True Wireless Adapter Gen 2 for Sound Isolating Earphones, Secure Over-Ear Fit, Bluetooth 5, 32-Hour Battery with Charging Case (RMCE-TW2)

The Shure RMCE-TW2 Bluetooth adapter(s) represent the pinnacle of Shure's efforts to create a wireless solution for their SE line of earphones. They address nearly all of the limitations of previous designs, most of which I have owned and used extensively, and add new capabilities which significantly increase the quality of the experience when using them. In fact, I would say that these are finally a Shure Bluetooth adapter worthy of the SE846 earphones to which they are attached. To provide a context for the many improvements made to the TW2, I will be comparing it to Shure’s previous BT1 and BT2 adapters with which I have extensive experience. It’s worth noting that the TW2 is a second generation product that looks identical to the first gen TW1, a product that was so plagued with operational issues and design limitations that I never bothered to test it out. Do not inadvertently purchase the TW1. Shure’s original BT1 Bluetooth adapter was just okay. It didn’t drive the SE846s to particularly high volumes, the battery didn’t last particularly long, and connection strength was weak. I eventually replaced the BT1 with the upgraded BT2, which had a better design and offered better battery life and more output. It was a good product but not perfect. Like the BT1, the BT2 would temporarily drop the connection to my iPhone at particular locations in my home or at my office—walking through the man door of my garage, for example. And if I put my iPhone in my front left pants pocket and twisted my body the opposite direction, the audio would temporarily drop out. This made raking the lawn a particularly annoying experience. I’m happy to report that the TW2s have resolved these issues completely. The Bluetooth connection has remained rock solid from the first time I turned them on; I’ve never experienced a single dropout. In fact, the range is so good that I can set my iPhone down and walk off to other parts of my home without experiencing any deterioration of the connection at all. And the sound output of these adapters is quite good. Much of my time listening to my SE846s occurs while I’m outside working on projects, doing landscaping maintenance, or snowblowing. While both the BT1 and BT2 were far more convenient than using a cord plugged into my iPhone, they both still presented a cord dangling from my neck which would inevitably get caught on something and rip an earphone out of my ear. The lack of cords on the TW2s completely eliminates this issue. Before trying them, I was a little concerned about the comfort of the new design. Would having the weight of two batteries behind my ears be annoying? As it turns out, I can hardly even tell I’m wearing them. A related area of improvement is the ability to operate the TW2s while wearing gloves. With both the BT1 and BT2, the controls dangled from the cord. Locating them while wearing gloves was a challenge. Pressing the tiny buttons was difficult if not impossible. The single large button on each of the TW2s is much easier to locate and press. (Not always easy but always easier.) And because the TW2s have built-in mics, I no longer have to stop what I’m doing, take off my gloves, and remove an earphone when my wife has a quick question. I can simply press the large button on either of the TW2s with my gloved finger and the built-in mics pause what I’m listening to and amplify her voice. This situation was such a pain point with the previous designs that this feature alone justifies the cost of the TW2s for me. The TW2s offer other advantages as well. Shure offers a very useful app that can update the TW2 firmware and load precision, customizable 4-band parametric EQ curves tailored specifically to the capabilities of your particular SE earphone model. (Some users may have noticed that I have yet to mention sound quality. The TW2s do seem to be at least a small step forward in this regard—they certainly aren't a step backward—but any really noticeable difference comes from tweaks to the parametric EQ in Shure’s PLAY app, something that wasn’t possible with the BT2.) The app also permits the customization of controls and prompts, a hugely useful capability that was absent from previous designs. And charging is wireless now. No more fiddling with a USB Micro-B cable—though this does mean that you must carry the somewhat large charging/storage case with you when you want to charge the TW2s. Finally, the phone experience. I don’t spend much time on phone calls but the experience has been excellent. The TW1, the gen 1 version of this product, was widely dinged because phone calls only came to one ear. That limitation is now gone. You can hear your caller in both ears. And my wife tells me the mic quality is excellent. With all of the improvements, there is very little that I feel the TW2 could do better. My only minor complaint relates to the lack of a battery status indicator. To be clear, I have yet to run into a battery life limitation. The TW2s seem to have excellent stamina. But there’s no simple way to tell how close I have come to exhausting them. The older BT1 and BT2 would announce the remaining battery life whenever they were powered up. “Eight hours remaining.” This was great. I always knew how long I had at the beginning of every listening session. That feature is gone. The only real way to know where you are in terms of capacity is to open the app and look at the tiny battery indicator which provides a percentage remaining but does not translate this into listening time. The bottom line is that I am absolutely delighted by my upgrade to the TW2 and recommend them to anyone using compatible Shure earphones. They’re awfully close to perfect and easily worth the price of admission.

