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Key Features:
Evolved from personal monitor technology road-tested by pro musicians and fine-tuned by Shure engineers, the E500PTH offers unparalleled acoustic accuracy. Triple Hi-Definition Drivers—one tweeter and two woofers—deliver precision highs and the richest lows, for an auditory experience rivaled only by live performances.
Included sound isolating sleeves block over 90 percent of ambient noise. Combined with a low-profile ergonomic design and modular cable options, interruptions from the outside world are minimized—so you can focus on your passion. And on occasions when you must tear yourself away from the music, the included Push-To-Hear Control activates a VoicePort(TM) microphone, allowing conversation without removing your earphones. Designed for the audiophile, E500PTH earphones are ideal for a premium listening experience either at home or on the go.
Triple Hi-Definition Drivers
Optimized for listening to high-quality recordings, as well as lossless formats, the E500PTH utilizes three hi-definition mini-speakers—one tweeter and two woofers. Additionally, integrated passive crossovers ensure that high and low frequencies remain distinct and defined. The result is an incredibly wide and detailed soundstage, distinguished by precision highs and tight low end. This innovative triple driver configuration is first in class for universal fit sound-isolating earphones.
Push-To-Hear Control
A first for sound isolating earphones, the detachable Push-To-Hear Control allows you to activate the VoicePort microphone and adjust levels of external sound for clarity—ideal for brief conversations without removing your earphones. The switch allows you to conveniently alternate between your music and your connection to the outside world.
Similar to the microphones used in Shure QuietSpot® cellular headsets, the VoicePort microphone is tuned to pick up the human voice for maximum intelligibility. Included with the E500PTH and available as an optional accessory for all Shure E Series models, the PTH control switch is also compatible with other brands of earphones.
Sound Isolating Sleeves
The role of the included sound isolating sleeves is twofold: blocking ambient noise and ensuring customized fit and comfort. Because every ear is different, the Premium Accessories Kit includes three sizes (S, M, L) of the Flex and Clear Flex Sleeves as well as one universal-fit pair of Foam and Triple Flange 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.
Modular Cable Options
Based on extensive user feedback, Shure engineers developed a detachable cable solution to enable unmatched personal customization. Two cables—9-inch and 3-foot—are included, allowing you to tailor your experience depending on activity and application.
Premium Accessories Kit
In addition to the sound isolating sleeves and modular cable options, accessories include:
• ¼” Adapter
-Offers a solution for home stereos or other applications with ¼" jacks
• Carrying Case
-Provides a convenient, tangle-free solution to store your earphones
• Level Attenuator
-Allows for comfortable listening from any high-output audio source, such as airplane armrests
Technical Specifications
Driver type: Triple balanced armature drivers
Sensitivity: 119 dB SPL/mW
Impedance: 36 W
Weight: 30g (1 oz.)
Frequency Range: 18Hz-19 kHz
Input Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo plug
E500PTH Demo
Launch Demo (Flash)
Sound Isolation Demo
Hear how effective Sound Isolation is at blocking out real-world noise in the Shure Virtual Sound Lab.
Launch Demo (Flash)
"Unrivalled seperation, bass response and clarity coupled with a comfortable fit, a really
good sound-cancelling seal and 'Push-To-Hear' technology make these hard to beat"
GadgetCentre.com, December 06
Full top 10 gadgets for xmas article
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"Trying to compare the Shure E500PTH earphones to any other units we have reviewed
is like test driving a Ford Mondeo against a Porsche"
Lord Percy, October 06
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"These earphones transform the way you listen to music"
Macworld, September 06 (Editors Choice Award)
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"The E500PTH's are the best in-ear phones we've heard"
What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision, September 06
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"These are the best sounding phones we've ever had in our ear canals"
Stuff Magazine, September 06
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"We genuinely found new details in tracks we thought we knew inside out"
Mac User, July 06
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"The E500PTHs are the crème de la crème of sound-isolating earbuds"
CNET, September 06 Full CNET review
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"The sound quality produced by the E500PTH headphones is, quite simply staggering
and I defy even the most casual of listener not to be impressed"
Trusted Reviews, September 06 Read full review
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"Shure announced its new E500 Sound Isolating Headphones, and they gave us a lot to shout about. These are serious audiophile earphones, for those who like to listen to uncompressed or lossless digital audio formats... they're worth every penny..."
- Mike Kobrin, PC Magazine
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"...but he really tantalized us with preliminary information about the E500 ($499), a three transducer in-ear monitor. I shamelessly begged for a demo pair..."
- Wes Phillips/Jon Iverson, Stereophile - CES 2006 Show Report
Link to: http://blog.stereophile.com/ces2006/010606shure/
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As seen on MSNBC.com: “Today, Shure focuses on other items including some of the best earphones on the market.” “I hope to be first in line to get a pair of the e500s and tell you if they match or surpass the sound of their older brothers.”
- Gary Krakow, MSNBC.com, January 2006
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"Encased in a low-profile ergonomic design that's meant to be both functional and sleek, the E500 offers triple high-definition drivers and delivers acoustic accuracy that is free of outside noise for the ultimate in precision highs and rich low end, according to the company..." From the article, "Shure Sound-Isolating Earphones Make Debut"
- TWICE Magazine, January 2006