Shure's top-of-the-line earphone model delivers the same reference quality audio enjoyed by professional musicians. Dual Live Performance Drivers coupled with an Inline Crossover faithfully reproduce precision highs, natural mids, and full-bodied bass -- ideal for enhancing your listening experience with portable MP3, DVD, and CD players as well as all other audio sources.

Sound Isolating Technology
The E5c'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: Dual Live Performance Drivers with Inline Crossover
The E5c earphones embody Shure's highest-quality construction. Dual Live Performance Drivers coupled with an Inline Crossover create the same reference quality audio developed for professional musicians. The result of dedicated speakers for highs and lows is the faithful reproduction of precision highs, natural mids, and full-bodied bass.

Personal Fit Kit
Because every ear is different, E5c Earphones come with a pair of disposable Foam Sleeves, a pair of Triple Flange Sleeves, three pairs (small, medium, large) of Flex Sleeves, and three pairs (small, medium, large) of Soft Flex Sleeves to ensure a 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 you're exercising. The E5c is also compatible with custom-molded sleeves, made by a hearing specialist, for the ultimate in fit and comfort.

Memory-Fit Earphone Cables
Once formed, the E5c's cables retain their shape around the ear, allowing for a more convenient, comfortable, and secure fit. The E5c's cables pass behind the ear -- out of sight and out of the way -- for a refined, discreet appearance.

Lightweight Construction
Weighing only 1.1 oz (31g), the E5c is lightweight and secure enough for any portable listening application.

Earphones Carrying Case
The E5c comes with a stylish, compact carrying case. The case provides a convenient, tangle-free solution to store your earphones.

Level Attenuator
An included volume level control allows for comfortable listening from any high-output audio source, such as airplane armrests. 

Two-Year Limited Warranty
Every E5c purchased comes with a two-year limited warranty on materials and workmanship.

• Speaker Type:  Dual Live Performance Drivers
• Sensitivity (at 1kHz):  122dB SPL/mW
• Impedance (at 1kHz):  110 Ohm
• Cable Length:  1.55m (62 inches)
• Net Weight:  31g (1.1oz)
• 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 E5c earphones properly into your ears. Read the earphones fitting tips for help on wearing your earphones.

The Absolute Sound Editor's Choice Awards     
Shure E5c earphones were awarded The Absolute Sound Editor's Choice Award in 2004. An article on the winners was featured in the October/November issue of the magazine.

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"If you want to know what music really sounds like, these Shure E5c babies are the devices for you, even though they do cost a cool $499.. The E5c drums sounded like completely undistorted, tight, roaring thunder. Sound from either model [E5c and E3c] is amazing, it's just that the E5c elevates this sound quality to an entirely different class of amazing."
Charlie White, Creative Mac, (June, 2004)
Big Phat Sound: Shure E5c Earphones

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"Give your ears a treat and consider Shure's E5c earphones... These earphones are to high fidelity what Duke Ellington is to jazz."
Chris Jackson, CE Tips, (January, 2004)
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