[brons1]

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Hello,

I am looking for noise isolating earphones that will block out noise on airplanes, subways, etc. and allow me to listen to my Creative Muvo Slim MP3 player. I am not an audiophile and typically listen to audio books. I recently purchased some Sony MDR-EX71 for use at the gym. I find these adequate, although they do not isolate noise to the level I expected when reading reviews on the web. They also seem quite flimsy and have a short cable that I do not like.

I have read numerous reviews for the Shure products and like the durability. Of the E2C and E3C, which would be best for this MP3 player to listen primarily to audio books and some music. I am most interested in drowning out exterior noise in the background.

Also, are there any other earphones I should consider?

Thanks.


Maury

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[K.Ashwood]

I think the e3 is much more comfortable and for that reason I would choose it over the e2C

Keith

 

[iGory]

I don't know if IEMs can be perfect if you're listening to audio books. They'd certainly be better than than anything else though.

As a comparison, I find that when listening to quiet periods in music with my iPod at half volume on a crowded train, I can hear the chatter of conversations around me. This would be exacerbated when you're listening to spoken word.

 

[gshan]

For the value I'd say go with e2c, especially since your primary purpose is for listening to audiobooks. Lots of choices for fitting/comfort: foamies, flex sleeves, soft-flex sleeves, and portmaster1000 mod.

 

[Spiritboxer]

E3 with the Portmaster 1000 mod now make my subway rides trips to sonic nirvana. You know you're moving but the noise is gone. Now if there was only something I could do about the people!

 

[portmaster1000]

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Originally Posted by Spiritboxer E3 with the Portmaster 1000 mod now make my subway rides trips to sonic nirvana. You know you're moving but the noise is gone. Now if there was only something I could do about the people!

You could try these...

http://www.gizmag.com/go/1276/

... of course that might be a little over board

PM1K

 

[elbastardocalvo]

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Originally Posted by Spiritboxer E3 with the Portmaster 1000 mod

What's that? Curious...

 

[Spiritboxer]

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Originally Posted by elbastardocalvo What's that? Curious...

Click on the url in post #4 in this thread.

 

[gshan]

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Originally Posted by portmaster1000 You could try these... http://www.gizmag.com/go/1276/ ... of course that might be a little over board PM1K

IEMs + wacky visual stimulation visor, all while doing the robot...in public