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Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shure
Category: CE
List Price: $499.00
Buy New: $271.95
You Save: $227.05 (46%)
New (21) Used (2) from $300.00
Rating:  57 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 4.3 x 3.4
The SE530 and SE530PTH mark the bridge from the classic E Series line, to the new line of Sound Isolating Earphones from Shure (SE Models). Evolved from personal monitor technology road-tested by pro musicians and fine-tuned by Shure engineers, the SE530PTH and SE530 earphones deliver unparalleled acoustic accuracy. Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers, one tweeter and dual woofers, deliver an expansive sound stage with full-bodied bass?for an auditory experience rivaled only by live performances.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: SE530
Model: SE530
UPC: 042406143219
EAN: 0042406143219
ASIN: B000O8ENQK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED- EXCHANGES ONLY IF IT IS DEFECTIVE. IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO BUY IT AND KEEP IT, PLEASE LOOK ELSEWHERE AS TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE BUYING TO TRY AND RETURNING.
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| Features:
| • | Triple speakers for sound that rivals live performance | | • | Triple TruAcoustic MicroSpeakers: Dedicated Tweeter and Dual Woofers | | • | Sound Isolation Technology reduces background noise better than noise-cancelling headphones, without batteries or added hiss | | • | Premium Fit Kit including a selection of interchangeable sleeves for personalized, comfortable fit; 3' extension cable; 9" cable; premium carrying case; volume control; " adapter; airline adapter | | • | Modular Cable Design lets users choose different cable lengths to suit different music player locations (armband, pocket etc.) |
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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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| Customer Reviews: Read 52 more reviews...
 The Best October 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought these to replace my old E2c's, which served me well. They were a great introduction to this fantastic line of headphones that will leave you amazed no matter which model you go with. If you've never heard any of shure's earphones before, you owe it to yourself to see what everyone is talking about.
Shure truly backs up its products. Every pair comes with a 2 year warranty that is top notch. On two separate occasions I sent my headphones in for a repair and ended up recieving a brand new pair with no hassel whatsoever. On both occasions the headphones were malfunctioning due solely to my own negligence in caring for them. I would wrap them tightly around my ipod or just toss them in a pocket or bookbag. The first issue I had involved the separation of the two halves of the casing surrounding the left earphone's speaker. On the second repair, the sound started to go in and out on the right earphone. After recieving my third pair, I promised myself to be more careful and they stood the test of time. It was a valuable lesson that I learned for free thanks to shure's awesome warranty.
Well, I accidentally slammed the car door on my last pair and completely severed the cord when I unknowingly drove around with it hanging outside as I drove. So, it was time to get a new pair. Here are some considerations I made before going with these bad boys:
-I knew I was going with shure. I had such a great customer experience with my E2c's and I truly loved the sound they produced.
-I knew I wanted to upgrade to a higher end product, both because my budget allowed for it and out of pure curiosity: How much better can sound get than the E2c's? The answer depends entirely on how discerning of a listener you are. For your average mp3 owner, I can't imagine them being able to justify the difference in price and sound quality among the shure product line. Therefore, I'd recommend starting at the bottom for such users.
-I know I wanted to go at least with a dual driver set up, mainly for maximum separation and bass reproduction. That means it was either between the se420 or the se530. Well, I haven't tried the 420's, but the price difference was just insignicant enough to go with the flagship (and much sexier) se530. I'm glad I did. I can't imagine anything coming close to this. I am noticing details in my favorite, most listened-to music that I never have before. I don't need to rehash what numerous reviewers have already harped over. The sound these put out is absolutely heavenly. If you're truly worried about whether you'll be able to tell the difference at all between these two models, take into account what type of music you listen too. Classical and jazz fans will definitely be the ones who will appreciate the sound quality difference the most as these genres require such meticulous reproduction of sound to true students and afficionados.
A note to those who decide to buy any of shure's earphones: all of these products require a certain amount of break-in time. I have read reviews that bash them based on their fresh-out-of-the-box assesment of sound quality. First of all, most don't immediately know how to obtain a good seal/fit and will not get the most out of these until they do so. Secondly, these earphones only sound better and better with time. Wait at least a few days before making any rash decisions.
I couldn't be more happy after my first few days with these earphones. I will post an update here and there as the months pass for those interested in how well they hold up over time, mainly to either confirm or refute the claim that the wiring is prone to cracking and becoming exposed.
I am actually quite suprised that so many people have mentioned anything about the inflexibility of the wiring. From what I have experienced thus far, the wires used on these earphones are nearly identical to my friend's pair of E4c's and they haven't given him any problems, nor have I heard of any issues in reviews. Perhaps they noticed that many earphones were being sent in due to exposed wiring and changed the materials.
I would give these higher than five stars if I could.
Wow. I have never heard music sound so amazing in my 49 years! October 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There have been those few times in my life when I have been really blown away by something new in A/V. For example, the first time I heard Bose 901 reflecting speakers, the first time I tried Sennheiser open-air headphones, or the first time I watched a football game in high definition TV. These were moments where I heard or saw a significant jump in performance from what had come before. Listening to the Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones is now another one of these moments.
I won't go into durability, comfort, value, etc. (all covered by other reviews and all perfectly adequate for me), all I will discuss is the SOUND.
The clarity and lack of distortion is amazing. No matter how low or loud you listen, all you hear is pure, clear, amazing sound. Each instrument is vivid and alive. Every nuance the sound engineers strive to embed in their work when recording a record can finally be heard. It's as if the sound bypasses your ears and starts living right in your head. Without any outside interference, you can close your eyes and live INSIDE the music. You have to really experience it to understand. It's like trying to describe high definition TV, you really just have to see it to understand.
