Shure E500 User Guide

Sound Isolating Earphones

E500

©2006, Shure Incorporated
27EN3221 (Rev. 1)

Shure E500 Triple

Hi-Definition Drivers

with In-Ear Crossover

and Tuned-Port

Technology deliver the

most accurate acoustic

reproduction for the

ultimate in precision

highs and rich low-

end bass.

Printed in U.S.A.

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WEARING THE EARPHONES

Two suggested methods for wearing the earphones are illustrated below.

Over the ear
in back

Over the ear
in front

Tighten the cable and take up slack by raising the cable sleeve.

INSERTING THE EARPHONES

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.

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left ear

Make sure that the sleeve completely
covers the earphone nozzle and is pushed
over the earphone nozzle barb. If any part

of the nozzle is exposed, the sleeve is not
properly installed. Replace the sleeves if

they do not grip the nozzle tightly.

nozzle
barb

right ear

REMOVING THE EARPHONES

Do not pull on cable to remove earphone. Grasp the body of earphone and
gently twist to remove.

CHOOSING AN EARPHONE SLEEVE

Your earphones come with a selection of sleeves. Make sure the sleeve you
choose is easy to insert into your ear, fits comfortably, and is easy to remove
from your ear.

Flex Sleeves

In small, medium, and large sizes. Made from translucent
PVC.

Soft Flex Sleeves

In small, medium, and large sizes. Made from pliable rubber.

Foam Sleeves

When using the foam sleeves, compress the sleeve between
your fingers before inserting it into the ear canal. Hold the
earphone in place for about ten seconds while the foam
expands and creates a tight seal.

Triple-Flange Sleeves

If desired, the sleeve nozzle may be shortened. Use sharp
scissors to carefully trim the nozzle to the desired length.

Note: carefully slide the sleeve over the earphone nozzle barb for a secure grip.

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CLEANING THE EARPHONE NOZZLE

If the nozzle of your earphone is blocked, clean the nozzle using the supplied
wax removal loop.

Wax Removal Loop

Nozzle

When cleaning, do not force any object through the earphone nozzle!
This will damage the earphone sound filter.

FURNISHED ACCESSORIES

Level attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA650

Oval Carrying Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95B2441

Fit Kit w/ Cleaning Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90XJ1371

Triple Flange Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90WX1371

Extension Cable - 9” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95A9167

Extension Cable - 3’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95B9167

Stereo Adapter Plug - 3.5mm (1/8”) to 1/4” . . . . . . . EA655

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Bag of 20 foam sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA120

Bag of 500 foam sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PA754

Bag of 10 clear flex sleeves:

small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA710S

medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA710M

large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA710L

Bag of 10 soft flex sleeves:

small . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA410S

medium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA410M

large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EA410L

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transducer type Triple balanced-armature drivers

Sensitivity (at 1kHz) 119 dB SPL/mW

Impedance (at 1kHz) 36 W

Frequency Range 18 Hz - 19 kHz

Input connector 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) gold-plated stereo plug

Net weight 30 g (1 oz.)

Operational temperature -18° C to 57° C (0° F to 135° F)

Storage temperature -29° C to 74° C (-20° F to 165° F)

CUSTOM EARPHONE SLEEVES

Those who use earphones regularly for extended periods of time often find
custom-fit molded sleeves offer the best comfort and sound isolation.

Ask a Hearing Health Care Professional about creating custom molded sleeves
for your earphones. For more information, contact:

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Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation Toll Free: [phone]

660 N. Milwaukee Avenue In Chicago: [phone]

Chicago, IL 60622

e-mail: [e-mail]
www.sensaphonics.com

MAINTENANCE

Careful maintenance ensures a tight seal between the sleeve and nozzle,
improving sound quality and product safety.

Keep the earphones and sleeves as clean and dry as possible.

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Do not expose earphones to extreme temperatures.

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Wipe the earphones and sleeves with mild antiseptic to avoid

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infections. Do not use alcohol-based disinfectants.

Replace the sleeves if they do not fit properly.

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CERTIFICATION

Eligible to bear CE marking.

Conforms to European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

Meets applicable tests and performance criteria in European Standard
EN 55103 (1996) Parts 1 and 2, for residential (E1) and light industrial (E2)
environments.

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