Known for decades as a provider of professional audio products, Shure entered the consumer market a few years ago with high-quality earphones and headphones for MP3 players. I bought my first Shure earphones a few years ago (the E2c) and have used them often since then. So before I go any further, I declare myself a user and a fan. Building on its success, Shure is now moving rapidly into another consumer space: smartphone headphones. One of the company's latest offerings, the Shure SE115m+ noise-isolating headphones, are designed to provide not only the superior sound that has been the hallmark of previous products, but also the ability to make hands-free calls on compatible phones such as 'iPhone 3G. and 3GS. However, in this respect the Shure SE115m+ is a bit of a disappointment; sound quality while listening to audio remains excellent, but using headphones to make phone calls left me wanting.[CHECK SHURE SE115m+ PRICES]DesignThose familiar with Shure audio products will immediately recognize the SE115m+ . The look of the headphones is very similar to previous Shure products, but with an in-line remote and microphone about seven inches below the right end. The earbuds themselves are designed to be worn differently than those from other companies: the cord coming out of each accessory extends forward and is intended to be wrapped behind the ear. I like this design choice as it helps manage dangling cables, but it may require some adjustment for some users. The remote and microphone sit inside a small black node attached to the right earphone cable and feature three gray control buttons. These buttons start and end calls, pause and play music, skip forward or backward through playlists, and adjust the volume. The buttons are quite large, but with... half the paper (included with the iPhone). Each time the static electricity disappeared when using another product. The static wasn't constant or terribly strong, but it was noticeable and I found references to it in at least one other review of the SE115m+. That's not a deal breaker, especially since many headphones offer reduced call quality compared to using your phone's built-in speaker and microphone, but it detracts from the product's usefulness. Conclusion While the SE115m+ offers exceptional audio performance when listening to music, its lackluster performance as a headset makes it a questionable choice for many users. If you've been eyeing the SE115 and would like to be able to use it as a headset on occasion, the SE115m+ gives you that option (albeit 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.