Shure Aonic 5

Sophisticated, mature sound ; Superb levels of detail ; Exceptional sense of timing

Require suitable content and amplification ; Unforgiving of poor recordings

Shure’s premium in-ear headphones deliver bags of detail and a sensational sense of musicality

Transparent, accurate audio performance with a focus on clarity ; Detachable cable with inline remote control ; Generous array of eartip options ; Swappable filters for neutral, bright, or warm sound signatures

Expensive ; Sound signature can be a bit clinical and light on bass depth

It’s hard to argue with the Shure Aonic 5’s accurate, flat response audio performance, but the price for these wired earphones feels a bit too high.

Detail and clarity up there with the best ; Noise isolation, lots of options for a custom fit. ; Can be made wireless if need be

Bass is neutral but also lacking in most genres ; Can feel too tight after prolonged used ; Pricey and BT adaptor adds further cost

In a bid to embrace neutrality, Shure might have made a product that is probably too much, too late. Only for the serious geeks who won’t take the path of least resistance.

Accurate and balanced sound reproduction ; Generous number of ear tips provided ; Removable nozzles for balanced, bright and warm sound signatures

'Bright' nozzle causes listening fatigue ; Cable tangles easily

Equipped with swappable filter nozzles for different sound signatures and an array of ear tips, the Shure AONIC 5 provides personalisation and shows versatility. If you’re looking for a pair of IEMs with a neutral response, these earphones are a great...

With the right ear tips and the nozzle, the Shure Aonic 5 achieves an impressive musical balance across the audio spectrum. Most earphones are focused on making them sound “clear” and “boomy”. The Aonic 5 delivers instrumental details, achieves musical...