• Speaker type: Dynamic MicroDriver
• Sensitivity: 107 dB SPL/mW
• Impedance: 17 Ω
• Frequency Range from: 21 Hz
• Frequency Range to: 17.5 KHz
• Cable length: 116 cm
• Color: Translucent blue

• Shure SE215 Earphones - Blue
• 3 Pair Foam Sleeves (S,M,L)
• 3 Pair Soft Flex Sleeves (S,M,L)
• Soft-Zip Carrying Case

Still deciding whether to get Shure SE215 Blue edition or the standard edition(Black/Transparent)? 
Check out below review.

Shure SE 215

Packaging, build quality and accessories:

Packaging is a nice card box, some details are listed on the front and side, with specifications and accessories on the back.

Build quality is as expected from Shure, excellent with high quality plastic housings which feel solid, detachable cables which are easy to replace if broken, strain relief is excellent on the jack and y-split, the SPE has a shorter cable than the normal version, which is better for portability.

Accessories are also good, they come with a fabric carry pouch, nozzle cleaning tool and an array of tips, silicone single flange in S, M and L, and foam tips in S, M (pre installed) and L, they don't have triple flanges like the SE425, or a hard carry case, but good accessories included for the price.

Comfort, isolation, driver flex and microphonics

Comfort is great, Shure foam tips and find them comfy for prolonged periods of time, the housings are of good shape and fit well in your outer ear, achieving fairly deep insertion with them, and the angle of the nozzle is perfect. The memory wire is also comfy and helps support the IEM, even if it is very light.

Isolation is above average with foam tips and find them excellent for all uses and especially public transport.

Driver flex is not present, which is great and microphonics are next to nothing as the cable goes over your ear.

Sound comparision between SE215 (Blue Edition) vs standard SE215 (Black and transparent):

Lows:

SE215: These pack some punch, great lows which hit hard when needed, but still stay controlled without bleeding into the mids. The lows do extend low but start to roll off around 30-40hz. Bass is quite tight and well rounded being articulare and not too dominant.

SE215 Blue: Shure said that these have extended low frequency, and the rumble is definately more present, they don't roll off quite as early, but there is a slight boost around 40-60hz compared to the standard, which makes the bass sound more present when in terms of extension they are similar, but the bass still doesn't overpower and is controlled.

The lows on both are not the fastest in attack, but they still fair well with fast music and metal. Also separaton in the lows on both is very good, bass guitars and kick drums are easily separated, and timbre is slightly on the thicker side.

Mids:

SE215: For quantity wise they are around the same as the bass, not quite as forward as some of their other models, this is always Shure's strong point, these are no exception, lush effortless with no sibilance to be detected in the upper mids, the bass doesn't bleed in to the mids either. Detail is very good, as is separation, both male and female vocals sound excellent, and guitars have good definition, presence and attack. 

SE215 Blue: These are a little more forward in presentation and have a slight upper hand in clarity over the standard version, the mids sound a little cleaner, not as congested. But overall great sounding mids, similar to the standard version with slight better separation and clarity, still no sibilance.

Highs:

SE215: This is usually where Shure don't fair so well, they have the right timbre and highs do sound well defined, but they are always a little behind, making them slightly dull sounding. They just lack presence, extension and sparkle, but at least like this they are not fatiguing.

SE215 Blue: These are also slightly ahead in terms of presence than the standard, the highs do sound a little better, better definition and clarity, taps and brushes of cymbals sound clearer but still lack a little presence, sparkle and extension up top. But overall an upgrade over the standard version.

Instrument separation, soundstage and imaging:

Instrument separation is good on the standard version and slightly better on the SPE, as it has a little more air, the standard sounds a little darker.

Soundstage is slightly larger than normal on both, but nothing spectacular. Imaging is something Shure also tends to do well, and these have very good imaging.

Overall the SE215 is a great IEM for the price, it comes with good accessories, great build quality and sound to match.

What they did with the SE215 Blue is great, they definately are a little step ahead, better clarity and separation whilst still retaining deep controlled bass.

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Situating the Cables

• Note the difference between the right (R) and left (L) earphones and insert earphone into each ear
• Wrap the earphone cord over the top and down the back of the ear -- the earphone cord can also be worn hanging straight down (see figs. 1 and 2 below)
• Use the adjustment tube to secure the cables either behind your head or in front

Inserting the Earphones

To insert the earphone, pull the ear upward and outward to straighten out the ear canal. If using foams sleeves, gently compress the foam with your fingers and insert the earphone into your ear.

Creating Your Personal Fit

The quality of the frequency response and sound isolation depends on how well the sleeves seal. If the earphone seems to be lacking in bass, check the tightness of the seal between the earphone and your ear, or try one of the other sleeve options. Each earphone comes with a selection of sleeve options. Sleeves options vary by earphone model.

We recommend taking some time to experiment with your fit kit to find the sleeve and style of wear that works best for you.

Keeping It Clean

To ensure continuing superior sound from your sound isolating earphones, we recommend that you follow these simple tips:

• Avoid getting moisture in the nozzle, as this can adversely affect sound quality
• Avoid striking or dropping the unit -- extreme shock can damage the earphones
• Whenever buildup is observed, clean the nozzles using the supplied wax removal tool (see Figure 2, below)

Wax buildup around each earphone nozzle should always be removed using the Wax Removal Loop as shown