If you love music, as I do, this is a worthwhile investment. These earphones will take your entire music collection, even MP3 files on your iPod or iPhone, to a whole new level. I may not need to buy a new CD for months, as just listening to my existing music collection is new and wonderful with these earphones. Even older, less technically superior recordings sound amazing.
Five stars, no question.
Kevin Carmony
Brilliant! October 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having owned a pair of Etymotic ER 6i series for a couple of years, I recently decided to upgrade to a pair of Shure E530. The fragile nature of the Etymotic cables kept me away from the ER-4P.
After listening to the E530's for the past several hours, I am blown away. While the ER 6i's were a quantum leap above the standard Ipod headphones, the E530 are likewise another huge leap over the ER6's. Granted, the cost factor has gone up by the same percentage. That said, as with the cost of any item, perceived value is the issue. In this case, based on my level of satisfaction, I believe that I have received good value for this purchase.
Been listening to a wide range of music from jazz, electronica, and classical. The smile has only gotten wider. For those people who complained about the level of base, my only suggestion is that you likely didn't insert them properly. Relative to the Er6's - much better base -- again, based on the price, I'd expect no less.
I think that I'll be reluctant to go back to listening to my Paradigm Reference series loudspeakers.
**** 11/28/08 Update ****
After owning the Shures for about a month, I have to revist my rating. While I am awestruck by the sound, I have been nonetheless extremely disappointed with the customer service from Shure. In trying to try different earbud tips, I found that the tips on the stock headphones were stuck -- seemingly glued on. I even tried with a set of pliers... to no avail. When I contacted the seller, they acknowledged that this had been a FREQUENT complaint -- and that Shure WOULD NOT step up for this type of problem. However, I could "chance it and break the headphones, and then Shure might live up to their warranty". Needless to say I was shocked.
I have tried to contact Shure on three different occasions -- I only received the canned "we will get back to you in 24 hrs" -- with no response. Also called the company, they took my message, and no one has returned my call in over 2 weeks.
I love the sound from them. However, I simply cannot recommend any product where the company is unresponsive, or worse, to its customer base. Especially when a reseller admits that it has been a FREQUENT and KNOWN problem on behalf of Shure.
More of an "addendum" of my personal experience, rather than a full review... October 10, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This was my response to a certain post on a certain forum. The original poster claimed that the Shure SE530s and ER4Ps might be in the same tier. The text below is my response to him:
I personally do not claim that the ER4Ps are in the same tier as the SE530s. About a year ago I went through a "I need good earphones" craze that ultimately landed me in Shure E500 PTH territory (the predecessor to the SE530). I wanted a set of really, really good earphones and that's exactly what I got. The ER4Ps had a very good stage and very VERY good highs (and upper mids) -- but the low end was severely lacking, especially compared to the E500s. The rest of the lineup I tried -- UE Super.fi3s, ETY ER6, Klipsch Custom-1 -- just didn't come close to the other two.
Oh, on an aesthetic note, the ER4Ps look like you have mini-dicks plugged into your ears, whereas the SE530s look like you have hearing aids in your ears -- your choice :)
I took a gamble and purchased my E500s on Ebay. At the time I didn't know two very important things:
1. E500s are not supposed to be covered under warranty if purchased through an unauthorized dealer, and
2. E500s have a defect where the earphone cords would crack and expose the internal wiring.
Lo and behold, 9 months down the line my cords cracked. I tried temporary fixes like electrical tape but it made the earphones almost unbearable to wear, and the cords kept cracking even more. I contacted Shure and it was $175 or so for the repair, if it wasn't covered by warranty. I asked about warranty repair for my particular situation, and they told me to send it in and that they'll see if it's covered. I printed out my Ebay receipts, filled out their forms, and packaged all the stuff per their request.
Approximately a week later after sending the package I get a confirmation of delivery from Shure. No bill.
Approximately a week later after that I get an invoice for $0.00 and a shipment of brand-new Shure SE530s!
Obviously I was very happy at the outcome. I felt that it would be very inappropriate for them NOT to be covered for something that was definitely a manufacturing flaw -- I did use, but did not abuse the earphones.
The added bonus to all of this is that the E500s had a weak response zone in the 3-12 KHz range -- they just seemed "off"... I had to tweak the equalizer a bit in order to make them sound appropriate. However, once I got the new earphones I noticed that they were sounding strage for some reason, and I realized that I still had the EQ settings modified -- and the SE530s need no equalization!
 Terrific sound, very disappointing ruggedness/ reliability October 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I won't add to what's already been said about sound quality -- I agree; it's outstanding.
My Shure 530's have been in use all day, every day. They're plugged in to an iPod or else they're plugged in to a cell phone with Shure's adapter/ microphone. Why carry a second hands-free device when you've spent all that money already?
They're resting in my ear canal, just like you'd expect. I'm not "hard" on them -- no yanking them around. No leaving them in a tangled pile at the bottom of the briefcase. They're either in my ears, or neatly coiled.
BUT THE INSULATION HAS PULLED AWAY AT BOTH ENDS -- THE EAR BUD END, AND THE JACK END -- LEAVING BARE WIRE EXPOSED, AND LEAVING THE WIRE ITSELF AS THE ONLY MECHANICAL STRENGTH. I'VE HAD TO REINFORCE WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE -- UGLY, AWKWARD, EMBARRASSING! BUT IT'S EITHER THAT OR SPEND ANOTHER $400 TO HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN.
HOW CAN YOU CHARGE THIS MUCH, DELIVER THIS MUCH SOUND QUALITY, AND STILL HAVE THE TERRIBLE RUGGEDNESS/ RELIABILITY THAT I'VE EXPERIENCED?
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