Shure SE530PTH Sound Isolating Earphones with Push-To-Hear Control | 
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Rating: 95 reviews
Media: Electronics Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 2 Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.1 x 0.1 Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: SE530PTH Model: SE530PTH UPC: 042406143288 EAN: 0042406143233 ASIN: B000P6M6HY
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| • | A first for sound-isolating earphones, the detachable Push-To-Hear Control allows you to activate the VoicePort microphone and adjust levels of external sound for clarity; ideal for brief conversations without removing your earphones | | • | Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers for unprecedented sonic clarity | | • | Premium Accessories Kit includes sound-isolating Sleeves, modular 3-foot cable, 1/4-inch adapter, carrying case | | • | Evolved from personal monitor technology road-tested by pro musicians and fine-tuned by Shure engineers | | • | Manufacturer's Two-Year Limited Warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description The Shure SE530PTH Sound Isolating Earphones with Push-To-Hear Control marks the bridge from the classic E Series line, to the new line of Sound Isolating Earphones from Shure. Evolved from personal monitor technology road-tested by professional musicians, and fine-tuned by Shure engineers, the SE530PTH earphones deliver an unparalleled acoustic accuracy rivaled only by live performances. The Shure SE530PTH utilize three balanced armature drivers, one dedicated tweeter, and dual woofers, to bring you a listening experience that has been optimized for high-quality recordings and lossless formats. And with integrated passive crossovers that ensure high and low frequencies remain distinct and defined, you get an incredibly wide and detailed sound stage, distinguished by precision highs and robust bass. What's more, the SE530PTH includes sound isolating sleeves that block over 90-percent of ambient noise and provide a customized fit. Combined with a low-profile ergonomic design and modular cable options, this helps ensure interruptions from the outside world are minimized so you can focus on your musical passion. Not only are these earphones comfortable and audibly engaging, but the innovative triple driver configuration is a first in class for universal fit, sound isolating earphones. For occasions when you must tear yourself away from the music, the SE530PTH includes an innovative Push-To-Hear control. A first for sound isolating earphones, the detachable Push-To-Hear control allows you to activate the VoicePort microphone and adjust levels of external sound for clarity. Similar to the microphones used in Shure QuietSpot cellular headsets, the VoicePort microphone is tuned to pick up the human voice, ensuring maximum intelligibility. Ideal for brief conversations without removing your earphones, the Push-to-Hear switch allows you to quickly and conveniently alternate between your music and your connection to the outside world. Shure's SE530PTH comes with a premium fit kit that includes everything you need to get the most out of your new earphones. Because every ear is different, this kit includes three sizes: small, medium and large of both the flex and the black foam sleeves, as well as a pair of universal-fit triple-flange sleeves. These allow you to experiment with the size and style that creates the best fit for your ears, in order to provide a good seal for optimized sound isolation and bass response, as well as maximum comfort during extended wear. These earphones also come with a detachable cable solution that has been designed based on extensive user feedback to enable unmatched personal customization. The two included modular cables provided give you the option between a three-foot and a nine-foot option, so you can tailor your experience depending on your activity and application. The SE530PTH earphones feature a sensitivity of 119 dB SPL/mW, an impedance of 36 ohms, and a frequency range of 18 Hz to 19 kHz. These earphones include a 0.25-inch adapter that allows you to use them with home stereos and other devices with 0.25-inch jacks instead of 3.5-millimeter jacks. The SE530PTH package also includes a carrying case as a convenient, tangle-free storage solution, and a level attenuator that allows for comfortable listening from any high-output audio source. What's more, they even include an airline adapter that optimizes compatibility with European airplane armrests for overseas travel. The Shure SE530PTH earphones come with a cable length of 18 inches, and a manufacturer's limited two-year warranty. What's in the Box Shure SE530PTH earphones with Push-to-Hear control, sound-isolating sleeves, 1 x 3-foot modular cable, 1 x 9-foot modular cable, 0.25-inch adapter, carrying case, level attenuator, airline adapter, user's guide and warranty information.
Product Description Pure audio precision--the SE530 uses Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers to create an expansive sound stage. A dedicated tweeter ensures that highs and mids are incredibly accurate and detailed, while dedicated dual woofers provide balanced, full-bodied bass. The Push-To-Hear Control (included with the SE530PTH) adjusts levels of external sound for maximum intelligibility.
