Shure e2c - Am I the only person that doesn't rate these?

Bigsy · 2 Feb 2006 at 18:24

Not only do I not rate them, I'm now kicking myself that I spent £55 on some buds, when the sony's that came with my PSP sound better.

I find them too bright, on the point of being harsh if I'm honest, probably wouldn't be too bad if there was more depth to the bass, but there isn't.

I have put the smallest fitting ear pieces on and rammed them as far up my ear canal as possible, but still they have no real kick no matter what I run them on or EQ settings.

Very disappointed!

Bigsy · 2 Feb 2006 at 20:03

Perhaps harsh was being too harsh if you excuse the pun.

There is no doubt the top end is bright and clear, I just don't think this is complemented with the same amount of clarity in the bass.

Don't get me wrong, I am no bass head, i.e I only have a 6.5" sub in my car. I'm just quite particular about it I spose.

Bigsy · 2 Feb 2006 at 22:35

Not a seal issue I assure you, and I actually find the smallest black set of tips slightly better than the small foam ones.

I'm hoping BUSH is right and they will burn in a bit, I know my car speakers were rubbish to begin with, didn't know the same could apply to headphones, but I hope it does.

As for what is driving them them.....well it does't really matter as I'm not happy with anything, atm I'm on my laptop and there not that great, granted it isnt going to provide the best audio fidelity but it should provide enough current to drive the bottom end properly.

Looking around the net a bit more I now see I'm not the only one. This review pretty much sums up my feelings: http://www.lordpercy.com/shure_e2c.htm

Bigsy · 4 Feb 2006 at 21:55

I'm coming round to these a bit more now after hollowing out the ends with my dremmel, much better clarity all round now.

Still think there overrated mind

Bigsy · 5 Feb 2006 at 10:19

Think I would go for some super.fi over any shures again, maybe some 5 EB's as they seem to be a good price on ebay (£90) and focused towards the kind of sound I prefer.

Either them or some Westone UM2's, however even though they are ment to be the best I would still be worried about spending that much without trying them first. Plus they look like they have been styled by the NHS.

Bigsy · 11 Feb 2006 at 22:27

Well just to update the thread really....I couldn't live with the e2c's, I understand IEM ain't going to match proper cans, but I really did think they were poor, even after I modded them which made them about 50% better than standard.....

Anyway my super.fi 5 Pros came today, and OMG what a difference, hard hitting lows, sparkling highs, excellent soundstage, everything I wanted! Not cheap granted, but least I'm happy now