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Shure SCL2 Sound Isolating Earphones - Clear | 
 enlarge | Brand: Shure
Category: Musical Instruments
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Media: Electronics
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 7.5 x 3
An excellent introduction into premium audio via sound isolation, the SCL2 features single dynamic microdrivers for full sonic range and resonant bass. Because every ear is different, the Fit Kit includes three sizes (S, M, L) of the orange foam, clear and gray flex sleeves. Experiment with the size and style that creates the best fit for you -- a good seal is key to optimizing sound isolation and bass response as well as maximizing comfort during extended wear. A durable and compact carrying ca
MPN: SCL2-CL
Model: SHU SCL2CL
UPC: 042406151948
EAN: 0042406151948
Release Date: May 8, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| • | Frequency Range: 22Hz 17.5kHz^Sensitivity: 105dB SPL/mW (@ 1kHz)^Impedance: 16 Ohms (@ 1kHz) ^Weight: 1oz (30g)^Input Connector: 1/8 inch (3.5mm) |
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Product Description
Featuring Dynamic MicroDriver technology that delivers a full frequency soundstage originally developed for professional musicians, the SCL2 is an ideal upgrade for today's portable audio devices.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Solid performers, with minor flaws May 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Shure tried to pack a lot of performance into the SCL2 earbuds, and, in general, they succeeded. In sound isolating (as opposed to noise-cancelling) phones, the design challenge is to create a seal between the wearer's ear canal and the unit such that a minimum of ambient sound "gets by" the seal and interferes with the sound being generated by the miniature set of diaphragms housed within. From a sound-isolating standpoint, it's difficult for the seal to be "too tight." The tradeoff on seal effectiveness is usually wearer comfort.
Shure has done a good job with these SCL2's. They are light, but that's to be expected, even desired. They are a little wierd-looking, protruding from the ears about 1/2 inch, but if you've paid your dues seeking sonic excellence, you've seen plenty of wierd over time. These are not offensive in that regard. Besides, they sound good, so what's the complaint?
When they arrived, I decided to put them to a serious listening test. My iPod has over 7,000 songs and 30 feature movies in a highly eclectic collection, so I have plenty of opportunities for a challenge.
I've always thought that solo piano, well-recorded, was a supreme test for speakers. If they could reproduce the full range of sounds without noticeable response peaks and valleys, they were probably pretty good speakers. The same criteria, I believe, apply to earphones as well.
I used my collection of Angela Hewitt recordings of J. S. Bach's piano works to take the phones to the gym, and to my great pleasure. The response was clean, transparent, and, as far as I can hear, linear. In short, an A on that count.
At this point, it's probably the right time to address another reviewer's complaint about the bass response of the SCL2's. I can understand how someone might declare these phones inadequate. All I can say about it is that I like bass, but I like it the way it was recorded (you can't easily make a case that you expect it to sound like live music, because not all sound engineers attempt to make it sound like it does fifth row center in a sonically pure concert hall; also, it depends on where you sit in that venue as to the kind of sound you might hear.) In my opinion, these phones are not inadequate. They just don't overemphasize bass tones like some phones are designed to do. Excess bass inthese phones might well be painful.
After about four hours of listening to classical piano and a playlist of Tschaikowsky symphonies, I was ready for some rock, pop, and jaaz. The Shures really shined here. They brought out nuances that I've never heard in recordings that I've listened to for 40 years. As Martha Steweart might say, that's a good thing.
Setting up the product is not a chore, but requires a few minutes of your undivided attention. Shure packs three different sizes of three separate designs of sonic seals. There are clear silicone gels, black extra-soft rubber seals, and some orange memory foam ones. I can't say they've covered all bases, but I found one that creates the desired seal without too much of an effort. You have to be gentle puching the seals over the sound tube of the unit so as not to tear them. I found that a tiny bit of saliva helped to ease them into position -- art imitates life. Once set up properly, the phones create a seal that is comfortable yet complete enough to cause some minor discomfort during an unexpectedly loud portion of the music. The good news is that you won't need quite as much of your player's volume control to ahcieve loud sonic levels with these.
The only drawbacks I noticed are these: (1) the tiny bagel-shaped hard carrying case could be, say, a cubic centimeter (!) larger, allowing greater ease in stuffing in the phones and cord, with maybe a folded-up postage stamp occupying any remaining space. A tiny complaint to be Shure. (2) In listening while lying down (I'm an occasional insomniac and can sleep easier with some music playing), the earbuds protrude a bit more than you might be used to. By teasing the pillow into position, I was able to overcome this issue.
