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- advise from a neurotic audiophile on getting the most from your earbuds
- Just fantastic....
- For me, the sound quality is better too..
- A nice upgrade from the old yellow foam sleeves
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Shure PA910M Replacement Black Foam Sleeves (Medium) for Shure SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH Earphones
Manufacturer: Shure Incorporated
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Product Features:
- Replacement foam sleeves for SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH earphones
- Compress to fit gently into the ear, then expand to form a tight yet comfortable seal
- Tapered design for a better fit
- Medium size
- 5-pair
ASIN: B000NDHIKY
Release Date: 2007-02-11
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Product Description
New black foam sleeves are tapered, washable, and offer extended durability allowing for longer wear. Gently compress the foam to create a comfortable fit and snug acoustic seal that holds the earphones firmly in place while blocking out ambient noise.
Amazon.com Product Description
These replacement sleeves are for use with Shure SE Sound Isolating earphones--specifically models SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530, and SE530PTH. The smooth and tapered foam design is easy to insert and fits comfortably in any ear. Three different sizes ensure a cushy, custom fit. This package includes 10 total sleeves.
Customer Reviews:
advise from a neurotic audiophile on getting the most from your earbuds.......2007-11-21
I have spent more time than most would care to believe testing out the various sleeves available to my Shure SE310's, and have come to the following conclusions...
To get the most out of your earbuds, one need consider two factors of EQUAL IMPORTANCE:
1) How far the actual sound driver on the earbud (not just the sleeve) is into your ear canal
2) How tight the seal is within your ear canal
As most tend to discuss the latter of these two factors, I would first like to emphasize the following pertaining to the former...
If the seal is tight, but your buds are sticking out of your ears because the sleeves are so big(thus lacking in factor #1), then the sound which that tight seal keeps within your ear canal will be somewhat negated by the extra distance between the sound driver and your eardrum.
On the other hand, if you choose some smaller sleeves, and manage to get the earbuds in so far that they almost disappear entirely, you will somewhat inevitably be lacking in factor #2, i.e., an adequate seal, because if they are going that far into your ear canal they are probably not large enough to tightly create a seal.
With that said, the trick as I see it is this...
You need to find sleeves which provide a BALANCE BETWEEN THESE TWO FACTORS. Namely, a tight seal, but not so tight as to force the earbuds to push themselves out after the foam has expanded.
Also, one must understand that the best sound will probably not come from the most comfortable sleeves that you choose.
In my experience, I have gotten the most pleasing results with the absolute LEAST comfortable of the sleeves I have tried (large foam)- while the medium foam felt better, the seal I get with the more uncomfortable, and larger foam sleeves, was unquestionably the best.
ONE MORE THING.
These foam buds must be replaced FREQUENTLY in order to maintain an adequate degree of sound quality.
One will notice that over time, they tend to soften up, in a way which makes them almost feel as if the density of the foam has deteriorated.
What seems to happen, is that they break down some what from the constant scrunching and expanding, and over time they will just be like two little flaccid sponges, incapable of functioning correctly.
I spend about four hours a day listening to my earbuds, and I would say that I change them out about every three weeks more or less.
If you can't deal with this then go with the rubber sleeves. They work quite well and are of much less trouble to maintain.
Just my two cents.
Hope that helps and good luck!
Just fantastic...........2007-11-12
I ordered this Sleeve for my Shure SE530. And let me tell you, what a difference. The sound is much better and the lows are very clean and accurate with this sleeve. Reduce the outside noise a lot so you don't have to listen to your music or videos at high volume. Fits very well and it's very comfortable.
For me, the sound quality is better too.........2007-05-21
A very good review of the shure plugs by boofer. I agree on all
boofer's ratings expect that the sound quality of these black ones is as
good as the yellow ones. But like he/she mentioned, the size is as important
too. For me, the medium ones fit very well. I have a stock of both these
foam ones. I use the yellow ones majority of the time - inside my office.
For my serious music listening hours, I switch to the black ones.
A nice upgrade from the old yellow foam sleeves.......2007-04-13
I've owned the e2, e3, e4, and now e500, and I've experienced all of the Shure sleeves that have come with each set of earphones. I finally got ahold of these new black foamies, and I have to say, they're very good. Previously, I split time between the clear flex PVC and the yellow foamies. I thought that they both had their pros and cons (PVC had a "truer" sound to them, but the yellow foamies were best all around in terms of isolation, sound quality, and comfort). These black foamies aren't without drawbacks, but they've still taken over as my sleeve of choice.
