Short Answer: No. I have E3c's but they loop around the ear and go down in front of my chest (not down the back). However, it is possible to wear them like you stated, except they may fall out of your ears and you'll have a horrible seal b/c of the weight of the wires. Looping them over...

Which ever one is the winner will be my next upgrade. E3c's are nice but I need more bass and better highs. But for the time being, they are a heck of a lot better than my Apple Earbuds. //PowerMac BTW We do need a Shure smiley.

This is my first post and I want to say this: I love my e3c's. But, I'm not loving the tips included with the e3c's. I like how the foamies are so comfortable and have such great isolation but the sound sounds horrible (pun intended). It sounds really tinny. Also, the foamies...