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- Amazing Headphones``````````````````````````````
- Great Earphones for the price
- good quality, but less fine design
- break-in & burn-in
- Not worth it! Falls out of your ear...
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Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)
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Product Features:
- Perfect accessory for your Black ipod Nano or other black MP3 or Sony PSP.
- Sound Isolating in-ear design provides exception clarity - you hear only what you want to hear - prevents outside noise from interfering with the music
- Built in High-Energy in-ear speaker technology
- Zippered Nylon Carrying Case with Cable Spool
- Portable and lightweight design - weighing only one-ounce
ASIN: B000E5GKW8
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Product Description
Featuring Dynamic MicroDriver technology that delivers a full frequency soundstage originally developed for professional musicians, the E2CN is ideal ideal for enhancing your listening experience with iPod, portable MP3, DVD, and CD players as well as all other audio sources. An included selection of interchangeable sleeves allows for a comfortable, personalized fit. Plus, the E2CN ships with an zippered carring case for easy storage. The E2CN's in ear design works like an earplug to block background noise naturally. This enables you to listen comfortably at lower volumes, even in loud environments. And unlike bulky headphones utilizing active noise cancellation technology, no artifacts are introduced into your listening experience. Sound isolating earphones are also much smaller and don't require batteries. The soft, flexible sleeves in the Fit Kit gently contour the inside of the ear for a comfortable, secure fit so that the earphones don't fall out while you're exercising. The cable spool inside provides a convenient, tangle-free way to store your earphones. Sensitivity (at 1kHz) - 105dB SPL/mW Impedance (at 1kHz) - 16 Ohm Cable Length - 1.57m (62 inches) Input Connector - 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) gold-plated stereo plug Unit Weight - 30 gram (1 ounces)
Customer Reviews:
Amazing Headphones``````````````````````````````.......2007-12-20
These are my second set of Shure headphones and I was greatly pleased with my first pair but they broke at fault of myself. I got these headphones and what pleased as soon as I opened the packaging. They look and sound great. Once you get them set right in your ear, they have a great balance of highs, mids, and lows. I have recommended these headphones to many of my friends already.
Great Earphones for the price.......2007-12-16
I bought the earphones for my Ipod because the Ipod earphones just didn't fit well in my ears. And they kept falling out. I did think twice about spending $99 on earphones but I have found that they are well worth the money. It does take a little time to get the correct fit. But when you do they are GREAT. I saw a review on Amazon saying that they still didn't know if they are noise canceling. No they are NOT noise canceling. They are noise isolating. Because how they fit in your ear, the only thing you are going to hear is the music coming from your earphones. I was recently on a 2 hour flight from Denver to SF and a baby was crying (screaming) for 2 hours.... and I never heard a thing. Oh, and I bought a pair for my girlfriend so they will not fall during her workouts.
My girlfriend doesn't care for the length of the cord. It's longer than most. Doesn't bother me. Forget the Bose earphones... get Shure!
good quality, but less fine design.......2007-12-03
Shure does make very good earphones technicalwise. Its sound isolation and quality are superior.
However, I have to say, compared to other earphones, this one lacks fine design at its price. For example, the string is very thicker and stiffer than other ones which make it not only less stylish but also hard to keep it in a small pocket.
The way to wear it may not be too comfortable for people who wear glasses, because you have to wire the string around your ear.
break-in & burn-in.......2007-12-01
All QUALITY components need a break-in / burn-in time before they will sound their best.
I Bought a set of $450.00 AGK headphones a while back and at first I thought I made a bad choice.
So I just plugged them and played them for about 20 hrs @ 1/2 volume and then listened to them. ( BIG Difference.)
Same thing when I got my Martin Logan ( Clarity ) electroststic speakers $2,800 a pair.
So bang on them and then give your opinion.
And never skimp on the cost of your speakers!!
P.S. all quality components will need a warm up time of at least 20/30 minutes after sitting for any time to sound there best.
