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Shure E2c Noise Isolating Headphones

E2c Noise Isolating Headphones

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Shure E2c Noise Isolating Headphones

  • Reviewed by: 1_eighty

    05-03-08

    Duration of ownership: 7 Days

    Strengths: Good sound, good isolation

    Weaknesses:over-the-ear wire placement /short-life to wiring

    Overall Evaluation: First, to those of you contemplating your first isolating headphones, you're doing your hearing a favor - the volume I play my mp3 player at is literally 80-90% lower than with standard ear-bud headphones. These were my first noise-isolating headphones, and I was impressed by the good seal and by the general proof-of-concept. However, because these 'phones are so effective at isolation, I'm literally on volume level 1 - and that is often too loud - however I can't go lower. I would've appreciated an on-cable volume adjustment since I'm sure this is common occurance as senstivity to volume is much greater.On a definite negative - the cables began to break down only 6 months after purchase, and given the price, that was very disappointing. I hadnt worn them for exercise or anything too stressful - just commuting to work. Still after a few months the cabling actually started to ooze a blue pigment on my ears, then to crack open shortly after. I also dont like over the ear placement as the wires are stiff and thick, so they often come off the top of my ears and I have to very often fumble w them to seat them again. They are hard to seat. The way to solve this is to cinch the cable under your chin with the little plastic gasket on the cables, but this adds somewhat to a "trapped by wiring" effect - if you dont like lots of wires around your electronics, it's not ideal - not to mention it makes you look pretty geeky walking around. Overall for the price, I'm quite disappointed in the lack of longevity of these headphones.

  • Reviewed by: letsgojets15

    12-27-07

    Duration of ownership: 7 Days

    Strengths: Great sound quality, awesome bass and treble, lightweight, comes with a good case

    Weaknesses:Hard to figure out how to put in, but shure.com walks you through the process.

    Overall Evaluation: I really am impressed with the quality that these headphones put out. It really has helped me to realize that 128 kbps music just isn

  • Reviewed by: onedesirealone

    07-18-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: They cut a great amount of noise out!

    Weaknesses:

    Overall Evaluation: I have used these headphones while operating a backhoe, tractor, & riding lawn mower and have been very pleased with their ability to cut out the unwanted noise. The interchangeable Earphone Sleeves have met the need of each situation I have faced while desiring to use the old iPod. The size and shape also is the best design that I've tried so far. I have owned & tried many brands and styles over the years. My E2c's out distance all others!

  • Reviewed by: Plazma444

    07-12-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: well built, Good quality, Brings 3 foam self-adjusting pads L,M,S and 3 Rubber Buds L,M,S

    Weaknesses:Shape is alittle awkward and can be uncomfortable for smaller ears

    Overall Evaluation: I bought sony's Fontopia MDR-EX51LP before getting these, and I expected better bass responce from the EC2's, but It turned out sony's fontopias have great bass responce due to their size. One thing I did like about the EC2 was it's clarity and great mid-range.

  • Reviewed by: tiwang80

    06-28-07

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: clear sound, effective sound isolation, durable build-quality

    Weaknesses:more bulky design

    Overall Evaluation: I bought the E2C for about $80. It is a premium earphone. I also own the Etymotic 6i, another premium earphone. The premium earphones cost more because they deliver better sound quality and sound isolation than cheaper classes of earphone. Both the E2C and 6i produce clearer sound than the Sony 71 and much better sound isolation. They are both suitable for NY Subway use. The Sony 71 is not (especially for soothing classical music). The E6i has produces a more precise sound output. The E2C produces a richer sound, though less precise. The 6i is more compact and sticks straight into the ear. Its smaller double and triple flange plugs produce a better sound isolation than the E2C which has a bent entry for its earphones into the ear and uses bigger rubber, plastic and foam plugs. The E2C has a much more durable build quality than the 6i with thicker cord (less prone to peeling and creasing) and stronger cord connection to the metal plug (less prone wire fray).

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