does it sound better than Shure SE535, how much better.
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se846 blows away the se535. The lows are full on the se846 as much as you want. The highs are brighter and smoother. The mids are more accurate and better separation of sounds. Having a good source of music is essential. An iPhone cant cut it. Astell&Kern;, Hifiman or Ibasso have good ones.I owned both se535 and se846 also se425 and se315. The se425 is terrible and the se315 is dull.SE846 is an amazing iem
67143
Well... the word better is subjective as your personal taste in what you feel or experience when you use this types of devices is different for each individual. I cant compare them to the SE535 as I have never used them before. I can just say that the SE846 are out of this world and I have been blown away. Maybe try to locate a store that have both in stock and give them a try. Good luck in your decision.
67144
Had the pleasure of owning both. The SE535's are very good and I while I expected the SE846's to be better then the 535's, I was doubtful that they would be good enough for me to spend the extra $'s. Wrong. The 846's are a totally different immersive music experience and the difference is both in clarity (sounds that you can't discern with most other headphones) and the bass, that is clear and not overbearing. My wife won't allow me to wear them in the house (sound isolation is immense) but I seek out time to listen to them as they are a treat, every time!
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Answering with the caveat that everyone is different, what sounds clear and airy to one person may sound over-bright and fatiguing to another. If you can, listen to both before you buy. To me, the se846 sounds much better than the se535 -- I'm not a bass-head, but I like the punch the se846's driver gives the lows. The mids are solid and well-articulated while the high's are smoothed out just enough to take the edge off of them (I listen with the blue "balanced" filters in). To me, the se535 sounds ok bordering on muddy for the lows, decent mids, and with ok highs bordering on tinny. I mentioned the filters -- the se846 comes with a set of three you can remove and replace to suit your ears or music: white "bright", blue "balanced", and black "warm". Bright shifts the response towards the highs (for more analytical listeners), warm shifts the response towards the lows (for the bass-heads). With the se535, you just get the factory tuning. Hope this helps, and happy listening :)
67146
To me it sounds notably better than the 535, but only if sourced properly. If I listen the the 535 & 846 on my IPod, I notice a difference, but not enough to warrant the change. When sourced by my Astell & Kern with FLACs, however, I notice a significant difference. The ability to change the inserts makes a difference. I use them with the warm/bass inserts and the yellow foam ear buds and they are amazing. I still use the 535s for activities (mowing the lawn, moutain biking, etc) with an iPod, but always use the 846s in other environments. I hope this helps
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Erik, I truly believe the the 846's are worth the investment. I've gone through 6 different pairs, one that was more expensive than the 846's, and have yet to find better sound. Fantastic bass, which you can tune to your individual taste, mid-range is clean and clear, highs are crisp without being brittle.
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I have not heard se535 or se846 with an iPhone6. Anandtech's review of the iPhone6 audio section (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8554/the-iphone-6-review/11) says that the phone doesn't handle a heavy load very well at high volumes (clipping makes for a distorted sound), so the se846 at only 9 Ohms may not sound as good with the volume set high as the se535 at 31 Ohms, but then you'd be in danger of damaging your hearing if you cranked the volume into either of them. If you're using the phone only, the se535 will do a decent job at a lower price. Again, the best way to decide would be to try both models with your iPhone6. I have not heard se535 or se846 with an iPhone6. Anandtech's review of the iPhone6 audio section (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8554/the-iphone-6-review/11) says that the phone doesn't handle a heavy load very well at high volumes (clipping makes for a distorted sound), so the se846 at only 9 Ohms may not sound as good with the volume set high as the se535 at 31 Ohms, but then you'd be in danger of damaging your hearing if you cranked the volume into either of them. If you're using the phone only, the se535 will do a decent job at a lower price. Again, the best way to decide would be... » Read More I have not heard se535 or se846 with an iPhone6. Anandtech's review of the iPhone6 audio section (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8554/the-iphone-6-review/11) says that the phone doesn't handle a heavy load very well at high volumes (clipping makes for a distorted sound), so the se846 at only 9 Ohms may not sound as good with the volume set high as the se535 at 31 Ohms, but then you'd be in danger of damaging your hearing if you cranked the volume into either of them. If you're using the phone only, the se535 will do a decent job at a lower price. Again, the best way to decide would be to try both models with your iPhone6. « Show Less
1512621
The sound is slightly different. The M5 is more balanced and clear but less bassy. You should read some Product-Tests and make a Decision based on the music you hear....
1884669
Hello Will: I have never purchased the SHURE SE535's. I do not consider myself an audiophile in any way. I simply bought the UE 900's because the triple fi 10's sounded so good. But as my post reflected earlier, they do not last. For me personally, I am done buying expensive headphones. I will buy from Amazon but no more than 20 buck or so. That way, if they stop working, I won't be as pissed off. Next purchase will be some kind of Sony product. They tend to last a long time with good sound quality. Sorry I could not help you more. Good luck.
1201817
Just got these and I totally agree. Compared to my $60 and $400 Sennheiser headphones and both were better than the shures. These are good for airplanes though....esp. due to the portability factor.