MY2
Mac
Not worth it! Falls out of your ear..........2007-10-17
This item is a disappointment to me. The plugs need to fit perfectly or else they will fall out of your ear. The manufacturer suggests you wrap the wire around your ear. This is very uncomfortable and if the cord gets caught on something it will pull my ear off. They sound good but not great. I wish I bought these in a retail store so I could return them easier, but I guess I'm stuck with them now. I suggest you pass on these.
Product Description
Shure EA650 Level Attenuator reduces the level of incoming signals and allows for precise volume adjustment, minimizing background hiss. Compatible with all Shure E series and SE series of sound isolating earphones.
Customer Reviews:
attenuate and remove some hiss.......2007-08-16
I use this between my Palm PDA and my portable headphones. The output from the palm headsphone socket is pretty hissy especially with low impedance headphones. The Shure volume control doies a pretty good job at reducing the hiss - not perfect but it is enough to make an audible difference - oh and you can use it as a volume contriol as well.
This is necessary for all iPod users.......2007-05-13
Because I cannot get any iPod to have a volume low enough for my ear comfort, I use the Shure Attenuator to control the volume. They do not want it used this way, but it is a true "ear saver."
Perfect For Shure Sound Isolating Earphones.......2007-02-08
I always had problems adjusting the volume of my Shure Earphones because the dials on the players are not fine enough to get just the right level. This is the answer. I set the volume on the player and then do the fine tuning on this.
Shure EA650 Level Attenuator .......2007-01-03
This product works great; it does exacly what I hoped it would do. I travel overseas often and like to use my own headphones to listen to the inflight movies but the volume is so loud it hurts my ears. With this device I can use my own headphones and listen at a comfortable level.
Average customer rating:
- Not Just for Shure
- just ok
- Nice little case, but the interior reel is annoying
- Duplicate Case
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Shure EA622 Zippered Nylon Carrying Case for E2c, E3c, E4c Sound Isolating Earphones
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Product Features:
- Accommodates Shure E2, E3 and E4 series items
- Interior spool to wind cord
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Semi-hard case protects your earphonesPocket-sized for convenient storage
Customer Reviews:
Not Just for Shure.......2007-10-17
I use this for a different set of Bass Freq earbuds. Only the largest of earbuds won't fit. The take up spool inside is a nice feature.
just ok.......2007-08-29
this thing was made for shure iems. doesnt fit super.fi 5 pros. i use it for my v-moda vibes. so its just an ok case. not too big, well protected.
Nice little case, but the interior reel is annoying.......2007-08-23
This case came with my earphones - its one of my favorite storage cases - very rugged and compact. However, spooling the cord around the reel is a PITA - to fit the whole set inside, you have to nest the ear buds, plug and whatever that little do-hickey is that sits where the wires divide (can you tell I'm not a stereo expert?) It will accomodate an airplane jack adaptor, which is useful.
It would be great if the case came in different colors (no, I don't care if it matches my outfit!) It can be very hard to find when it is sitting at the bottom of a black bag! I guess I'll have to modify it somehow to make it easier to see!
Duplicate Case.......2007-08-19
I bought this case to hold and protect my Shure E4c earbuds. I did not know the E4c's came with a similarly sized round case, or I would not have purchased this one. The case that was supplied with my E4c's is one undivided space. The EA622, the same size, contains a plastic reel. The intent is for the user to wind the earpiece cord onto the reel. An opening in the center of the reel stores the earpieces. I prefer the original undivided case. I quickly coil-up my E4c around my fingers and place the headset into the original case. It takes me longer to wind my cord around the internal reel. A plastic rivet fastens the reel in the EA622 case. Works fine, if you don't mind the reel divider.
Average customer rating:
- Excelent
- Better than the standard Flex Sleeves.
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Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)
Product Features:
- Replacement sleeves for Shure E2c, E2c-n,E2g, I2c and QuietSpot Headset models
- 5 pair of each - Size Small (10 pieces)
- Replacing your sleeves often will maximize your listening experience
- Also compatible with Shure Ict Series items
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Fits all E2 series and QuietSpot earphones
Customer Reviews:
Excelent .......2007-07-25
Great for always having extras whenever you need!
Recently one of my ear buds was ripped inside... had to buy, but I don't think I'll need any other boxes for a real while!
