Shure SE425

662 reviews

Apr, 2024

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sound (354)
comfort (171)
price (104)
usability (103)
durability (95)

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reliability (65)
portability (42)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 662 reviews of Shure SE425. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the bass quality and usability are on the whole positive. The price and comfort also get good views. Views are divided on the portability, while some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Shure SE425 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Shure SE425

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Shure SE425 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the durability and portability are on the whole positive. The bass quality and comfort also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the usability. Some have doubts about the reliability and size.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Shure SE425

alaTest has collected and analyzed 175 user reviews of Shure SE425 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the durability and bass quality are overall positive. The price and comfort also get good feedback. Reviews about the mids quality and usability are mixed, and many are negative about the portability and reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

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Shure SE425

The Shure SE425 earphones provide fantastic audio quality and a durable design. The package includes useful extras such as a case, a quarter-inch adapter, and the Shure Fit Kit.

The Shure SE425 earphones will not fit all users comfortably, and they take some effort to put on. Shure has eliminated its modular cable design.

The Shure SE425 sound-isolating earphones are an excellent choice for eclectic listeners who demand stellar audio and a high-quality design.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Shure SE425

Shure's latest earphone pair, the SE425, is aimed at audiophiles in terms of both price and performance.

High quality, flat-response audio performance. Detachable cable can be replaced, rather buying a new pair of earphones.

Fit can be tricky to secure at first. Not for bass lovers.

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Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Yannick Khong (rtings.com)

Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones HEADPHONES

The Shure SE425 are well-built and durable in-ear headphones. They have an ear hook design that makes them a decent option for sports and they easily fit into your pockets. They're also a bit more comfortable than typical in-ears. Unfortunately, they...

Minimal leakage. ; Durable build quality. ; Stable and portable design.

Mediocre-at-best sound quality. ; No controls.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Julie Nguyen (gadgetmac.com)

Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones

For $299, this reviewer found that the sound and build quality from the SE425's makes it right for the price. These earphones are at a fair price point for what they offer. The minor cable twisting and anemic low end puts these at a 4/5, but of course...

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Shure SE425

Detachable cables may be the major upgrade for the SE425s over their predecessors, but they don't just rely on gimmicks to impress.

Robustly built ; Replaceable parts ; Sound great

Fairly expensive ; Bulky cable

The SE425s may not be the best sounding earphones in Shure's line-up, but they're almost certainly the best value. The audio quality offered by the dual-driver design is nothing short of astounding, and coupled with the excellent build quality, makes...

Mar, 2011

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Can the Shure SE425 buck the trend by performing far better than they look?

Noise isolation ; Replaceable parts

Dull design ; Awkward fit

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

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Best in-ear headphones £100-£300, Awards 2016. Could do with a bit more bass, but they really are the finest in-ears we've ever heard at this price

Energetic ; Solid midrange performance ; Immersive sound

Does not pack quite as much bass as some competitiors

Best in-ears £100-£300, Awards 2016. Could do with a bit more bass, but they really are the finest in-ears we’ve ever heard at this price

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

Shure SE425

The Shure SE425 sound-isolating earphones are an excellent choice for eclectic listeners who demand stellar audio and a high-quality design.

Fantastic audio quality ; Durable design ; Useful extras

Won't fit all users comfortably ; Take some effort to put on ; No modular cable design

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Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

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Shure SE425

The Shure SE425 earphones provide fantastic audio quality and a durable design. The package includes useful extras such as a case, a quarter-inch adapter, and the Shure Fit Kit.

The Shure SE425 earphones will not fit all users comfortably, and they take some effort to put on. Shure has eliminated its modular cable design.

The Shure SE425 sound-isolating earphones are an excellent choice for eclectic listeners who demand stellar audio and a high-quality design.

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Fantastic sound and noise isolation

I finally broke my Shure E3C earbuds after almost seven years of faithful service. I crazy glued the stem back onto the earbud and the buds still work, but I felt nervous about the stem breaking again and getting stuck in my ear. So I decided to get a...

Bass and treble response; secure fit; awesome sound isolation. Strong warranty. Almost audiophile performance (but not quite).

Foam sleeves hard to remove. Proper insert is a two-hand task.

Nov, 2013

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