Name: Shanling ME500s "Shine" IEMs
Brand: Shanling
SKU: 7766
Availability: InStock

Shanling ME500s “Shine” IEMs

$360

Premium Triple Driver Hybrid Configuration.
10mm Carbon Nano-Coated Dynamic Driver.
Knowles Composite Dual Balanced Armature Drivers.
High-Density Brass Cavity.
Shiny, Lustrous Finish.
Independent Catheters.
A.C.P.C Cavity Pressure Management Technology.
Silver-Plated Copper Balanced 4.4mm Cable.
High-Purity Monocrystalline Copper 3.5mm Cable.
Upgraded JX-MMCX Connectors.

It took quite a while for me to “understand” the Shanling ME500 Platinum Edition. At first I liked them because of their tuning, but didn’t think they were great. Then I realised the amount of detail there is and the very good technical ability they have. All being told, they’re great in-ear headphones. At $300 they offer everything one could hope for at that price range. If you are a fan of the Tin HiFi earphones, it is as if the ME500 Platinum Edition were a new, better edition of the T3, with less brightness and much better technical ability. Plus, their build quality is stellar! It took some time, but I finally fell in love with the ME500 Platinum Edition. They’re like a good cup of tea: the real treat is in the small nuances, in the sweet flavour, in the fact that you can just sit there and – finally – relax and enjoy it.

Conclusion

The Shanling ME500 is a surprisingly good IEM.

They are built like a tank, comfortable, well-designed (yes that’s subjective I know) and most of all, they sound great. They can become hissy with some sources but once correctly driven they give a crisp and clear performance. If you favor voices and dynamics, the ME500 should definitely be on your list.