Well worth the purchase, despite the frayed cord in the end | Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)

Nice | Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black)

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	• Shure E2c-n Sound Isolating Earphones (Black) Shure Shure average customer review:based on 146 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Great sound!! but, poor durability

I received these earphone last December as a gift. Absolutely have loved them. The richness, bass, and sound quality on high quality mp3s blows my mind (also recommend the SRS Sound Box... a $15 download for the premium version significantly enhances laptop audio playback) and the sound blocking was exceptional once you determine which ear fitting works best for your own comfort. These were also great for running. HOWEVER, the plastic casing (2 sides come together) that protects them is CHEAP and poorly glued by the manufacturer! Not one, but both sides (left and right earbud) have now had this issue with the two pieces of plastic casing coming apart. I tried gluing these myself, but after continual wear, the one side has broken apart again and finally the wire ripped. That's less than 8 months, and I had used these pretty regularly. Overall: great product, and will definitely buy again, but wish that Shure would add some finishing touches to improve the cheap plastic casing.

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Well worth the purchase, despite the frayed cord in the end

I first bought these earphones about a year ago to listen to my ipod on my commute to work (why anyone uses those ipod earbuds is beyond me).

PROS:
- These fit nice and snug...it's just a matter of trying out each of the different sleeves to get the right fit for you.
- Sound isolation is great once you find the right fit. It allows me to be at peace with my music and tune out people on the bus.
- Sound quality is great. I've used various earphones and the sound quality on these is the best by far. With my old earphones, I had to turn up the volume to at least 50% to get decent sound...now I can get the same sound at 25% and less.

CONS:
- After about a year and a half of frequent, yet careful use (1 hour a day, 5 days a week), one of the wires became frayed. Right now, it's surgically enhanced with electrical tape but still works. It's only a matter of time before it goes dead.
- Getting the earphones to fit in the case is cumbersome.
- Wax build-up gets on the earphones. They come with wax guards but once you run out you'll have to buy replacements, which are more expensive then they should be.

These earphones were $100 when I first bought them. Now that the price is around $60, they're a steal. I would've given 5 stars if it weren't for the frayed cord after a year and a half of use.

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Nice

These headphones are "nice." Their sounds is somewhat lacking, but it feels good in my ears and are WAY better than the stock phones you get with the iphone.

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Excellent for the business traveller

I've owned these headphones for about a year now, and purchased them when they were at the $99 price point. I use them mainly for business trips, and have been very pleased. The sound quality is excellent, they block most but not all of the airplane noise even though they are not necessarily active noise canceling headphones. I have used them with the iPod, iPhone, and PSP with no crackling or other issues. They are the first headphones I have used that allowed me to hear the PSP on a plane, which is quite an accomplishment. They are very durable, the case is great, and the assortment of tips for a personalized fit is great. My only negative impression is that the replacement tips can be hard to find, and are ridiculously expensive.

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Featuring Dynamic MicroDriver technology that delivers a full frequency soundstage originally developed for professional musicians, the E2CN is ideal ideal for enhancing your listening experience with iPod, portable MP3, DVD, and CD players as well as all other audio sources. An included selection of interchangeable sleeves allows for a comfortable, personalized fit. Plus, the E2CN ships with an zippered carring case for easy storage. The E2CN'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. 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. The cable spool inside provides a convenient, tangle-free way to store your earphones. Sensitivity (at 1kHz) - 105dB SPL/mWImpedance (at 1kHz) - 16 Ohm Cable Length - 1.57m (62 inches) Input Connector - 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) gold-plated stereo plug Unit Weight - 30 gram (1 ounces)

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