#2 Overall wired IEM Updated 16 August 2026
Shure SE846 Gen 2
Quad-driver IEM used on stage worldwide
THE undig SCORE — 3 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
88
Out of 100
Key characteristics
Form
In-ear, wiredDriver
Dynamic / BAWeight
~6 g / budCable
Detachable MMCXHighlights
- ✓ 4 balanced armature drivers per ear
- ✓ Swappable nozzles: warm, neutral, bright tuning
- ✓ MMCX detachable cable — upgrade to balanced
- ✓ Best passive isolation of any IEM at 37dB
Our take
Four balanced armature drivers deliver concert-level detail — a professional tool used on stages worldwide, now refined for home listening.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Extraordinary passive isolation — no ANC needed
- + 3 sound signatures via interchangeable nozzles
- + Trusted by professional musicians for stage use
- + Excellent detail and layering from quad-driver setup
Cons
- − Very expensive
- − Requires good source — DAP or dedicated amp
- − Fit takes time to master for new IEM users
Review sources
We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier.
R
RTINGS Lab · Tier A
89
T
Tom's Guide Lab · Tier A
88
T
T3 Expert · Tier B
87
Buy Shure SE846 Gen 2
Best prices from trusted Dutch retailers.
We earn a small commission if you buy via our links — at no extra cost to you. It keeps undig.me free.
Other In-ear Headphones
90 / 100
#1Sennheiser IE 600
The reference audiophile IEM
€600–€700
82 / 100
#3Moondrop Blessing 3
Six-driver tribrid with reference tuning — a modern audiophile benchmark
€380–€420
82 / 100
#4Shure SE215
Professional sound isolation for stage and studio
€99–€120
73 / 100
#51MORE Triple Driver
Three drivers, audiophile sound, budget price
Budget
€60–€80