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Replacement for Shure E2C IEMs

My Shure E2C in-ear phones have finally bitten the dust, after more than 10 years.
I've been happy with them, and am asking here for recommendations for a suitable replacement.

The Shure SE215 appears to be the current equivalent, and I like the idea of a replaceable cable, as it is the cable on my E2Cs that has failed. But before I buy a pair, just wanted to check here in case there are better alternatives.

Re: Replacement for Shure E2C IEMs

Reply #1 –
Quote from: cliveb on
My Shure E2C in-ear phones have finally bitten the dust, after more than 10 years.
I've been happy with them, and am asking here for recommendations for a suitable replacement.

The Shure SE215 appears to be the current equivalent, and I like the idea of a replaceable cable, as it is the cable on my E2Cs that has failed. But before I buy a pair, just wanted to check here in case there are better alternatives.
Shure do unlimited warranty on the higher-end stuff but I don't think it applies to E2Cs and they would, undoubtedly, not be able to replace them now anyway. FWIW, I replaced E2Cs with SE215s and could not have been happier. I actually still have the E2Cs but never use them now, the SE215s are much better on top-end (personal opinion) and don't have the pesky adhesive wax-filter thingies.

Can't suggest alternatives but I doubt you'd be disappointed with 215s. They sound good, the cable is tough and replaceable and they are not overly expensive. I recently found out to my surprise that I struggle to hear above 12kHz so I'm glad I didn't fork out on higher models.

Re: Replacement for Shure E2C IEMs

Reply #2 –
The cable on my E2Cs deteriorated enough to affect the signal, and thus the audio, within the 2yr warranty; Shure replaced them free of charge. But I would say after 10 years they'll not do it. You could always ask though. You could even ask them what they think is an upgrade (obviously another Shure product).

Re: Replacement for Shure E2C IEMs

Reply #3 –
Thanks for the responses. Looks like the SE215 is the obvious replacement.