Shure SE846 Pro Gen 2 Sound Isolating Earphones

Four is the magic number. With quad drivers, 4 frequency response nozzle options, and 4 sleeve sizes, SE846 Gen 2 earbuds give you customized sound and fit.

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Shure SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones

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Shure SE846 earbuds are an audiophile's dream: tough build quality, incredible noise isolation, and detailed highs and deep lows from the quad micro-drivers.

Shure refers to their SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones as their "flagship earphone." These top-of-the-line Shure earbuds reflect extraordinary research and development, and the listening experience they deliver truly is in a world all its own.

See how to fit your SE earphones to your ears in these videos from Shure:



Revolutionary 3-Way Design

The SE846 earbuds work by using four balanced armature drivers in a three-way configuration. Quad-driver earphones have been utilized by Shure before, but the SE846 is the first model to use a three-way configuration. That means that the lows, middle, and high frequencies are independently driven and situated in their own place within the sound field the ear receives.

Special Love for the Low End

A big part of the SE846s' unique appeal comes from their True Subwoofer style design, utilizing a totally proprietary high-pass filter to precisely shape the low-end frequencies with unprecedented resolution. The discrete design of the low-end driver in these earphones means that the low frequencies can be independently powered, just like the subwoofer in a full-range system. The high-pass filter, meanwhile, cross-calibrates for a perfect bass response, without interfering with the other drivers rendering their own frequency ranges.

Removable, Replaceable Nozzles

The SE846 earphones also feature removable nozzles. This allow the nozzle piece to be cleaned or replaced if it becomes dirty or worn out. However, this also opens read more the possibility of a more variable acoustic experience as well. To this end, Shure gives you three different nozzle inserts (Balanced, Warm, and Bright) that you can use or change out according to your preference. The Bright insert shapes the peaks in the presence range about 2.5 dB higher than the balanced insert. The Warm insert works the peaks down about 2.5 dB from the Balanced response. The Balanced nozzle is said to sound best with contemporary pop music or other more complex studio-recorded music. The bright insert is great for more raw recordings of acoustic instruments, for classical music, and for other listening situations in which live mic'd instruments communicate a high level of detail. A special tool is included for you to change out the nozzle and experiment.

Deceptively Durable

You might consider the price tag on these earphones a rather large investment to make for a pair of seemingly delicate earbud headphones. But the truth is, Shure SE846s are built to last forever. They are thoughtfully designed with detachable cables, to protect the most delicate componentry. The Shure SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones were actually developed out of professional-grade in-ear monitors that Shure pioneered over more than 20 years. Given that they were designed to survive the rigors of the stage, the SE846 are more than qualified to serve as sturdy audiophile-grade earbuds.

Included Accessories:

- 3 Pair Foam Sleeves (S,M,L)
- 3 Pair Soft Flex Sleeves (S,M,L)
- 1 Pair Yellow Foam Sleeves
- 1 Pair Triple Flange Sleeves
- Premium Square Carrying Case
- 1/4" Adapter (6.3 mm)
- Volume Control
- Airline Adapter
- 45" Detachable Cable
- Nozzle Removal Key
- Nozzle Inserts (2 pairs)
- Cable Clip
- Polishing Cloth
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- Speaker Type: Quad High
- Definition MicroDrivers with True Subwoofer
- Sensitivity (1kHz): 114 dB SPL/mW
- Noise Attenuation: Up to 37 dB
- Frequency Range: 15 Hz-20 kHz
- Input Connector: Gold-plated 3.5 mm (1/8")
- Cable: 45" and 60" detachable Cable with wireform fit

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-516-2525
Email: service@shure.com

Shure SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones

Featuring Quad High-Definition MicroDrivers with True Subwoofer, Shure SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones deliver extended high-end clarity and unparalleled low-end performance. A patent-pending design includes a groundbreaking low-pass filter that enables deep low-end performance of a True Subwoofer without sacrificing clarity or detail. Customizable frequency response, detachable cable and a wide variety of accessories ensure an unequalled, perfectly tailored listening experience.

Included Accessories:

- 3 Pair Foam Sleeves (S,M,L)
- 3 Pair Soft Flex Sleeves (S,M,L)
- 1 Pair Yellow Foam Sleeves
- 1 Pair Triple Flange Sleeves
- Premium Square Carrying Case
- 1/4" Adapter (6.3 mm)
- Volume Control
- Airline Adapter
- 45" Detachable Cable
- Nozzle Removal Key
- Nozzle Inserts (2 pairs)
- Cable Clip
- Polishing Cloth

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted November 12, 2015 by Marc de Brisay in Torrance, CA

"Look no further."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I'm a music producer, film producer and musician, been working with sound for about 40 years now. These last two years I got tired of shopping around, reading reviews and I ran out of time. I just couldn't decide. All I knew is that I wanted the best. There's a lot of product in the in-ear monitor market these days. I bought these things out of desperation, I was tired, so I just made my best bet based on a few reviews that were circulating at the time and the brand name of Shure. And I never looked back since. These things are spine-tingling. The bass is something that's hard to describe if you're not a poet. I've never heard bass like that coming out of in-ear monitors. There are earphones that claim "big bass" alright. But that's what you get, "big bass" 70s disco style. Nothing else. The symphony double bass sounds almost the same as a German techno. Not here, folks. These things can dish powerful, rich and creamy, molar-rearranging bass as easy as they can reproduce narrow-Q mid-bass, distorted and woody, exactly what the producers intended, no less, but also no more. And that is hard to get. But here is the deal closer for me: I often fly on trans-Atlantic flights that last 10 hours plus. Guess what, for the first time in my life I've worn earphones and listened to them straight for 10 boring hours and didn't experience the slightest ear fatigue. And another surprise: It happened that I had some badly adjusted levels with outrageously high volumes. I know how that hurts read more and how it leaves your ears ringing for about 10 minutes afterwards. Not here! To my huge surprise, with these babies you can get occasionally hit with an equivalent of a 110 dBs for a few seconds it takes you to wake up and adjust the volume and it still doesn't make your ears ring. Why? Because the sound is loud but clear and wholly undistorted. That's what makes a difference. For ease of use I give it four stars as it takes a little wiggling around to properly install in your inner ear. However, it is still easier than another top brand (I won't mention their name). For manufacturer support I haven't had a chance to call them yet, treat it as Not Applicable. My only beef is with the cable (they come with two cables, one longer, one shorter). The shorter cable came defective, it had a break in it. I haven't had the time to call warranty yet, but I will. Otherwise, they're built like a brick doghouse. Bottom line: It's rare when you spend a thousand dollars on something and, given a chance, won't give it back for fifteen hundred.

Musical Background:
40 years, musician, producer.

Musical Style:
Rock, jazz, blues, electronic, film.
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