Better than the standard Flex Sleeves........2007-01-31
Picked these up 6 months ago & haven't been disappointed. I was nervous getting them for my E2C's but they are much more comfortable.
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Fits all E2 series and QuietSpot earphones
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Fits all E2 and I2 series earphones
Average customer rating:
- Oustanding. Add the Sensaphonics custom sleeves, and make them unbelievable!
- Shure E500
- Outstanding Earbuds
- Very Very Good but for $500 should have been perfect
- Great Sound , Bad Wires
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Shure E500PTH Sound Isolating Earphones
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- Triple Hi-Definition Drivers - 1 tweeter, 2 woofers
- Sound isolation prevents outside noise from interfering with the music, and creates a quiet space for exceptional audio clarity
- Push to Hear (PTH) control activates a VoicePort ™ Microphone allowing outside conversation without having to remove your earphones
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Setting a new standard for sound isolating and noise-canceling headphones, the E500 Earphones are precision-engineered for audiophiles and include an innovative "Push-to-Hear" button that lets you alternate between complete isolation and your connection with the outside world. What HDTV has done to the experience of watching television, the E500's Triple Hi-Definition Drivers will do for audio. Using three miniature speakers (one tweeter and two woofers) the E500 lets you experience precise highs and the richest lows that are true to live performance. Additionally, integrated passive crossovers ensure that high and low frequencies remain distinct and defined. The result is an incredibly wide and detailed soundstage, distinguished by precision highs and tight low end. This innovative triple driver configuration is first in class for universal fit sound-isolating earphones.
Delivered in a tiny "in-ear" package with a sleek and comfortable new bronze metallic design, these earphones represent the ultimate audio experience at home or on the go. Modular Cable - Based on extensive user feedback, Shure engineers developed a detachable cable solution to enable unmatched personal customization. Two cables?9-inch and 3-foot?are included, allowing you to tailor your experience depending on activity and application Sensitivity - 119 dB SPL/mW Impedance - 36 Ohm Weight - 30g (1 oz.) Frequency Range - 18 Hz-19,000Hz Input Connector - 3.5 mm (1/8?) gold-plated stereo plug (1/4 adapter also available) Shure 2-Year Limited Warranty
Customer Reviews:
Oustanding. Add the Sensaphonics custom sleeves, and make them unbelievable!.......2007-08-25
I went from the E3Cs to these in November last year. I could not believe the improvement in sound quality: the tonal response is smoother and flatter, and the dynamics jump out at you. Really, REALLY good.
And then a friend recommended the Sensaphonics custom sleeves to go with them. He let me try his -- OK, the fit was not very good, and it was a little uncomfortable, but with the sound being delivered further down the ear canal, I was truly astounded by how much better the listening experience was. I was hearing stuff in the music that I just had not known was there. Of course, I soon made an appointment to get my impressions taken, and the sleeves ordered.
At a total of $570 ($400 for the IEMs, and $170 for the sleeves) this is NOT cheap. However, the sound is superior, noticeably, to the sound I get from my $2500 speakers driven bi-amped from my $4000 CD/pre/power setup (listening from the headphone jack on the pre-amp).
I really can't say enough good things about this combination.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!
Shure E500.......2007-08-22
For people who are not satisfied with the free earphones that came with your ipod and for those who believe that listening to quality music demands quality equipments then the Shure E500 Noise cancelling Earphones are for you.
I plugged the E500 to my ipod and pressed play, the sound quality was beyond any I had ever heard from a pair of headphones. The best way to describe the listening experience would be , like having music wired straight to your brain. The isolators are very good in cancelling outside noise, it is so good that shure developed a voice port module that would enable you with just a flick of a switch, and the outside world come back in, thanks to a microphone embedded in the line.
Another downside would be that it has a lot of wires to contend with especially when the voice port module is connected. I find this to expensive for an earphones, because of its high quality. So if you are serious with your music and have the extra money, this would be worth every dollar.
Outstanding Earbuds.......2007-07-17
I have owned the Shure E500PTH for 4 months now and would definitely spend $379 to purchase them again.