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Shure sounds good ... June 25, 2010 Mike R (MD) The Shure SES30PTH sound isolating earphones performed as expected. Of course they do not isolate all background sounds, but they do reduce it quite a bit if you have a good seal with the earpieces and your ear. In order to get good bass, you must have a good seal. I have been able to wear the earphones comfortably over an hour. The Push-to-Hear control is pretty nice if you need it. Being able to push a button and hear your surroundings without removing the earpieces is convenient. The audio in the earpiece is attenuated when the switch for P-to-T is on. The audio quality of the surrounding or someone speaking to you is not great, but it's good enough. One thing I noticed was that the audio is monaural, since there is only one microphone. The problem with that is you cannot tell what direction sounds are coming. That is not a big deal when you know the source of the sound, e.g., someone speaking to you. If you are crossing a street and a car horn blows, you will not know what direction it came.
I gave customer service five star, but I did not need to contact them. There is not option to rate anything not applicable.
Great headphones June 21, 2010 J. Cordoba The Shure SE530PTH have an amazing quality sound. They sound better than most of the headphones in the retail market. I have a pair Bose on ear headphones which have a great sound as well; However, after compare both of them the Shure SE530PTH sounded much better. Another great advantage of this headphones is the comfort and design which allows you use them for long periods of time without any annoyance. Moreover they are great for listen your music while jogging or riding your bike, also they are very comfortable to sleep whit. To me, the only issue with the Shure SE530PTE is their bass, this headphones are not the best when it comes to sounds with a lot bass. Having said that, it depends a lot in the type of music you will listen to. So overall, this headphones are definitely one the top in their price range. If you are looking for something better that this headphones, then you will probably have to look for headphones like the Grado PS1000 or similar, but the may cost well over $1,400.
Very Good but Very Expensive May 22, 2010 Michael Ambrosia A little more bass would have been nice, but I guess they're about as good as it gets for such small speakers. I also think the push to hear (PTH) switch is a bit difficult to use. Maybe a button would have been better? I also would have liked a slightly larger case. The one provided isn't large enough to fit the PTH. Overall, they're very good, but let's face it they're also very expensive.
I am very pleased with these earphones May 14, 2010 Drew Hastings (Houston) Initially when I bought these, I bought them specifically for the purpose of going to the gym. I have some nice sennheiser headphones (which I bought here for around 200 bucks), but I didn't feel comfortable wearing them at the gym. I'd say that my Shure earbuds actually wind up delivering much better sound than my over-the-ear headphones. I've also got a logitech 5.1 system which is great, but doesn't even compare to the sound these deliver.
I'm very satisfied with the purchase, but buying these wasn't really much of an investment so I wasn't expecting much out of it.
Crystal Clear Sound April 29, 2010 Sanjay Joseph (New York, NY) As many have stated previously about this headphone, the midrange is perfectly neutral and punchy. You hear a lot of details but it does lack at the very high end and the very low end. But it's not like you sit there and think about what it lacks, you think about and notice what it excels in. I enjoy listening to a lot of electronic music and it's perfect for what I want. I like listening to rap and hip hop too, but the Shures don't get quite low enough to really make those tracks really light up. I mean, it's not bad, but it's not amazing.
I use the Shure olive tips in the small size. I scrunch them up and let them expand into my ears. It creates a pretty solid seal and I even use them for running. With the silicone ones, I have to keep pushing them in and they eventually start to hurt my ears. Buds fitment really vary depending on the person and the ear size. I am considering getting a custom fit piece for that ultimate listening experience.
When I plug this into most of the electronics I use, I notice that the volume is significantly louder as compared to my other Sony inner ear monitors I've been using for a while. I've had the E4C previously and that stopped working after a while. Not sure why but it's been sitting in my desk for about 2 years. It would cost me over a hundred to fix it. It's significantly better than that headphone. Many people talk about buzzing and that you really need an amp to really get the most out of them. When I plug it into my iPhone 3G, it's super quiet. When I plug it into my Macbook 13" Pro, I hear a buzzing. When I plugged it into my Pioneer Elite home AV receiver, there is buzzing, but I hear the newer receivers have settings optimized for headphones.
I do think that there are some better ones out there like the Westone 3, but it's out of my price range. The SE530's can dip close to $200 while the Westone 3 remains about $100 more expensive. If they were the same price, I would pick them over this one, but it's not $100 better. While the Shures are all about round smooth sound with emphasis on the mids, the Westone 3 is more exciting with emphasis on the highs and lows.
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