Shure's new flagship E500PTH earphones first wowed audiences at this year's
CES in Vegas and now the company has announced an official UK release.
Featuring innovative Push-to-Hear (PTH) technology, the E500PTH boasts triple Hi-Def drivers - one tweeter and two woofers - which Shure boldly claims will do for personal audio what HDTV has done for television.
With a flick of a switch the PTH control activates an external microphone while at the same time lowering the volume of the music, meaning that you'll be able to pick up external sounds without having to take your 'phones off - perfect for catching those train announcements for instance.
With eight pair of sleeve options, the E500PTH also offers two modular cables, a 1/4in to 1/8in adapter for home stereo listening, a volume attenuator for airplane use and a zippered carrying case.
We didn't expact the E500PTH to come cheap, and we were right - retailing from next month at a whopping £419, these 'phones are clearly for hardcore audiophiles only (or people with far too much cash to spare).
More info: Shure
