 | Shure E3
rating: 5
Too Early to tell, still in Burn in time period.
But shows good potential esp. in the treble zone.
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Future DJs
rating: 5
So I bought these for use with DJing as they came HIGHLY recommended. The initial idea of DJing with small headphones was scoffed at by people who frequent the forum I am on. However, having gotten to try both a pair of $20 in ear headphones and a pair of the Sony V700 headphones that every DJ and their mom owns, I decided to spend the extra money to pick up a pair of Shure E-3 headphones rather than the Ultrasone DJ1 Pro headphones I had been drooling over.
I want to start this review by saying that I was never a fan of in ear headphones, my experience had always been with cheap earbuds and I had never had a good experience. However, I needed something to work out with and so in the beginning I picked up a pair of the JVC Marshmallow when I bought my I-Pod Shuffle. I rationalized to myself that if I had worked a job requiring ear plugs half the day, then I could deal with the Marshmallows. I was right. So when I was ready to move up, I saw the Shure's were $99 and I couldn't pass this up. I decided to go with the triple flange sleeves as they were supposed to provide the best seal.
When they arrived I was ecstatic. I actually had my roommate drop them off for me while between classes. The earphones come with a thick book and a lot of options (Not to mention that they are already outfitted with the other ear buds. ) However, I had one little complaint, the grey headphones look cheap. The sound quality is second to none, but they just look cheaper than the black or white pairs featured. But I didn't care. I promptly removed the black ear buds and stuck the triple flange sleeves, and I was immersed in a world of sound that made me almost cry. It's been two weeks with these headphones and I have learned a lot since then. I decided to play with the foam inserts and found that they lower the profile quite a bit. That was until I figured out how far the triple flange sleeve were supposed to go it. Then I got then hype and really fell in love with the headphones. I have one or two issues however. I would seriously suggest something else for working out. If not to protect your investment, you will be better off picking up a pair of the Marshmallows as they don't stick out at all. People complain about the E-3's being unstable, but I just don't have that problem. There is a nice, thick cord and they get plenty loud. I haven't tested their limit as of yet, but all I am saying is that with the Marshmallows I had to crank things, but with the E3's I have to make sure not to have things turned up. The sound is crisp and clear, with out too much bass. But there is bass. I actually tried wearing one of each headphone to compare and it seriously sounded like one ear was infected and muffled. This is a must have for any audiophile and if you are a DJ, learn to mix in your headphones and pick up a pair of Shure headphones. They will make a world of difference.
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Great sound, great noise isolation, bargain price
rating: 5
I've had the E3s for about a month and prefer them over the Bose QC2 noise canceling headphones I've been using for 2+ years. Here's why: 1. The sound is superior. With a good seal in the ear canal, the sound reproduction (and bass response) is excellent. 2. Noise cancellation/isolation is better. Shure's sound isolating earphones were designed with musicians in mind so they can monitor their performance without being subjected to sound levels that shred eardrums. 3. For me, the E3s are more comfortable than over-the-ear phones. After about five minutes, I don't notice I'm wearing them. 4. They seem sturdy (only time will really tell) and have a heavy duty 5' cord. 5. Less bulky than over/on the ear headphones. The included case provides good protection, is pocket sized (smaller than a hockey puck). The QC2 case takes up a lot more space in a briefcase or carry-on. 6. The original list price on the E3 was over $200. At $100 a pop, they're a steal. 7. Because of the E3's combination of sound isolation and fidelity, I find I'm listening to music at much lower volumes than before.
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OK earbuds...Horrendous Cust Service!
rating: 2
good sound (not Great!); OK fit(somewhat uncomfortable); always popping out of your ear(s); heavy cord; left earbud malfunctioned after only two months w minimal use; cust serv was horrendous from the executive offices to tech support; WAY TOO PRICEY FOR MEDIOCRE PRODUCT
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Excellent sound, comfortable fit
rating: 5
These earbud-style headphones provide incredible sound quality and great comfort. I keep them in for hours on end at work and end up forgetting that they're there. I've been using the foam buds which do an excellent job of blocking outside noises. My building is being remodeled, so there's construction raging next to me all day long; with these headphones in I can only hear the very loudest of crashes.
Definitely a good buy.
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