Key Features:
Evolved from personal monitor technology road-tested by pro musicians and fine-tuned by Shure engineers, the E500PTH offers unparalleled acoustic accuracy. Triple Hi-Definition Drivers—one tweeter and two woofers—deliver precision highs and the richest lows, for an auditory experience rivaled only by live performances.
Included sound isolating sleeves block over 90 percent of ambient noise. Combined with a low-profile ergonomic design and modular cable options, interruptions from the outside world are minimized—so you can focus on your passion. And on occasions when you must tear yourself away from the music, the included Push-To-Hear Control activates a VoicePort(TM) microphone, allowing conversation without removing your earphones. Designed for the audiophile, E500PTH earphones are ideal for a premium listening experience either at home or on the go.
Triple Hi-Definition Drivers
Optimized for listening to high-quality recordings, as well as lossless formats, the E500PTH utilizes three hi-definition mini-speakers—one tweeter and two woofers. Additionally, integrated passive crossovers ensure that high and low frequencies remain distinct and defined. The result is an incredibly wide and detailed soundstage, distinguished by precision highs and tight low end. This innovative triple driver configuration is first in class for universal fit sound-isolating earphones.
Push-To-Hear Control
A first for sound isolating earphones, the detachable Push-To-Hear Control allows you to activate the VoicePort microphone and adjust levels of external sound for clarity—ideal for brief conversations without removing your earphones. The switch allows you to conveniently alternate between your music and your connection to the outside world.
Similar to the microphones used in Shure QuietSpot® cellular headsets, the VoicePort microphone is tuned to pick up the human voice for maximum intelligibility. Included with the E500PTH and available as an optional accessory for all Shure E Series models, the PTH control switch is also compatible with other brands of earphones.
Sound Isolating Sleeves
The role of the included sound isolating sleeves is twofold: blocking ambient noise and ensuring customized fit and comfort. Because every ear is different, the Premium Accessories Kit includes three sizes (S, M, L) of the Flex and Clear Flex Sleeves as well as one universal-fit pair of Foam and Triple Flange Sleeves. Experiment with the size and style that creates the best fit for you—a good seal is key to optimizing sound isolation and bass response as well as maximizing comfort during extended wear.
Modular Cable Options
Based on extensive user feedback, Shure engineers developed a detachable cable solution to enable unmatched personal customization. Two cables—9-inch and 3-foot—are included, allowing you to tailor your experience depending on activity and application.
Premium Accessories Kit
In addition to the sound isolating sleeves and modular cable options, accessories include:
• ¼” Adapter
-Offers a solution for home stereos or other applications with ¼" jacks
• Carrying Case
-Provides a convenient, tangle-free solution to store your earphones
• Level Attenuator
-Allows for comfortable listening from any high-output audio source, such as airplane armrests
Technical Specifications
- Driver type: Triple balanced armature drivers
- Sensitivity: 119 dB SPL/mW
- Impedance: 36
- Weight: 30g (1 oz.)
- Frequency Range: 18Hz-19 kHz
- Input Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo plug
Download E500PTH User Guide (PDF)
E500 Demo
Rotate an E500 and see the technology inside!
Launch Demo (Flash)
Sound Isolation Demo
Hear how effective Sound Isolation is at blocking out real-world noise in the Shure Virtual Sound Lab.
Launch Demo (Flash)
ILounge Best of the Year Award 
The E500PTH was named “Best Earphones of the Year” by iLounge, the world's leading independent authority on iPods and iTunes. The E500PTH earphones were first honored by iLounge with the “Best in Show” award upon their introduction at Macworld in January 2006, and are now recognized in the “Best Accessories of the Year” section of the 2007 iPod Buyers' Guide.
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CNET Editor's Choice Award
Shure E500PTH Sound-Isolating Earphones have been named CNET Editors' Choice by the CNET Product Reviews Team. The CNET Editors' Choice seal is awarded to products that display excellence in performance, quality, product design, and value. Products bearing this distinction are endorsed by CNET as outstanding in their category.
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"All I can say is that the sound from my iPod has never been better. I hear subtleties I missed before and the music is simply richer in tone. I kept switching between my Apple headphones, the Shure E3c's and the E500's. Each time, the E500's sounded significantly better..."
- Eric Benderoff, Chicago Tribune (August 2006)
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"...but he really tantalized us with preliminary information about the E500 ($499), a three transducer in-ear monitor. I shamelessly begged for a demo pair..."
- Wes Phillips/Jon Iverson, Stereophile - CES 2006 Show Report
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As seen on MSNBC.com: “Today, Shure focuses on other items including some of the best earphones on the market.” “I hope to be first in line to get a pair of the e500s and tell you if they match or surpass the sound of their older brothers.”
- Gary Krakow, MSNBC.com, January 2006
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"Encased in a low-profile ergonomic design that's meant to be both functional and sleek, the E500 offers triple high-definition drivers and delivers acoustic accuracy that is free of outside noise for the ultimate in precision highs and rich low end, according to the company..." From the article, "Shure Sound-Isolating Earphones Make Debut"
- TWICE Magazine, January 2006
