Final Audio E500 VS Shure se215

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Final Audio E500 and Shure se215 are 1DD in-ear monitors. Final Audio E500 costs $25 while Shure se215 costs $100. Shure se215 is $75 more expensive. Final Audio E500 holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 3.3). Final Audio E500 has significantly better bass with a 2.5-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better mids with a 3.2-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better treble with a 2.7-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge, Final Audio E500 has significantly better details with a 2.5-point edge and Final Audio E500 has significantly better imaging with a 2.8-point edge.

Insights

Metric Final Audio E500 Shure se215
Bass 5.5 3
Mids 5.7 2.5
Treble 5.2 2.5
Details 5.3 2.8
Soundstage 6 4.5
Imaging 5.5 2.8
Dynamics 4 1
Tonality 5.6 3.1
Technicalities 4.5 3
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Final Audio E500 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions Jaytiss Precogvision
Crin
Smirk Audio
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed to Negative

Shure se215 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

3.3

Very Poor

Reviews Comparison

Final Audio E500 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Shure se215 reviewed by Super* Review

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Final Audio E500 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C Tech
Very well-balanced though plagued by the usual E-series QC problems.

Crin original ranking

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Shure se215 reviewed by Crin

Crin 3.5 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Sounds like a typical dynamic IEM. Slightly bloated bass and narrow staging.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Final Audio E500 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.2 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
The most well-tuned Final Audio IEM with a balanced, fairly neutral sound.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Shure se215 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 1.9 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
E- Tech
A relic of the past that should be avoided by any self-respecting audiophile who wants good sound.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Details: E- Imaging: E-

Final Audio E500 (more reviews)

Final Audio E500 reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
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Smirk Audio original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: A Dynamics: B Details: B+ Imaging: A-

Final Audio E500 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Well tuned. Techs are middling. But for the price they are solid. The fact that they include Final E eartips makes this a must buy. QC is a crap shoot.

Audionotions original ranking

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Final Audio E500 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
For users who like ear buds, it's a great little set.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

Shure se215 (more reviews)

Shure se215 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 3.6 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
C Tech
Comment: Already more than a decade old, it's time to move on. Would rather listen to the default samsung wired earpiece than this. Just no Literally everything apart from the subpar imaging

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: D Mids: E+ Treble: D Soundstage: C Details: C Imaging: C

Final Audio E500 User Review Score

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Final Audio E500 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Shure se215 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

3

Gaming Grade

D

Final Audio E500 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass B-
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids B-
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Details C+
The mix feels articulate, yet the tiniest ripples don't always sparkle. Background ambience is reasonably clear.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy provides good left/right placement with an acceptable center image. Instruments stay anchored once placed.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Shure se215 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Bass D
It hints at bass presence but never quite delivers satisfying punch. Percussion lacks a satisfying weight.
Mids D-
The mids come across papery and weak, draining warmth from the mix. Acoustic tracks sound brittle and distant.
Treble D-
Treble leans dark, softening cymbals and trimming extension. Brightness is replaced with a murky haze.
Dynamics E-
Dynamics barely flicker, leaving energetic sections strangely subdued. There's no punch to latch onto.
Soundstage C
Stereo spread is acceptable, yet the image resembles a stage set without depth behind the curtain. Depth feels more like a gentle slope.
Details D-
Texture feels soft-focus as low-level information dissolves into a general haze. Complex passages turn into a fog.
Imaging D-
Layering blurs because positional cues can't stay locked in place. Layering suffers from constant smearing.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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