Shure - E2C Consumer Headphones Reviews

After playing drums for a few years and already experiencing some hearing damage, I knew I needed a good pair of noise isolating or cancelling headphones. I looked at the Bose and Shure headphones, along with a few other brands, and it came down to a few essential things. Comfort, sound quality, and price. The Shure line of headphones met all of these requirements. I looked at the different levels of headphones and while the E5C's were appealing, I knew that I would never get a custom mold for my ear or justify the price. The E2C's though were the perfect buy. For under $100 you get a great pair...

This is one of the better fitting earbuds I have tried.  The sound quality

it a little above average and the cost was reasonable. 

• Clarity and transparency of music is outstanding
• Love the ability to hear all the music - they do not artificially enhance any aspect of the music (e.g. bass). 
• Although they do not have "noise cancelling" they work like an earplug and block 90% of irritating noise - I have been using them for the last 2 years on airplanes, sometimes without even playing music to cut down on engine drone.

• If you are looking for super-thumping bass, these are not for you as they lack low end punch that is common in products like Sony's megabass...