SE215-K : Good quality headphones, great sound

I bought these headphones use as IEMs as an upgrade from a pair of 'noise cancelling' headphones that came with a phone. To say they were an upgrade from the phone headphones would be an understatement but that is to be expected. My main concern would be bass response as getting a good bass sound through IEM's is tricky but these sound great. The sound is full and fat, it doesn't sound farty or woofy. I'm very impressed with these. I was equally impressed with the highs - when my voice was coming through it didn't sound shrill or harsh, very present reproduction. The noise cancelling has been more than adequate to block out the sound of loud guitarist with valve amps blaring on stage.

The case provided is adequate - Westone's come with a nicer small hardcase but at almost twice the price and to my ears the exact same sound (maybe a bit lighter on the bass with the Westone) it isn't worth the extra expense. Go Shure and keep the softcase somewhere safe and you will have no problems.