I found my SE535's to be uncomfortable during very long flights. How do these compare?
1841935
I use the longer tipped comply foam tips and don't have an issue except flights longer than 4 hours. I had the same using 535's and Westones for that matter. I have however decided to get fitted for the custom ear pieces which I am told make a huge difference and I plan on keeping these for a while.
1841936
I use them for workouts and long bike rides. The tube that wrap around the ears are stiff like the comments have stated and it takes several tries to get it right. However once they are on its like taking the sound from home system on the road. That being said - my wife thinks I'm crazy for spending the dough on these and I can't say I don't disagree with her. Until I put them on and go for ride...�
1841937
I have SE535's too. Once I got the correct sleeve on them they are totally comfortable wearing for hours. I feel the same for the SE846's ...and they are worth the price!
1841938
I can't imagine anything more comfortable than these; absolutely no physical ear fatigue.\, with the 846. Never had Customs, but believe this must be the way they fit. If so can see why people love custom's.
1841939
I assume the physical design of the SE846's is identical to the SE535's.I initially found the SE846's to be uncomfortable over extended periods, but have found that my ears are adjusting to them slowly. The longest session I've had is 90 minutes so far. I suspect though that i will use my custom UE11's though for long flights
1841940
I find these as comfortable as previous Shure SE's. I used my 315s the most, and on flights I could sleep in them. The 846 are a little bigger, but fit in the ear the same. I only kept the 535s for about 2 weeks before I got rid of them, however the fit felt the same as the 315s. I would say, if you don't get on with the 535 fit, then you probably would not get on with the 846. Try and find somebody who can provide you with a demo pair. I struggled to find anybody who could provide a demo in the UK. However, stumbled across a store called InMotion whilst in Atlanta air port who had a demo pair. If you are spending the best part of £1000 on iems, you want them to feel comfortable. I find these as comfortable as previous Shure SE's. I used my 315s the most, and on flights I could sleep in them. The 846 are a little bigger, but fit in the ear the same. I only kept the 535s for about 2 weeks before I got rid of them, however the fit felt the same as the 315s. I would say, if you don't get on with the 535 fit, then you probably would not get on with the 846. Try and find somebody who can provide you with a demo pair. I struggled to find anybody who could provide a demo in the UK. However, stumbled across a store called InMotion whilst in Atlanta air port who had a demo... » Read More I find these as comfortable as previous Shure SE's. I used my 315s the most, and on flights I could sleep in them. The 846 are a little bigger, but fit in the ear the same. I only kept the 535s for about 2 weeks before I got rid of them, however the fit felt the same as the 315s. I would say, if you don't get on with the 535 fit, then you probably would not get on with the 846. Try and find somebody who can provide you with a demo pair. I struggled to find anybody who could provide a demo in the UK. However, stumbled across a store called InMotion whilst in Atlanta air port who had a demo pair. If you are spending the best part of £1000 on iems, you want them to feel comfortable. « Show Less
1841941
Night and day. I too have the 535's, and I too find them uncomfortable; they just don't fit my ears. The 846's are a world of difference. When the 846's are inserted properly, you can hardly tell they are in, and they provide (for me at least) the best seal of any I have used. They are big compared with the 535's, but the fit is totally different.
1841942
Hi there, TBH I would say they are the same as the SE535's with the original cable. I use them with the iPhone cable which tends to make them easier to put on and a bit more comfortable around the ear, but you do find yourself adjusting them now and again as with all IEM's unless you get custom moulds made. The sound is amazing compared to the SE535 though and you won't want to take them out :)
1841943
I've not tried the 535's. I had the entry level shures and then got the 846's and had no comfort problems with either. The 846's sound amazing.
139401
I bought the Shure SE530 and have been using the Shure 5E and the newer Shure 530 are much better sounding!
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I haven't used them on a plane, but I'd agree with the other two. These are quite a bit big and always had a twisty tie for excess cable. As Ikarianlad stated, they don't "clamp" onto your head like conventional HPs. These "rest" on your head and easily slip off because of the loose tension on the "3D pads" on your head. I never slept with them in bed because they just don't hold shape.I'd look at a cheap pair of earphones/earbuds for the plane and use these for good sound at home or on the go.
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Hi,Jeff! This IEM has a good noise cancellation but I really don't know if it could do this job for airline use. If you really care about the noise cancellation on airplane then Qc15 or Qc20 maybe a good choice. Anyway, this headphone will definitely meet the daily requirements for noise cancellation. I hope this could help.
1082485
I recently flew from Milwaukee to Scottsdale with them; they sounded great and were very comfortable. Your ears will probably get a little sweaty though.
