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Shure E5c Sound Isolating Earphones

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Shure E5c Sound Isolating Earphones - The E5c is the top-of-the-line model of this prestigious series, offering the richest possible listening experience. Dual high energy micro-speakers capture the high- and low-frequencies, while an in-line electronic crossover separates these outputs. You can hear your music like never before, where subtle details are brought forward for a lush, complete stereo listening experience. Input Connector - 3.5 mm (1/8) gold-plated stereo plug Includes case Shure 2-Year limited warranty

List Price:	$549.00
Our Price:	$479.99
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Product Details

Product Weight:	3.0 pounds
Package Length:	5.6 inches
Package Width:	4.4 inches
Package Height:	3.9 inches
Package Weight:	0.5 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 54 reviews

Features

Sound Isolating in-ear design - Hear only what you want to hear
Portable and lightweight design - weighing 1.1 ounce
Personal fit kit to contour to your ear size
Dual high-energy micro in-ear speakers
In-Line Crossover to enhance a studio quality listening experience

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 4.0

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not e5c Mar 03, 2010
I just want to say, this is not e5c. It's scl5.

scl5 is good, but i just want an e5c

Ultimate Sound Quality Terribly Uncomfortable Feb 12, 2009
I've owned these earbuds since they came to market. First off I have to say I can't imagine getting any better sound quality.... it truly is like being in the studio with the artist while they were making the recording, sort of like comparing HDTV to non HD...but ! you must learn to put them on correctly which is more than a little hassle its a lot of hassle so much so that I find myself often using cheap inferior headphones and buds. These great sounding Shure E5c sit in my drawer way too much for what they cost me( btw, I found them new for a little over $300 not as much as they are asking for here ). I regret buying them.... I definitely would have been happier with a pair of comfortable high quality headphones such as Bose ! They are overkill and not worth the discomfort you must endure...you shouldn't have to sacrifice comfort for quality. But dammm....they sound great once they're broken in. Just think about it a lot before you invest sevral hundred $$$ on a set of earbuds.

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Great Customer Service from Shure Oct 19, 2007
I bought the E5C earphones during summer 2005. Left ear stopped playing abruptly in early October 2007, no external, visual damage. I'm a neat freak, so take good care of my toys. Sent the broken earphones to Shure with an explanation I understood they were a few months out of the 2 year warranty, but would appreciate a warranty replacment because I had in no way abused the earphones and had been very happy with them. Got a brand new replacement pair about 1.5 weeks later, no questions asked. Shure is a providing an excellent quality/fidelity product and commensurate service to back it up. Happy in Pittsburgh, S. Monroe

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good, but far from great Sep 28, 2007
I've been using these earphones for over a year now, and though they have good points they also have a lot of annoyances. I'm surprised when I see such glowing reviews for these, which is why I want to share some of my thoughts.

First the good :
I fly a lot, and I do believe these are the best earphones I've ever had for the plane. In the past I owned a good pair of Sony noise canceling, then I went on to Bose noise canceling, then last year I purchased these Shures. The noise canceling phones go over the ear, which means they are larger and are taking up a lot of your valuable carry-on space. The Shure's can be coiled up into their little container and take up very little space. I can easily put them in my pants pocket. The noise canceling phones help to reduce the drone of the plane, but filter out little else. You'll still hear conversations and announcements. The Shures are plugged right into your ear canals, and you hear almost nothing outside. They are just like earplugs, with music inside.
I'll also note that they are very well built. For as many times as I've snagged the cord on something, they have held up beautifully.

Now the bad:
Aside from using them on the plane or in public transportation like the subway, I find these to be my least favorite earphones for listening to music. Because they are plugging up your ear canals, you hear things like your own breathing, your feet stepping on the ground, the cord brushing against things. Try walking around with earplugs and you'll understand what I'm describing. At the gym, these earphones are terrible. Running on the treadmill with them you'll hear every thud of your foot, your heavy breathing, and the bouncing of the cord. Walk around outside with them and it's the same to a lesser degree. Try to use them lying back in a chair or in bed and you find yourself trying to control your breathing so it doesn't interfere with the music.

As for sound quality, they are the best in-ear phones I've had. However, they cannot hold a candle to on-ear or over-ear phones I own. I have on-ear phones that cost less than 1/8 the cost of these, and are far superior in sound quality.

My advice is to go with the in-ear phones only if you are purchasing them for very noisy environments such as airplanes where you do not want to hear anything going on around you. If you expect to use them in quiet surroundings, I think you'll be very disappointed. Personally I would not pay so much money in the future for in-ear phones, since I cannot use them anywhere other than a very noisy environment.

For The Serious Audiophile Sep 25, 2007
E5C vs. E3C

For a year and a half, I listened to the E5s. The sound quality - especially the bass, is noticeably better than the e3s. Does the quality difference justify the extra money? I think so. But I also think that this depends on your financial situation. If you insist on squeezing every last ounce of high-fidelity out of your portable rig, than these headphones are for you. As I wrote in my e3 review, (having owned a pair at one point), you are doing yourself a great disservice by not listening to your music with as little or (preferably) no compression. My current codec (format) of choice for "ripping" CDs is Sony's ATRAC Advanced Lossless which plays the music back with all the bits of the original CD. You can really hear the difference in bitrates when listening through the E5 headphones.

The E5s are comfortable and do a very good job of isolating outside noise. Although they are larger than other models, it only took me a couple days to get used to wearing them. I used them on the subway everyday. The cord is a bit more rigid and less flexible than the other models from Shure.

Worthy of note: I am currently on my third pair of e5s; well sort of, I am now using the newer SCL5. The first E5 developed a wire fray, and the second, some uneven sound levels after about 1 year of use. Shure exchanges faulty products with a great 2-year warranty. Recommended.