I use them mostly for going to the gym and working out with free weights, elliptical machine, and Stair Master. They nearly eliminate the clang from weights, noisy AC, and loud background music, and leave me with crystal clear, well balanced, full range music from my iPod. The cord is not microphonic and produces no added noise, even at a fast pace on the elliptical machine.
The E500PTHs are so clear that I can hear the difference between low and high bit rate music. In fact, I have gone back and encoded most of my CDs to Apple Lossless format.
As many other reviewers have commented, I can hear background instruments, vocals, and effects that I never knew were in my music.
I took the advice of other reviewers and gave the E500PTHs a 20 hour "burn in" with my iPod on 3/4 volume. I noticed a huge increase in clarity and tone after the "burn in" period.
I also read the manual for proper insertion of earbuds, and have found that the best technique for getting a good seal is to pull down on the bottom of my ear lobe while pushing the earbuds into my ear canal.
I do not use the PTH module since it is too bulky to wear at the gym. It is very easy to get the earbuds back in and quickly get a good seal. I tried the foam, hard rubber, and soft rubber inserts in different sizes, and have found the soft rubber to get a perfect seal and stay in my ear despite a fast pace and sweaty face.
These earbuds are very durable. They have been dropped, sat on, and sweat on for 4 months and still look brand new.
The accessory kit is awesome. I love the durable aluminum case. The included wax removal tool works perfect. There are many different sizes and types of inserts. And best of all, the included cords and adapters ensure the earbuds will work in almost any environment.
Over 500 miles of cardio and 100 trips to the gym and I am still in love with the E500PTHs!
Very Very Good but for $500 should have been perfect.......2007-07-06
I own three iPODs and listen to music about 3 to 5 hours a day. It helps me concentrate when working (i do some graphic art work) and block out noise and it puts me to sleep a few nights a week when I have trouble. I listen to everything from "fuzz" (white noise) to classical music, jazz,rock, bluegrass etc. so I guess i am a good "reviewer" and I felt obliged to pass along my experience as it has been fairly costly to obtain and could save others a lot of time not to mention money. So here's my take. By the way i am also a product design engineer, not that it helps me be a better consumer but rather i tend to see things more analytically than many consumers. So much for qualifications - this is still just my opinion -
Having lived with ultimate ears super.fi pro 5EB (excellent bass) and before that the ultimate ears pro 5 both for a couple years now,AND having to replace the thin cord set on both three times - the last time - I opted for a pair of Shure E500PTH's their best earphones instead.
My reasoning was based on my previous experience with Shure's most excellent V15 type III series of stereo phono cartridges (what are those) from back in the days of "record players".
Anyone who could make such a tiny transducer that produced superb sound from plastic discs with bumps on them surely could make one of these ear buds. I also thought about there industry standard microphones. so I ponied up the $500 and gave them a try.
Well lets get the audio performance out of the way -I must note that It is hard to do A/B comparisons because you can't just switch between speakers. Changing involves pulling these guys out of your ear canal and stuffing the other set back in which is a bit distracting from your sonic memory
BOTTOM SOUND LINE - Yes they have excellent clear solid sound and decent bass response as I expected for $500 and they seem just slightly "cleaner with more separation both voice and instruments" than the UE 5EB's but with less bass (that's what the EB stands for i think - extended/enhanced bass so no big surprise there) BUT the differences are small and once I start listening with either one the music is so clear and enjoyable I forget any differences. But i prefer the Shure's
HOWEVER just as critically helpful in delivering that awsome sound was I suspecct the volume control. Since the frequency response of your ear varies with volume you can "tune in" the best sounding sweet spot by adjusting the volume - and with your iPod up all the way this control can either whisper or blow your eardrums out. (in fact Shure puts a warning paper in the box advising you to listen at the lowest level - which sounds the best anyway to me)
LET ME QUALIFY THAT - They sound really really good once you get the right sealed foam piece on the earbud so your ear canals are really isolated. I have one ear canal slightly bigger than the other so it took a while, but i guess everyone's ears are different both individually and in pairs which is why they give you so many different sleeve.
