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Shure E3 are headphones designed to insulate their wearer from environmental noise by providing a seal in their ear canal. They work much like an ear plug, by insulating the speaker driver with a selection of sleeves. To ensure a good fit, Shure E3's include one pair of disposable foam sleeves, 3 pairs of Flex sleeves (small, medium, large), and 3 pairs of Soft Flex sleeves.
MSRP $179.00
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They are made from studio-grade components and feature a high-power mini speaker, with balanced armature technology, for an extended frequency response and increased audio clarity. These earbuds weigh only 0.9 oz (28 g), making them one of the lightest pairs on the market. They include a carrying case, and a cable spool to keep the cable organized. Shure E3 earphones are considered a more expensive set of earbud-style headphones, and retail for around $179. While this is a high price for earbs, it still is a cheaper alternative to high-end models such the Etymotic ER-4P that retail for $299. Justifying this cost are the improved components, and sound isolating technology that result in a higher level of audio clarity than cheaper pairs.
- Transducer Type: single low mass/high energy
- Sensitivity (at 1 kHz): 115 dB SPL/mW
- Impedance (at 1 kHz) 26 ohms
- Output Connector: Gold-plated stereo, 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) phone plug
- Cable Length: 1.52 m (60 in.)
Shure E3 earphones come branded as Shure E3, Shure E3C, and Shure E3G with the only significant differences being their color (grey, white, and black respectively). The E3G earphones are marketed as the Gaming Edition, for use with the Sony PSP and Nintendo GameBoy, but do not contain an noticeable differences other than their color and a slightly shorter cable.
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MSRP $169.99
Released June, 2005
Pros
- extremely light
- good for a wide range of music genres
- reasonable price considering the sound quality
Cons
- not as full sounding as the SuperFi 5 Pro
- quite expensive
- isolation can be potentially dangerous in some environments
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May 17, 2009
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- Passive noise cancelling with fitted sleeves
- Good value for the price. Less expensive than competitors
- Comfortable foam inserts
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- Passive noise cancelling with fitted sleeves
- Good value for the price. Less expensive than competitors
- Comfortable foam inserts
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