I've been using the Shure True Wireless Secure Fit Adapter Gen 2 for over a year, and I'm coming back to write a long-term review because this product truly deserves it. First, USB-C charging is a big plus. These days I can charge almost everything with a single USB-C cable, so not having to carry different charging standards is very convenient. In terms of sound quality, I honestly do not hear any difference compared to using the original wired Shure cable. To me, they sound the same, which means Shure did an excellent job designing a wireless adapter without sacrificing audio quality. That alone is impressive. I also own the Gen 1 Shure wireless adapter, and Gen 2 is a major improvement. Shure adopted a true-wireless design similar to Apple AirPods, where each side is completely wireless. Another big bonus of going wireless is that I can now make phone calls, since there is a built-in microphone - something you don't get with the original wired cable. The fit is excellent. I wear these for long hours regularly, and they stay extremely secure around my ears. They are very hard to accidentally knock off, unlike AirPods, which are easy to lose. l've actually lost one AirPods earbud before and never replaced it because I was afraid of losing it again. That's not a concern with Shure - these are rock solid and secure. Shure earphones are already known for great noise isolation, but the Gen 2 adapter takes it to the next level. It adds noise-isolating and environment modes, which can be easily controlled through the Shure app. With just a tap, I can turn on Environment Mode to clearly hear my surroundings, and with another press, activate enhanced noise isolation. The buttons on the back are programmable in the Shure app, allowing you to set controls like previous/next track, volume up/down, and more. This level of customization is very useful in daily use. Yes, the unit is pricey, but in my opinion, it is worth every penny. I'm very glad Shure came up with such a solid wireless solution for Shure fans. If you look at competitors like Sennheiser — even flagship models like the IE900 — they don't have a comparable solution like the Shure Wireless Adapter Gen 2. They're still closer to a Gen 1-style setup, and I haven't seen any plan from them to release something as refined as this. One thing to note is that the case is bigger and heavier than AirPods, and it doesn't fit as comfortably in my pocket. That said, it's not an issue for me - I simply attach the case to the side of my backpack using a keyring, which works perfectly. Overall, this adapter transforms Shure earphones into a top-tier true wireless system without giving up sound quality, comfort, or noise isolation. If you're a Shure user thinking about going wireless, this is the best option available.

I had been hesitant about getting true wireless earphones because of low battery lives that required charging cases, and fear of losing them of course. The Shure BT2 adapter I'd been using broke, and I was forced to look into their newest alternative, this TW2 adapter. The reviews were positive enough, especially with direct comparisons to BT2, that I placed an order despite the fairly high price tag for just an adapter. But I have to say, I've been pleasantly surprised by them so far! Pros: - The battery life is 8 hours (without need of the charging case), the same as BT2, and the case can give three more full charges. - It charges by USB-C rather than micro-USB, which is great for travel as I can use USB-C for everything now. - The charging case has a battery level indicator on the bottom that tells you how many full charges it can provide. - It's less likely that you'll lose them compared to most TWE's, since TW2 retains Shure's around-the-ear clip design, and they stay on my ears even if I need to pull them out to speak to someone. - The new environment mode is a cool feature to have, albeit with somewhat limited use. It mixes in outside audio from the mics on-demand so you can better hear your surroundings. It can be somewhat hard to hear voices over wind or crinkly jackets, so while it could be useful when walking through a busy area where you need to stay alert, you'll still want to take them out to talk. - The degree of customization possible in the app is appreciated. You can completely change the controls, add equalizer settings, adjust environment mode, and more. - Bluetooth signal strength and stability seems good with my Pixel 7. Sound quality is good with my SE425's, but I haven't noticed much of a difference in sound compared to BT2. Cons: - No support for multipoint connections, meaning TW2 can only be connected to one device at a time. Mine frequently connect to my laptop first when I want to use them with my phone, and then I have to manually connect in my phone's Bluetooth menu. BT2 could be connected to both simultaneously. It's a mild inconvenience, but the fact that Shure had this feature earlier & dropped it stings. - There is no way to charge the adapters without the case. If you lose the case, it must be replaced. - There is no way to charge the adapters in-use, which was possible with BT2. If you need to use them for extended lengths of time, like a long travel day, you'll want to use a wired cable. - The charging case is on the larger side, and a little less pocketable than other TWE cases. You should have no problem fitting it into a bag or a roomy jacket pocket. - I wish that the sound prompts were more customizable. The BT2 was more utilitarian with its prompts, using just beeps and voice clips. The TW2 uses musical cues for power on & off that I'm not too fond of. They can be turned off in the app, but then you have no indication at all.

