Pros:
Design and Fit. Variety of tip options ensure a good, secure fit.
Cons:
Sound: Very poor considering high price tag.
The Bottom Line:
I compared the E2C side-by-side with competing products and found their sound to be far inferior. Terrible bass, tinny mid and high range.
Overall Rating:
Author's Review
It's a rare occasion when my personal experience with a product differs so greatly from that of other Epinion reviewers, but in regards to these earphones my experience was the polar opposite of nearly every reviewer.
My opinion and review are based on the following:
FIT: I do have to say that this is one area where the E2C excel. A multitude of tip devices are provide, ensuring anyone will be able to configure the earphones for a comfortable fit. A user can also be assured they will be able to use the earphones during virtually any activity and they will remain secure in their ear.
SOUND: This is where I have a major problem with the Shure E2C. I don't see how anyone can say their ability to reproduce sound is acceptable. There is literally almost no Bass and what Bass they do reproduce is incredibly shallow so the "boom" of a tympani drum is heard as a dull thud. The mid and upper ranges are no better, they sounded so tinny it was like listening to one of those old radios that have one 3" speaker.
COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR PRODUCT: I still have the E2C but I never use them. I eventually purchased the Bose in ear earphone for the same price I paid for the Shure product; I don't think anyone could listen to the same recording and compare the Bose and Shure side by side and not view the sound of the Bose as vastly superior.
SUMMARY: If the price of the Shure E2C was in 20 dollar range they would be a good buy as replacements for the crappy earphones that come with an iPod or MP3 player.
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