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Shure SE420 Sound Isolating Earphones (black) comparison

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Product name	Shure SE420 Sound Isolating Earphones (black)	Shure SE530 Sound Isolating Earphones	Klipsch Image S4 earphones	Shure SE310 Sound Isolating Earphones (white)	Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pro
Price	$204.00 to $349.99	$259.99 to $449.99	$79.00 to $79.99	$249.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	4.5 stars Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Average user rating	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	5.0 stars
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The Bottom Line	You can't go wrong with Shure's SE420 earphones, despite their high price tag--unless you have the money to buy the SE530s, their more expensive cousins.	Travel-happy audiophiles will be infinitely pleased with the Shure SE530s, but these earbuds should also be a consideration for anyone who has half a grand to drop on some sweet headphones.	The Klipsch Image S4 earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much; they are a spectacular choice for anyone looking for new earbuds.	If you're looking for a premium listening experience, check out the Shure SE310 Sound Isolating Earphones. They sound fantastic and will probably outlast your MP3 player.	Looking for the best in-ear headphones that money can buy? You've found them in the custom-molded Ultimate Ears UE-10 Pros.
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Response Bandwidth	20 - 19000 Hz	18 - 19000 Hz	Info unavailable	22 - 19000 Hz	Info unavailable
Headphones Form Factor	In-ear ear-bud	In-ear ear-bud	In-ear canalphone	In-ear ear-bud	In-ear canalphone
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Info unavailable
Color	Black	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Black White	Info unavailable
Connectivity Technology	Wired	Wired	Wired	Wired	Info unavailable
Headphones Type	Headphones - Binaural	Headphones - Binaural	Headphone - Binaural	Headphones - Binaural	Info unavailable
Product Type	Headphones - Wired	Headphones - Wired	Headphones - Wired	Headphones - Wired	Info unavailable
Product Description	Shure SE420 - Headphones	Shure SE530 - Headphones	Headphones	Shure SE310 - Headphones	Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty	2 years warranty	2 years warranty	Info unavailable	2 years warranty	Info unavailable
Remote Control	Info unavailable	None	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com $349.99 In stock: Yes Dell Home & Home Office $349.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $204.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	Dell Home & Home Office $449.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $259.99 In stock: Yes SoundEarphones.com $449.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $79.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $79.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $79.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 4 CNET Certified stores	SoundEarphones.com $249.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	This product is custom made for each individual. Visit the manufacturer's Web site for ordering information.
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