cleaned. Brilliant!
My last good pair were Shure E5c s. When the sound died on one side of those, they had to be binned!
You look like a great player. And you've got a lot the same toys that I have, even the green Sennheisers!
Thanks for this.
Eric Gudmunsen thanks for the comment! I also developed a crackle in mine also a few weeks back. Changed the earbuds and they feel like brand new earphones :)
2022 still using and enjoying these. They stay in my ears perfectly. And can attach to TW2 Bluetooth wireless earhooks. The 535s have a it more bass and 846s are jaw dropping but the 425s are great especially mids and treble.
mine is going strong for the last 3 years
loving it very much
These and Westone W40s appeal to me. The lack of bass doesn't really bother me because I listen to a lot of traditional music anyway. My library of traditional music far outweighs the bassy songs. Thanks for the review. It really helped out and I can narrow down my search a little more. ^^
I have been using these for the past 4 years, Worked perfected, The cable got damaged, so i decided to get 215 as it was only a little bit more then a replacement cable. I found the 215 more base intensive then the 425. 215 are 100% better than the stock earphone which come with your phone. I also found the foam buds are softer on the 215 from the 425. More testing is required
My 2c
+vemgm haha good idea 215 is bonus eh?
425 more accurate, 215 more hyped. Extra bass in 215
Did you just plugged your iems into the input 2 of your m-audio interface?
Great no nonsense review - even if I'm here 8 years later :))
I'm also a musician, and might just be picking up these in the current version for use when I play drums.
One thing though: Gold record on the wall.... What's the band, mate?
The SE846 model are by far the best in ear monitors you can purchase.
I’ve been using them for the last 6 months or so. Tried using Anker Zolo Bluetooth which are not to bad at all. With Bluetooth one looses about 20% of audio quality. This is what I’ve found since I started using the SE 846’s
Hey man excellent review!
I will say that I am a percussionist and turned to the Shure se425 and I wasn't impressed using with my digital drum kit and how the sound balance was. You're right the low end for me was completely missing and made it super tough to actually sit into the sound and be encapsulated by it?
I use and love the MEE audio M7 PRO Universal-Fit Hybrid Dual-Driver Musician's in-Ear Monitors. I feel the sound drivers are much more in tune with what I hear live and it was a world of different when I switched back to them and returned the Shure se425.
Would love for you to do a review of the MEE audio M7 PRO Universal-Fit Hybrid Dual-Driver Musician's in-Ear Monitors with Detachable Cables (Clear) so I can hear your opinion.
Thanks mate!
Thanks much for that comment. I am in the exact same boat (electric drums, look for great bass with in ear monitors). I will check out the model you recommended. Thanks!!!
@@just82much51 3 years ago I wrote that comment and happy it provided you value.
Here is an update. Yes, I still use the MEE Audio M7 PRO and love them. I am on my second set though. I sweat through and shorted the left ear on one set and they replaced it. WIN!
I haven't found another in-ear that produces equivalent or better sound quality. I am very picky!
Awesome comprehensive review!
Thanks!
Thanks for the review just because it makes me happy that I went with the cheaper SE215 which has the right amount of bass for me.
Nice review!! I would say that in a nutshell: SE425 = analytical, but still laid back, while the SE535 is more fun, warmer, more lush.
Shut up
These earbuds are built like tanks and deliver incredible sound, I’m so happy I’m alive in the same era as them.
just picked up a set of these, they are great, best headphones i have ever used, but a little pricey for 269.00 us
Thanks for the point about dance music - I like to feel the bass. I'm torn between these and some more bassy phones. I have to have a sub-woofer.
Yes this review is perfect!! Even with a review for shures with EDM music?? Thanks!
great review mate !
do they work great with the iphone 7? or tines sound quality songs. ??
Your "down side" makes sense, since I was recommended these when I went to the store and said "Can I please not get any of those bass boosted muddy ass headphones" 😂 Just boost the bass in EQ if you really need it. It's way better than the bass boosted ones, because they ALWAYS make the sound muddier
Solid Review. Thanks!
the se425's sonds fantastic... the mids are sublime. a very dry sound for a plug.
I just got the SE215.. and don't really like the sound quality (well they do cost 99$...)
Anyways will be returning them and getting these instead! Hope the extra cash is worth it! Nice review
Nice!
What IEM's would you suggest with same quality but with more bass?
