Shure e5c's @ Amazon for $296.99
Shure e5c on amazon $296.99
Jul 23, 2005 | 3:07 pm
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I think they are, and that's based on me using the E4c set. Once they are burned in (mine are probably only half-way), the sound quality is exceptional.
They do come with a fit kit - quite a few different tips to choose from.
Check out www.head-fi.org.
They do come with a fit kit - quite a few different tips to choose from.
Check out www.head-fi.org.
Jul 24, 2005 | 9:17 am
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skifrog - These are indeed far superior to any noise cancelling headset on the market. The E5s are not custom molded, but custom molds can be made for them. Instead, tips of different sizes made from various materials are used. In my experience, the foamies provide the best sound.
EDIT: By the way, it appears the deal is there no more -- the price has been bumped to ~$390.
EDIT: By the way, it appears the deal is there no more -- the price has been bumped to ~$390.
Jul 24, 2005 | 10:04 am
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I agree, the E2 and E3 are both viable alternatives. The E2 can be found for ~$50 and the E3 can be found for ~$110 these days. You'll be surprised to experience just how much of a difference these can make on long haul flights =)
Jul 24, 2005 | 3:32 pm
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Originally Posted by FlyingToFly
I agree, the E2 and E3 are both viable alternatives. The E2 can be found for ~$50 and the E3 can be found for ~$110 these days. You'll be surprised to experience just how much of a difference these can make on long haul flights =)
Aug 7, 2005 | 12:12 pm
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durability
I have a problem with cheap headphones breaking. Since I use these primarily while exercising and training in the gym, I want to make sure that they won't die on me.
Has anyone experienced problems with the Shure products?
Sam
Has anyone experienced problems with the Shure products?
Sam
Aug 7, 2005 | 1:36 pm
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Originally Posted by DavidNZ
I think they are, and that's based on me using the E4c set. Once they are burned in (mine are probably only half-way), the sound quality is exceptional.
They do come with a fit kit - quite a few different tips to choose from.
Check out www.head-fi.org.
They do come with a fit kit - quite a few different tips to choose from.
Check out www.head-fi.org.
Aug 7, 2005 | 3:39 pm
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Originally Posted by copwriter
I just bought a set of e3s from eCost for about $110.
Aug 7, 2005 | 10:53 pm
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Originally Posted by tdo-ca
How was ecost experience - their price on the e4s is 169 and I was wondering if there is a catch seeing that it is 130 less than other etailers...
Sam
Aug 7, 2005 | 11:06 pm
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I got the e4cs. They are not bad at all. However, a tip. You must wrap them around your ear. Especially when you are in the gym. Otherwise you get alot of noise from bouncing up and down.
Aug 8, 2005 | 7:50 am
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That is a great price as I can't even get them at that price from my Distributor. I can get them and sell em for 359.99 from my distributor.
I truley love my e5c's. They are the best I have used and I have tried many many many different kinds of head/ear/noise cxling phones.
I truley love my e5c's. They are the best I have used and I have tried many many many different kinds of head/ear/noise cxling phones.