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Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones

Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones
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Manufacturer: Shure
Model: E2C
Product features:

Sound Isolating in-ear design - Hear only what you want to hear
Portable and lightweight design - weighing only one-ounce
Personal fit kit to contour to your ear size
Built in High-Energy in-ear speaker technology
Enriched studio quality sound used by Musicians worldwide

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Customer Review: Incredibly versatile and durable earbuds.
Summary: 5 Stars

I'm only a modest audiophile, but I do like quality, and these earbuds never cease to amaze me. Here are five reasons why these should be the ones you get:

1. Absurdly good sound. Experimenting with my ipod, I found I was hearing new details in the music which I had never noticed before. This is especially true with orchestral music. The first song that I noticed was Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1) - I heard little background chimes and such, that I had never heard before, despite having listened to it hundreds of time on Vinyl with great speakers.
2. Sound isolation. I consistently listen to everything on lower volumes now - preserving my ears - because you just don't need to drown anything out. These are first and foremost EARPLUGS, which incidentally have astounding sound quality. Shure made their business at first making professional sound monitoring earplugs for musicians to prevent their hearing while performing. It shows. One of the best parts of these headphones is watching movies on an airplane. I never hear that background hum of the engines, and never find myself pushing the earphones deeper to hear quiet bits of conversation during the film.
3. Comfort. I have slept with these earphones in on a number of occasions, and seldom wake up, and certainly don't have any discomfort when I wake up in the morning. There are twelve different interchangeable ear sleeves that it comes with, three sizes, and different materials, so you WILL find something that fits you perfectly. Because of the snug fit, it can get a bit sweaty during workouts, but it's not a huge problem, and it never damaged the drivers or anything.
4. Durability. I ran into a problem, outlined below, but on the whole, this is the only set of earphones I've ever felt comfortable working out with. The cables are reinforced at the jack, the Y-split where the earbuds divide to left and right, and where it attaches to the body are all really really durable. I've dropped my ipod with the headphones still in, which can be the kiss of death for some headphones, and not so much as a crack there.
5. Price. If you're going to be spending at least $60 on a moderate pair of headphones, wouldn't you rather just drop an extra little bit to fully enjoy the music that you're listening to? Make your laptop into a theatre-quality sound (okay, that might be an exaggeration, but it's definitely a huge improvement)? The e2c has outranked other more expensive headphones, including other Shure models, and I've even seen people tossing it up between these and Bang & Olufsen headphones, the name of which alone carries an additional $100 on the price tag.

The only cautions I have
1. Bass junkies might not be satisfied, but the bass is still better than any stock headphone you could ever find. I listen to a fair bit of hip-hop, and dub, and it keeps me pleased.
2. My cable split a lot (20 breaks, starting where it curves over the ear) within the course of the year I've owned it. I think this was from doing silly things like sleeping with the buds in. Looking around online, they suggest that you regularly clean the cable to avoid weakening the material due to oils & salts from your skin. Fortunately, it's still covered by warranty. This may also be due to heavy use in a cold climate, as I noticed that the cable stiffened up A LOT when cold, but loosened up when warmed up again. Still, frequent use in winter might have weakened the cable. Anyway, it doesn't seem to be a common problem from reviews I've read.
3. You really shouldn't wear these while biking. I've become a lot more careful crossing the street while walking, because you are not likely to hear a car approaching. That's how good the isolation is.

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Description of Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones

The Shure E2c In-Ear Headphones combines a Dynamic MicroDriver speaker technology with a sound isolating design, to deliver rich, full-range sound while blocking outside noise.

Shure's E2c in-ear headphones are tiny, lightweight, and designed to sonically outperform most ear-bud-style headphones. The E2c's unique, relatively affordable design comes from Shure's years of collaborating with professional musicians. With high-energy drivers in distinctive enclosures, the E2c produces high-quality sound with excellent isolation from background noise.

The E2c's speakers are constructed with studio-grade components, producing exceptional audio clarity. Their in-ear design, using supplied flex sleeves, naturally blocks background noise. This permits lower listening volumes in loud environments--critical in safeguarding your hearing during performance or other activities. No batteries or extra equipment are needed for sound isolation.

Because every ear is different, E2c earphones come with 3 pairs (small, medium, large) of flex sleeves and 3 pairs (small, medium, large) ultra-soft flex sleeves to ensure a personalized fit. These disposable foam sleeves gently compress to fit in the ear canal. Once in the ear, the foam expands to form a tight seal. Once tightly sealed, the sleeves hold the earphones firmly in place.

The E2c's cables pass behind the ear--out of sight and out of the way for comfort and discretion. Weighing only 1 ounce, the E2c is lightweight and comfortable enough for any portable listening application. The set comes with a soft, stylish, compact, and zippered carrying case, which allows for an easy, tangle-free way to store your earphones.

What's in the Box
Earphones, 2 triple-flange sleeves, 3 pairs (small, medium, large) of flex sleeves, and 3 pairs (small, medium, large) ultra-soft flex sleeves (kit 90XC1371, with cleaning tool), a soft carry case (80B8232), a user's manual, and warranty information.

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