Tremendous sound quality, exceptional detail and balance, sturdy design, customisable sound signature using nozzle filters
Expensive choice, unlikely to suit very small ears
Recommending a pair of headphones that cost close to £1,000 is difficult, because the law of diminishing returns is ever present. This pair being truly stunning examples of what can be done with audio engineering in 2014 does not make the next-best pair...
Stunning detail, Tonally balanced, Strong dynamics, Great comfort, Secure and solid
Look little different from some of Shure's cheaper in-ears, Lacks the aura of luxury
A grand is a lot of money for any headphones, but given an appropriately talented system we think the SE846s are good enough to justify that kind of outlay.It's fair to say they're the most capable in-ears we've heard....
Bass rarely gets better than this. If you have the cash to spend and want audiophile earphones that can pump out the low end, you need to hear the Shure SE846.Next, check out our best headphones round-up...
There are few in-canal earphones available that offer the stellar sonic experience of the high-end Shure SE846....
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Published: 2022-10-06, Author: Chris , review by: majorhifi.com
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