[UnaBonger]

I just went out and bought my first set of IEM's, Shure E2C's and while I know the comfort factor will take a little getting used to I'm slightly disapointed with the bass response. I bought them specifically for a long flight I have coming up and wanted something for noise canceling/isolation and am using them with a Creative Vision:M.

Are these things known for not having decent bass or am I just doing something obviously wrong? Using the foam pads btw...

 

[The_Duke_Of_Eli]

Well if it's your first IEM then you'll be let down seeing how bassy some full sized cans can be. Kramer mod perhaps? But that's usually known to help highs, not lows.

 

[UnaBonger]

Kramer mod? I'll have to look it up...

I'm even disapointed with the highs... The whole experience seems kind of dull & muted. I guess I thought I was getting into something else all together...

 

[Zephyron]

The E2 mostly have bass, the mids are a bit murky and the highs rolled off.

Look up for the kramer mod on the E2, it should help out the mids and highs =)

EDIT: Oh yes, since the E2 is also using dynamic drivers, give it some time to burn-in/season, it should help out as well

 

[vesuvius333]

Give it some time and make sure your seal is good. I had the same intial imperssions when i purchased the e2c's. Get them in as far as possible and let the headphones burn in. In 2-3 weeks you should start hearing a noticable difference.

 

[UnaBonger]

Thanks for the advice

, looking into the mod right now...

 

[Jimmer]

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Originally Posted by UnaBonger Kramer mod? I'll have to look it up... I'm even disapointed with the highs... The whole experience seems kind of dull & muted. I guess I thought I was getting into something else all together...

Yes do the Kramer mod does wonders for the E2c's

 

[UnaBonger]

So for the Kramer mod, I'm essentially shortening the tube? interesting... I'll try it tonight...

 

[TheMarchingMule]

...I thought the Kramer mod, you pop out that filter of plastic

 

[mypasswordis]

I think UnaBonger is right. I don't get how this mod will help with bass except to clear it up a bit; it's not going to increase the amount.

 

[Jimmer]

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Originally Posted by AtheisticFreedom ...I thought the Kramer mod, you pop out that filter of plastic

Yes you pop out the piece of plastic that hold the ear wax filter, this make the hole at the end of the tube bigger, less restriction better sound, Kramer did cut the tube at first but someone found out you could just remove the piece instead, that way the tips fit the same.

here is the link for the mod
http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ghlight=kramer

 

[slinger1182]

E2Cs are supposed to be bassy and they are! If you are looking for tight and fast bass, no they definitely are not. Like Zephyron said, the mids are muddy and no highs to speak of. I definitely did not like them.

 

[UnaBonger]

Going to avoid the mod in case I decide to return them... Will let them burn in for a bit and see if that makes a difference...

 

[Spyro]

If you think the bass is lacking on E2's, you have a fit problem. Period.