[benjamind]

Has anybody listened to both of these and if so could they compare them?

I haven't heard the Sharp MD33s but I've been told that the MD33s are as good as E2cs in both isolation and sound quality but the MD33s are a lot cheaper.

I've been confused by the reviews, so if anybody can compare them I'd really appreciate their thoughts.

Cheers
Ben

 

[rogerlee]

Too tired to post anything lengthy, but I've heard both, and my impressions were (keep in mind, impressions) that E2C's had the MD33's beat in bass and overall sound quality, but for the price and comfort, I preferred the MD33's. This may change once the soft-flex sleeves come rolling out for the E2C's.

 

[DigDub]

i prefer the md33 over the e2c. the e2c sounds too 'tunnel' and muddy. the md33 sounds clearer. the e2c has better isolation.

 

[TheLaZeR]

Shure e2c without a doubt. Amazing isolation, very clear sound.

 

[UserNotFound]

The MD33's sound really good in comparison to headphones that come with a portable player or can be bought at Target or Wallmart for the same price. The Shure's have a much warmer and refined sound, that is appealing to those of us who normally listen to even better cans.

Use the search function, there are maybe 5 other threads EXACTLY like what your asking that we've all spent our time posting to.

 

[commando]

Be aware that all Shure phones, even the expensive ones, have very rolled off highs. I returned my E3s because they sounded horrible to me, cheap Sony earbuds sounded better, and EX71s sounded way better. If you like detail, go for the MD33s.

 

[benjamind]

In that case the ER6i would beat the E2c when it comes to treble.

If you're a treble freak then the ER4P is probably the best phone you could get, short of the Westone UM2, which is even better still.

However, when it comes to a warm and enjoyable sound and overall musicality, the E2c easily turns the ER6i into whipped cream

 

[Jmmmmm]

Quote:

Originally Posted by commando cheap Sony earbuds sounded better, and EX71s sounded way better

make sure to state that this is your opinion

i emphatically disagree.

 

[rogerlee]

Yeah, I also emphatically disagree. The highs are far from golden, but if the Shure highs are rolled off, the EX71SL does not have highs at all (in my opinion).

 

[Kid-A]

which would be better for someone with small ear canals (the smallest ex71 were too big)?

 

[Jmmmmm]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kid-A which would be better for someone with small ear canals (the smallest ex71 were too big)?

hmm....the small sony tips are a good bit smaller than the small shure tips. I used the small sony's and the only thing that works for me are the small shure foamies

 

[Cocovitsch]

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjamind In that case the ER6i would beat the E2c when it comes to treble. If you're a treble freak then the ER4P is probably the best phone you could get, short of the Westone UM2, which is even better still. However, when it comes to a warm and enjoyable sound and overall musicality, the E2c easily turns the ER6i into whipped cream

If boring sound and no details are "overall musicality" Shure's phones have a wonderful musicality...ER6i aren't perfect but...

 

[aeriyn]

MD33 > E2c. 'Nuff said. Shures don't get decent until E3c.

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmmmmm make sure to state that this is your opinion i emphatically disagree.

Isn't that implied?

This whole hobby is subjective!