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Shure KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System, Earbuds Matched to Digital-to-Analogue-Converter with EQ Control - Electrostatic Technology is the Most Precise Transient Response Available
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Brand | Shure |
Model Name | language _ tag |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- The first application of electrostatic technology for Sound Isolating Earphones (patent pending) featuring a single MicroDriver design
- Extremely high correlation to the source audio provides unmatched audio clarity and detail
- 4-band parametric EQ features five preset settings and four customizable settings to manage audio playback preferences
- Integrated USB-rechargeable battery can conveniently charge from provided wall charger or computer, even when streaming USB audio from computer
- Lightweight, ergonomic earphone shape minimizes ear fatigue while comfortable Sound Isolating sleeves block up to 37 dB of ambient noise
- Custom-designed earphone cable specifically isolates each conductor
- Streamlined controls for quick and simple, user-friendly navigation throughout the KSE1500 settings
- Compatible with Mac, PC, iOS and Android devices via included accessory assortment, featuring Micro-B to Lightning and Micro-B OTG cables
- Premium Shure fit and finish and construction featuring an elegantly machined black aluminum housing, manufactured to exacting Shure quality standards
- Includes KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System, USB wall charger, Micro-B-to-Lightning cable, Micro-B OTG Cable, (2) 1/8" (3.5mm) cables [6" (15.2 cm) and 36" (92 cm)], ¼" (6.3mm) adapter, leather carrying case, airline adapter, attenuator, cable clip, (2) security bands, microfiber cleaning cloth
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Sound quality | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
Battery life | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 |
Comfort | 4.6 | 4.9 | — | 4.2 | — | — |
Quality of material | — | 5.0 | — | 4.1 | — | 4.1 |
Noise cancellation | — | — | 3.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | 3.5mm | Wireless, UHF | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | LEMO Connector | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | 3 5mm Jack | Gold plated MMCX Connector |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | sound isolation | active noise cancellation | — | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack, Lightning | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Detachable | Detachable | Detachable | Without Cable | Detachable | Detachable |
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Product information
Item Weight | 3.44 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 5.63 x 8.8 x 5.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B016X5T7OU |
Item model number | KSE1500SYS-US |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #125,717 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #270 in Recording In-Ear Audio Monitors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 22, 2015 |
Color Name | Black |
Connector Type | LEMO Connector |
Material Type | Aluminum |
Battery type | Lithium Ion |
Color Screen | No |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Standing screen display size | 1 |
Item Weight | 3.44 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
The premium KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System is an electrostatic earphone and amplifier system with digital-to-analog-conversion (DAC) for use in-line with portable media players. Featuring single-driver electrostatic Sound Isolating earphones matched to a USB digital-to-analog-converter (DAC) that converts analog or digital audio from portable digital or analog audio sources. The KSE1500 system features a 24 bit/ 96 kHz conversion rate, customizable 4-band parametric EQ with five standard and 4 user-defined settings, recharge ability and input level meters. Able to process both digital audio directly via micro-USB, analog via a direct line in, or bypass entirely for a pure analog signal without conversion. The KSE1500 system defines a new standard of portable listening that brings high-fidelity audio into the mobile demands of today’s active lifestyles. Included: KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System, USB wall charger, Micro-B-to-Lightning cable, Micro-B OTG Cable, (2) 1/8" (3.5mm) cables [6" (15.2 cm) and 36" (92 cm)], ¼" (6.3mm) adapter, leather carrying case, airline adapter, attenuator, cable clip, (2) security bands, microfiber cleaning cloth.
From the manufacturer
Introducing the KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System.
Experience a premium listening environment anywhere.
Whether you’re on an international flight or an undisturbed mountaintop, your ears will be enveloped by luxurious audio in a sleek system designed for the most discerning audiophile.
Featuring unprecedented Sound Isolating electrostatic earphones and a matched digital-to-analog amplifier, the KSE1500 means that high-fidelity portable audio is at last a reality.
Simply luxurious sound, wherever you are.
What's In The Box?
- KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System
- USB Wall Charger
- Micro-B-to-Lightning Cable
- Micro-B OTG Cable
- (2) 1/8" (3.5mm) Cables [6" (15.2 cm) and 36" (92 cm)]
- (6.3mm) Adapter
- Leather Carrying Case
- Airline adapter
- Attenuator
- Cable Clip
- (2) Security Bands
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
The world’s first electrostatic Sound Isolating earphones.
Electrostatic technology provides the fastest, most accurate transient response available. Until now, it has never been applied to Sound Isolating earphones.
Each earphone features a virtually weightless, massless diaphragm surrounded by an electrostatic field generated by back plates that manage charge oscillation. The result is unmatched clarity and detail with an extremely high correlation to the source audio.
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Easy monitoring of settings.
Clearly view input source, input level meter, battery level, output volume and EQ setting from the home screen.
Five EQ presets loaded standard.
Flat, Low Boost, Vocal Boost, Loudness and De-ess presets offer easy access to the EQ settings you’ll most likely want to tweak. Or, enjoy pure analog audio in Bypass Mode, which bypasses digital processing.
Detailed personal control.
Further refine your listening experience with four customizable EQ settings that allow you to shape and tune your music to suit your tone preferences.
Compatibility Guidelines
Made for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini, iPod touch (5th generation).
The Shure KSE1500 is compatible with Android devices that support USB Audio Class 2.0 and Micro-B OTG (On-The-Go) connectivity. Not all Android devices are compatible. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Customers like the sound quality, clarity, and detail of the headphones. For example, they mention it's the best sounding, has excellent tonal balance, and female vocals sound clean and airy. That said, some complain about the pain relief.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the bass is very detailed, the tone balance is excellent, and the female vocals sound clean and airy. They also say it's enjoyable for casual listening, and good with head-banging rock and Beethoven violin sonatas. Customers also mention that it has depth, clarity, separation, tonal accuracy, speed, and amount of detail.
"...boost is a must IMHO but man with the bass boosted this is the best bass I have heard...detailed AND extended...." Read more
"...The amount of depth, clarity, separation, tonal accuracy, speed and amount of detail these retrieve is unbelievable...." Read more
"quite good sound quality but I can stand it only for a few minutes...." Read more
"...The tonal balance is excellent, and the bass is nigh onto unbelievable...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that it is unbeatable for detail and clarity, with superb definition. They also say it is a very good analytical tool, and a great tool to check final mixes and masters.
"...Out of the box they are unbeatable for detail and clarity with the only real drawback being volume...." Read more
"...clarity, separation, tonal accuracy, speed and amount of detail these retrieve is unbelievable...." Read more
"...The Shure's have superb definition as one would expect from an electrostatic transducer...." Read more
"...Chord Mojo and it becomes warm and musical; pair it with Hugo and its detailed and neutral and airy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the headphones. They mention that it has amazing clarity, separation, and good imaging and resolution.
"...If you have to play super loud these may not work, but they are so clear you really don't need to play them loud...." Read more
"...The amount of depth, clarity, separation, tonal accuracy, speed and amount of detail these retrieve is unbelievable...." Read more
"...Compared to my Sony IER-Z1R, I prefer the KSE’s clarity and treble detail. Female vocals sound clean and airy...." Read more
"...It shows what is in the recording and no more or less. Transparent, good imaging and resolution...." Read more
Customers appreciate the headphones' speed and resolving capabilities.
"...The amount of depth, clarity, separation, tonal accuracy, speed and amount of detail these retrieve is unbelievable...." Read more
"...Its speed and resolving capabilities is what I enjoy the most.Compared to my Sony IER-Z1R, I prefer the KSE’s clarity and treble detail...." Read more
"...A sound in a league of its own, with amazing clarity, balance, and speed.CONSPriceNeed to carry the proprietary DAC/Amp..." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the pain relief provided by the earphones. They mention that the wrap-around cables push strongly against their ear canals.
