So right now I have some $30 sony earphones ( mdr-ex110 ap). I have always been using cheaper sony earphones and to me these new ones sound very crisp and have good bass. I know it might seem ridiculous to compare these to the $100 shure se 215, but from the reading that I have done I've seen that there are many complaints regarding the treble; lack of clarity. I just want to know if the shures are as clear or better than the Sonys I have. The 215s seem like an amazing value for all they include and if I do get them I don't want to be disappointed.