Originally developed for professional musicians, the E3c combines WideBand MicroDriver technology with a sound isolating design to deliver rich, detailed sound with improved high end while blocking outside noise -- ideal for optimizing your listening experience with portable MP3, DVD, and CD players as well as all other audio sources.

Sound Isolating Technology
The E3c's in ear design works like an earplug to block background noise naturally. This enables you to listen comfortably at lower volumes-even in loud environments. And unlike bulky headphones utilizing active noise cancellation technology, no artifacts are introduced into your listening experience. Sound isolating earphones are also much smaller and don't require batteries.

Speaker Type: WideBand MicroDrivers
The E3c's speakers are constructed with studio-grade components to produce exceptional audio clarity, delivering detailed highs and enhanced bass that allows you to hear parts of your music you've never heard before.

Personal Fit Kit
Because every ear is different, E3c Earphones come with a pair of disposable Foam Sleeves, three pairs (small, medium, large) of Flex Sleeves, and three pairs of Soft Flex Sleeves (small, medium, large) to ensure the ideal personalized fit.

Secure In Ear Design
The soft, flexible sleeves in the Fit Kit gently contour to the inside of your ear to create a comfortable, secure fit, so that the earphones don't fall out while exercising. The E3c's are also compatible with custom-molded sleeves, made by a hearing specialist, for the ultimate in fit and comfort.

Lightweight Construction
Weighing only 0.9 oz (28g), the E3c is among the lightest earphones on the market.

Earphones Carrying Case
The E3c comes with a stylish, compact carrying case. The cable spool inside provides a convenient, tangle-free way to store your earphones.

Two-Year Limited Warranty
Every E3c purchased comes with a two-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship.

• Speaker Type:  Wideband MicroDriver
• Sensitivity (at 1kHz):  115dB SPL/mW
• Impedance (at 1kHz):  26 Ohm
• Cable Length:  E3c: 1.57m (62 inches)  E3c (in black): 1.45m (56 inches)
• Net Weight:  28g (0.9 oz)
• Input Connector:  3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo plug

Sound Isolation Demo
Hear how effective Sound Isolation is at blocking out real-world noise in the Shure Virtual Sound Lab.
Launch Demo (Flash)

How to use
It's important to fit your E3c earphones properly into your ears. Read the earphones fitting tips for help on wearing your earphones.

"Shure sent over their entry level E2c (nice sound, $99), the E3c ($179), and E5c ($499, possibly the most neutral-sounding headphones I've ever listened to, as well they should be for the price) …My favorite is the E3c, which comes close to matching the E5c's sound without the slightly larger dual-driver enclosure (yes, the E5c actually has separate itty bitty bass and treble drivers crammed in there somehow). For my ears, the E3c's are more comfortable, and I've worn them while mowing the lawn, on international flights, at my desk, in the NY subway system."
Avi Greengart, Analyst Weblog, Jupiter Research, (January 14, 2004)

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Stereophile 2004 Accessory of the Year  
The Shure E3cs were awarded the Stereophile 2004 Accessory of the Year award. Winners were honored in an awards ceremony at CES.

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"Still, once you've had a pair of Shure's E3C headphones, you'll find it hard to go back to listening with anything else. For sound quality and size, the price isn't unreasonable and you're likely to think it money well-spent."
Arik Hessedahl, Forbes.com, (May, 2004)
Ear Buddies For The IPod Set

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E3c CNET Review    
Reviewed by Steve Guttenberg, CNET.com
(December 5, 2003)
http://reviews.cnet.com/Shure_E3c/4505-6468_7-30612174.html?part=editchoice&subj=shure

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