Paradigm Shift E3m

9 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
comfort (4)
design (4)
portability (2)
treble quality (2)
durability (2)

Negative
sound (5)
bass quality (4)
reliability (3)
usability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of Paradigm Shift E3m. The average rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the price and portability are overall positive. The durability and design are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the usability and reliability. Views are divided on the treble quality.

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On average, users rate this product 58/100 and experts rate this product 60/100.

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Paradigm Shift E3M Earbuds review

The $129.99 E3M is the flagship model in Paradigm's Shift headphone line, and while it's certainly a beautifully crafted in-ear, the sonic standards don't match its ambitious price tag. The bass is bloated, thick, and muddled, as is the midrange, and...

The Paradigm Shift E3m's earpieces are crafted from CNC precision-machined aluminum and feature 8mm super-neodymium drivers, superflexible cables, and an inline microphone with controls for your smartphone.

The sound is seriously lacking in detail.

The Paradigm Shift E3m is a fine-looking, beautifully built in-ear headphone, but the admirable design elements don't offset its mediocre sound.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Paradigm Shift e3m

The Paradigm Shift e3m earphones are ideal for those who favor "warmth" over "brightness," offering powerful bass response with less emphasis on the higher frequencies.

Quality audio performance. Strong bass response that doesn't distort at high volumes. Secure fit. Tangle-resistant cloth-covered cable.

Single-button phone controls work with different phones, but not as well as dedicated controls for iPhones. Lack of crispness not for everyone.

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Expert review by : Andre Marc (avrev.com)

Paradigm SHIFT E3m Earbuds Review

I've enjoyed Paradigm products for a number of years now. The Canadian loudspeaker company is well known for producing a wide variety of products across most price points. They make everything from 5.1 mini systems, like the Millenia System to mid...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Robert Archer (electronichouse.com)

Review: Paradigm Shift E3m Ear Buds

The ear buds are price friendly, comfortable and the provide a rich listening experience for portable media device users.

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Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : George de Sa (canadahifi.com)

Paradigm SHIFT E3m Earphones

Paradigm Electronics Inc., commonly referred to as Paradigm, is a Canadian company that has been producing loudspeakers for around 30 years. In early 2011, this well-known speaker company launched an all-new brand, named Paradigm SHIFT. Paradigm SHIFT,...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Disappointing and mediocre to boot.

looks great and is a canadian company.

everything else.

May, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Terrible Marketing, Terrible Product"

Lets break this down, I'm sick of reviewers swallowing marketing BS hook line and sinket.... so here goes: "The good: The Paradigm Shift E3m's earpieces are crafted from CNC precision-machined aluminum" - What is a coke can made of? yup same stuff. Are...

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Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Amazing for the price

I've had these for about 6 weeks and to date I have no complaints about them. When I first opened and listened to them I was actually disappointed. The highs were muffled and the bass was incredibly bloated (listening to Diana Krall was difficult due...

Smooth highs Full lows (not-blaoted) Great imaging Comfortable Stable fit

Cable noise (can be minimized)

Mar, 2012

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