View Full Version : Shure E2c's not getting the fit I want.. send it back?
miragewsu
02-18-2007, 03:57 AM
Well, I'm hoping for some suggestions on getting these little phones to stay in my ear. :confused: I do know what the proper fit is for the E2c. I insert them deep in and get that nice seal.. the problem is they back out on their own. or almost any head movement. They are jus tnot staying tight in my ear. I loose the bass response over the course of a couple minutes then push them back in and get it back. I tried all the clear and black sleeves to no avail. I seem to have a smaller ear canal as the smallest black ones seem to work the best. Unfortunately, they just don't stay in. I don't think my ears are waxy as I get them with the q-tip everyday. I don't build up much earwax anyways. Just at a loss of what to try. I did have a pair of sony in ear phones but lost them they stuck in my ear well. They were around $50 if my memory was correct. Don't know the model number for em off hand. Well thanks for any suggestions.
tashabear
02-18-2007, 07:04 PM
Are you running the cables over your ears?
check their website out and watch the animation.
http://www.shure.com/PersonalAudio/Products/Earphones/HowToUseEarphones/index.htm
GL
djones18
02-25-2007, 01:52 PM
These earphones definitely require work to get the fit and sound right. For any use other than sitting, the earphones should be fitted so the cord runs up and over the front of the ear with the cord coming down the back of the neck. This is very counter-intuitive at first. I spent a few hours getting the right foam plug and fit combination before they worked correctly. I also watched the video on their website before I started.
I've found the cords a bit stiff which causes the earphones to slowly work themselves out but they loosen with time and useage. I now can exercise and walk with these earphones without them coming out.
Earphones such as these also require a break-in period of several hours before they reach their full potential. I'm now very pleased with their sound quality and isolation considering an under $100 price tag.