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Shure E2g Noise Isolating Headphones (Ear Buds, 105 dB, 1 oz - MPN: E2G)
Description: Utilizing the same technology as the original E Series, the E2g combines sound isolating sleeves with high-performance Dynamic MicroDriver technology to deliver full-range audio while blocking outside noise. Lightweight and compact, the E2g.... Read More Description: Utilizing the same technology as the original E Series, the E2g combines sound isolating sleeves with high-performance Dynamic MicroDriver technology to deliver full-range audio while blocking outside noise. Lightweight and compact, the E2g is optimized for compatibility with your Sony PSP and is also the ideal upgrade for many other portable entertainment devices, including MP3, DVD and CD players.The E2g'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. What's more, the E2g's speakers are constructed with studio-grade components, producing outstanding audio clarity that allows you to hear your music like never before. Because every ear is different, E2g 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. 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 or moving around. The E2g earphones also feature low-profile earphone cables. The E2g's cables pass behind the ear, out of sight and out of the way, to provide a more comfortable, discreet fit. Minimize |
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| Date Reviewed: 02/07/2006 |
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Strengths: Crystal clear sound, accurate bass, lots of fit options included, superior quality
Weaknesses: Somewhat large, around the ear design is "different"
Summary: If sound is your main priorities these babies have it in spades. I was previously using some $30 Sony headphones and find these far superior in realistic sound reproduction. They don't quite hold up to the Sony bass but it the Shure E2G's are much more accurate in this regard.
Build quality of these headphones is outstanding. The cable is nice and thick (unlike my flimsy Sony cable which is already deteriorating) and the length excellent - not too short or too long. There are many different options for ear fitting included in with the package as well as an outstanding case.
I found the size of the part that isn't in your ear to be somewhat large and a bit heavy in comparison to my other headphones. Also, the cord routing up and around the ear is a bit odd - I'm still not sure if I like it.
Overall I'd have to say they are worth the money. However, I'm probably going to give the E3G's a shot and see if they are worth extra money.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/06/2006 |
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Strengths: Crisp, accurate sound quality. Sound isolation works very well for noisy environments.
Weaknesses: Lacks low frequency and strong deep bass capability. A little pricey.
Summary: The Shure the E2G's are were designed for use with portable "gaming" devices, specifically the Sony PSP, however I have primarily been using them for digital audio on my Apple iPod. The audio clarity and response from these tiny earphones is superb. Listening to music using the E2Gs is enjoyable because the sound quality is tight, sharp, and clean. I could actually pick out background sounds in the music that I had never noticed using other headphones. Furthermore, it's almost as if you have surround sound headphones on (not tiny earbuds). I must warn you that although the mid-range frequencies are crisp, the bass response might be lacking a little for "bass happy" listeners.
The sound isolation feature works very well too. These earphones are so effective at blocking out external noise (like people taking, which noise-cancelling headphones are not designed for) that you can hear your music clearly with even the most extreme external noise. This feature also helps me to save battery life on my iPod because I can keep the volume level significantly lower with the E2Gs than with regular headphones.
These earphones also come with six pairs of fittings that you can insert onto the earphones. It's nice having the flexibility to customize your earphones making them much more comfortable. One work of caution, I've found that the sound isolation works better with rubber fittings.
Overall, the E2G's deliver excellent sound quality at a good value. If you're looking for earphones for use on an airplane, subway, or public area, pick up the E2Gs now!
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| Date Reviewed: 04/04/2006 |
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Strengths: The sound is nicer than any of the cheaper earbuds that come with .mp3 players. I'm able to play music at much lower volumes
Weaknesses: The sound blocking is not as complete as I'd hoped. If I have no sound coming through the earphones, I can still hear the outside world pretty well. Over time, they become a little uncomfortable.
Summary: The sound is nice, and the earphones are *really* efficient -- Whereby I've had to listen to music of movies at 70-90% of maximum volume on most devices (depending on the device) to really hear everything, I now listen to music/movies at anywhere from 5 to 25%. I suspect this is due partly to the outside noise blocking (which works pretty, but not very, well), and due partly to the fact that the music enters the ear at a point much closer to the eardrum than standard earbuds.
For this reason, I would *strongly* recommend being careful with this product. Because of their efficiency, it's probably easy to play music at unexpectedly high volumes and cause damage to your ears.
