The Shanling ME500 Shine is a hybrid IEM with a 2BA + 1DD driver setup and a detachable MMCX cable offering both 3.5mm and 4.4mm terminations, handy if you move between a phone dongle and a balanced desktop amp.
Who the Shanling ME500 Shine is for
Single-ended and balanced sources: Both 3.5mm and 4.4mm terminations are included, so you're covered whichever kind of output your source has.
Day-to-night switchers: Run them from a phone dongle during the day and a balanced desktop amp at night without buying a second cable.
Long-term owners: MMCX makes the cable replaceable, and the cable is the part of an IEM most likely to fail first.
Hybrid-sound seekers: A dynamic driver handles the low end, with two balanced armatures above it.
Shanling ME500 Shine key specs
Drivers: 2BA + 1DD hybrid
Driver roles: Dynamic driver for the low end, two balanced armatures above it
Cable connector: MMCX, detachable
Terminations: 3.5mm and 4.4mm, both included
Genuine Shanling stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns, 1-year warranty.
Shanling ME500 Shine vs similar options
vs TANCHJIM Kara: One dynamic plus four balanced armatures per side, tuned for vocal music, on a 0.78 mm 2-pin cable with a 3.5 mm plug; pick the ME500 Shine if you need a 4.4mm termination included.
vs AFUL Performer 5: Uses a 1DD+4BA layout (vs the ME500 Shine's 2BA+1DD) with 3D-printed acoustic tubes and RLC crossover correction, tuned for a coherent, balanced sound; consider it if you want more armatures.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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