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• Smallest of Shure E series Weighing only 0.9 oz less than one ounce
• Instead of bulky headphones, E3 wearers get form fitting earpieces that stay securely inside the ear without uneasy headbands
• Sound separation prevents outside sound from interfering with the music, and creates a calm space for exceptional audio clarity
• The studio grade, low mass, high energy micro speakers employ balanced armature technology for more economical output and expanded high frequencies
• Compatible for use with 1/8 inch 3.5 mm audio output ports

Review If you’re wanting to upgrade your movable music listening experience, the Shure E3c sound isolating earphones deserve a serious look. The E3c’s offer a level of sensitivity and range that places them in the audiophile tier of earphones and luckily, Shure priced them to make this kind of quality inside reach. In many ways, judging sound quality is all about making comparisons, and when the E3c’s are paired against their big brother, the Shure E5c earphones, the E3c’s do reveal a obvious loss of dynamic range and clearness. Of course, the E5c’s are worth every penny for those who want to use up more on earphones than they spent on their iPod. The E3c’s, on the other hand, come out a clear winner when you weigh their quality and cost. Design
The E3c earbuds are small and easy to put in the ear easier, in fact, than the E5c earbuds, which are bigger and less friendly to people with small ears. The E3c’s thin and pliant cords are light and easy to manage. They’re also intended to be looped over the back of the ear, but many testers found it uneasy and uncomfortable to keep them there. These testers also said they favored inserting the earphones upside down, letting the cords dangle downwards from the ear to avoid hassles. By comparison, the E5c earphones feature a bendable stiffening material in the section of cable that runs behind the ears, allowing the listener to loop the cables over and behind the ear more securely. It could be nice to see this simple solution added to the E3c earphones. Shure did decide to give the E3c’s the same gold plated, 3.5mm input connector as the E5c’s. The connector has a low profile elbow bend to minimize accidental unplugging and snags great for laptop and airline users. And just like the E5c’s, the E3c’s come with some earplug “sleeves” packaged in what Shure calls a “fit kit”. Our testers had little trouble finding a sleeve that felt comfy. We particularly liked the expanding bubble sleeves that, like those bubble dinosaurs that grow in water, expand to fit the contours of the ear canal. Sound Quality
As we listened to a broad range of musical genres on the E3c earphones it was hard, again, not to compare with the E5c’s. If you aren’t entertaining the notion of buying the E5c’s, then be sure you never have occasion to listen to them. Rest easy in the knowledge that the E3c’s deliver clear, crisp highs and rich, thundering lows. Delight in the fact that they excel at delivering the celebrated earphone experience, the external world is mainly silenced and the music resonates inside your head. In the meantime, if you’re toying with the idea of stepping up to the E5c’s, go ahead and give both models a listen. Though the difference between the two isn’t stark, we now noticed that we had to drive the E3c’s at higher volume to get the same kind of resonance and fullness the E5c’s deliver at a comparatively lower volume. Comparing the E3c’s to the E5c’s is a bit unfair, but in many ways, the comparisons revealed just how good both sets of earphones really are. The E5c’s represent an very high benchmark, and luckily for those who don’t want to use up a bundle on top quality earphones, the E3c’s aren’t too far off the rate. We suggest them as a big upgrade to the standard headphones that ship with most movable music devices. Joshua Gunn Pros
Simple, compact design intended for compatibility with most ears Excellent sound quality at a non stratospheric price Cons
Cord ergonomics may be better Lower quality sound than the E5c model generates unplanned spending urge

Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphone The substitute of the highly praised E1, the E3 uses low mass, high energy micro speakers to deliver very exact sound with secure, comfy, acoustic isolationfor an remaining listening experience where ever you’re. If listening to your home stereo, computer, or movable CD or MP3 player, this earphone offers studio quality performance of the highest order. Will include carrying case Soft, adaptable sleeves in the Fit Kit gently contour the inside of the ear for a comfy, secure fit 60 Inch cable with gold plated connector two Year Shure warranty Color White

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