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Shure E3c Earbuds
E3c Sound Isolating Earphones Lightweight, sound isolating earphones with extended frequency response Product Overview - Sound Isolating Design
- High Energy Micro-Speakers with Extended Frequency Response, for Studio-Quality Sound
- Lightweight: Smallest Shure Design, Weighing only 0.9 oz (28g)
- Fit Kit for Personalized, Comfortable In Ear Fit
- Earphones Carrying Case
- Money-Back Guarantee and Two-Year Warranty
Compare with E2c and E5c Presenters and Performers for the 46TH Annual GRAMMY® Awards Enjoy Shure E3c Earphones, February 11, 2004
Enjoy an audiophile listening experience when music matters.
The E3c combines precision components and remarkable sound isolation to provide studio quality sound everywhere you go. High energy micro-speakers deliver great tonal balance across the entire frequency range. Flexible sleeves produce remarkable isolation, revealing the subtle details of original recordings. The small compact earphone design fits securely in your ear, making it ideal for active listening and frequent travel. The E3c's ear sleeves can even be custom-fit by a hearing specialist, after your purchase, for the best personalized fit and comfort. Key Features: Sound Isolating Technology The E3c’s in ear design naturally blocks background noise. This allows lower listening volumes in loud environments. No batteries or extra equipment are needed for sound isolation. High Energy Micro-Speakers with Extended Frequency Response The E3c's speakers are constructed with studio-grade components, with balanced armature technology, producing efficient output and exceptional audio clarity. The E3c's speakers have an extended frequency range for even greater clarity in your listening experience. (Seetechnical specs) Personal Fit Kit Because every ear is different, E3c's earphones come with a pair of disposable foam sleeves, three pairs (small, medium, large) of flex sleeves, and three pairs of ultra-soft flex sleeves (small, medium, large) to ensure the ideal personalized fit. Low-Profile Earphone Cables The E3c's cables pass behind the ear — out of sight and out of the way — to provide a more comfortable, discreet fit. Lightweight Construction Weighing only 0.9 oz (28g), the E3c is one of the lightest earphones ever made. Earphones Carrying Case The E3c comes with a stylish, compact carrying case. The cable spool inside allows for an easy, tangle-free way to store your earphones. Warranty and Money-Back Guarantee Every E3c ordered from this website comes with a 30-day,no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee, plus a two-yearwarranty on materials and workmanship. E3c Technical Specifications:  | Speaker Type: |  | Single Low Mass/High Energy Micro-Speaker |  | Sensitivity (at 1kHz): |  | 115dB SPL/mW |  | Impedance (at 1kHz): |  | 26 ohms |  | Cable Length: |  | 1.52m (60 inches) |  | Net Weight: |  | 28g (0.9 oz) |  | Input Connector: |  | 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo plug |
How to use It's important to fit your E3c earphones properly into your ears. Read theearphones fitting tips for help on wearing your earphones. Custom Ear Molds Although the E3c comes with several comfortable sleeves for a comfortable fit, some E3c users many want an even more personalized fit. In this case, we recommend contacting a hearing professional, such as an audiologist, to make custom-fit ear molds for your E3c. |
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Presenters and Performers for the 46THAnnual GRAMMY® Awards Enjoy Shure E3c Earphones Shure's latest offering in consumer earphones included in GRAMMY AwardsTalent Gift Baskets
Shure Incorporated announced today that its award-winning Shure E3c soundisolating earphones were selected to be included in this year's Talent GiftBaskets for the 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The E3cs offer an unparalleledlistening experience for the music industry's most discerning audience - theartists themselves.
As the recipient of last year's Technical GRAMMY and with eight Shureendorsing artists nominated for awards this year, Shure understands just howcritical the pure sound experience is in music. For over a decade musicianshave been using Shure earphone technology to monitor or listen to theirperformances on stage. Launched in January 2004, the E3cs combine the sameprofessional-level audio quality with a sleek new design ideally suited fortoday's leading portable audio devices, MP3 players, DVD players, etc.,making them the ideal addition to this year's Gift Basket.
