How to Use Earphones

Shure Sound Isolating Earphones are ideally suited for use with portable MP3, DVD, and CD players as well as any listening device with a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack.

Plug them into your favorite listening device, or bring them with you when you fly. The result will be the same - an outstanding audio experience, wherever your music takes you.

To enjoy the superior sound isolation and the rich, studio-quality sound of the SE Shure Sound Isolating Earphones, it is important to fit your earphones properly into your ears. We recommend taking some time to experiment with your Personal Fit Kit to find out what works best for you.

NEW How to Use & Care for Earphones

To get the most out of your earphones, it's important to get a proper fit. See how to wear, use and care your earphones for a lifetime of audio nirvana.

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Creating your personal fit
If the earphone seems to be lacking in low frequency response (bass), check the tightness of the seal between the earphone and your ear, or try one of the other sleeve options.

Warning: Do not push the earphone sleeve beyond the ear canal opening.

Connecting to a listening device

Shure Sound Isolating Earphones are suited for any listening device that has a 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack, including (but not limited to): Apple iPods, portable CD players, MP3 players, DVD, notebook computers, in-flight entertainment systems, and exercise equipment fitted with gym entertainment systems.

When connecting your earphones, be sure to follow these instructions:

1. Turn down the volume of your listening device.
2. Connect the mini-plug from your earphones into the device's output jack.
3. Insert earphones into your ears.
4. Slowly raise the volume to a comfortable listening level.

Important safety information:

• Never wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle. It may create a hazard and is illegal in many areas.
• Use caution when wearing earphones while walking, jogging, cycling, etc. 
• Avoid using earphones at high volume levels. Shure earphones are designed to provide increased listening enjoyment at lower levels.
   

Warning: Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into a sound source. Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. Check out our information on hearing conservation.

Keeping it clean
To ensure continuing superior sound from your sound isolating earphones, we recommend that you follow these simple tips:

• Avoid getting moisture in the nozzle, as this can adversely affect sound quality. 
• Avoid striking or dropping the unit. Extreme shock can damage the earphones.
• Clean your sleeves regularly with a mild antiseptic or soapy water. Always remove the sleeve from the earphone nozzle before cleaning.
• Flex and Triple-flange sleeves should be cleaned with an antiseptic routinely and when sharing.
• Foam sleeves should be disposed of and replaced when they get dirty.
• Wipe down the earphone housing and cable with an antiseptic routinely.
• Stop using the earphones if they are causing you discomfort. 
   

NOTE: Nozzles can collect cerumen (earwax), which can clog the earphone and lower the sound quality. If you experience sound loss, check the nozzles for clogging before sending the product in for service. There is a service charge for removing wax.

CAUTION: Shure earphones are not immersible. Make sure flanges are completely dry before reattaching to earphone nozzles.