Product Description The Shure E500PTH offers unparalleled acoustic accuracy. Triple Hi-Definition Drivers -- one tweeter and two woofers -- deliver precision highs and the richest lows for an auditory experience rivaled only by live performances. Encased in a low-profile ergonomic design that’s both functional and sleek, the Triple Hi-Definition Drivers deliver unparalleled acoustic accuracy that is free of outside noise. The E500PTH also comes with an industry first for sound isolating earphones, PTH. PTH allows you to activate the VoicePort(tm) microphone and adjust levels of external sound for clarity – enabling conversation without removing your earphones. Shure makes audio equipment - microphones, earphones, mixers, etc. that are used by professional musicians the world over. Shure knows sound. If your music is important to you, you want earphones engineered with the same kind of technology that your favorite divas and bands use to be sure they can hear themselves during a performance. That's Shure's "Sound Isolating" technology. Rather than introducing external elements to block out ambient sound (as noise cancelling earphones do), the Shure system creates a sealed environment that keeps noise out, without covering it up by injecting noise-cancelling artifacts that can interfere with your music. You'll hear details in your music you never heard before. The E500PTH includes an extensive premium accessories kit that offers a variety of fit and cable options that provide unmatched personal customization. The kit includes 1 pair disposable Foam Sleeves, 3 Pairs (S, M, L) of each of the reusable Flex Sleeves and Soft Flex Sleeves, 1 pair reusable Triple Flange Sleeves, 9" and 3 ft. Modular Cable Options, 1/4" adapter, volume control and zippered carrying case. From the Manufacturer From the Manufacturer Evolved from personal monitor technology road-tested by pro musicians and fine-tuned by Shure engineers, the E500PTH offers unparalleled acoustic accuracy. Triple Hi-Definition Drivers—one tweeter and two woofers—deliver precision highs and the richest lows, for an auditory experience rivaled only by live performances. Included sound isolating sleeves block over 90 percent of ambient noise. Combined with a low-profile ergonomic design and modular cable options, interruptions from the outside world are minimized—so you can focus on your passion. And on occasions when you must tear yourself away from the music, the included Push-To-Hear Control activates a VoicePort(TM) microphone, allowing conversation without removing your earphones. Designed for the audiophile, E500PTH earphones are ideal for a premium listening experience either at home or on the go. Triple Hi-Definition Drivers Optimized for listening to high-quality recordings, as well as lossless formats, the E500PTH utilizes three hi-definition mini-speakers—one tweeter and two woofers. Additionally, integrated passive crossovers ensure that high and low frequencies remain distinct and defined. The result is an incredibly wide and detailed soundstage, distinguished by precision highs and tight low end. This innovative triple driver configuration is first in class for universal fit sound-isolating earphones.Push-To-Hear Control A first for sound isolating earphones, the detachable Push-To-Hear Control allows you to activate the VoicePort microphone and adjust levels of external sound for clarity—ideal for brief conversations without removing your earphones. The switch allows you to conveniently alternate between your music and your connection to the outside world. Similar to the microphones used in Shure QuietSpot® cellular headsets, the VoicePort microphone is tuned to pick up the human voice for maximum intelligibility. Included with the E500PTH and available as an optional accessory for all Shure E Series models, the PTH control switch is also compatible with other brands of earphones. Sound Isolating Sleeves The role of the included sound isolating sleeves is twofold: blocking ambient noise and ensuring customized fit and comfort. Because every ear is different, the Premium Accessories Kit includes three sizes (S, M, L) of the Flex and Clear Flex Sleeves as well as one universal-fit pair of Foam and Triple Flange Sleeves. Experiment with the size and style that creates the best fit for you—a good seal is key to optimizing sound isolation and bass response as well as maximizing comfort during extended wear.Modular Cable Options Based on extensive user feedback, Shure engineers developed a detachable cable solution to enable unmatched personal customization. Two cables—9-inch and 3-foot—are included, allowing you to tailor your experience depending on activity and application.Premium Accessories Kit In addition to the sound isolating sleeves and modular cable options, accessories include: ¼" Adapter - Offers a solution for home stereos or other applications with ¼" jacks Carrying Case - Provides a convenient, tangle-free solution to store your earphones Level Attenuator - Allows for comfortable listening from any high-output audio source, such as airplane armrests
O**K
Waste of money.
"Price is no object, I want the best sounding (earbud) headphones" was my reason for buying the Shure E500!Well, what a disappointment! These are definitely not an audiophile earphones. The sound quality is disappointing, it lacks balanced highs, the bass does not extend low enough and has an overly bright midrange.I find it hard to understand the majority of positive reviews, particularly regarding the sound quality. I judge the sound quality compared to my high end over the ear headphones and my home Hi Fi. My ears don't lie to me. The bass I hear on my other audiophile quality headphones don't exist on these and the midrange is overly bright. If you haven't heard the sound of a really good quality headphones before, you may think that these are great. I suggest people to try hearing a good quality studio headphones and then compare the Shure E500.In the end, considering the price, it is a terrible value and regardless of the price, it doesn't sound any better than a Skull Candy.I have nothing good to say about it.
