Shure SE846
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At a glance
- Brand
- Shure
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2014
The Shure SE846 is a quad-driver in-ear monitor with a transparent shell, removable MMCX cables, and a tunable filter system. It features a low-pass filter for sub-bass and offers up to 37 dB of noise isolation.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Shure SE846 is a premium wired in-ear monitor featuring a four-driver hybrid design and a clear housing that showcases its internal components. It includes detachable MMCX cables and a user-adjustable filter system to tailor the sound signature, while its passive design provides up to 37 dB of noise isolation without active cancellation.
What works
- Excellent passive noise isolation up to 37 dB
- Tunable filter system for customizable sound
- Detachable MMCX cables for easy replacement
- Rich, detailed quad-driver hybrid performance
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Pricey for a wired IEM
- Requires careful fit for optimal isolation
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 4-driver hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Drivers per side | 4 |
Audio
| Driver | 4-driver hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Drivers per side | 4 |
Design
| Water resistance | none |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Connector | MMCX |
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