Pros: High-end pro quality with great accessories.
Cons: A little pricey for some!
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend these headphones because of their quality sound and construction coupled with the fact that they actually stay in your ears while providing all that excellent sound!
pward's Full Review: Shure E3C Consumer Headphones
My dilemna
I've always struggled with cheaply made headsets (from the ones included with my iPod to several others I've bought in my search for the best mix of comfort and performance).
When jogging or walking, the iPod standard buds don't stay in my ears so I tried two different behind-the-head, wrap around style since I did not care for the over-head style (guess I'm just too picky of a consumer!
So I jumped on epinions, amazon, ebay, crutchfield, etc one day with a mission to find the best bud-style I could find. I read several really good reviews on these Shure headphones.
I was familiar with Shure from my days of running live sound at church and for concerts here in Nashville. I knew of their quality in the pro audio markets.
Opening the box / Performance
I ordered and received the headphones and was impressed with the included accessories (variety of bud sizes for different size ears, great compact carrying case).
Out-of-the-box, the buds on these fit my ears perfectly - I did not have to change out to one of the included alternate sizes. The dynamic range and output was a tremendous improvement over any headsets I've owned. I had to turn my iPod volume way down from where I had to have it previously and the instrument sounds on tracks was clear and crisp!
The noise canceling capabilities are also very impressive. It keeps outside noise down!
I simply could not be happier. I feel these are a premium product at a premium price.
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