Also comfort may be an issue. The E2Gs come with 3 types of earpads, each in 3 different sizes. Unfortunately, but ones that performed best for noise blockage were also the least comfortable, and vice versa. I had to try almost all of the pads to find the right combination of comfort and noise-blocking ability, which in my case, were the "soft thin rubber" pads. These are quite comfortable, but they were the least efficient in blocking noise. On an airplane or subway, I often switch to the foam inserts, which block noise well, but become uncomfortable after an hour or so.
Overall, I'm happy with the E2G earphones. The sound is nice (I'm a middle aged man with slight age-related hearing loss, and therefore no audiophile, but I can *definitely* hear the difference between these and the standard iPod earbuds), and they do block noise pretty well. If you're serious though, I would recommend going to an audiologist and getting custom ear molds for another $100 or so. This will improve both comfort and noise blockage, and would make the E2Gs an excellent way to listen to your music. I thing most people would be far better off with the E2 series of earphone with a custom earmold than with the more expensive E3 series. It would be about the same price.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/23/2006 |
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Strengths: Sound quality
Assortment of sleeves
Weaknesses: Size might be an issue for some (too big or too small)
Summary: The sound quality on these is basically identical to the clear colored E2C and is comprable to the other main canal phone in this class, the Etymotic ER6.
It has good a good balance from highs to mids down to the lows, something very refreshing in the sub $100 range compared to Sony Fontopias etc. which tend to be muddy and bass heavy.
It does lack of the detail of its bigger brothers (the E2 and E4s), but at this price, it may be the best value in the entry audiphile earphone segment. A great set to have around campus, for long commutes or at the gym.
My only complaint is that despite the excellent assorment of foam and rubber sleeves, the way these insert into your ear, the size of the body maybe too big or too small for some, something that isn't as much of an issue with the E3/4s and the Etys.
Very easy to drive as well, because of their decent sensitivity and low impedance.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/12/2006 |
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Strengths: Excellent Sound . Blocks out surrounding noise .
Weaknesses: None that I can think of .
Summary: I wanted a good set of headphones for my new Video iPod and these are terrific . I work in a large reatil department store and the noise level is very loud . I walk in with my Shure E2G's on and you can't hear a thing except the clear sound of the Shure's . The mid and highs are wonderful as well as the base , they sound great at any level. I'm very picky and I can't say a bad thing about these headphones .
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| Date Reviewed: 01/09/2006 |
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Strengths: Great sound, especially for the price I got them for. Don't ask how. They have great bass for in-ear headphones. The orange foam ear tips stay in my ear great, and sound nothing short of amazing.
Weaknesses: The other ear tips(or whatever I should call them) did not fit in my ear too well. The soft silicon ones, did not stay in my ears and the harder silicon/plastic ones hurt my ears.
Summary: These are great headphones for the price, especially what I got them for, which was around $20. Don't ask how. I recommend these to anyone that enjoys listening to an mp3 player without anyone else being able to hear the music. You can turn the volume up as loud as you want and others around you will not hear the music. Also, they come in a nice case. The case is very reminiscent of an Oakley case, which is very good for me, since I am a big fan of all Oakley merchandise.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/06/2007 |
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Strengths: Excellent sound quality, even at low volumes.
Weaknesses: Silicon inserts can get uncomfortable after extended use.
Summary: I was really dissatisfied with my stock IPOD buds that came with my Nano. They fell out easy, didn't fit great and sounded horrible (bass distorted on all types of music). My primary use for my nano is to use the pedometer sensor while jogging distances between 3-6 miles/day. I had to crank up the volume on my nano so high; and after I read all those articles that said extended use of an MP3 player for long durations was harmful to your long term hearing, I got these Shures. I read the reviews on Pricegrabber and there was one in which some guy was listening to it so low that only one pixel registered on his IPOD volume meter. After I got mine and was listening to it in the office, I can honestly say that I too can listen to my IPOD on 1 pixel without any difficulty. The snug fit helps to block out external noise, which it does quite well. However, you can still hear cars and other external traffic, but it is really muted. When I'm jogging, I can hear my heart beating and my breathing at first, then as I become acclimated, all I can hear is great digital music the way it was intended to be heard. I started out using the silicon buds, but they become uncomfortable after extended use, so I went to the black rubber ones that come with it. You have quite a selection to choose from (3 sets of black rubber or 3 sets of silicon buds of varying sizes). I am very happy with these and would buy them again.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/21/2007 |
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Strengths: Sound quality, custom fitting options, overall quality/features.