"...tips and a lot of different I had but these earphones pushed strongly against my ear canals...." Read more
"These IEM's really hurt your ears. Physical pain. The ear piece is so big that it stretches the cartilages in your ears...." Read more
"...The fit is kind of finicky and to me was a bit uncomfortable as the wrap-around cables had to constantly be bent firmly around the ear...." Read more
"...PriceNeed to carry the proprietary DAC/AmpNot the most comfortable IEM" Read more
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I bought them for portable use, but found them cumbersome and still find other portable products cumbersome too...its a portable thing.
One day I put them in the big rig for kicks and was blownaway. Now they are the main rig! I am using a dedicated computer running Daphile and sending an upsampled to 192k coax signal into my Tascam DA-3000 dac (it replaced my Border Patrol SE dac- its an upsampling thing). That feeds a Black Ice Soundstage Expander which feeds my BBE sound exciter (omg a must with headphones) which feeds my Hafler HA75 headphone amp. That feeds the KSE1200s amp. I use the soundstage expander at max and use some bass boost and crossfeed on the Hafler. Bass boost is a must IMHO but man with the bass boosted this is the best bass I have heard...detailed AND extended.
I don't get the "they are uncomfortable" comments and how they hurt your ears. I never had that from the KSE1200 or the SE846, though if those hurt steer clear of the Audeze LCDi3s...
IMHO if you can get some bass boost these are world class. Or if you are running portable, use a player like neutron where you can throw some eq at it and add some bass boost. Out of the box they are unbeatable for detail and clarity with the only real drawback being volume. If you have to play super loud these may not work, but they are so clear you really don't need to play them loud.
Oh and I did have one of the headphones go out within the 2 year warranty and had some health issues and never sent them back in time. When I got around to sending them it was 6 months out of warranty and I was expecting to pay their flatrate fee of $500 to get it fixed. I got brand new earbuds (the amp was fine) and Shure never charged me the $500. What a stand up company and well recommended.
Though the DAC in the KSE1500 is good, these earphones scale tremendously with the right source. My Hugo 2 brought these to a whole other level! I originally purchased the KSE1500 but with the Hugo 2 pairing so well, I returned and instead went with the KSE1200.
The amount of depth, clarity, separation, tonal accuracy, speed and amount of detail these retrieve is unbelievable. And the bass (which has been considered a 'drawback' of electrostats) is the best I have ever heard! Powerful and clean in a way I never even thought was possible, with so much detail.
I have never heard music sound so detailed and beautiful. If I close my eyes, I would swear I was in the room with the artist, these headphones really suck you into the recording.
If you have 2K (for these) and a great DAC, I don't think these can be beat! My long (and expensive) search for my endgame headphones is finally over :)
Sound-wise it's the clearest IEM I've ever heard, but I only come from the SE500. There is no tunnel sound effect. How clear is the sound? When listening to my DSD files, it's only a bit clearer than my denon D5000. Almost no improvement from my LCD-3. Magnet headphones create about the same quality sound for much less money.
If you want the highest quality sound from an IEM, then I would suggest the SE846 and stay far away from the 1500 for ear pain reason alone.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2017
Sound-wise it's the clearest IEM I've ever heard, but I only come from the SE500. There is no tunnel sound effect. How clear is the sound? When listening to my DSD files, it's only a bit clearer than my denon D5000. Almost no improvement from my LCD-3. Magnet headphones create about the same quality sound for much less money.
If you want the highest quality sound from an IEM, then I would suggest the SE846 and stay far away from the 1500 for ear pain reason alone.
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I bought 1200 version, no built in DAC like 1500. I pair it with a Sony DAP when moving around but I also use it at my desktop with a gustard DAC. With both sources it sounds great but with the desktop DAC it's incredible. Plugging this straight into phone or PC won't do them justice, a good portable DAC like something from Chord would give you a very nice set up.
Overall excellent product especially when chained with a good DAC, transparent and fast are the 2 things that spring to mind when describing sound. They do a good job noise cancelling too. Not the most practical because of amp and need for good chain but for certain people who appreciate electrostatic sound and want it in 'in ear' , these are exactly what you would expect.
Took me a while to fully appreciate these but they will be in my collection forever,