Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black) by Shure
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Digital camera reviews of Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)
Digital camera Review: Fit like driving gloves
Summary: 5 Stars
$100.00 for earbuds?! I'm no audiophile, so I bought some $20.00 clip on buds, they play music and they stay on my ears. Well the dang things hurt. I'd just invested in $400.00 in an I-Pod and accessories and started to rethink quality phones. You can tell by looking at the Shures that they should work better, theres simply more stuff there. I take college classes and am easily annoyed at cell phone yappers when I'm doing the last minute cram, so sound isolation sounds real good, quiet actually. I got noise canceling phones but they only work for steady droning noises.
I've been aware of Shures reputation for many years with musicians, so I didn't doubt the clarity and range of sound would be there. But I've never had a set of buds stay in my ears 5 minutes, even the `expensive' $30.00 ones I'd tried and returned. I didn't wanna blow $100.00 on buds just to have them fall out of my ears and into the gears of my mountain bike. No problem, they fit like a glove and stay on just as well. Check Shures site to see how they're applied and you'll understand. Have you ever worn those foam earplugs? That's what they feel like if you use the foam sleeves that everybody recommends.
Enough babble. These buds are noticeably sturdy, have excellent clarity and range in all forms of music (ok, I didn't listen to opera, who does?). They fit like a pair of driving gloves and I will save $$$ as I won't be experimenting with any more phones or buds, these are the ones. Ohhh, forgot, I'm now an audiophile, I discovered what they're hearing!
Digital camera Review: For good quality earphones, look no further
Summary: 4 Stars
These babies are worth every cent. First of all you can grab these for a relatively low price if you keep you eye open... it seems everyone likes to complain about their "bulk" and "fit."
Prior to buying these, i was strongly against earphones, let alone in-ear canal earphones. I decided to give these a try because I read a lot of reviews praising their sound quality, and I found them relatively inexpensive (especially when you consider Shure's other earphone products). So my ears were definitely NOT used to having things jabbed into them, and it took a while until it was natural. The main problem that I had was that it took time to figure out which of the included sleeves were right for my ear. You really do need to give them all a try. I know people really like the foam ones; I however preferred the black rubber. The foam ones irritated my skin, and were just uncomfortable (and gross) after just a few sessions.
A note for all of those considering these:
These earphones use these little sticker waxguards in order to prevent ear wax from going into the earphone. While the ones included with the headphone are great while they last, they eventually run out (due to buildup... unless you clean your ears thoroughly before/after/during you use them), and must be replaced. They tend to cost quite a bit, which was a MAJOR annoyance to me, especially considering that the replacements did not stick as well as the original ones.
Overall, these earphones are very sturdy, and if you are a budding audiophile, a good buy. They provide excellent sound quality (listening to jazz recordings, sometimes it feels like you are actually there), and affordable. For those with a bit more cash to burn, they may want to consider the SE110, which are more expensive (but can be found with discounts if you're lucky), but which have a bit of an easier fit on the ear and superb sound quality. Also, it might be a good idea to invest in a better case than the one included. The case is small and difficult to fit the earphones into without risking damaging the cable. Shure makes larger ones originally designed for the higher price models, but which provide similar protection without the hassle.
Digital camera Review: Funtional, but frustrating
Summary: 3 Stars
The E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones work as advertised. You can not hear anything in your environment; BOOOO, real life. As for as the sound quality, it is lacking....
The bass is not there, the high notes are too sharp. I tried the foam, the clear, and the black. All were either too loose, or they made me feel like I had water in my ears.
This item is good for a rail rider, or a construction worker; but not for a cube jockey.
Digital camera Review: Good Quality...but...
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like these headphones. They are well made with thick wires and very confortable using the small foam inserts. The other inserts are uncomfortable for me. I have been doing a lot of travel via C130 airplane lately and these are good for that because they can be used as earplugs. So I can block out the airplane noice AND listen to my toons. My only complaint is that when I use them for cardio the foam plugs get soaked and the sweat trickles down my ear.Digital camera Review: Good Sound Overall, So-So Bass, A Little Awkward Feeling
Summary: 3 Stars
I researched a bit before deciding on these. They have good sound but I couldn't get much bass after trying all the recommendations I read, and all of the many options of earpiece adapters they provided. Part of the fit and comfort problem was that the earpieces are heavy enough that they kept falling out. I'm not an audiophile, but I think I am pretty picky. I have a good stereo system with old Polk Audio Speakers, use full-sized studio headphones at home (Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones for what it's worth) and encode my audio usually in 256 bitrate. And I do listen to some bass heavy music but also country, folk, classical, and much more. And I did also use the EQ but to no avail. That's my two cents.