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Shure E3c

Shure E3c
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alaScore 79

640 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 640 reviews of Shure E3c. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the usability and bass quality are generally positive. The price and comfort also get good feedback. Many are critical about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Shure E3c is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Shure E3c

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Shure E3c from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and bass quality. The comfort and price also get good feedback. There are some less positive views about the reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Shure E3c

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 519 user reviews of Shure E3c from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability and bass quality. The price and comfort are also appreciated, but many are less positive about the reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Matthew D. Sarrel (pcmag.com)

Shure E3c

 

These comfortable ear-canal headphones provide airy, accurate audio response with slightly punchy bass.

These comfortable ear-canal headphones provide airy, accurate audio response with slightly punchy bass. You can use them with an amp, but they don't need one. Rubber tips block external noise, though not as well as the Etymotic's flanged design.

Apr, 2004
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Expert review by : iLounge (ilounge.com)

Shure E3c Earphones

 

Before we present our review of Shure's new E3c Sound Isolating Earphones, we need to put forth the following disclaimer, which is especially important when discussing issues of comfort and sound quality:  Everyone's ears are different, so "comfort"...

Amazing clarity ; clean sound throughout the entire range. Extremely lightweight, yet durable. New Ultra-Soft flex sleeves are much more comfortable than the old, harder plastic ones

Pricey for many iPod users. Bass, while accurate and clean, is not 'booming' or powerful by any means - not for bass lovers. Isolation when using grey Ultra-Soft sleeves is poor

Great review, I got my E3Cs today as a replacement for my Grado SR60s, as my players kept shrinking in size the bulk of the Grados became more of an irritant although I love the sound. I pretty much agree with all your comments concerning their sound....

May, 2004
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

Bordering on the entry-level, the Shure E3c make a great choice for solid, all around sound.

Sound great for the price

Slow bass

Sep, 2006
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Shure E3C

 

For most people, listening to different pairs of headphones and swapping them in and out for comparative purposes would rapidly degenerate into boredo...

Sound great for the price

Slow bass

Bordering on the entry-level, the Shure E3c make a great choice for solid, all around sound.

Apr, 2006
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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Shure E3c Headphones

 

The E3c is an audiophile's delight, just don't expect Earth-shattering bass.

Pro-style earbud headphones ; Effective seals provide ambient-noise isolation ; Excellent sound quality ; Storage pouch ; 30-day money-back guarantee ; Two-year warranty

Not for fans of bass-heavy music ; Uncomfortable for some

More important is the way the E3c always brought us closer to the music. Playing CDs we've listened to countless times, we were constantly finding new details and gaining further insight into the songs. The E3c is an audiophile's delight.

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Which? (which.co.uk)

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Jun, 2006
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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (applesource.com.au)

Shure E3c Headphones

 

The E3c is an audiophile's delight, just don't expect Earth-shattering bass.

Pro-style earbud headphones ; Effective seals provide ambient-noise isolation ; Excellent sound quality ; Storage pouch ; 30-day money-back guarantee ; Two-year warranty

Not for fans of bass-heavy music ; Uncomfortable for some

More important is the way the E3c always brought us closer to the music. Playing CDs we've listened to countless times, we were constantly finding new details and gaining further insight into the songs. The E3c is an audiophile's delight

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by (smarthouse.com.au)

Shure E3c

 

Earphones specialist, Shure, has created a pair of sound isolation earphones (E3c) that were originally designed for professional musicians, but are now available to anyone looking for a portable audio device accessory.

Good 'natural' noise cancellation ; plenty of fitting options ; great sound

The in-ear 'ear plug' style may feel intrusive for some

Jul, 2006
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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

Shure E3c's

 

After being impressed with the Shure E2c's we hoped that the more expensive E3c's would be even better and maybe have a smidgen more bass. Luckily for us they did!

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

You have to HEAR it to BELIEVE it

 

Like others already said, you have to hear it to believe it. The E3c achieves its full bass only when you push the buds far into your ear canals. Note, that to make sure the best possible fit for all type of ears, Shure included many different...

Seal between ear and earphone provides an 'noise-canceling' effect, excellent sound quality, small container, two-year warranty

About/Below average Bass (I don't mind this, but people who listen to music with a lot of base probably will), might be uncomfortable in the first few hours of use

Dec, 2006
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