Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones

[Sprite]

HI guys got a pair of these today, they arrived in the post, got them for my I-Pod and wow what a great sound, no wonder they got five stars in the what hi-fi magazine. Cant wait to try then on th way to work tommorow.

Anyone els have these great earphones?

* Speaker Type: Dynamic MicroDriver
* Sensitivity (at 1kHz): 105dB SPL/mW
* Impedance (at 1kHz): 16 Ohm
* Cable Length: E2c (in black): 1.45m (56 inches)
* Net Weight: 30g (1 oz)
* Input Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo plug
* Received a 5 star rating in What Hi-Fi Sound And Vision magazine

Originally developed for professional musicians, the E2c combines Dynamic MicroDriver speaker technology with a sound isolating design to deliver rich, full-range sound while blocking outside noise -- ideal for enhancing your listening experience with portable MP3, DVD, and CD players as well as all other audio sources.

Sound Isolating Technology
The E2c'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.

Speaker Type: Dynamic MicroDrivers
The E2c's speakers are constructed with studio-grade components, producing outstanding audio clarity that allows you to hear your music like never before.

Personal Fit Kit
Because every ear is different, E2c Earphones come with three pairs (small, medium, large) of disposable Foam Sleeves, and three pairs (small, medium, large) of Flex Sleeves to ensure the ideal personalized fit.

Secure In Ear Design
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.

Low-Profile Earphone Cables
The E2c's cables pass behind the ear - out of sight and out of the way -- to provide a more comfortable, discreet fit.

Lightweight Construction
Weighing only 1 oz (30g), the E2c is lightweight and comfortable enough for any portable listening application -- packing a big punch in such a compact package.

Earphones Carrying Case
The E2c comes with a stylish, compact carrying case. The cable spool inside provides a convenient, tangle-free way to store your earphones.

 

[Omnis]

E4's and ER4's > E2c's, imo.

 

[the Interceptor]

I was so lucky to get a great deal on the top of the range E500 PTH.

Man, these things are incredible! They are well up to my excellent Sennheiser HD 580 Ovation cans. Great stuff, I can only recommend it! 👍

EDIT:

E4's and ER4's > E2c's, imo.

Price of E4's and ER4's >> price of E2c's though.

Regards
the Interceptor

 

[Sprite]

Yeh I only payed £60 for mine. the E4c's are £150 lol, like I really have that kind of cash to pay for some in ear phones, the E2c's are more than adiquate for me.

Just listerning to them now as I type, its a weird feeling when you first put them in, but one they have been in for a while they feel fine, I must say though the sound isolation is amaizing, i was hoping for total silence, and even at the i-pods higest volume I can still hear the tv.

still very impressive though, bass is great and punchy but not boomy and the mid range is fantastic, at the top end its crisp but not to the point of killing the ears.

 

[Dougboy]

If you think they are good now, just give them a week or two to burn in. They will sound even better.

As for the 2ec's, i dont personally own a pair but ive had experience with them because a friend of mine has a set. The isolation is amazing but i find it uncomfortable after a while.

And to be honest, i think a set of sennheiser cx300's are almost as good as the e2c's (some like to argue that they are even better) for a fraction of the e2c's price.

 

[F1GTR]

Try the foam tips. They're amazing.

 

[Omnis]

Yeah, foam or ear-moulds are the only ways to use IEMs. Squeeze the foam tight around the "straw" and just place it in your ear canal until the foam expands and fills the hole. I forgot about the E4's price though. I only tried out the E4's and the ety's ER4's at a headphone meet. I'm not big on the IEM scene.

 

[F1GTR]

I mostly agree with Omnis, but the E4's tri-flange sleeves also give the best isolation without the hassle of foam. I'm just waiting for my E2Cs to die out (out of warranty of course, Shure have excellent after sales service) so I can justify buying the E4Cs. Also don't use the cable spool, it'll wear out the cords pretty quickly. Just remove the spool with a screwdriver.

 

[Sprite]

If you think they are good now, just give them a week or two to burn in. They will sound even better.

Yeh I was wandering if this will happen, but still impressive none the less.

Try the foam tips. They're amazing.

Im using the medium hard rubber ones at the moment, as they are giving me great comfort and ease of pulling them in and out. But I will give um a try later maybe.

Yeah, foam or ear-moulds are the only ways to use IEMs. Squeeze the foam tight around the "straw" and just place it in your ear canal until the foam expands and fills the hole. I forgot about the E4's price though. I only tried out the E4's and the ety's ER4's at a headphone meet. I'm not big on the IEM scene.

Cool like above I will give them a try and see if they are any better.

I mostly agree with Omnis, but the E4's tri-flange sleeves also give the best isolation without the hassle of foam. I'm just waiting for my E2Cs to die out (out of warranty of course, Shure have excellent after sales service) so I can justify buying the E4Cs. Also don't use the cable spool, it'll wear out the cords pretty quickly. Just remove the spool with a screwdriver.

Yeh I registered my pair with shure, and ive heard about the spool thing damaging the cable, but I dont have to worry about this as I wair them all day at work just hanging from the inside - out of my shirt, then they are in my ears on the way and coming back from work.

 

[STLbarcelona5]

I bought my Shure E2c's in February. And I absolutely love them. Currently using the soft rubber medium size. Usually the connection is good, but sometimes I will notice it slipping out, very slowly. But now of course, if I want to change the buds, I have to either have them mailed 550mi. or wait until December.

And I've been using the spool, and haven't done much research on the topic. But what sort of problems might I encounter if I keep using it? So far I haven't had any noticeable problems.

 

[Raitziger]

This reply is not reffering to Shure E2c but it might intrest people reading this thread.

There was a round up of noiseblocker headphones in finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma 17/06 (world of technology).
There were no earplug style models in ,but results were:

Sennheiser PXC 150,250 and 300 8,6/10
Sony MDR-NC50 8,0/10
Sony MDR-NC6 7,8/10
Koss quiet zone 2000 7,8/10
Koss QZ Pro 7,6/10


Headphones tested are priced from 100 ->360 euros.
Cheaper alternative is to buy passive noise blocker headphones(no counter noise)

 

[Sprite]

And I've been using the spool, and haven't done much research on the topic. But what sort of problems might I encounter if I keep using it? So far I haven't had any noticeable problems.

Ive read that the cable over time starts to crack and then the audio flick's in and out. but over time most headphones do this especially in ear or travel headphones, but I think the spool just speeds this up.

This reply is not reffering to Shure E2c but it might intrest people reading this thread.

There was a round up of noiseblocker headphones in finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma 17/06 (world of technology).
There were no earplug style models in ,but results were:

Sennheiser PXC 150,250 and 300 8,6/10
Sony MDR-NC50 8,0/10
Sony MDR-NC6 7,8/10
Koss quiet zone 2000 7,8/10
Koss QZ Pro 7,6/10


Headphones tested are priced from 100 ->360 euros.
Cheaper alternative is to buy passive noise blocker headphones(no counter noise)

Thanks for that nice to see Koss getting in on the act, my dad has a really old pair of Koss phones, but im talking nearly 30 years old mind.