Shure SE535

246 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (128)
Comfort (59)
Bass quality (36)
Design (20)
Noise isolation (13)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 246 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the noise isolation and design. The bass quality and comfort are also appreciated, but many are negative about the value for money. Views are divided on the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Shure SE535 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Siddharth Basrur (tech2.in.com)

Shure SE535 Earphones – A Class Apart

When I was told that the Shure SE535 earphones had arrived, I was really looking forward to testing them out. I've tried out previous models such as the SE530, but could never afford them. Now finally, I had a pair of SE535s all to myself. Well, at...

This is my favourite part, as I get to tell you about the price and imagine what your face is going to look like. These earphones have a market price (MOP) of Rs. 27,000. Yes, that is correct. While this is definitely way too expensive for a regular...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Jasmine France (cnet.com)

Shure SE535 (Metallic Bronze)

Shure has been churning out impressive-sounding in-ear headphones for consumers for more than 15 years, and any new models from the company have featured mainly evolutionary changes from their predecessors. The latest update to the Shure consumer line...

The Shure SE535 headphones offer exceptional clarity; deep, tight bass; rich, enveloping sound; and great noise isolation. They are also relatively comfortable and include some useful extras such as an in-line volume control and an airplane adapter.

The Shure SE535s are expensive, and the earbuds are on the large side.

Anyone looking for ultracompact headphones with top-notch sound quality should consider the Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones. This set will cost you a pretty penny, but it'll be worth it.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by: Chris Ziegler (engadget.com)

Shure SE535 review

It's been a good, long while since we visited the upper rungs of Shure's in-ear monitor lineup (about four years, to be exact), and for good reason: the E500 / SE530 was already a stellar product that the company was understandably in no rush to...

Sound quality will blow you away ; Most robust headphone cable you'll find ; Clear color option looks great

Not cheap" is an understatement ; Select-a-size cable system is gone ; No push-to-hear option

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by: Bill Henderson (the-gadgeteer.com)

Shure SE535 Earphones Review

The Shure SE535 earphones are a study in contrasts between frustration and nirvana. Boy, this wide-open gap in opinion is going to need some explaining. Shure is one of the better known headphone/earphone companies around, so when they announce a new...

Really good sound ; Removable cables ; Good selection of add-ons ; Little to no microphonics

Really high price ; Not the most comfortable earphones at this price

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by: Mark Brezinski (reviewed.com)

Shure SE535

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The SE535s are a good, durable set of in-ears. They’re stupidly expensive at $500, though. The price makes sense when you factor in their removable ear buds, but even if the lower upkeep cost justifies the entry price, it’s enough to send many buyers...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

Best audiophile earphones

The Shure SE535 earphones replace Shure's top-rated SE530s, and reviewers say the new earphones are the best pair you can buy short of getting a custom-made set. Sound quality and detail are excellent, thanks to the SE535's triple-driver design: a...

Excellent audio quality, triple-driver design enhances sound, detachable, Kevlar-coated cable, in-line volume control

Very expensive, may stick out

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by: Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com)

Shure SE535 Sound Isolating Earphones

As a refresh of the older SE530, the new SE535 features a sturdier detachable cable and a smaller earphone enclosure for a better fit. We check out to see if SE530 owners should upgrade.

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: psrsouthcarolina (cnet.com)

"SE535s need to be on your short list."

Monitors at this level of sound quality give you an entirely new perspective on the music collection you already own. It's amazing.

Aural Nirvana

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Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: hhardy73 (cnet.com)

"The Best Sound on the Planet, totally awesome"

if you can afford them, these are the best. Started with 412 series, then got 530 series, then up graded again to the 535 series. You will not be disapointed. Awesome for working out or riding your motorcycle. they fit perfecty in your ears. hidden...

Rich Clear sound, awsome bass , awesome highs, awesome mids, you could swear you were at a live concert on the front row. Easy to change out cables if they break. You don't have to buy a whole new set.

they are a little expensive expecially if you upgrade with the luxurious hand made cables plan to spend around $700 with taxes.

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: gatorgig (cnet.com)