Thanks!
Excellent?
Hi man, I’ve bought these on the strength of your review as I will use for similar purposes. I’ve just found out about a design flaw that folks seem to be having issues with the plastic breaking. What’s your thoughts on durability as you seem to use ruggedly handle them.
Menex never heard about that design flaw and never personally had any problems with them. Still going strong today :)
Craig Medlin www.head-fi.org/threads/broken-tube-already-with-my-first-pair-of-shure.530016/#post-7147325
Fantastic review thanx bud.
Good review...for bass if we increase it by eq or bass boost does it sound good without muddy or anything
Sajid Assad That depends on what you're powering it with. If you're a bass lover don't buy these. If you like a dynamic, balanced and detailed sound do go for these. These Shure's don't make the music sound any better than it is, so a bad recording will be very evident on these buds.
Great review! thanks
+Kamron Singh (Kamron9) No problem- hope Leeds get promoted next season!
+Craig Medlin haha cheers bro (even though that's not gunna happen lol)
Great quality review!
How do you think they compare the to SE535's
is it ok to use fl studio and in your opinion it deserves 10 points for composing music with this headset
I currently have the 215s I love them, but I'm looking for more quality. I'm looking to get a doc and amp combo soon too for the home computer so I can get even higher quality of music listening in. I also was wondering if please would be able to be driven by an iPhone
Hello, I got a few questions on the se425 please.
1) For normal music listening do they require amp/dac etc?
2) Does the detachable cable remain in place firmly? I wouldn't want them pulling out unintentionally and losing the earphones lol.
3) A silly question: Do the clear and silver versions sound the same? The colours are pure anaesthetics purpose right?
Thx in advance.
ObserverJLin 1: No just plug straight in and go.
2: Yeah they need quite a tug to pull out- Never pulled them off unintentionally
3: Yeah just aesthetic purpose.
*****
Thx for info.
Do you still find them to be very good after several months of use?
ObserverJLin Yeah they're holding up brilliantly
*****
Thx for quick reply :p
I haven't used an IEM before. I only used the Sennheiser CX400 II but now they broke I'm thinking of getting se215 or se425. For a first time user of user do you think one could appreciate the detail of 425 over 215?
ObserverJLin I'd think so, because there's a fair price difference and someone mentioned in the comments earlier that they bought some SE215's and didn't like the sound of them so were gonna give the 425's a shot. If I were you I'd pay a bit more and go for the better ones. Tbh I wish I bought the 535's and paid an extra £100 for them because their reviews are superb. But you have to weigh up how much you'd use them and what you use them for. I use mine all time.
Great review. Very disappointed with my set of 425s, sound is terrible to the point they are unusable. Very mid heavy, so definition and not pleasant to listen to at all. Got a cheap set of KZs recently and they sound so much better. 425 case split at the seam when I tried to disconnect the wire, they still work but awful sound. Perhaps I got a bad set.
Have you listened to the SE315? I too like electronic music and also rock and blues. trying to decide between the 315 and 425. Thanks
Nope never tried 315's. If you have the extra, I'd recommend going for the 425's
***** I'm very interested to understand how the SE425 compares with the AF140 from Audiofly. The AF140 looks like it may be a more comfortable fit than the Shure.
How is the sound of these compared with the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 250ohm? Thanks
Actually would be very interested in these or something similar if it wasn't for the fact me I generate wax profusely (I know that's a bit gross sorry about that). I'm stuck with the route of Paul Gilbert for hearing protection/general headphone use with over ear headphones.
Good review Craig! :-)
Yeah that sucks :/ Maybe give some in ears a go and try use them every day, it may help. Thanks :)
Why did you plug them into the input on the interface?
+Peter Smyth haha that was just a silly mistake- meant to put them in the headphone out!
+Craig Medlin Why would you say they dont have enough bass I mean thats what a sound card is for to use the equalization and turn up the bass end. I really dont get edm except for the old stuff and maybe some deadmau5 but thats about it and trap.
+TopMadHatGaming Like I said, I was looking at it from a regular consumer's point of view as well as a musician. Hence why I mentioned the bass and EDM. Also, you may not get EDM, but millions of people do, so it was worth mentioning.
How the hell did you get the golden "ride the lightning" record?
Is that Shure’s High-definition Drivers equal to Armature Drivers?
How’s SE425 compared with other competitors with similar prices, like UM Pro 20?
