I purchased a replacement Bluetooth earphone cable for SHURE RMCE-BT1 and was surprised at the sound quality, which was comparable to when connected via wire!
On October 13, 2017, SHURE's first three models of Bluetooth earphones and a single model of Bluetooth cable were released.
of Shure's SE215 high sound isolation earphones , I am very interested in this product.
So, this time I purchased the Bluetooth cable model ``RMCE-BT1'', so I would like to review it.
I bought SHURE RMCE-BT1.
First, let's look at the exterior. ↓
The length of the cable is approximately 80cm.
It's neither too long nor too short, just the right amount of seasoning.
Compatible SE earphones are as follows.
- SE215
- SE215 Special Edition
- SE315
- SE425
- SE535
- SE535 Special Edition
- SE846
- SE215 Wireless
- SE215 Special Edition Wireless
It's nice to know that it's not only compatible with the SE215, but also with higher-end models.
There is a 3-button remote control and a microphone on the back.
Control calls, voice commands, and other voice-activated apps.
There is a microUSB port on the side of the remote control, from which you can charge.
Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery lasts up to 8 hours on one full charge. A quick charge of 15 minutes provides approximately 2 hours of listening time.
A removable clip is also included.
By fixing it to the collar of your clothes when in use, you can prevent the cable from dangling.
As mentioned above, I love SE215, so I installed SE215 and RMCE-BT1.
The trick is to push it in while turning it without using too much force.
There is a pinpoint place where you can easily enter, so let's find it.
Be careful not to force it in as there is a risk of damage.
I tried pairing with an Apple iPhone 6.
Let's try pairing.
This time we will use Apple iPhone 6.
Open "Settings" → "Bluetooth" and turn on Bluetooth.
Then, with the RMCE-BT1 powered off, press and hold the center button on the earphone remote until the LED flashes blue and red.
Select "Shure BT1".
If "Connected" is displayed, it's OK.
When connected, the remaining battery power of RMCE-BT1 is displayed on the status bar.
I'm really grateful.
By the way, it supports Bluetooth 4.1 and has a communication distance of up to 10 meters.
This is the necessary and sufficient communication distance.
I was surprised at the sound quality, which was comparable to when using a wired connection! !
Once I was able to pair it, I immediately tried listening to it using the music app.
Only SBC codec is supported.
SBC is highly compressed and is said to have poor sound quality, but for some reason, the low, mid, and high frequencies are smooth and the output is well-balanced, just like when connected by wire.
Bluetooth, honestly I was licking it! !
I had quite a bit of a preconceived notion that wireless sound quality would deteriorate significantly, but it exceeded my expectations in a good way.
Occasionally, the sound would skip during busy times such as when traveling by train, but other than that I have a good impression.
Afterword
The reason I bought it in the first place was to use it with the iPhone X, which will be released at a later date.
iPhone 7 and later models don't have an earphone jack, so it's inevitable.
To be honest, I was reluctant to buy it, but it was such a good product that I wanted to use it not only with my iPhone X, but with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Although the price seems a little high, I was very satisfied with my purchase.
If you are an iPhone user and use SHURE earphones, I think there is no harm in buying them.
Click here for 3 Bluetooth earphone models ↓
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