Hello. This is Kojima from Ohsu Main Store. The weather is looking more like autumn gradually, don't you think? And it's getting pretty cold in the morning and evening, please be careful not to catch a cold. Anyway, this time I would like to talk about "Hi-fi Earphones" part 2 following the issue on September 9th. The one I introduce this time is SHURE E4 newly-released in this summer. This E4 shares the lead with ER-4 that I introduced last time and oftentimes gets compared with each other. So I will introduce this item while comparing both features also. |
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This earphone is encapsulated type inner earphone as well as ER-4 from the last time. I want to say its sealing level is almost the same though, to get the same sealing level you need to know a little bit special fitting technique. As you notice from the picture, the place where the ear-chip on the edge from the main unit is slightly bent. This is bent according to the angle of the ear canal though, you cannot get an adequate sealing level by normally wearing in this state. To get an adequate sealing level, you need to wear it by turning up the part where the cord is out and hook the long-drawn cord on your ear. |
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As for the most important thing the sound quality itself, it is E4 that spreads sound in your ear and gets you relaxed. So E4 would be better for you if you want to get relaxed. In terms of that, it doesn't mean ER-4 has a small acoustic field. But its directivity is a bit strong. So the sound goes directly to the ear. E4 has more quantitative feel of the bass. And, the best thing about E4 is the expression of this bass. It's a "powerful warm sound". Yes, this is it. |
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As well as ER-4, E4 is equipped with a cleaning tool. As for E4, you can remove the nozzle from the main unit by loosening ring-shaped metal fittings as in the picture to replace with a new nozzle. The part where the main unit and the nozzle are fixed is firm and made from metal. The making process like this is elaborated with professional techniques. I am very impressed. |
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The accessories don't include a hard case like the one of ER-4 though, other than that, there are many kinds of ear chips especially. There are four kinds of ear chips, and you can choose your size among S/M/L sizes for two kinds. As for the rest, there are a carrying porch, a standard conversion plug, a volume level controller and a replacement nozzle coming with. |