( 22 reviews )
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 13 2009
The Shure SCL2 earphones sound great. The trick is to choose the best fit from the multitude of included sleeves. They're pretty easy to change, so try a few and see which set gives you the best fit. I've been using the black rubber sleeves. The other trick is to make sure they are inserted properly into your ear. I insert them and then twist them in so that the cord is at the top. This gives me excellent bass. If they are not inserted properly, you won't hear much bass. It takes a bit of practice, but once you know how to use them, you'll be happy with the results. I've used them on a noisy airplane and found that they block out even crying babies - and this is at normal listening volume, not cranked all the way up. Of course, you won't be able to hear the flight attendants either, so be sure to remove at least one of them when you're trying to talk to someone. As far as comfort goes, I've used them for a couple of hours at at time and, although I can certainly feel them after a while, I wouldn't call them uncomfortable. Still, it feels good to remove them for a while. I think this would be true of any earbuds - and most don't give you the selection of sleeves that this Shure model does. The little round zippered case is nice too. You won't have room to carry all of the different sleeves, but the earbuds with the installed sleeves of your choice fit nicely and the stiffness of the case protects them from damage. I just wish the case was some other color instead of black. If you drop the case on the floor of an airliner, it's hard to find. This is the voice of experience speaking.
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Posted: Jul 25 2009
I loved the sound and the fit more than any other pair I've ever owned. They lack in bass but not a big deal to me. Loved them EXCEPT!!!! Within 6 months without fail the wires' insulation rots, gets brittle, and breaks. I've owned 3 pair because I like them so much, but without fail they short out. I'm nice to them too!! Sad because their fit design is SO GOOD! And sound isolation is the best I've experienced. If I was rich I'd just but 20 pair and go through them like toilet paper, but I'm not. VERY NICE..............SHORT LIFE.
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Posted: May 21 2009
Spend as much as you can afford on the Shure earphones, they are what credit cards were invented for...
