Customer Reviews

Shure E5c Sound Isolating Earphones

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I play in a hardcore metal band and eventually got tired of not being able to hear for 5 days after a show, so i went on a search for the best sound isolating headphones i could find. Not only are the E5's the best at isolating sound, but they also sound amazing. It sounds like you are sitting right next to the person playing the music you are listening to. The sound isolation is so amazing that when a person is sitting right next to me i cant hear them sneeze even when the music is not playing! They are very lightweight and extremely comfortable. All the little extra plugs it comes with ensures that you will have a comfortable and secure fit no matter what activities you engage in. When using the triple flange tips it is actually hard to pull the plugs out of your ears! Thats just how secure they can be. I would definately reccomend these earplugs above all others for professional or recreational use.

I first ordered a pair of Super.fi canal phones (they were cheaper than the E5c's with similar specs) but returned them after two weeks when I discovered a crack in the casing on one of the phones. At that time I simply wanted a replacement for what I had but they were backordered so I decided to cough up the extra cash and get the E5c. It was definitely worth it. Both of these models have 'memory wires' coming out of the canal phone body that is designed to be looped up over the top of the ear thus securing the units in place. On the E5c models, the part that fits into your ear doesn't stick out away from your head nearly as far (which looks better unto itself) and that also keeps the memory wire closer to your ear making for a smoother (easier to insert and more comfortable) fit.

As with any canal phone, sound reproduction is very dependant on the fit you can get in your canal. I was able to get a very good fit with the enclosed assortment of rubber, plastic and foam tips, better that I could with the Super.fi models. Additionally, I found the sound isolation to be very good. I like to take these to the gym with me when I run. My musical tastes are somewhat different than that of the aerobics classes and with these it is no problem to tune out the (loud) background without killing myself with volume. I have not had any trouble with these staying in my ears and sealed while running or while riding my bike even at interstate touring speeds. With the Super.fi model I had some fit issues because on occasion they would slip out of my canal.

As far as sound quality, I found these to be nearly flat. They are not too heavy on the bass but are definitely capable of reproducing nice lows if tasked to do so (again, you must have a good seal). Some popular Blackeyed Peas provides a nice demonstration piece and it sounds great! Volume on these guys is a bit of an interesting story. I like loud music (Metal, thank you very much) and for most headphones I could tell you exactly where the volume limmit is, but not these. I have had them up quite loud and I heard no distortion however, on a regular basis I find myself NOT cranking these up nearly as much as other phones that I've used. I simply don't have to crank these guys. The reduction in background (outside) sound levels combined with the fine reproduction of the E5c's translates to: I can get the musical quality that I am looking for without maxing out my source, which is not a trivial task on a motorcycle with straight pipes running down the interstate at 80 mph! Also, just for fun, try plugging these in to a monitor output and singing Karaoke. It gives you a whole new experience and these guys are right at home doing so. They are, after all, designed for musicians to use on-stage as personal monitors.

Ok so the bottom line, if you are reading this review (and I know you are), and you are not satisfied with the quality of the discount store phones, these will make you happy. They will cost more than the MP3 player that you are connecting them to but they really are great little phones.

After you adjust to these which is very quickly you will discover what many sound engineers already have that SHURE is dependable quality and these make listening to whatever device you choose to use a pure pleasure, unless the musics bad.Best earphones I have ever owned and used.Since my other half has a full level of the property devoted to a recording studio with top of the line equipment and records music I hate these earphones are even better than the soundproofing we have.

I haven't used Apple's own included iPod earphones since their launch, and have gone through some pretty sweet alternatives - Bose, Etymotic, and others. Nothing comes close to the sheer clarity and audience that these Sure E5s bring to the table.

Such stunning high and low end supremacy, they manage to deliver a sweet spot mid range also.

The Etymotic range were too "tinny" for my liking, and the Bose, well, anything Bose is overpriced for their build quality (I own a pair of their hi-fi sized cans - good quality sound, flimsy build).