Just like ultimate ears (UE), they come with an assortment of different sizes of foam and soft rubbery "sleeves" as they call them, to help you get that fit right. One thing they do have that ultimate ears doesn't is a moldable foam material on some of the sleeves that slowly re-expands when you squeeze it so it creeps shut and since it's solid I imagine it blocks out sound more effectively than the rubber umbrella design.
Another difference is the heavier three piece cord - UE's have a single thin and very light weight cord with a right angle plug that goes into you iPod at one end AND at the other end(s) a stiff bendable wire sleeve at the earbud which bends around your ear and KEEPS the cord over your ears.
The right angle plug keeps close to your iPod and out of the way and it is harder to accidently pull out like if you drop you iPod (heaven forbid - I do it almost once a day with no problems). They are very comfortable to the point that you forget there is a cord and that you have earphones on! AND IF THEY GO BAD since the cord plugs into each earbud assembly right at the ear - YOU CAN UNPLUG THEM and replace them, Lucky for me. The cords are only about $20 instead of the $100-150 for a new set of earphones.
Shure E500PTH uses three pieces -
1. a short headset cord that comes together at chest level under the chin ending in a female mini stereo jack plug
2. a 2 inch long thumb-wheel volume control which has male and female ends and a short cord ending in a bulkier right angle jack
3 a 2 foot or so long standard male/female straight steros mini jack cable that plugs into your iPod and of course sticks up an inch and a half or so bulging above your pocket and adding that extra length to your iPod
Now i guess you can plug number 2 and 3 in reverse order so the handy compact right angle plug on the volume control is at your iPod but that puts the bulky volume control right there also since the cord it has is very short (about 4 inches from angle plug to volume control)
ANYWAY - I thought the idea was to put the handy volume control right under your chin so you can just reach up and turn it down (or up if you like the next tune) which is what i like about the Shure E500PTH's
On the downside Shure E500PTH uses no such bendable sleeve - the wire is molded into the earbuds so i guess if it goes bad after the 2 year warranty your out the $500 but it seems more durable than the UE's. Because the cord just winds over the ear, I found the cord kept falling from around my ear and pulling at the earbud unsealing it until I pushed the cowboy-hat-like rubber cinch that holds the two cords together, up tight under my chin. Yee-Ha with a strangle hold - well it isn't really that uncomfortable but you feel it up under the chin like a cowboy hat cord.
BUT this stiff bendable wire that keeps the UE's cord over my big ears is right where my UE's cord frayed and broke down so maybe this could be a hidden drawback for UE's
Shure E500PTH's heavier bulkier cord, while more durable, is always there making its presence known, with the volume control dangling from it.
I guess that's the trade off and why my UE cords eventually broke - and in fairness I should mention that I frequently fall asleep listening to my ipod in bed so there's a cord stress test.
After listening to the Shure E500PTH's for a while and adjusting the volume with each song, I put my UE's (the 5EB) back in and they seemed to have a stronger bass but very similar sound not noticablly worse or better -both excellent.
so i guess if i could put UE's feather light cord on Shure E500PTH's earbuds and add a magic lightweight volume control AND make the cord DURABLE - NOW THAT WOULD BE THE ULTIMATE EARBUDS
Great Sound , Bad Wires.......2007-07-04
I purchased these from Amazon, and used them every day since. Great sound, but the wires won't stand long. I got mine taped cause the wires inside began to show after the outer rubber began to crack. And you can't change the wires because they're not replaceable. The only thing you can do is to fix them the hard way or ship them back to shure so be replaced.
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Nice sleeves.......2006-08-23
I have a SonyEricsson K750i, with W810i's earphones, I buy this sleeves for this earphones and its a very good replacement for the originals, and I love transparent sleeves. Don't make changes in how sounds the music or phone conversations.
Comfortable great looks .......2006-06-30
Since my shure e5's are clear this is the perfect choice for sheer looks, but for sound they strangely seem to miss a bit of definition when compared to the yellow foams. (also from shure)
That does not mean that the clears are not worth something, unlike the foams they are very easy to put on/off your ears, practical at starbucks and in the office when people get the silly idea you are there to answer their pressing questions.
4 stars, sound not as good as the yellow foams, but much easier to take on and off and the looks can not be matched, that ought to be worth something in Los Angeles.
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