I wanted to like these because I have a number of Shure products and assumed that these would meet my expectations. Unfortunately not. I was able to pair these immediately and the start up was super straightforward. Within a short-time I did begin to notice that these were not real comfortable but since they were mainly for workouts, I tried to ignore this since I have other headphones for around the house. Today, about a month into having these, the right earphone won’t work. It says it’s pairing but no sound. I’ve tried every trick and I’m super annoyed. I owned the wired “wireless” adapters in the past and had NO problems until it shorted out after years of use and several tugs by my newborn at the time. These not so much. They sound great when they work!

I wasn't sure about spending $200 on just a Bluetooth adapter, but I can absolutely say it's worth it. These have fantastic audio quality both for music and calls. I can't say much for battery life, since I haven't tried running them all day, but after 2 hours of consistent use they went from around 58% to around 44%. They're a little heavy compared to other in-ear headphones, but they rest nicely on your ear. The buttons aren't touch-based, but they're nicely sizes and easy enough to press. The biggest downside is that they're extremely quiet out of the box. I had to update the firmware using Shure's Android app, mess with the equalizer, increase the volume directly on the headphones, and *then* adjust the volume on my phone. Eventually I got it to a normal level, but it takes some fiddling. The Environment Mode is a cool idea. It basically just pipes in audio from outside via the microphone. The volumes adjustable, and you can disable it at any time. Sound cancellations depends more on your headphones than anything else, so don't expect this adapter to magically isolate sound for you. All in all, great adapter, but if you're gonna get this, you might as well spring for the version that actually comes with headphones.

I really, really wanted to like these. I love my Shure 535s and have the 1st gen Bluetooth (with the dongle) that I used for browsing on my phone and taking calls. It was never good enough for music, especially at the gym--there simply was not enough volume and the sound quality was flat. I always switched to corded when going to the gym. After reading the reviews for this new set, I was sold. First and foremost, if you own a high-end set of Shures, you're concerned about sound quality. These are definitely better than the 1st gen bluetooth. There is ample volume, but sound lacks depth on the low end. The sound quality is nowhere near what you get with a corded connection. I used these for a week at the gym and appreciate that they cling snug around the ears. They will not fall off. Slightly annoying is the fact that the housing that goes behind the ear is a bit bulky and it makes my ears stuck out. I have big ears and had been self-conscious as a kid--these pushing them out brought back unpleasant memories. I could get past that if they sounded amazing. However, the buds sit awkwardly in my ears. The thick cord that wraps over the ear and holds the bud is not at all flexible and, at least for me, pulls them out slightly so that I cannot get a firm seal in my ears. Therefore, I cannot drown-out the outside noise, including the obnoxious gas-station-dude radio metal gym music. I switched back to the cord for the gym today and was astounded at how much better they sound when corded. As for web browsing they're okay. They seem to cut-out after a few seconds of no sound and it takes a second for the sound to kick back in. So, for example, when doing Duolingo (language learning app), I miss the first word or two of every sentence. Annoying. This must be how they preserve battery life. I've used them nearly 20 hours so far and haven't made a dent in the battery. I'll continue using these for hands-free calls and to web browser, but they still don't cut it for listening to music. I guess I won't be ditching my old school iPod anytime soon--need that headphone jack. So, now I have two Shure Bluetooth options that don't quite do what I need.

I have been looking for something wireless to connect to my ier z1r and transforming it into a TWS. Yeah, it can be better with wired connections. But with TWS set up this way, there is no other buds that can beat it. For now, I am happy with this Shure adapters. The fitments is awesome, it disappeared once worn, even with glasses on. The stock case can easily accommodate any buds and fitting ier z1r better than I had hoped for. Long battery life and can do upto 44.1Khz in sampling rate which is CD quality. App is great with different sound effect and amazing EQ. Just like any other EQ, you adjusting it curves by lowering it below the 0 dB mark for better performances and avoid clipping. Even so, it can drive her z1r to amazing loudness. It also offers environmental mode which allows outside sounds and conversations to pass through. However, I have a hard time listening and conducting conversations still when having it on. The music can drawn out the conversations. I whish it could have a louder adjustment for environmental mode that what is. All in all, a great products that can bring you satisfaction

I was originally on the fence spending this much for a IEM wireless connector but this has exceeded my expectations in everyway. Il Fit: I have fairly large ears and this seats above my ear nicely, I have beem able to wear it comforably for hours on end. I am even able to nap with it on (sleeping on my back) with little issue. Battery life and connectivity: This lasts my full 8 hour workday without requiring a charge and the case lasts me additional few days of charge. Connectivity distance is better than any bluetooth headset I have. I can run downstairs and across the house and stay connected. Sound: I was worried about this but the connector amp works fine and provide a good sound output. No issues here. Mic Audio: Falls short here (but I dont use this often, people I call or in my meetings explain I sound like I am on the radio. Overall this works great and I am contemplating purchasing a backup pair when travelling!