Review on 🎧 Immerse Yourself in Exceptional Sound with Shure E2 Sound Isolating Earphones by Peter Leblanc

These are the first in-ear headphones I've ever used. Therefore, my review has no comparative value. At the same time, Shure in-ear headphones offer very high-quality sound. They're certainly better than any pair of over-ear phones I've used, admittedly only $20-$100. I use the camera analogy because I think how satisfied you will be depends a lot on your expectations and needs. These phones are the equivalent of a very sharp camera that takes good pictures. For most people, after sliced bread, these phones will be almost the best. Detailing is crisp, noise isolation is excellent, although it lacks a bit of liveliness, especially on the underside. If you're someone who seriously talks about f-stops, composition and the like, i.e. you don't accept anything other than a lossless codec, or are reluctant to use CDs instead of vinyl, you most likely won't be happy with these phones. If you're in another group, chances are you'll be smitten with them. Now I can be wrong. People might say, look, for over ninety bucks I expect a perfect product that will exceed my expectations, whatever they may be. My humble side totally agrees with you. Who are these Shure guys charging a hundred bucks for a product that has limitations? But that's technology. And unfortunately, in the field of audio technology, the wonderful improvements and price cuts that we have come to know and love in computers seem to be few and far between. Just a guess but I'm sure Yowzas! What is that? the ratio is about 9:1. For me, these phones have reignited my shaky relationship with the iPod. No comparison to standard iPod headphones. The fit, comfort and sound of these phones are on another level. Some here have complained about the fit, but Shure really does give you a ton of options. I went with the smaller version of the earbuds that the phones come with. I have dull ears that get muffled by over-ear headphones, so I find them much more comfortable. Make sure you're at your desk in clear daylight and have at least twenty minutes to read the manual and figure it out for yourself. (The dark phone is the right ear. The manual only mentions this briefly.) The noise-cancellation is just great, and a little intimidating. If you travel at all, you should get these or similar phones. A final note on the bass sound. I listened to hip hop and techno music to clarify. The bass isn't thunderous, that's true. But here's why I think. First, Shure is right to be concerned about what could be damaging people's hearing. The package is crammed with warnings not to listen too loud. These headphones let you listen to your iPod (I can't speak to other MP3 players) at quarter volume and enjoy your music in amazing detail. However, there is a catch. I think bass has almost as much to do with the visceral wave of sound you feel from a group of speakers as it does with what you hear. If you got this from in-ear headphones, you'd certainly ruin your hearing (as you probably do when basking in that bass in a club). This is a catch 22. Turning the volume down halfway does make the bass more noticeable, but I'm concerned if I'm listening at maximum volume for long periods of time. Twin hear you back with these phones. Recommended with the above caveats regarding expectations.