Customer Reviews

elago E3 In-Ear Noise-Reducing Earphones with Superior Comfort (Compatible iPhone 4, 1G/3GS)

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

I was attracted to these headphones because they were on special. I've been through a bunch of ear bud style headphones and I have to say these are the best under $20.00 ones I've purchased so far. (probably better than some of the $40-50 ones I have). Mind you I've only had them for less than a week but the sound quality is great... deep bass, treble doesn't break up when volume is set high. As for the durability, jury is still out.

I would add another great feature of this product is the earbuds fit snug so it never feels like it will fall out. It kinda "hooks" into the little curve on the bottom of your ear. It's hard to describe but it works well.

12/14/2011 Update
It's been a few months and I've had no problems with this product. IMO I think these were made well. They seem pretty solid. I can see how others may not like them because if it doesn't fit the shape of your ears, they probably won't stay in place very well, but I really like the design and they work well for me.

05/27/2011 Update
Okay, still likem except the wires are a little stiff; plastic wire coating is a bit harder than others. They don't quite "hang" off the ears like other earbud headphones with softer rubbery cables. Why does this matter you ask? If you get any upward push on the cables it can loosen them from the ears.

After my top of the line Sure e-350s broke I was in need of some new headphones. Sure was willing to replace the broken ones for $250 but, that is half of what thy cost so I was not at all willing to put $700 in headphones that will break again. After I got these in the mail, I put them on and my first impression was not good. I thought the bass was to much and that the highs where drowned out by it. God was I wrong. After turring the Bass Boster EQ on my iPod off, i played the same song again. My God did it sound good.
To compare them put my Bose sound canceling headphones on and turned the volume up. Yea, they sounded good and they are $200. These are 20 and they sound amazing!

I bought 2 of these and after receiving them I bought 2 more. They are that good. The sound is not as accurate as the Apple in ear headphones but these also have better bass response. The sound is rich and full. The Apple in ears are also 10 times the cost of these headphones. Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote & MicSo I bought a bunch to give to family and to keep as backups. They certainly are cheap enough.

The cord is about 6 inches longer than the current generation headset w/mic that comes with the iPhone 4. I would say the length is about 33 inches from tip to tip. The cord is also symmetrical between the left and right headset. It also includes the little cord cinch like on the Apple versions so you can cinch the cord under your chin.

Please note, as the photos above suggests, THIS HEADPHONE DOES NOT COME WITH A MIC! It's only the headphones.

Finally, I've never heard of Elago but I think they make some wonderfully designed Apple accessories that add tremendous value.

I was searching for a good pair of headphones that would not empty my wallet... And I found them! These headphones have an awesome stylish design and fit snuggly in my ears. Elago have really outdone themselves this time..... Such great quality at a low price!

I had the Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones which worked great until the cord gave out broke near one of the earbuds. So I bought these after reading the comparisons and the much cheaper price ($7 + S&H) compared to Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds (Black)and the JBuds J3 Micro Atomic In-Ear Earphones with Travel Case (Jet Black) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging].

Midrange is good. Bass is excellent. The highs are pretty good, but not as clear as $50+ headphones I use regularly.
These do not fall out of your ear and are quite comfortable.

This is my first review of ANY product on amazon. Since I am writing it on these ear buds, I'm quite happy with my purchase and will recommend these to anyone!

I was sorta reluctant to pay $12 bucks for headphones since ive always thought that headphones will always just break and ill have to buy some again. BUT, these are pretttty awesome. Best ones I've had. A must buy if the sale is still on.

Very impressive product for the price. The sound quality is much, much better than the Best Buy $30 plugs that I lost.

I purchased the elago E3 earphones to use at the gym and to replace my Apple earbuds. When I first received the earphones, I found the sound to have too much bass, but after making adjustments on my iPod, the sound was very good. Initially I thought the fit was okay, but after just a few uses at the gym on a stationary bike and elliptical machine, I had problems keeping them in my ears. I did not have this problem with the earbuds. If you intend to use these earphones while remaining perfectly still, than they are a good choice. Otherwise, I would look elsewhere.

For the price, these are the best earphones I've tried. As another reviewer said, the earphone kind of hooks into your ear so they don't seem to fall out. Can't comment on durability yet.

Do not make the mistake I did and get these, thinking they have a mic incorporated for use with the iPhone. They are just headphones. The sound quality is quite nice, but they are kind of strangely-shaped-- a bit hard to make them fit well in my ear, at least.