"When we saw artists taking Shure ear monitors off stage to listen to musicon the road, we knew we had a winning product," said Scott Sullivan, Shure'sCategory Director for Personal Audio. "We're very excited that the E3cs willbe included in this year's Gift Baskets."
The 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards were held on February 8, 2004 and broadcasteddomestically by the CBS Television Network (8 p.m. ET/PT) from the STAPLESCenter in Los Angeles. Shure's industry-standard microphones and personalmonitor systems were used onstage by artists such as Christina Aguilera,OutKast, and Martina McBride, among others. The Gift Baskets are produced byDistinctive Assets, an LA-based entertainment marketing company that hasbeen hired by the Recording Academy®. |
How to use
The Shure E2c, E3c and E5c earphones are ideally suitedfor use with CD, MP3, and DVD players, as well as any other listening devicethat has a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack. Plug them into your favoritelistening device, or bring them with you when you fly. The result will bethe same — an outstanding audio experience, wherever your music takes you. To enjoy the superior sound isolation and the rich,studio-quality sound of the E Series, it is important to fit your earphonesproperly into your ears. We recommend taking some time to experiment withyour Personal Fit Kit to find out what works best for you. |
Pointers & Tips:
Left and right
Note the difference between the right and left earphones: > E1c and E5c: earphone with blue dot = left ear; earphone with red dot =right ear > E2c: clear earphone = left ear; clear-and-black earphone = right ear > E3c: earphone with L = left ear; earphone with R = right ear | Situating the cables around your ears > E2c, E1c, and E3c: wrap the earphone cord over the top and down the backof the ear. > E5c: wrap the form-fitted wire over the top and down the back of the ear. > Use the adjustment tube to secure the cables comfortably behind your head.
 
| Inserting the earphones
To insert the earphone, pull the ear upward and outward to straighten outthe ear canal. With the cable coming over your ear, compress the sleeve withyour fingers and insert the earphone into your ear. | Creating your personal fit The quality of the frequency response and sound isolation depends on howwell the sleeves seal. If the earphone seems to be lacking in low frequencyresponse, insert the earphone deeper into the ear canal to obtain a betterseal, or try one of the other sleeve options. Flex and ultra-soft flex sleeves: Try the different sizes todetermine the best fit for comfort and isolation. Foam sleeves: Compress the foam sleeve at the end of the earphone byrolling it between your thumb and forefinger before inserting it. Hold theearphone in place for about 10 seconds while the foam expands and creates atight seal.    | Connecting to a listening device Shure E Series Earphones are suited for any listening device that has a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack, including (but not limited to): Apple iPods,portable CD players, MP3 players, MiniDiscs, DAT, DVD, cassette players,notebook computers, in-flight entertainment systems, and exercise equipmentfitted with gym entertainment systems. When connecting your earphones, besure to follow these instructions: 1. Turn down the volume of your listening device. 2. Connect the mini-plug from your earphones into the device's output jack. 3. Insert earphones into your ears. 4. Slowly raise the volume to a comfortable listening level. | Important safety information: > Never wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle. It may create ahazard and is illegal in many areas. > Use caution when wearing earphones while walking, jogging, cycling, etc. > Avoid using earphones at high volume levels. Shure earphones are designedto provide increased listening enjoyment at lower levels. Prolonged exposureto high sound pressure levels may impair hearing. See our information onhearing conservation to learn more.
Warning: Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into asound source. |
Keeping it clean To ensure continuing superior sound from your E Series earphones, werecommend that you follow these simple tips: > Avoid getting moisture in the nozzle, as this can adversely affectsound quality. > Avoid striking or dropping the unit. Extreme shock can damage theearphones. > E1c, E3c, and E5c: Whenever buildup is observed, clean the nozzlesusing the supplied wax removal tool (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: E1c/E3c/E5c Wax Removal Wax buildup around each earphone nozzle should be removed using the WaxRemoval Loop as shown.

> E2c: When new, install the supplied wax guards on the earphonenozzles. Routinely check the wax guard on the tips of the nozzles. If thewax guards appear to be clogged, replace them (see Figure 2).
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