I have noticed that the phones continue to evolve and "open up" as I use them. That's OK, since they've only improved so far.
I'm pleased with this purchase. They're worth the added money over the junk that mostly accompanies players. Shure still makes good stuff.
One last note to Shure -- PLEASE do something that allows your bubble packaging to be penetrated by common household tools. That's really unnecessary as well as dnagerous.
 Better than the E2s April 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I just got these recently as a replacement for Shure E2C phones which, after 1.5 years of daily use, broke. Well, not really broken to the point of being non-functioning, but the plastic wire insulation to one of the earbuds separated and it was right where the wire crossed the top of my ear. It was very irritating, but the wire itself didn't break. Shure replaced the E2Cs with these SCL2 buds, and the first thing that struck me is that they didn't really look much different than the E2s. When I plugged them into my iPod I was pleasantly surprised by the bass response, which I think is an improvement over the older model. They sound great, but the E2s did too. Just improved bass response. Some folks knock the fit of the earphones, and to them I would say to go online and look at a cross section of an ear, see the anatomy of the canal, and try to put your earphones where they will fit, not just where you think they should go. the design of these is the same as the E2 and I wore mine very comfortably on a daily basis. So, yeah, these are a great buy, especially for the price. I tried Bose and some higher end Shures, as well as a pr. of Sennheisers that were out of my price range, and I didn't really hear any more on them than on my Shure earphones. Maybe my hearing is bad - I'm 53 years old - but I think my auditory acuity is actually very good. You can spend a lot more money for very, very little improvement on the sound. I would say buy these. I already did the research and the shopping for you, and this was the best buy. And you can't beat the 2-yr. guarantee.
Highs/Vocals A+ Bass D January 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am still in the process of breaking these in. However, I've been playing lots of different types of music from Jazz to Pop to Trance. As others have said in the many reviews for the Shure products, fit is critical. It took me awhile to find a good fit that worked. And yes, they do block out quite a bit of outside noise, but I have gotten use to this from previous earphones like Sony's Fontopia (which I've had better results with than many other reviewers)
A quick rundown of the sound: The highs are very impressive without being too bright. All vocals really have great definition. The downside is that the bass is really lacking. I am far from a bass head and do not even use a sub for my home system. However, the songs really loose the pop that they got from mid bass. This may be due to the balance being shifted to the mids and highs. The positive side is that everything else is extremely clear but I find that the base is really lacking. I will likely try another product soon if these do not respond better after break-in.
Great phones for the money May 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I returned a pair of E2C's to Shure just barely still under warranty because of the famous cracking cord. In a couple weeks they send me a brand new pair of these. I was very impressed. I expected a cord replacement only. Love this style of ear bud with the yellow foam earpieces, the most comfortable for me. Tried others but this is the best in-ear. Has to be a pretty tight fit for good bass. I think I like the sound of these more than the E2C's. Maybe I'm fooling myself or just missed them that much during replacement but these sound more defining, better sound stage. Even the bass is a bit fuller. Very impressed with Shure taking responsibility, this cord appears heavier and more pliable. Great earbuds, way to go Shure!
These Need to be Broke IN April 3, 2008
I reviews these under E2c because at the time there were no listing for these.
When I first took them out of the package I knew they weren't going to sound very good but just for fun I put "The Zombie Stomp" on by Ozzy Osbourne, yep they sounded BAD, no bass and very FLAT. When I went to bed I plugged them into the computer and looped one song all night. Still very little bass so I started playing with different ear pieces and after some trial and error I finally found the right combination, large soft rubber for the right and medium soft rubber for the left. Now I like bass (not the boom of some cars) but then the bass is there I want it known. I won't review these as something for everyone, it takes trial and error which mens time and some people aren't willing. If your willing to spend time removing and installing ear pieces I believe most people will be very happy with these.
I own several high end closed headsets including Koss, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and one set of ear buds that came with a SanDisk player. I'm using these with that player and talk about bringing back that "WOW" feeling, these ear buds did just that.
So far I have tried these with a home CD player, DVD player, receiver and TV, have been amused at the sound of each, even the music on TV sounds better.
At first I found a bit uncomfortable but that may have been because I didn't have the right size ear pieces. I'm on day three with these and they sound a little better each day.
I gave these five stars because the other reviewer gave them a four and I feel four and a half would be right where these are, nothings perfect!
I would recommend these to anyone whom is willing to spend the time needed to find the right ear pieces, if your looking for something just to throw in your ears these are not for you.
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