Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Shure E2c Sound-Isolating In-Ear Headphones
"Good earphones"
2009-11-02
- Reviewed By User: A2RMEHJL1JH5OZ
I've had a few of these -- they're great, but there's been a tendency for the wires to split (I think from cold weather). They're compact and deliver great sound.
thank you shure for really professional products. I bought the E2c earphones since I have a problem distinguishing conversation from background noise. Besides noise drives me to a jittery and frantic state which I hate. this is my 5th commercial product for the same purpose but this is the first product to meet my expectations. shure knows how to isolate sound. this is not a marketing slogan. it is a reality. I can walk on a busy seattle street during rush hour and not hear any significant noise. It is amazing. These tiny things I plug in my ears have freed me up to go out at times I would not normally go out. I have tried all the over the ear "noise cancelling" phones ranging from a cheap $10 one to the most expensive. All they do is add some white noise in your ear hoping that this will block out other noise. well, IT DOES NOT WORK PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Shure on the other hand plugs the phones tight in your ear to physically prevent miscellaneous frequencies from getting to your ear drum and beyond and IT WORKS. almost all noise is gone, even when utilities work was going on outside, even when your dishwasher is on, even when your neighbor is mowing his lawn etc... I don't know how to flatter these guys further but this shure product is adequately priced. It is NOT expensive. Bose has a "loud" marketing machine but no real technology to stand on. Shure has the merits and is appropriately quiet and calm in their marketing effort. my kind of company.
Note: some people are reluctant to buy in-ear product fearing it will be uncomfortable. well, shure is mindful of that and they provide you with 18 different shapes and sizes of the plug-in to make sure you find the one that fits your ear size. It took me all of 5 minutes to determine the one that fits me right and from there on it is smooth sailing. I have been using them for over a month now, for several hours on end with minimal to non-existent discomfort.
Note: the part in touch with your ears is easily washable and dries up in a few minutes after which you can put it back on.
"Sound is great but you need to work with them"
2009-10-18
- Reviewed By User: ADY0MGG4Z1GRC
I've had my E2Cs for almost two years. I had to send them in for repair because the cord began to degrade and finally one of the buds worked intermittently. I sent it in for repair and I got brand new (not refurbished) ones back with no questions. Warranty service is GREAT!
BUT this review is not about Sure's warranty. Its about the quality of these earbuds that took me nine months of ownership to discover.
Out of the box the performance of these buds is good but not out of this world, until you set up your music players EQ. These buds are a little over-zealous in the upper end and the lower end needs at least a baby boost to sound like it should. Further, when playing with iTunes I get vastly better results by first turning down the pre-amp. After turning down the pre-amp, bumping the bass up and trimming the highs I get amazing results. Brahms never sounded better and Bromst blows my mind. I only wish I could apply this custom EQ setting to my iPhone for these kind of results on the go.
Another great thing about this set is that you can run the cord behind your ear and down your back so that the cord doesn't get in your way while you work. Its also great for listening while riding my scooter with a helmet (at safe, low volumes, with one bud, only while the scooter isn't in motion and is off the road, of course).
So: great comfort, excellent sound quality, and superb support. I'd buy these again in a heartbeat! The ONLY reason I have to give them four stars is because I do think these should be a bit better out-of-the box.
"So-so"
2009-10-15
- Reviewed By User: A2PX67WP1VQPUO
I bought the earphones solely to listen to the movie/music aboard long distance flights. Sound quality is comparable to the earphones supplied by the airline. The sound isolating feature depends on how tightly the earphones are fitted to the ear. Earphones come with a selection of different side adapters to match different ear sizes but finding the adapter tight enough to both isolate sound and to not fall out when moving your head is a nuisance particularly when squashed into economy seating.
I have owned several Shure earphones, the E2c and the more expensive E5s. Great sound quality. Perfect for use on airplanes because they provide sound isolation. Sort of a passive Bose idea. With the tapered ear bud, you get better sound, more compact to carry, & same noise canceling.
"Great headphones but 2 pairs broke within a year"
2009-09-10
- Reviewed By User: A3JTKCMNGS2YRL
I love these earphones- they are comfortable and the sound is excellent. I actually bought 2 pairs, one for me and one for my husband. 6 months after we bought them, my husband's pair broke, where the connection in one ear continually broke up. Now, 9 months after purchase, my own pair is having the same problem. I'm guessing it's due to the design of the earbuds, which go up and over your ear, and the continual bending probably wears the connection out quickly.
I contacted Shure with my receipt and they immediately replaced my husband's pair. Hopefully they do the same with mine, as there is a 1 year warranty on these headphones.
Considering the price and the low life span of them, I wouldn't purchase these again. If Shure made another product that didn't require the bending/twisting of the wires then I'd gladly stay with Shure.
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"Good earphones"
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