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BETTER what?? better (quality) sound, better pounding base, better quality materials, better warranty, ????? The 13.5 is larger and pushes more air. The other thing you will want to find out is, what is the RMS rating difference between te two. I never look at the "peak "watts. Means nothing to me. The RMS is the thing to look at. I only buy the best, JL AUDIO. I have NEVER had any problems! Some body may have a louder sounding system, BUT its the quality of sound that counts. I have never had American Base before. Never had any reason to try them. I ALWAYS tell everybody "you can't go wrong with JL AUDIO. BETTER what?? better (quality) sound, better pounding base, better quality materials, better warranty, ????? The 13.5 is larger and pushes more air. The other thing you will want to find out is, what is the RMS rating difference between te two. I never look at the "peak "watts. Means nothing to me. The RMS is the thing to look at. I only buy the best, JL AUDIO. I have NEVER had any problems! Some body may have a louder sounding system, BUT its the quality of sound that counts. I have never had American Base before. Never had any reason to try them. I ALWAYS tell everybody... » Read More BETTER what?? better (quality) sound, better pounding base, better quality materials, better warranty, ????? The 13.5 is larger and pushes more air. The other thing you will want to find out is, what is the RMS rating difference between te two. I never look at the "peak "watts. Means nothing to me. The RMS is the thing to look at. I only buy the best, JL AUDIO. I have NEVER had any problems! Some body may have a louder sounding system, BUT its the quality of sound that counts. I have never had American Base before. Never had any reason to try them. I ALWAYS tell everybody "you can't go wrong with JL AUDIO. « Show Less
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I have the 5's in my home office and the 2's in my work office. Both are connected to the Audioengine sub and sound GREAT!!! Sound is personal and I like both setups that I have, but the 5's really bang, shake and sound incredible. The 2's are really good with my setup, but I can't really bring the house down at work.
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I bought a pair of IE80s for my wife. The soundstage and detail seems roughly equivalent, but the IE800 has way more bass presence. Tuning the bass on the IE80s might improve it, but I did not experiment with that in my (brief) test. In terms of comfort I prefer the 800s but that's a very personal thing - some would prefer the over-the-ear setup of the 80s.
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I find these as comfortable as previous Shure SE's. I used my 315s the most, and on flights I could sleep in them. The 846 are a little bigger, but fit in the ear the same. I only kept the 535s for about 2 weeks before I got rid of them, however the fit felt the same as the 315s. I would say, if you don't get on with the 535 fit, then you probably would not get on with the 846. Try and find somebody who can provide you with a demo pair. I struggled to find anybody who could provide a demo in the UK. However, stumbled across a store called InMotion whilst in Atlanta air port who had a demo pair. If you are spending the best part of £1000 on iems, you want them to feel comfortable. I find these as comfortable as previous Shure SE's. I used my 315s the most, and on flights I could sleep in them. The 846 are a little bigger, but fit in the ear the same. I only kept the 535s for about 2 weeks before I got rid of them, however the fit felt the same as the 315s. I would say, if you don't get on with the 535 fit, then you probably would not get on with the 846. Try and find somebody who can provide you with a demo pair. I struggled to find anybody who could provide a demo in the UK. However, stumbled across a store called InMotion whilst in Atlanta air port who had a demo... » Read More I find these as comfortable as previous Shure SE's. I used my 315s the most, and on flights I could sleep in them. The 846 are a little bigger, but fit in the ear the same. I only kept the 535s for about 2 weeks before I got rid of them, however the fit felt the same as the 315s. I would say, if you don't get on with the 535 fit, then you probably would not get on with the 846. Try and find somebody who can provide you with a demo pair. I struggled to find anybody who could provide a demo in the UK. However, stumbled across a store called InMotion whilst in Atlanta air port who had a demo pair. If you are spending the best part of £1000 on iems, you want them to feel comfortable. « Show Less
610233
I have not compared them, but the A5 from Bowers & Wilkins is the best sounding wireless speaker I have listened to.
1401531
if I were you I would get the sennhieser 350 se only if you have a sound card I just got sennheiser 350 se and they sound great. everyone can hear my mic. I installed a sound blaster 3d recon 5.1 surround sound card . and they sound great you can hear on each side . front and back . good bass good treble only if you have a sound card installed
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They are very similar in many ways. I got the PC 360 before these but sent them back because the velvet-ey feel on the earcups weren't comfortable for me at all. They both sound very similar though. Unfortunately neither of these have active noise cancellation but but having the PC 350E's on your head are far better than the PC 360 because of its closed-back design. I can without a doubt say that both of those headphones are great and the purchase just comes down to your personal preference. Good luck!
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Hi there, TBH I would say they are the same as the SE535's with the original cable. I use them with the iPhone cable which tends to make them easier to put on and a bit more comfortable around the ear, but you do find yourself adjusting them now and again as with all IEM's unless you get custom moulds made. The sound is amazing compared to the SE535 though and you won't want to take them out :)
287502
I like them, but also own the cheaper SR125s, not sure if my ears are still good enough to fully appreciate the 10khz + range.
1189943
My roommate has the 425s and he said the 535s were noticeably better. I have only owned the 535s, however.
2083347
Much better than the Bose (great marketing, below average sound). But for a little less you can purchase the Shure SE530 IEM's right here (they retail for $500 but are available here for around $269), great IEM's.
1884668
900 has more detail and separation than the Shures. The only problem with the 900 is the "connection" issue. That is why I returned mine.
1863651
Try the S1 model. It's way lighter than the S2. Microphonics is hardly present on both models. Before you make a purchase, consider changing se215 eartips first.