Shure E2c sounds tinny - whats wrong?

I don't have that much bass in my Shures either. I get very clear sound from them and lots of isolation. I think that is what they are for.

IMHO lots of Bass does not mean high quality or expensive. If you want overbass, go with the Sony EX71's.

lol. What I hear is that the small foam sleeves are most popular with users of the E2. I only use the small sleeves. The rubber ones do not work with my ears.

I just got a pair of E2's as well and my reaction was the same...where did all the bass go? I'm don't listen to much hip-hop or the like, so I'm not exaclty looking for huge amounts of bass...but it seems like it is virtually not there...

They do give you tremendous isolation and crisp sound though...I'll give em that much. Still, in general they were kind of a letdown.

I just got a pair myself and the getting the proper fit is a real bear. I don't really like any of the options (and they gave me six!). I was sure hoping htat the silcone covers would work because I liked the idea of permanent covers that didn't need frequent replacing. But none of htem provided any sort of seal and everything sounded tinny. The foamys are better, but they don't stay in very well.

I'm thinking of trying to make my oen foam plugs using Hearo's from the dug store. The Hearos are longer and softer pliable than the foamies supplied with the E2c's and think they will fit better. I just need to find some plastic tubing of hte right diameter. I did something similar to the Koss Plugs and it helped dramatically.

However, that doesn't take care of the need to replace them frequently (though it will drive down the price of buying replacements). Does anyone know if the Ety replacement tips (http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=13&subTopicID=64&productID=0060100040) work with the e2's?

Originally posted by rtimmel
...But none of htem provided any sort of seal and everything sounded tinny. The foamys are better, but they don't stay in very well.


Did you crunch up the foam and let it expand in your ear for 30s like the manual said?

Do you have like the biggest ear canals EVER? :) j/k

- r

I've also had problems with the E2's. As previously reported, getting them in all the way is critical if you want bass response.

The permanent covers don't work at all for me. I've been using the medium-sized foam covers. I go running with them. Usually, they're ok for the first 15-20 minutes, but after that, one or both will usually start getting loose and eventually fall out.

I think it may be because since I start sweating when i run, perhaps the inside of my ear also gets moist enough to loosen them. I can tell you that it really is frustrating.

I've also been thinking about making my own covers. I recently bought a pair of earplugs for musicians (Guitar Center). They still let the sound thru, but cut the db's by quite a bit. They're made out of a rubber compound, with concentric, winged circles that fit snugly in my ear. They have a small hole throughout the center of the plug. My thinking was to try to drill out the hole just large enough to fit tightly over the tube of the E2's.

I'll probably give it a try in the near future, but you're more than welcome to try it yourself and report back.

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There's nothing wrong with you E2's, that's the way they sound. Try the E1's. Can't figure out why they're being ingored on this board.

The E1's cost $119 at the Guitar Center.

The E1's are smaller, so more people will be able to have a good fit with them. The small sleeves of the E2 are what the majority of people use.