The reasons are: superior isolation, superb comfort, and the fact that they don't lose their ability to expand after only two weeks, which was the case with the old yellow foamies. These black foamies are also deemed to be washable by Shure, while the yellows would basically get dirty, lose their expandability, and become useless in a few weeks' time.
If I were rating the sleeves, it would go like this (1 worst, 10 being the best):
Sound Quality
Black foamies: 8.5
Yellow foamies: 9
Clear flex PVC: 9.5
Black rubber flex: 6.5
Isolation
Black foamies: 9
Yellow foamies: 8
Clear flex PVC: 8.5
Black rubber flex: 6
Comfort
Black foamies: 9
Yellow foamies: 8
Clear flex PVC: 7
Black rubber flex: 7.5
Believe it or not, the sound quality and presentation can vary quite a bit by switching sleeves. I'm not rating the triple-flange sleeve because I could never get comfortable with jamming it so far into my ear, even with it cut down to bi-flange.
The black foamies present the best balance of the three categories. Bass impact is probably most prevalent in them, but the treble does seem to get veiled somewhat, compared to the yellow foamies and clear PVC. The bass and midrange quality and detail is very comparable to the yellow foamies, and the extra isolation is an added bonus for us subway riders. I've worn these for 6 hours at a time and never had problems with them, unlike the yellows which would make my ear itch occasionally, or the PVC which could get uncomfortable.
Overall, it seems like Shure did their homework on these- a solid 4 star effort. Please be aware that not only does sleeve selection affect sound, but also ear canal and size may be a factor too. I'm sure that the earphone that you use these with will also play a part in different perceptions in sound quality, whether it be a Shure model other than the e500 or other earphones like the UM2, Etymotic ER-4, etc. What works best for me may not work best for you, but I've given my experiences with the other sleeves so that you can hopefully make a better-informed decision.
I own $400 earphones, so I have to (and obviously do) take this stuff seriously, right?
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Specifically designed for digital devices, the 6-foot Digital Coaxial Audio Cable provides better sonic accuracy and more detailed, natural sound over cables that come with your audio device. Coaxial construction of both the conductors and plugs makes this cable ideal for digital surround sound. This differs from digital optical audio, which uses pulsating light to transfer audio signals.
A great solution for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound, this cable uses advanced engineering methods and the highest-quality materials to provide freedom from interference and deliver crystal clear sound from your digital audio video components.
Customer Reviews:
DCA Cable.......2007-12-03
This cable fit a particular need when using a Pioneer "up conversion" DVD player. The sound reproduction is very good.
Great Audio quality !.......2007-10-07
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Since its through good Amazon, i am satisfied with shipping too.
Raghu
It works and is less expensive than others........2007-05-15
Why pay more when this works fine? Just buy this and you are fine.
Excellent quality, at a reasonable price........2007-04-13
As digital coax cables go, I was really impressed with the quality of the PureAV cable. With the addition of my Apple TV, I had more optical outputs than inputs, so I decided to switch one of my DVD players over to coax.
The cable itself is very well shielded, and the ends seemed to fit perfectly. (For some reason, my other digital coax cables were either too tight or too loose, and needed to be bent)
In fact, the only negative thing I can say about this particular cable is that the ends are a bit longer than the rest of my cables (RCA and digital coax). While that isn't necessarily bad from a design perspective, I did end up having to cut a small hole in the back of my entertainment center to accommodate how far the cable sticks out from my DVD player. That wouldn't stop me from buying this product, but it is something to consider if depth is at a premium in your setup.
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A great solution for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound, Blue Series Digital Coaxial Audio Cables use advanced engineering methods and the highest-quality materials to provide freedom from interference and deliver better clarity and a more natural sound from your digital audio video components.
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A great solution for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound, this cable features advanced engineering methods and the highest-quality materials to provide freedom from interference and deliver better clarity and a more natural sound from your digital audio video components.
Customer Reviews:
No problems.......2007-07-15
Can't write much about a cable. It's long, it's digital audio coax, the price was right and it works!
Just buy it - great cable, great price...........2007-02-07
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