The Shure SE535 ranks #119 out of 148 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Shure
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#119 Shure SE535: $499.00 B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: Its very high 119 dB/mW sensitivity means it gets loud from any phone or laptop with little effort. Low mids sit slightly above target, so listeners who like a warm, relaxed tone may find it easy to listen to. Three balanced armature drivers split the work between two woofers and a tweeter.
Cons: In oratory1990’s measurement presence runs about 8.6 dB low and air about 8 dB low, with a 12.6 dB dip near 11.7 kHz, so detail and sparkle are subdued and the sound turns dark. Sub-bass is about 7 dB below target and falls 6 dB short at 60 Hz. The FiiO FA9 is rated higher at a similar price.
| Released | 2010 (16 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.86 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 3 x balanced armature (2 woofers + 1 tweeter) |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 18Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 54 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 36 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 119 dB SPL/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 60 Hz (-8.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.02 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 276 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.18 |
| Peak | 5,384 Hz | +6.6 dB | 0.84 |
| Peak | 9,692 Hz | +0.7 dB | 5.96 |
| Peak | 24 Hz | -0.7 dB | 2.86 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +5.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,376 Hz | -2.9 dB | 4.07 |
| Peak | 730 Hz | +0.7 dB | 1.50 |
| Peak | 223 Hz | -0.3 dB | 1.19 |
| Peak | 1,223 Hz | -0.7 dB | 2.44 |
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