The headphone is extremely compatible with both Apple and Android devices. That is possible with the 3.5mm connection that it comes with. You now have immense direct connection with the laptops and the entertainment system using the connection. The Shure Aoinic 3 are suitable isolators when used with the right tips. Insertion depth is best at a medium, but you can get them to sit further in the ears without affecting sound quality. Throw in a bunch of handy features, including Adaptive Sound Control, Speak-to-Chat, support for hi-res and 360 Reality Audio, not to mention the ability to automatically activate the ANC in certain locations, and you’ve got the undisputed new king of premium wireless earbuds. With a transparent section on each earpiece that allows you to see their inner workings, Shure's Aonic 5 are certainly an eye-catching pair of buds – but it's how they sound that earns them their place on this list. Without having to concern itself with contemporary features, Sennheiser has been able to prioritise the fundamentals for the IE 300 – build and sound quality. It nails the former, and there’s plenty to like in the latter: they’re bolder and more authoritative-sounding than most, with majestic bass depth and wonderfully rich vocals among the highlights.

They focus on every musical strand, even as new ones come in. It would be unfair to call the Sennheisers boring or vague, but they are notably less astute and more subdued than their more talented, more affordable rival. Verdict

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This hardware kit actually contains two pairs of extra nozzles for the earbuds. These aren’t replacements for the ones currently fitted to the Aonic 5 should one snap or get damaged; each pair can alter the balance of the sound produced by the earbuds. It’s not a new concept and we’ve seen a few manufacturers offer this customisation over the years, but it’s the first time we’ve seen it on a pair of portable Shures. The Shure SE215 Wired Earbuds – Professional Sound Isolating Earphones does not come with adequate connectivity. There is no compatible app or software support. These can cause added customization options.

The Shure Aonic 3 Wired Sound Isolating Earbuds come with decent compatibility. You can make use of the cable present at the right side of the right earbud. You can connect them with your smartphone. On the first impression, the Aonic 3 won’t have much of an impactful bass response, but those looking for a more neutral bass might gravitate towards this model more. Even the neutral filtered bass on the Aonic 5 has some considerable heft to it, but not much. The 3 and 5 contain a nice reference style flat low end that’s useful for reference monitoring, but not much else. However, the warm nozzles add some punch and lift to the Aonic 5 and become a more enjoyable, casual listening tone. The Aonic 4 houses the more vibrant bass that resonates without taking up too much of the spotlight. The range of which the bass can operate on the Aonic 4 is admirable, featuring some of the best clarity throughout this series.

The Shure SE215 Wired Earbuds – Professional Sound Isolating Earphones has a good quality. They come with a robust cable. Its earbuds are quite dense. The cable can be removed and relatively make it durable.

However, they aren’t convincing all-rounders, and just fall short of the transparency and entertainment of the more affordable, class-leading competition at this level. If you're dead set on wired Sennheisers, maybe consider the solid performance of the cheaper Sennheiser IE 200 as a more budget-friendly alternative.

How does the Shure AONIC 215 sound?

Its treble is not that great or efficient. We were slightly disappointed with that. The low treble comes properly balanced, but the peak that occurs in the 5kHaz can make weird noises. When you want your model to sound nice and crisp, then you can go for the Sennheiser IE 40 PRO. In this comprehensive Shure Aonic 3 review, we'll dive deep into the world of these remarkable wired sound isolating earbuds. As a dedicated music enthusiast, I'm here to provide you with an honest and thorough perspective, highlighting the unique features that define the Shure Aonic 3. The AONIC4 and 425 to me have pretty similar tuning idea behind their sound. Both have a pretty good reach down low, and rather hefty punchy bass. The 425 sounded sparklier and is more prone to peakiness in the upper-mids, while the AONIC4 sound more linear and refined with more stable imaging (a bit more resolving). That said the AONIC4 have also a less exciting upper-mids in the lineup, and overall flatter, less exciting (more towards an L-shaped signature). Which may suit those sensitive to hot treble. I dislike the single DD 215 so much, that I only put on for less than 20 seconds. So can't comment too much on that. Only that it sounded blurry and too inaccurate

The grills are mesh-protected against dirt ingress, and these accommodate a custom size of Shure’s well-loved ear tips, of which you get plenty of options in the box. They don't have ANC, but that doesn't mean they're light on features. Battery life is 10 hours from the buds and another 20 from the carry case, and like Sony's pricier buds, they work with the Headphones Connect app, giving you greater control without crowding the buds with buttons. They can even upscale audio to near hi-res quality via Sony's DSEE technology, something we didn't expect to find for such a modest price.They are the Shure Aonic 3 Wired Sound Isolating Earbuds vs Shure SE215 Wired Earbuds – Professional Sound Isolating Earphones. The Shure Aonic 3 earbuds is a splendid model. They come infused with many decent features.