Shure EA306 Triple Flange Sleeves for E3c, E3g, E4c, E4g, E5c, I3, I4c, E3c-n and E4c-n models

First of all, please remember that different people have different ears that fit different sizes and shapes of plugs, so please do not judge the product based on the very subjective matter of ear compatibility.The sleeves themselves provide very good sound isolation. Even with the music off, they can reduce the deafening rattle of the subway to a lulling hum. Put the music on, and you're cut off from the world! That can be good and bad. When you do want to be cut off, it's great; but I wouldn't recommend walking in traffic with these things in your ears - you may get run over. Also, if people are talking to you, don't expect to hear them.I absolutely love these things except for one detail. They don't last long. They will come clean and white, but the rubber will deteriorate with time and turn hard and yellow whether or not you've ever put them in your ears. They come three pairs at a time; one I used, the other two I kept spare, and within just a few months all pairs were an ugly yellow. The ones I hadn't used also turned hard and inflexible. The one I used got too soft and slimy, and even after I scrubbed them with soap inside and out, the plugs just wouldn't stay on the earphone tips anymore, but slide off and fall.For the sound quality and isolation, these are definitely worth getting. I'd just recommend buying one pair at a time, or if not (like these come three pairs together) then changing them often, before they have hit their expiration date.p.s. I use them on my Westone earphones, which they are compatible with.

I purchased the SE210 and over a few weeks, I tried all the tips and all the sizes. I kept having problems getting a good seal, and the tips would work lose as I hit the gym. Then I tried these tiple flange.At first, they felt funny and when I pushed them in, the flanges would would sort of flip over and essentially block all sound. I was getting frustrated thinking the SE210 was not as good a bud as the E2C. When I first looked in the mirrow, they seemed to stick far out of the ear.Then I read a review that helped me.Since the flange was sticking out of the ear so far, I clipped off the third flange. That helped a lot. Then I read another article about getting each tip wet before inserting. (a little saliva will work fine) I next wet each tip before inserting, and each bud slid right in. No need to pull on the ear or any other odd trick. Once you get the flange bud in and drape wire behind the ear, the seal is great and the sound is excellent.I just returned from a long flight on a small jet carrier and I had the buds in from take off to landing. The engine roar was totally blocked and I had no problems getting excellent bass from jazz or rock music.I think users that state they have a problem just don't take the time to properly insert or prepare these tips. They might create a little soreness in the ear, but I cannot imagine a better bud or tip. I just wish these fit my E2C.If you have any Shure buds these tips will fit, I think these flange tips will end up as your preference. They don't deteriorate as the foam ones do. They are softer than the silicon tips, and they won't fall out of the ear as the rubber tips tend to do when you perspire.

I don't know why Shure doesn't provide at least 1 pair of the EA306 triple-flange sleeves with their products. In short, they provide the most comfortable fit and best sound isolation. We own a pair of E3C's and E5C's. I would recommend them more for the E5C's than the E3Cs and I'll tell you why. The E5C is much larger in your ear and the stem that comes out from them is proportionatly shorter than the stem comming out of the E3Cs. I liked the foam inserts for the E3C. With the E5C, the triple flange provides a more comfortable fit and a better seal in the ear which means better sound! I had to really take a chance when I bought these - being that I paid over $500 for the E5Cs, I was reluctant to spend the $10 for the sleeves but am glad that I did. They do what they are designed to do. I was very pleased with the isolation and greater sound. Before, I used the foam sleeves with the E5Cs and found myself trying to push them further in my ears to hear the sound better! These give the E5cs a better, more stable fit in the ear which is also more comfortable. I was a bit disappointed with the E5C ear buds until I purchased these sleeves. I highly recommend them and wish Shure would consider adding a pair of these to the 12 ear pieces that come with the E5Cs.

Like most people who purchased Shure headphones (I have the E3C), I tried all the sleeves: The translucent ones were too hard and kept falling out; the grey flex sleeves were great for about half an hour (I tried them several times) but seemed to fall out because of perspiration from my ear canal; the foam ones probably gave me the best bass, but I got frustrated with them hardening after a week or two so, and with having to take them out and re-roll and insert them when someone wanted to talk to me at work. So, I purchased these. Except for the slight edge in the bass that the foam sleeves provide, I'm very happy with the sound quality of these. They stay in my ears, are easy to insert and remove, and can be cleaned and reused (unlike the foam).One issue I have--everyone's ears are different....--is that my left ear canal is a bit narrower than my right one. These sleeves seem to handle this situation the best of all the sleeves. A second issue is that these sleeves seem to accentuate the treble and midrange at the expense of the bass. I still use the foam sleeves for music that is more bass heavy (No, I'm not a bass head) but as an all-around sleeve, I probably prefer these.As someone else pointed out, Shure really ought to include these sleeves with all their headphones. Perhaps they make a fortune selling them separately.

I have tried a number of types of ear plugs and have found some to be quite sore after an extended period of listening. These have been the most comfortable for me as I have quite small ears.I do tend to cut the sleeve of these which enhances the base somewhat.As I use Shure 535s I find that the range of sound is more impressive with even this small change. It also helps balance the actual weight of the earphones in the ear channel.I have thought of getting custom mad fittings from ACS but the cost is more prohibitive.

These are great.They fit well to the 'phones, fit well in your ear, allow all the bass to come through, and isolate just about the right level of environment noise.The 'sticky-out' ends that slip over the 'phones can be cut back a little so that the overall protrusion length is less.The only problem?You can only get them in white... I looked high and low for black/dark grey.We all know the problem with white sleeves is that they can very quickly go yellow - not pleasant when they're hanging on your chest for all to see !!

not entirely sure that these are genuine shure sleeves. they fit fine and work as they should. however they came in just a clear plastic pouch rather than the official shure packet dont think it matters greatly. they also have folded slightly i assume through being kept in my shure protectoive case (and in my ears) this could result in some hearing outside noise but it hasnt been a major problem.

The E4c headphones come with a plethora of sleeves, but this is the only style that sticks into my ears without falling out. Even after a 90 minute run! They are also fantastic at blocking out extraneous noise. Admittedly, they look like something out of a sci-fi movie - and not ones of the good guys either - but they do the job just fine. And if you're getting these, you already now how marvellous the headphones are.

These, for me, provide the best out of the box isolation for Shure headphones. However, they can become itchy and uncomfortable after a couple of hours, and I have found the P Series Comply foam tips to provide just as good isolation but with non of the discomforts - although these are more expensive than the triple flange sleeves.