Known for decades as a provider of professional audio products, Shure entered the consumer market a few years ago with high-quality earphones and MP3 player headsets . I bought my first Shure headphones a few years ago (the E2c) and have used them frequently since. So, before going any further, I declare myself a user and fan. Building on its success, Shure is now quickly moving towards another consumer space: smartphone headphones. One of the company's latest offerings, the Shure SE115m+ Noise Isolating Headset, is designed to provide not only the superior sound that has been the hallmark of their previous products, but also the ability to make hands-free calls on compatible handsets such as iPhone 3G. and 3GS. However, in this, the Shure SE115m+ is a bit disappointing; The sound quality when listening to audio remains excellent, but using the headset to make phone calls left me wanting. [CHECK SHURE SE115m+ PRICES]DesignThose familiar with Shure audio products will instantly recognize the SE115m+. The appearance of the headset is very similar to previous Shure products, but with a remote and mic built in about seven inches below the right button. The earbuds themselves are designed to be worn in a different way than other companies: the cord coming from each bud extends forward and is intended to be wrapped behind the ear. I like this design choice because it helps manage dangling cables, but it may require some adjustment for some users. The remote and mic are inside a small black bow attached to the right earphone cord and has three gray control buttons. These buttons start and end calls, pause and play music, move forward or backward in playlists, and adjust the volume. The buttons are quite large, but with...... middle of paper ......included with the iPhone). Every time the static electricity disappeared when using another product. The static electricity wasn't constant or terribly strong, but it was noticeable, and I found reference to it in at least one other review of the SE115m+. This isn't a problem, especially since many headsets offer reduced call quality compared to using a phone's built-in speaker and mic, but it does detract from the usefulness of the product . Conclusion Although the SE115m+ offers exceptional audio performance when listening to music, it is lackluster. performance as a headset makes it a questionable choice for many users. If you're considering the SE115 and occasionally want to be able to use it as a headset, the SE115m+ gives you that option (but at an additional cost). But if you're looking for a headset that you'll use daily for phone calls, I suggest you look elsewhere..