Shure E2c In-Ear
Shure E2c In-Ear
USER REVIEWS
[Jun 24, 2008]
roderick thompson
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Good high and mid sound.
Weakness:
Ok Bass
Ok so this is my third pair. I only keep getting them because Sure will replace them for 50.00. Now why did I have to replace them. Well about two inchs from the bud the plastic keeps braking. I don't know if it's because it gets cold here in Wisconsin. Anyway, I like them overall. If you record or listen in lossless you will enjoy them more. Again 50.00 to replace is a pretty good deal. Well beside in reality I have paid 200.00 for three pair. Customer Service great |
[Jul 27, 2007]
Greg
AudioPhile
Strength:
sound isolation, portable
Weakness:
the expected problem of earbuds having very "tinny" and thin sound. I'm going to go against the rest of the reviews here. These are better than some earbuds out there, but don't expect big sound. They will do just fine for you if you need sound isolation or something for iPod (or some portable device) listening. For me, they were never incredibly comfortable and I ended up selling them within a couple of months. I originally purchased them to help in the sound mastering process, as you need many different types of speakers when doing this.
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[Apr 29, 2007]
Evan Sawyer
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Cool looks
Weakness:
Distortion in lower end
I am am a drummer in a band and needed good headphones/ earphones for studio work and concerts. I have found that the E2c's are very good for concerts because they block out alot of noise and you can't really see that I'm wearing them. Low end bass is very good, but it is a little boomy. Sometimes it also seems as if there is a little distortion. The reason I didn't get E5c's is because for what i am using them for I dont need very good quality. I dont use these in the studio however. I use my Sony MDR 600's. Overall, I am very impressed with these headphones, but they are better for casual listening and not for professional use.
Similar Products Used: MDR-600
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[Mar 18, 2007]
Colin
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
-Rich, Clean Bass
Weakness:
-Price
I recently picked up a new Microsoft Zune, it is amazing. This was my first portable media player and I love it! The stock headphones that came with it were terrible! They hurt my ears and actually made my ears bleed from trying to fit them in my ears. So a few weeks ago I got a coupon in the mail, a $20 coupon to BestBuy. So I went to BestBuy to see what they had. I talked to the guy about my problem and how it could be solved. He took me the the Shure E2c's. At first I wasn't convinced at the price. Then the guy went to his car and let me listen to them through his iPod Video. I was very impressed! So then I picked them up. I listen to many different kinds of music so I listened to every genre I had in my Zune. The bass was very rich when I listened to Rap and Treble also brought out sounds I have never heard before in my music. I also watch a part of Saving Private Ryan on my Zune. I was at the end about 30 seconds before the planes came in for an attack I could hear the low rumble! I was amazed! |
[Feb 12, 2007]
Ben
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Bass response
Weakness:
The highs are very flat sounding (not much treble)
The Shure E2c overall is a good earphone. Definately better than what comes standard with most Mp3 players. I'd give the E2c's a 7.5 out of 10. I hear a lot of people in these reviews talking about how these headphones need a "breaking in" period. I hope mine break in real soon because they sound very flat. I've listened to them using an iPod Nano, and using my home stereo receiver and CD player (both Denon). I tried all the different equalizer settings on the nano and it helps somewhat but I still can't get the higher frequencies (treble) to be crisp and clear. Only when I crank the volume literally to the maximum do I get those highs to come out. The bass response of these headphones is really good (I think). Most reviews I've read on this product have stated the bass to be more in the moderate category. I'd have to disagree with that I think the bass reproduction from these headphones is great. I'm no audiophile by any means, but I do have a trained ear for what sounds good. I love all types of music, country, rap, hardcore metal, pop, jazz, etc. These headphones sound pretty good for most types of music. Be warned, those of you who like the higher end frequencies wont be happy with this product. The bass production is great the highs aren't. I need the best of both worlds. I just wish some company out there could make the perfect in the ear style headphone. Philips makes a really good earbud style earphone. I honestly think the Philips model SHE9500 is a better sounding earbud style headphone than the E2c. The SHE9500 sells for $29.95 at Best Buy. But because I believe you get what you pay for I went big...Oh well
Similar Products Used: Sony MDR-EX51LP
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[Dec 18, 2006]
anmcg
Casual Listener
Strength:
For the price, they're the best. I purchased these headphones at a discounted price, and couldn't be happier with them. I do agree with other reviewers though, the highs aren't that great with these. I have spoken to many people who said the bass wasn't that great, but I think they didn't have the right earpeices in. Once i found the right fit, it was wonderful. They are a bit difficult to keep in your ears though, so if you have trouble with that you might want to consider using the foam earpieces they provide.
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[Nov 26, 2006]
Alex
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Precise bass, great sound on a whole. Cool way to get the cords out of your way, or conceal them under your shirt.
Weakness:
Can be a little uncomfortable, even for an in-ear vet. These are just great. They sound very well rounded, with precise bass, and smooth highs that never get tinny. Other in ear phones I'd used sounded to bassy, and boomy. These deliver really precise bass, while accurately projecting the mids. I listen to alot of music, and am constantly taking these in and out of my ears to talk to people, etc. That can get a little uncomfortable if you don't have the right sleeve on that fits you. And these are very easy to insert. Some people have complained about the bass being non existant. I can assure it is because they have not properly inserted the phones. The cable is nice and thick, too. No need to worry about that getting damaged. Customer Service Great. Similar Products Used: Koss earphones (forgot the model) |
[Nov 03, 2006]
Rome
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Excellent sound. I like the assortment of plugs in various sizes. I personally like the orange foam ones.
Weakness:
Price. Could these really be worth $99? They sound great, but I don't know about $99 great. The rubber plugs tear easily. The Shure E2C's are my first pair of truly excellent earbud type headphones. They have clear highs, deep bass, and seal out the rest of the world very well. Customer Service Don't know. Haven't broken mine yet! Similar Products Used: Techniques DJ headphones ($115 back in 1999)
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[Oct 24, 2006]
lostviper
AudioPhile
Strength:
sound isolation
Weakness:
fitting - it takes some getting used to
These earphones take some getting used to. It took me a while to figure out how to get a good fit and seal. Once you do, they are very good at blocking out outside noise. I haven't used them for long and I have heard they need break-in time. Currently they have decent sound quality. The soundstage is larger than i expected, but they are mostly the "in the head" feeling of music.
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[Sep 03, 2006]
kluizenaar
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
-perfect fitting
Weakness:
-what do you say??? (sealed off)
I' ve got e2g's, the black version.....
Customer Service the product quality is that good, there are hardly any complaints, so they are willing to protect that status.... very good Similar Products Used: sony mdr-v71
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