Whilst these are not cheap, you won't feel like you've been short changed. Spectacular.

Five stars.

Shure E5 IEMs are your best choice if you are a professional musician or an audiophile looking for powerful musical detail. Please be aware that the Shure E5 has been replaced by the SCL5; they are both professional grade. Just make sure you don't overpay based on model numbers...
If you get a pair of these IEMs, I hope you are lucky enough to find a good fit with any of the adapters (sleeves) provided by Shure. I tried them all and found them to be too short to allow the SCL5 to have a good seal, which is critical. The Shure Triple Flange sleeves are your best bet. Don't get discouraged by the pair included in your packaging; it is smaller in diameter than the Shure EA306 Triple Flange Sleeves. Make sure you order that specific model and get ready to enjoy music like you never have before.
If your ear canal is small, you may get by with smaller adapters. I'd just wonder how you manage to fit an SCL5 in small ears. Those things are BIG!
Enjoy!

By far the best choice for in-ear headphones for live performance, these make anything sound fantastic.

I've read previous reviews about these baby's and they really do walk the talk.

They honest really really are the best headphones because they deliver such clarity, response, bass, and it sounds like the artist is right there sitting next to you playing their music.

Anyhow please be advised that if you are a very heavy music listener like I am...

there's a good chance the headphones will start to tear.

By heavy usage I'm referring to you listening to your music with these headphones more than say 14 hours everyday.

And yes I mean everyday. Jumping in between breaks and walks to a college
classrooms, lunch breaks, relaxing, sleeping and when someone or some event bores you and etc.

Funny enough if you look at this .pdf file:

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at page 4 there's a diagram of these headphones physically showing the TEAR I'm talking about.

Its exactly to the left of the input connector (or number 4).

Thats what happened to me...and now I might get charged a giant fee over a 100 dollars for that little tear that makes the headphones sound like total rubbish.

not too fancy when you take them out of the box (read: disappointing). difficult to get "personalized" i.e. the right earpiece (comes with a bunch) and adjusting the over the ear wire. BUT - when finished quite simply offer the best sound available

The neck and head are an areas of great forces and heat. About 25% of body weight maybe above the shoulders. I only thought about price and sound when I first bought an mp3 player. Well, $1000.00 and five pair of headphones later I came to understand that it is difficult to make a headphone that can deal with muscular force, heat and cord weight.

So if you want a phone that will block out background sound without stressing out your player's phone jack and pull on the cords that connect to your left and right phones it is the Shure.

If you want a phone that will not be ear warmers in the cold and too hot to put on in temps over 50 F then it is Shure.

Lasly, what if you fall asleep or jog or have to wear you phones in an area were the big brand name on the phone gets you the wrong type of glance. Shure solves all of that. You can sleep in them, run in them and they do not make everyone say hey that is the top of the line brand x%$****!

I forgot to say. The higher the volume the more heat your player generates and the more power your battery uses. The money saved in headphone, player, and battery replacement will pay off the Shures.

PORTUGESE

Bom dia, amigos se gosto musica sem problemas o Shure é pra vocês. Os outro tipos estam afora as orelhas e as forças da cabeça estam masi que as outras marcas podem tolerar.

Os outros estam mui calorosos em as ruas do brasil. Tambem o vida do mp3 estaja mais com o Shure e o bateria tambem. Por quê pode jogue-o mais baxio.

Finalmente pra escutar um outro idioma o Shure é excelente pra o reproduçâo de voz!


ESPAÑOL


Buenas dias amigo si gustan musica sin problemas compare el Shure. El cabeza tiene grandes forcas. El otra marcas de fono de cabeza no pueden tolerar focas grandes.

El Shure no esta caliente. Puede cominar libere en él.
Tambien la vida de su mp3 y el pila de mp3 estan más grande con Shure. Porque puede tocar el tocador muy más abajo con el Shure.

Finamente si guste el voz solas o musica en un otro idioma el Shure es marvoloso.