Shure i4cT Sound Isolating Earphones with Connector for the Treo

Product Review

Enhance your listening experience on your Treo. The I4cT combines ultra-premium sound quality via High-Definition driver with Tuned Port Technology added convenience of integrated communication capabilities. The additional utility of the VoicePort(tm) microphone and a multi-function control switch lets you listen to your favorite music and be able to talk on your Treo mobile phone. The 2-function control pod includes a volume control and microphone mute button. The I4cT uses the same technology as Shure's award winning ESeries line of products. The I4cT includes a full selection of sleeves to ensure a perfect fit and a carrying case. Shure makes audio equipment - microphones, earphones, mixers, etc. that are used by professional musicians the world over. Shure knows sound. If your sound is important to you, you want earphones engineered with the same kind of technology that your favorite divas and bands use to be sure they can hear themselves during a performance. That's Shure's "Sound Isolating" technology. Rather than introducing external elements to block out ambient sound (as noise cancelling earphones do), the Shure system creates a sealed environment that keeps noise out, without covering it up by injecting noise-cancelling artifacts that can interfere with your calls or your music. You'll hear details you never heard before.

Product Features

High-Definition Driver with Tuned Port Technology plus VoicePort¿ Mic and Multi-funcition Control Switch
Direct single connection to Treo650
Switch back and forth between music and cell phone use for a seamless, high-quality listening experience
VoicePort ¿ inline microphone filters out background noise
Shure makes audio equipment - microphones, earphones, mixers, etc. that are used by professional musicians the world over

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(3 customer reviews)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Great sound. Poor ergonomics., July 18, 2006

B. Meek - See all my reviews

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When I first removed the Shure i4cT earphones from their box, I briefly thought I had received the wrong product - the in-line mute button & volume switch is so big, I thought it must be the i4c, with connections for a standard phone and a separate MP3 player. But sure enough, it was the i4cT with a neat little 2.5m plug that fits properly into my Windows Smartphone.

Unfortunately, the 2.5mm plug was the only "neat little" part I could identify. The mostly thick & stiff cable assembly, and the over-sized mute/volume switch (with clip) are so bulky that I was unable to wind & stash it for comfortable usage. Perhaps the engineers at Shure believe the thicker cable elements are necessary to meet their audio standards, but given these are designed to be paired with mobile devices, I'll bet they could find an acceptable alternative wire that is thinner and more flexible.

Now, these earphones do sound really good, no doubt about it. I'll go so far as to say they...Read more

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Shure headphones are sure good..., March 7, 2008

Peter R. Shaw "Pastor" (Napa, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shure i4cT Sound Isolating Earphones with Connector for the Treo (Electronics)

After lots of research on a headset that would be compatible with my Centro, I went for the Shure set. I am not disappointed. The sound isolation works well, and the bass reflex is impressive. Worth the money!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Horrible sound quality/worse appearance -$200 mistake!, July 24, 2006

Eric G. Cox "Lost" (So Cal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shure i4cT Sound Isolating Earphones with Connector for the Treo (Electronics)

The huge white wires and bulky volume/mute control are embarassing to wear in public. But I would if the sound was there...its not!

I have to assume that the set I was sent is faulty. The sound is completly lacking any bass. I tried every set of plugs that were sent with the unit hoping to improve the sound, but no luck.

Further, I receive complaints from people I talk to on the treo about my voice being sounding horrible/echo/tin like/hard understancd ect.

I hope I can find the box to return this.