W**T
Superb sound - minor design flaws
I've had a set of E3c's for a couple of years. With nothing to compare them to other than really cheap earbuds that come with the ipod, I thought they sounded pretty good. The E500's blow away the E3c's. I literally hear things I never heard before with lesser earphones.The E3c's do have two minor features that I prefer: a right angle plug on the cable rather than the straight plug on the E500 that is ridiculously long, and a more flexible cable on the cheaper model that does not kink like the stiffer cable on the E500's. Not a big deal, but just the opposite of what I expected. Since the cable is detachable, maybe Shure will come out with a more flexible one with the right angle connector. For this kind of money, I can be picky.Placement in the ear for all of these models is critical to sealing out exterior noise and to hearing the full frequency response of which they are capable. While the E500's shape makes for a more comfortable fit over the E3c's and they include half a dozen different plastic and foam tips, it still requires considerable experimentation to find the sweet spot where the buds give the best sound in the ear. Keeping them in place when moving is tricky. No problem if you are sedentary. These are probably not the best choice if you plan to use them when running, but on an airplane they are great.Great service from Electronica Direct through Amazon. Two day air shipping on this product for $1.99.My wife indulges all my extravagant purchases, but I don't think she would ever believe a set of earbuds could be worth almost $500. She might be right, but they do sound great. Maybe I just won't tell her how much they cost.
S**N
Best earphones I've had so far
I'd have to say these are the best earphones I've ever owned. The clarity of the music is remarkable. I switch between my old Sony earphones and the E500 earphones when I made the comparison. The bass response was tighter than I expected since my older Sony earphones were a little more boomy.I can't believe the amount of accessories you can get with one pair of earphones. So many choices that I was having a hard time deciding which was best for me. They had sleeves for all types of ears, big, medium, small, flanges, foams, etc. Not only that, they have long extension cords, short extension cords, volume control cord, etc.. I'm still trying to figure out what fits me best (I just received it today :) With the stock set of ear piece (which doesn't fit me best) it felt comfortable putting it on for extended periods of time. External sounds were reduced, but I can't confirm if it can reduce sound up to 90% as advertised since I'm still trying on earpieces. I could still hear conversations when the music was turned off, but when the music was on, all other sounds were gone.The earphones came with Shure's PTH (Push To Hear) device. It have a built in mic which would be used to hear outside noise. To be honest, I wasn't all that impressed. Shure was bigger than my Sony's controller (note that the PTH of the Sony was also for noise cancellation). I probably will only use them if I'm flying.. and that's a maybe. The mic did pick up a lot of rubbing when I was fiddling with it in my hands. The mic worked as expected, it drastically lowered the music, and turned on the microphone. The unit also wasn't really a push to hear, really it was more like a click to hear which I prefer since I've had experience with my Sony's where it went to mic mode because something in my pocket pressed the button.The case for the earpiece is very rugged. It's a rigid nylon material case with a zipper. It will protect the earpiece without any problems. Only thing I wish was that it had a center spool to help quickly roll up the earpiece without risk of it tangling.Over all, I am happy with it. It was very expensive, but if it can last me over a few years, then it would be worth it.Addon: I just finally tried them in the airplane. If you're the type that wants to get rid of all noise, then you should go with a good pair of noise cancellation, otherwise these headphones reduce noise 80-90% depending on how good the earpiece seals on your ear. I could slightly hear the engine roar and a baby cry (in the same aisle), but with my music on, it was not noticable unless I paid attention to them. Still over all the sound quality is better than all headphones I tried out so far.ADDED 02/13/2008Well the headphones still sound great, but I just found my cable going to my left earpiece has started to crack. This means I will have to send in the headphones for warranty repairs. Based on the Shure website, it probably will take 15 days (not including shipping time). This really sucks since this will mean I won't have my headphones. Since I take care of my headphones, this shouldn't have happened.. which means I would rate this 4 stars. 5 stars for sound performance, but 3 for durability. I haven't even had it for a year.
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High end ear buds
Absolutely killer sound reproduction. Might be a tad bulky with the microphone aspect, this extra gear affords all kinds of flexibility of set up... but tangles easily, requires a battery, and is just sort of complex to use. Did I mention killer sound? because when it comes to this vivid a music experience... who cares about the inconvieniences, the sound is a phenom!After using them now for four of years, I have to mention that people on the other end of the call comment on weird metallic "can" sound. I still like them but check out the etymotics, and Dr. Dre also for the MP3 aspect of iPhone or iPadBest,
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