Shure I3c Integrated Sound Isolating Earphones with Dual Connector Review

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(More customer reviews)These earphones are essentially the now-discontinued Shure E3c model to which has been added an inline microphone, a combination source switch and volume control, and a second male plug that will fit Treo cell phone headset ports.I owned a Shure E3c before and the sound quality was excellent.There's no difference with the I3c.

The "VoicePort" inline microphone, despite Shure's claim of being "acoustically tuned to filter out background noise and minimize wind noise-ensuring that callers hear you clearly even in the noisiest situations." is nothing special.It's just like the ones you find on cheap earbud wired headsets for cell phones.That said, it works well enough.

The lead from the earbud to the microphone is the same size as the lead on the opposite earbud, but when it gets to the earbud/strain relief the size of the lead doubles until it gets to the y-connector, which is also a strain relief.The lead that goes from the y-connector to the switch and volume control is the same larger size, and the two leads that come out of the other end of the switch/volume control module are the heavier style, as well.I bought this set when the wire in my previous E3c broke, making one channel go dead.I would have preferred that Shure spend another six cents and make all the leads the heavier and more sturdy material.

The lead lengths are as follows (all measurements approximate):

Switch/Volume Control to 3.5mm iPod headphone male plug: 28 inches
Switch/Volume Control to 2.5mm Treo male plug: 11 inches
Switch/Volume Control to Y-connector,strain relief: 26 inches
Y-connector to earbuds: 15 inches

Clearly, you are expected to keep your Treo closer to your head than you keep your iPod or other music player. To switch from listening to the music player to the cell phone (or vice versa), move the slider switch.

The volume control is a thumbwheel on the switch/volume control module, and it's easy to spin it unintentionally when taking the module in or out of a pocket.This can lead to some startlingly loud volume levels when you push the button on the music player.The same is true when you stop hearing anything, so check that control first.The switch/volume control module has a plastic clip integrated into it, but there are two cables coming out of one end and one out of the other, so it's not especially convenient to attach to your clothing.

The unit ships with a variety of earbud sleeves so you can adjust the fit to your liking.Properly fitted, you'll be all but deaf to outside noise with the earbuds inserted.This is something important to keep in mind if you're going to use this product while walking, running, biking, or anything else that could result in you becoming a road pizza.You won't hear sounds like sirens, car horns, barking/growling dogs or vehicle brakes and tires skidding.On the plus side, you'll probably never know what hit you and die peacefully.

There are a few more cables and wires than I care to deal with, but short of a combined wireless solution for your music player and Treo cell phone, this is possibly your best bet.

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Product Description:
Switch seamlessly between answering your cell phone and rocking out to your iPod!The I3c delivers extended-range audio via WideBand MicroDriver technology with the added convenience of integrated communication capabilities. The earphones are plugged into both devices at the same time, and the multi-function control switch allows you to choose between listening to a portable audio device and/or answering a call on your mobile phone.The VoicePort (tm) inline microphone filters out background noise, ensuring that callers hear you loud and clear.The dual connector (1/8" and 2/32") design provides one connector for your mobile phone and one for your audio player.The 3-function control pod lets you switch between music and the phone and includes a volume control and microphone mute button.The I3c uses the same technology as Shure's award winning ESeries line of products.The I3c includes a full selection of sleeves to ensure a perfect fit and a carrying case.Shure makes audio equipment - microphones, earphones, mixers, etc. that are used by professional musicians the world over. Shure knows sound. If your sound is important to you, you want earphones engineered with the same kind of technology that your favorite divas and bands use to be sure they can hear themselves during a performance. That's Shure's "Sound Isolating" technology. Rather than introducing external elements to block out ambient sound (as noise cancelling earphones do), the Shure system creates a sealed environment that keeps noise out, without covering it up by injecting noise-cancelling artifacts that can interfere with your calls or your music. You'll hear details you never heard before.

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