Weaknesses: None
Summary: It can be hard to convince yourself to pop the same kind of money on a set of earphones as you do on a media player...until you hear them. You're not getting the benefit of what your other equipment has to offer if you pump the sound through a pair of $5 ear buds. Do yourself a favor and get these. In terms of bang for the buck, they're the best deal out there.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/11/2007 |
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Strengths: Srong, clear sound and performance. Compact size and included carrying case.
Weaknesses: Takes a bit to get used to if you have not used a similar product.
Summary: Overall, I am very happy with the performance of these buds. My sister walked in the room and spoke to me. I did not hear a word she said. That alone sold me on the product! Seriously, I use these with my iPod. Even though they are "gaming" buds, I cannot imagine better sound quality from the E2Cs. I have also tried the Bose Buds. These too are excellent quality, but I liked the Shure buds better. These buds are definitely an improvement over the iPod ear phones... I have and will continue to recommend these to other people. PriceGrabber saved me $40 and the seller delivered new product. I am very pleased.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/02/2006 |
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Strengths: Descent Sound Isolation, Love the carrying case,
Weaknesses: Uncomfortable at first, takes time to get the right feel
Summary: I would recamend these earphones because they have good sound isolation at a good price and they are completely black they match my ipod video and psp. Would buy them again any time.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/20/2006 |
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Strengths: Awesome Sound
Nice Case
Sound Isolating
Weaknesses: The ear numbs can be uncomfortable, and you'll have to play around with them for a bit to get the right size.
Summary: Awesome headphones, deliver all sorts of sound goodness. Great if you just want to get away from the world. I've been wearing them for a couple months now and have only praises for the sound quality. Been using it with my PSP, and the sound quality is just really excellent.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/27/2006 |
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Strengths: Sound quality crisp clear
Weaknesses: None. Great for the price.
Summary: The Shure E2G are basically black E2C's with a longer cord. I prefer earbud type phones because they isolate the sound better than regular headphones and no one has to know what I'm listening to.
First of all, they look cool, very sleek but sturdy. I read reviews about the earbuds being difficult to put on, but I had used earbuds before so I knew the trick. It comes with 9 sets of sleeves: Small, Medium and Large Foam, Flex an Soft Flex sleeves. I use the Soft Flex sleeves. They have to fit perfectly into the ear in order to get the best sound.
These earphones have been compared with the Sony's EX51/71 buds, but that's a stupid comparison, the Sony's are basically crap. The E2G sound is very crisp and clear, great treble The bass is not overpowering but it's not as bad as I read, there's a huge difference from sleeve to sleeve, so it's better to try them all.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/10/2006 |
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Strengths: Excellent sound quality, great for blocking external noise
Weaknesses: It takes a few days to get used to having the headphones in your ears.
Summary: I upgraded from the standard iPod headphones to these about a month ago and couldn't be happier. Good bass, excellent highs and mids, I hear parts of songs that I didn't hear before. I was also able to take the volume down from 3/4 to 1/4 and hear everything perfectly. Walking down a busy highway I can barely hear the cars with these in (although they recommend not wearing them as a pedestrian). If you're sick of turning the volume up all the way and are looking for a better quality, I would definitely recommend these.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/09/2006 |
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Strengths: Flat un-colored response.
Durable, ergonomic design.
Enough adaptors that they should fit just about any ear.
Just plain sound great.
Weaknesses: They don't have any real bass punch.
Not extremly efficient with 106 db spl.
Summary: I purchased the E2C's after much research which included seller reviews, forums and specification sheets. The only weakness of the E2C's is the lack of real bass punch. After listening to the Sure's for several weeks I have really learned to appreciate the clean sound and almost total isolation from the rest of the world.(Wear these only if you can afford to be isolated)Unlike other sound isolating earbuds, the Sure E2C's do not transfer sound and wind noise through their cords or earbuds when touched. Sure did it right. If you have experienced that transfer of sound through the cord or bud of other brands, try the Sure E2C's. It might be the last brand you try. It will be for me. I'm saving my money now for a pair of Sure E5C's. I give these as many STARS as are allowed.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/06/2006 |
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 Great sound! Fit may be tough! Strengths: GREAT Sound quality; adequate noise-blocking
Weaknesses: They may not fit well.
Summary: I cannot get these things to stay in my ears when I'm jogging, but maybe that's just a personal thing. It's hard for me to get them to fit right even when I'm sitting still, but my girlfriend has no trouble using them. She even uses them when she mows lawns for hours and hours. She says they are too hard to have them in when she sleeps, though.
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