Shure E3c Noise Isolating Headphones - Black

(Ear Buds, 115 dB, 0.9 oz - MPN: E3CNEFS)

Description: Originally developed for professional musicians, the E3c combines WideBand MicroDriver technology with a sound isolating design to deliver rich, detailed sound with improved high end while blocking outside noise, ideal for optimizing your l.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 03/26/2006
pavelnelyubin Member Since: Mar 2006 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 12 Days	SHURE E3C Strengths: NOISE ISOLATION,BASS, CLEAR RICH SOUND Weaknesses: NEEDS TIME TO FIT IN-1 WEEK Summary: HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ITEM, I USE IT WITH I-POD NANO, BUT THE BEST RESULTS WITH REGULAR CD'S. GIVE THEM SOME TIME TO FIT IN YOUR EARS. I FEEL BEST WITH YELLOW FOAM INSERTS 67% of People (2/3) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 07/01/2006
bamano from HI Member Since: Jul 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 2 Months	Shure E3C Strengths: Many sizes and types of ear sleeves included. Weaknesses: Weak bass. Summary: Headphones used primarily with my 60GB video iPod. The bass is weak compared to the Sony MDR-NC11 Noise Canceling headphone that I use. The E3C produces more mid to high range sound. Was considering the E5, but too pricey. 50% of People (1/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 08/28/2007
Eric_SF Member Since: Jul 2007 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 15 Days	Worth the money Strengths: - Music like it was intended to sound like Weaknesses: -Bass is very defined but not "booming" as some like (I thought I did) Summary: It's true what they say - the music player should be purchased second to a good set of listening devices. Note to readers: I am by no means an "audiophile". I had been using a pair of Sony FONTOPIA/MDREX51 for about 6 months and thought they sounded great. Overall sound was like the Apple earbuds on my iPod but the bass was much heavier which I liked. Then they fell apart - literally - the cables started to shed their rubber and wires became exposed. I decided to upgrade. I bought a pair of Shure E2C and thought they sounded great! I heard things I had not heard before, bass was good and high/mid was decent. However, the fit sucked. I then bought my E3C. Fit was different but after figuring it out (took about a week of on and off listening) I heard highs and mids so clearly defined that when I closed my eyes I could almost picture the bands playing in front of me. The bass on the other hand was a bit less than the E2C and my Sony's. I was upset at first and missed my booming lows, but after a while of going back and forth with the E2C and E3C, I started to realize that the bass was there, just not overwhelming as I previously had been hearing. You see, the songs still had the lows of the song, but it was much more inline (perhaps a bit recessed) with the amazing highs and mids that were crystal clear. The E2C does not have nearly as well defined Highs and Mids as these and after listening to them both for a while I realized that I like hearing all of the music together and not just bass, with "sounds" coming from my high and midrange (the bass to mids/highs in the E2C are like the saying, "would you like some fries with your catchup?" - the fries being the highs/mids) Overall these are great. Not everyone likes the deep, in the ear fit, but I have grown into them. It takes some time, be patient and keep adjusting. The foam is easiest, yes. The clears fit true and the black rubber tips form a little. I'm tempted to try the triple-flange from what people have been saying. I don't think I could walk very long without having to adjust them again (you NEED a perfect fit for them to sound their best) and likewise, I wouldn't use them at the gym. On another side note, the sound isolating that they provide is amazing. Don't use them at work or you'll miss phone calls and people calling your name :) Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 03/01/2007
btomhave from VA Member Since: Jun 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 4 Days	First Try at High End Earphones Strengths: Excellent range, good seal when you find the right tips, comes with a decent hard case with spool, amazing sound quality. Weaknesses: In ear channel may not be comfortable for all people. I noticed that, because of the excellent seal, I could hear every noise in my head (like chewing) and even the cord rubbing against my collar. Summary: The sound quality is amazing. I bought this to use with a 5th Gen iPod Nano. I was hearing details in music that I was not previously aware of. Take the time to fit the earphones properly. Experiment with the tips to get the right fit. This is the first high-end earphones I've ever purchased or used. The difference in quality was staggering. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 01/07/2007
retroduds Member Since: Dec 2006 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 10 Days	Shure Sounds Sweet Strengths: Comfortable, good fit, amazing sound, no background noise Weaknesses: Expensive Summary: I purchased these for my iPOD. These headphones sound incredible. Not only are they very comfortable, they are amazingly accurate and have a very full sound. They are really like earplugs with speakers, though. They block out all other noise and you can hear your breathing and footsteps when music is not playing. All in all, they are a tremendous set of headphones! Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.