Shure E2 And E4 Earphones Offer Comfort And Clarity

As popular picks from Shure's E Series of sound isolating earphones, models E2 and E4 combine to provide professional performance that ear buds and headphones simply can't. Incorporating high fidelity, full-bandwidth transducers, their compact, unobtrusive stereo designs rest comfortably in the ear while forming a tight seal for the ultimate in sound isolation and a snug, secure fit.

Capable of being used with a variety of foam, flex or triple-flange accessory sleeves to ensure a personalized fit matching the contours of every ear, both the E2 and E4 can be plugged directly into the bodypack receivers offered with Shure's PSM personal monitor systems. They can also be used with personal audio devices like Apple's iPod using a 1/8-inch universal connector. Outfitted with an advanced feature set developed expressly for live performance, the E2s deliver big as a high-energy and infinitely affordable way to break into the realm of sound isolated monitoring and listening. Packing a pair of high-definition drivers utilizing proprietary tuned-port technology, the E4s are equally at home onstage or in the studio, and perform with an ultra-wide frequency response marked with brilliant highs, extended bass and tonal balance remarkably true to the input signal.

Central to the premium studio sound quality afforded by the E4 is the high-energy/low mass micro-transducer found in each of the earpieces. With sensitivity at 1 KHz rated at 109 dB SPL/mW, the E4 has an impedance of 29 ohms (also at 1K). Gold-plated stereo output connectors are also part of the package, as is 62 inches of supplied cable. Brushed metal accents highlight the attractive design, which can additionally accommodate sleeves prepared by an audiologist for enhanced custom-fit comfort and performance.
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Perfect as an upgrade for bundled earphones, the E2s make the benefits of sound isolation accessible to cost-conscious musicians, houses of worship and installations requiring assistive listening devices. Beyond their price, the E2s share the E Series' rugged reputation for reliability and bring a consistency to monitoring live performances unrivaled by competitive offerings in their class. A unique comet-shaped enclosure optimizes the acoustic environment around the drivers, while three sizes of both foam and flex sleeves help personalize each fit.
The in-ear isolation of the E2 and E4 makes it possible to hear greater detail at a lower volume than earbuds or most headphones intended for portable use. Lower-volume listening means less fatigue over extended periods, plus it is safer than trying to overcome background noise by turning up the volume. Whatever your needs, the E2s or E4s will provide a listening experience that is hard to beat.