Shure SE530PTH Sound Isolating Earphones with Push-To-Hear Control

May 21

Shure SE530PTH Sound Isolating Earphones with Push-To-Hear Control

Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000P6M6HY
Manufacturer: Shure
Average Customer Review: (From 37 total reviews)
List Price: ~~$549.00~~
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Features

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

Accessories

Editorial Reviews

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.

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.

Customer Reviews

Excellent by CJ
They’re not cheap. You know that, you’ve got this far. Here’s my review…

I upgraded from the E3cs about 6 months ago, so I’ve had a decent period to bed them in. I use them with my Ipod Touch mostly on planes, around the house and listening in bed.

SOUND QUALITY: Outstanding. Bass and mids much better than ECxs which I thought were weak. Don’t mess about and go straight for the foam yellow sleeves. A good fit in the ear canal is essential to generate the highest quality. It’s a good idea to order an extra pack of these when ordering as they deteriorate reasonably quickly and ‘go hard’, causing sound leak and reduced quality. Extras are inexpensive.

Also has an extra benefit for those of you that are modest about your music taste. Others can’t hear what you are listening to. My wife in a silent room lying 2 feet from me can’t hear when it’s about 1/2 volume (which is as loud as you’d want it). Your fellow passengers on trains and buses etc would have little chance of an AC/DC appreciation session.

DESIGN: The ear buds are great. Unlike my E3cs, they lie flush in your ear, meaning that if you are lying down (in bed or on a plane - for you lucky first class passengers) it’s comfortable and you don’t ram them down your ear canal.

The Push to Hear (PTH) gizmo seems unnecessarily large and a bit “plasticy” to be honest. Shure could have done a bit better. The switch requires more a than reasonable effort, but I guess it does avoid accidental switching. That said, it works as advertised. You can hear what’s being said through the mic easily enough. For the avoidance of doubt, it doesn’t pause your music, just shuts the sound off to the headphones.

PACKAGING: They give you a neat little zip case for them. Problem is that it’s a tight fit to get all the bits in. I recommend just using it for the phones and sticking the PTH device in your bag separately.

SUMMARY: They’re great. No “buyers regret” on my purchase. I’ve got plenty of use out of them and will continue to enjoy them for many years to come. Thoroughly recommended.

P.S To the guy that gave them one star without ever hearing them…You Rock!!!

Best Headphones You Can Buy! by Scott Combs
I know this thing is expensive, but honestly I have had several other mid-ranged Shure headphones (lost or eaten by my dog). The extra $100 is well worth it. It’s like the difference between a Toyota and a Benz.

The 1st reason is the ear bud covers feel very nice. I always had a slight problem with the lesser models. The 2nd reason is that it comes with every conceivable connector (iPhone, airplane, etc.). And perhaps the most important is the little microphone interceptor hand held thing. Basically, I have these in my ears six to eight hours a day and when ever someone wants to talk to me I have to pull them out of my ears because they insulate outside noise so much. What this microphone thing does is that you push a button and you can hear the outside world. DUDE this is great for an office an I would pay several hundred more for this one great feature.

The people at Shure really did their homework refining their best pair.

Very good earphone with some problems by Daniel D. Kim
First of all, the sound quality is absolutely top notch and for some people this is all they need. I am satisfied with the earphone. I compared it to my Quite Comfort 3. The overall sound quality is comparable to, if not slightly better than, Quite Comfort 3. When i used the foam ear pieces on Shure SE530PTH, it seemed to offer slightly more noise reduction than Quite Comfort 3. Unlike Quite Comfort 3, you can still use the earphones even when the battery is dead. It’s needed only for Push-to-hear feature. The earphones will be as comfortable as the ear pieces you choose. They have put in several different ear pieces in different sizes. I opted for the medium size foam ear pieces. They block enough outside noise without making my ears uncomfortable. After wearing them for several hours, my ears get uncomfortable. My ears got uncomfortable with Quite Comfort 3 because of anti-noise pressure. In terms of extended wear, neither may be suitable.

The earphone came up with several cords and extensions. By far the largest one is the PTH device which cannot be removed. Then there is an optional volume control connector. I tried it without the optional volume controller. There was a slight hissing background sound which the optional volume controller reduced. I think it also dampened the sound slightly. My biggest complain is that it gets quite awkward to carry because of the PTH section which has to be on the outside. One can put it in a pocket, but this simply negates the whole point of having PTH.

Because of the design of the earphone, when used with foam ear pieces, it transmit any vibration or sound on the device. The cords rubbing against clothes can be heard. At the same time, any chewing or drinking sounds are also amplified.

Worth every penny! by Brian Emerick
Wow. First impressions are that these are just insane quality! Packaging is great too. Comes with everything you could possibly need. These make music sound new again. So crystal clear and precise. I can’t praise them enough, and I’d buy them again in a second! Do not hesitate to spend more money on the last pair of ear phones you’ll ever need.

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