Shure I3c Integrated Sound Isolating Earphones with Dual

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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.

Product Features

WideBand MicroDriver Technology plus VoicePort Mic and Multi-function Control Switch
Dual connectors means your earphones are plugged into both cell phone and portable music device at the same time
Loud and clear calls, clear and enjoyable music
VoicePort ¿ inline microphone filters out background noise
Shure makes audio equipment - microphones, earphones, mixers, etc. that are used by professional musicians the world over

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Good product if you need the functionality, March 23, 2008

Copwriter (Kennewick, Washington) - See all my reviews

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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...Read more

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Shure Thing: I3c, September 20, 2007

Mark Laskow "Tinker" (Stahlstown, PA) - See all my reviews

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I drive about two hours a day and needed the highest possible headset for calls with clients and numerous conference calls. I use the Ic3 for maximum noise isolation. It is quite good with the variety of earbuds Shure supplies. I use custom molded earplugs, which are superb. My BlackBerry suffers from low audio output, but with the high isolation of the I3c I actually have to turn it down. I am confident this will be good for my hearing in the long run.

Reports are that the microphone noise rejection is good. I have not had a chance to test that personally.

I listen to books on tape while I drive and am not talking, and the performance there is perfect as well.

Only negative: lots of cords, but there probably is no way to connect to two independent devices without them.

Excellent audio from Shure I3c Earphones:, January 18, 2008

Seshan Natarajan "snrajan" (Palatine, IL) - See all my reviews

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Shure I3c Integrated Sound Isolating Earphones with Dual Connector This earphones have excellent audio quality and have comfortable fit in the ears with the provided different size/material ear pieces. I wish that Shure had included a type of ear clip to go over the ears so that the ear pieces stay securely during motions- such as when exercising. It is somewhat difficult to secure the wires over the ears when the ear pieces are inserted correctly in the ears. So, a sort of clip or hook like device would have been helpful. The feature of automatically switching to an incoming phone call is very useful. Overall an excellent performer!