I'm also looking at the Audiofly AF140 that has triple drivers for about the same price.
The AF140 is also very well reviewed. Has anyone tried both?
The BGM is insane. Sounds like TV roulette
Does the boz come with the wireless box for you to plig in the mix or is that separate? Excuse me if I'm looking at the wrong vid
Great review, thanks! Trying to decide between Shure SE425, Klipsch x11i and RHA T20i. Does anyone have any pointers?
My Klipsch x11's right earbud no longer works after having them for under a year. I'm leaning towards replacing them with Shure SE425s.
I'm also trying to decide between the SE425's and the T20s. It would be great if you could tell me what you ended up buying?
Wish I could help man, but I ended up going with a different pair (Sennheiser Momentum In Ears). The country I currently live in has massively inflated prices for electronics, so I couldn't find the SE425s or T20s for a price I was willing to pay. But now I wish I had just paid more ..
Bradley Clayton tried the momentum in ears and felt disappointed greatly. Just wondering but how much were the se425 and t20i in your country
Me too, they're actually pretty horrible. I can't find a decent fit, no matter which buds I use, and the sound seems pretty lackluster. I'm living in South Korea, and they both sell for around $400 on the Korean equivalent of Amazon. I regret not buying them anyway, I avoid using the Momentums unless I really have to :/
most people can't hear much over 16 kHz.... also the music range from 10 kHz to 20 kHz is just one octave as each octave is a doubling of the frequency
i can hear up to 19 khz haha
Agamaz same. I can even hear 20 kHz, although very slightly.
What are the basses like? Are they nicely deep and strong? Thank you.
No this has way less bass. This is audiophile quality, flat sound.
Compare to the se315 are the highs razor sharp which may sometimes cause distrotion? Thanks
Never experienced distorted or sharp highs. All is very nicely balanced.
SO ARE THESE GOOD FOR DRUMMING I PLAY EVERY SUNDAY AND SOMETIMES WEDNESDAY IN CHURCH I USED 215 2 PAIRS AND THEY JUST GET BUSTED
what watch do you have? looks like a mountblanc skeleton nice
It's a rotary les originales skeleton
I actually watched this video this week as well as others and I was convinced and bought a pair.... I opened the box and tried them 30 minutes ago and I am TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED IN THESE IEM !!!! where's the bass ???????????? I'm a drummer and I can't be pushing them in my ear while playing ... 2/5 clear and clean but not for me !!
You bought headphones released almost 10 years ago and you're surprised they sound like trash 😂
This video is 9 years old unless you enjoy vintage electronics what u doing here?
How is the box relevant to the performance of the IEM?
It's clearly going through specifications and features of the product on the box, which are relevant to the performance of the IEM
5:39 Um, isn't that the preamp input? haha
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shure 315 or shure 425?please reply
I'm struggling to decide a new quality IEM. Currently it's between the RHA T20 and the Shure 435v - does anyone have any suggestions? I'm not opposed to having a slightly elevated bass, but still want clarity in the mids and treble. I also want comfort and some good passive noise isolation. Any recommendations between these two sets would be nice too :)
Also trying to decide.
Zachary Amod me too and i choose the Shure ;)
Shure
Just a couple of questions mate are these earphones very loud and are they better than the Bose qc20s ?
Yes to both questions. I have the Bose qc20i and the Shure se425, and the Shures will get louder than anyone's ears could ever stand on just about any equipment. I use mine with an HTC 10 smartphone and I almost never need to go more than 50 percent volume no matter what I am listening to. The Bose have a pleasing sound, but the highs are rolled off. You get more treble and tighter base on the Shures.
Bob Decker ok thanks man and just one more question I'm thinking of buying the shure se535s and just wanted to know what is the bass like on them good or bad ?
Lewis Taylor the se535 has very full and rich bass, but not overwhelming.
how's these compare to the m50x?
Can't really compare in-ear monitors and over-ear monitors. What exactly are you looking for?
Nice review..
How is the sound of these compared to the Bose QC35?
