The Shure 215 Wireless earphones are essentially a modular system with both wired and wireless operation if you buy the $30 wired cable accessory. Even at that price—$180—it's a good deal, and no matter how you look at it, these are easily some of the best sounding wired or wireless earphones on the market for under $200, period. For $150 or less, we're also fans of the Jaybird Freedom 2, the V-Moda Forza, and the JBL Reflect Mini BT, all of which offer solid audio performance, and some of which have more exercise-focused designs. But Shure's SE215 Wireless earphones are one of our favorite Bluetooth options we've tested, and earn our Editors' Choice award, just as the original wired version did.

An incredibly revealing set of IEMs. You will hear things you haven’t before. Not exactly forgiving. You’re going to hear the mix as it was recorded, good or bad. Overall pretty comfortable, just make sure you use the right pieces for your ear. Will take some experimenting.

The Shure SE215 Pro in-ear monitors are a brilliant budget option, whether you’re looking for your first ever monitoring system, a pair of backup IEM’s or just some killer multi-use earphones. For under $/£100, Shure has nailed the value-for-money factor, offering great ambient noise cancelling, a decent frequency range and surprising levels of in-ear comfort.

The SE215 are no doubt one of the best earphones out there for $99. The fit, sound isolation, and removable cable push the value even further. If you’re considering stepping up your audio game, you need to think about these.

The Shure SE215 sounds pretty good, looks the part, and isolates like a champ. You don't need any additional purchases to make the SE215 work for most applications, and it's priced competitively for what it does. While universal fits with IEMs are rarely "universal," the SE215 stays put without discomfort.

Shure is onto another winner here, the se215 performs extremely admirably in all areas, there is nothing at all I dislike about them, of course, I have other preferred phones but I could quite happily live with the Shures. Build quality is outstanding, Looks are outstanding, Warranty is Excellent and Sound quality performs great as well, especially for those lovers of the Shure house sound. To get anything else close to what you get in this package all things considered you should be over $200, these come in at $99 that’s a steal if you ask me.

Shure’s top-end features at a more affordable level - but the rich delivery won't suit everyone

The SE215 SPE is a great entry-level IEMs. It is a step up in terms of sound quality, offering the budding audiophile a taste of what it is like to titillate your senses. The impressive noise isolation gives you that sense of privacy and intimacy.

Looking to step up your earphone game on a budget? The Shure SE215 deliver stunning sound and personalized comfort at an entry-level price. It's one of the best deals out there.

They have a surprisingly more balanced sound than the higher-end Shure SE315 and Shure SE425. They have good bass and a decently balanced mid-range, although the slight overemphasis in the lower frequencies makes them sound a bit boomy and cluttered. Their treble range is also slightly inconsistent and will sound sharp on certain frequencies, but a bit recessed overall, which makes instruments and vocals a bit less detailed. Like most in-ear designs, the small closed-back earbuds cannot create a soundstage as spacious as more neutral listening focused open-back over-ears.