855270
For airplane use I would buy the noise cancellation ones that cover your entire ear. They are a lot better for clarity and more comfortable.
88596
They help quite a bit, but definitely are not exactly the same as those larger Bose headphones. But I've now used them twice on the airplane and I'd give them a B or B+ for that job.
1518068
Not quite sure what you mean by uncomfortable. Cable is a bit stiffer than other cables, but I believe this added strength increases the rigidity. I have worn the cables behind my back as well as in front. I didn't have any issues in either case. Not having any experience with the 215's, I am unable to comment on the comparison. All I know is the SE846 earphones are the best I've ever had.
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I have used these and other Shure's during all kinds of exercise. As long as you don't snag the cord they will be fine. The reason I have se SE425 is because the set I had before, which was the predecessor to these (E4c) got caught up in a rowing machine and the cable was damaged. Now that they have a replaceable cable you don't have to worry about that kind of thing. And if you are worried about sweat, keep in mind these things are built for stage musicians. Experiment and find the right sleeve and you won't have any problems!
162012
I have not compared, but I generally have not used any active headphones that are acceptable for general use (from a fidelity perspective). As I only want one pair, and flights are a small component for me, I would use these as they seal off ambient noise quite well. I have not used them on a plane yet, but am certain they will not isolate that noise very well. f you can afford two sets and wish to carry two on trips, get noise cancellation. If you want one set and fidelity is key, get a better single set.However, maybe there are great active sets out there that I have not tried.
1103496
I find them very comfortable and lighter than I expected, really not much different than Sony or Panasonic headphones. I found the Panasonics, for example, to be uncomfortable: not tight, put pressure at some points.
1383274
Sorry I have not compared them.I was not as impressed as I expected to be. There are nice features like talk through button so if a flight attendant asks a question dont Ned to take headphone off. And the fact that if batery goes flat it still works as regular headphone but the Bose QC 15 us actually better on noise reduction
1690539
This pair of headphones are quite comfy. My only issue with them is that when I wear them for a long periods, my ears start to hurt, not because of the sound, but because they don't really sit well on my ears - that's probably because my ears are shaped kinda oddly, so its not really a fault of the headphones but of my genetics. Other than that, my brother has used these for 6 hours straight at one point and had no issue whatsoever. However, these headphones are open headphones so not only will the sound leak out (other people can hear it) if you put the volume too loud, but you will be able to hear other people as well. So if the airplane is gonna be noisy, you might as well not be wearing any headphones. This pair of headphones are quite comfy. My only issue with them is that when I wear them for a long periods, my ears start to hurt, not because of the sound, but because they don't really sit well on my ears - that's probably because my ears are shaped kinda oddly, so its not really a fault of the headphones but of my genetics. Other than that, my brother has used these for 6 hours straight at one point and had no issue whatsoever. However, these headphones are open headphones so not only will the sound leak out (other people can hear it) if you put the volume too loud, but you... » Read More This pair of headphones are quite comfy. My only issue with them is that when I wear them for a long periods, my ears start to hurt, not because of the sound, but because they don't really sit well on my ears - that's probably because my ears are shaped kinda oddly, so its not really a fault of the headphones but of my genetics. Other than that, my brother has used these for 6 hours straight at one point and had no issue whatsoever. However, these headphones are open headphones so not only will the sound leak out (other people can hear it) if you put the volume too loud, but you will be able to hear other people as well. So if the airplane is gonna be noisy, you might as well not be wearing any headphones. « Show Less
184452
They are no more or less comfortable than the ones you can order from Bose. I find that the headphones with either makers earpads tend to squeeze my glasses into the area above my ears, and for me, that gives me a headache after a period of extended use, but the Bose earpads did that as well
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I used a pair like these, with passive noise cancellation, on a plane and they were actually pretty good. It will not stop the ear pressure due to altitude, but you wont hear a thing
1423568
I don't think any headphones are comfortable to wear for a long time. But I've worn the BOSE noiseless, and I would say these are pretty up there. I take trans-Pacific flights (10-13 hours), so that means I've worn these for about 15 hour stretches. I wouldn't say I didn't feel they were there, but think of the alternatives (tremendous engine/air conditioning noise). So these are definitely a must-have! Also, I don't believe in buying any headsets over $120 or $150 unless you're a snobby "audiophile." So these are your best bet!
453316
The 439's will be fine for either, they are not the loudest headphones but they are clear, comfortable, and great sound for the price. Wear mine mostly when flying on trips, they are not noise canceling but work well for travel.