Shure E1C Isolation Ear Phones

Shure E1C Isolation Ear Phones
The E1c features an efficient low mass/high energy driver and the smallest enclosure in the Shure E Series. This is Shure's classic model, made popular by performing musicians drawn to the smooth, extended high-frequency response and compact, lightweight design. The E1c is particularly appropriate for use with custom ear sleeves that can be precisely fitted to your ear by a hearing specialist, following your purchase, for the ultimate in fit and comfort.
Welcome to the world of Shure earphones, where the same technology used by your favorite musicians onstage is now made available to you. Professionally crafted to provide a secure fit and superior sound isolation, Shure's E Series In Ear earphones are designed for the world's most discriminating listeners - attuned to the subtle details essential to real audio artistry, onstage and off. The E Series brings the portable listening experience to a higher level.

Features

Low mass/high energy drivers: Powerful, high-performance audio output in an extremely small-format driver

Ultra lightweight construction: One of the lightest earphones available anywhere for portable listening applications

Fit Kit: Personalize your earphone fit with either the pair of disposable foam sleeves or the three pairs (S, M, L) of reusable flex sleeves

Custom-sleeve compatible: Ideal for use with custom-molded sleeves for the ultimate in fit and comfort more info

Sound isolating design: Natural noise attenuation provided… read more by sleeves permits lower listening volumes in loud, distracting environments

Secure, in-ear design: Ideal for sports, exercise or any activity where headphones or earbuds may come loose

Low-profile cable path: Cables are designed to rest behind the ear - out of sight and out of the way

60-inch (1.52 m) cable: Copper cable with flexible reinforcements at the earphone and the jack

Cable adjustment tube: Clear plastic tube secures the cables behind your head, creating a single cable path

Zip case with cable spool: Stylish zippered case provides a safe, tangle-free way to store your earphones

Gold-plated stereo mini-jack: Provides exceptional corrosion resistance, high conductivity and low noise

Guarantee: 30-day, no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee, plus a two-year warranty on materials and workmanship

Why In-Ear Technology
Why in-ear earphones?

In-ear earphones provide sound quality far beyond the technical ability of even the most expensive earbuds, and provide isolation that's superior to even the best headphones. By creating an exact fit between the sound source and your ear canal, unwanted sounds are blocked out while the music comes straight in.

What are in-ear earphones?
In-ear earphones are a special type of "isolating" earphone, originally developed to allow musicians to hear their own performance in loud onstage environments. In-ear earphones work by using soft, pliable sleeves to seal out background noise, allowing small, high-performance drivers (speakers) to deliver incredibly precise sound directly to the ear. Shure now makes these professional-quality earphones available for use with portable audio or video devices such as CD, MP3 and DVD players.

How are in-ear earphones different from other headphones?
The primary difference is their listening position - where they are worn in relation to your ear. Headphones generally enclose your ear or rest on top of it. Regular earphones (like the earbuds often packaged with CD players) sit on the outside of the ear. In-ear earphones are different. They are designed to fit inside your ear canal, where they create the isolated listening area responsible for their unique acoustic properties.

How do in-ear earphones work?
By selecting from an assortment of soft, flexible sleeves, you're able to personalize the fit of the in-ear earphones to your ears. The sleeves conform to the unique shape of your ear, creating a space inside your ear that is isolated from the noise around you.

Why is isolation important?
In-ear isolation makes it possible to hear greater detail at a lower volume than is possible with earbuds or most headphones intended for portable use. Lower-volume listening means less fatigue over extended periods, and is safer than trying to overcome background noise by turning up the volume. This makes isolating in-ear earphones the ideal choice for commuting, travel, exercise, study, or work - any activity where you desire portable, hi-fidelity sound.

Is isolation different from noise cancellation?
The isolating seal created by an in-ear earphone physically blocks most frequencies of background noise and is a simple, natural form of noise attenuation. Active noise cancellation "headphones" are generally larger, heavier and battery-driven. The active cancellation process negates selected frequencies through a complex process that can even introduce unwanted artifacts into the resulting audio. The natural noise attenuation properties of a properly fitted in-ear earphone can rival or exceed the performance of even the most expensive active noise cancellation alternatives. read less