Sensei Dekkers way more natural sounding than the qc35
Sensei Dekkers bose are natural sound iems.these are audiophiles.. both are pleasant to ears but bose are more
Shure are quite???
rha t20 or the shure se425?! the rha's are available for 196$ and the shure's are 300$
chaitanya reddy get rha. I have rha t10i from 2015 then just this year the cable got a problem and i found out all rha iems comes with 3 year warranty, so i reached thru them, then they sent me a new one.
i just bought one. the bass is seriously underwhelming ( i knew people did mention about the bass)! my advice is if you like edm, do not buy this! I thought getting this would be a huge leap ( i have a cs500 sennheiser), but i cant be so wrong :(((((((((((((((((((
they're in ear monitoring headphones. not made to listen to fully mixed music on fucking spotify. you use these for mixing and any audio engineering. you fucked up.
download some fancy equalizer app and play with it! Remember that soundcard (in this case in your phone) matters alot. I'm also not sure what bitrait/quality spotify stream their music in.... these are all things to consider. fact is, you will probably never hear the full potential unless you run it with a decent/great sound card. I'll always recommend not going over 100 £ if you're only going to use it for your phone; doesn't matter what brand...
nice watch
bass is very good? how much out of 10?
To be honest it depends why you're buying the product and what music you listen to. If you're a regular consumer who likes heavy Electronic music and R&B and a lot of booming bass, these may underwhelm you. But if you prefer other genres like jazz, rock and blues, you'll find that the bass actually sits very nicely in the mix. The reason for the slightly underwhelming bass in some genres is probably because when used for in ear monitors on stage, the performer can already feel the punch of the bass and kick drum hitting them in the chest, so they don't need so much of it coming through their earphones.
ok thx man XD
should i get these or the bose 20is?
has anyone tried these headphones with the RME ADI-2 dac amp?
*Get the KZ SZ10 PRO FOR $50 Us same audio quality*
do you know if there is a big difference between 535 and 425?
+kejah I think there would be a noticeable difference. I think the triple drivers would be the main thing. I think you'd get a deeper, richer bottom end with them. After owning these and realising how good they are, if I could I'd go back and pay the extra to get the 535's, because they must be unbelievable.
***** Hey craig, thanks for taking the time to help me out decide. ill get this as an advance xmas gift for me. I dont usually buy expensive stuff. but this is a good companion for me considering i do mostly programming and needs to set my mood for music. this should be good. thanks again.
+Craig Medlin why not shell out your money all the way and get the 846. they are phenomenal!
Binaltron For me it is too expensive. I can afford it but i have other things in mind. imagine what u can do with the 1 grand and u will veer away from the 1 grand headset.
se535 Red Japan edition are great. couldn't imagine going that step down back to the se425. once you hear better then that's it. se846 for me next! in the next 5 years lol.
5:33, you might want to put on some shoes before leaving man. hahah
As far as the headphones go, great sound quality GREAT product but MAKE SURE that you have a good seal on your ears. if they arent sealing properly they will sound like complete crap, i had a bad seal and hated them the first months i had them. then changed the tips for the foam ones and Oh God it changed
? and after a year is still these iem worth it
+Mady Mohsin Definitely- They're still going strong
I've owned a pair of 245's since college and while they're great for accuracy, the bass is really pathetic. I should have returned them when I had the chance. Oh well.
How much was that? Despite that, I thought we talking about 425 here, the price may differ quite a lot I assume?
How about you
good for djing ?
+aurelio palma I don't know anything when it comes to DJing however i'd assume they wouldn't be so great because they aim to keep sound out. So you wouldn't hear what was coming through the house speakers.
+aurelio palma If you're looking to dj go with audio technica unless their is a specific reason you need earbuds.
+James Vickers Yeah most of the time when I see people DJ they try and listen to as much as possible how the speakers sound vs their headphones.
Just good on everything but nothing stands out. Also cord is too short. For me, not worth the price.
No. Get 535s
These sound horrible, ima get a pair Etymotic ER4XR’s
Had the SE215 and they were great, lost them on Subway ride. Bought the 425 and not impressed. Does nothing outstanding. Good and Solid but they cost $200 plus.
My Grado SR60 blows them away. Most I ever spent on IEM and they are very disappointing. I have many headsets, HD600, HD650 and many others. Also stock cable is short. About a foot too short. Disappointing in so many ways. I even have a Darkvoice tube amp and tried with them. No difference. They are good average and that's it. Not one item on sound is great.
Grado better than Shure? loool yea no.
3 minutes of showing us the packaging is too much.
This is fake Shure SE 425. Not original!
Moair Araujo Neto 😂 I'll have to let Anderton's know that they've been selling fakes then😂