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Old 12-15-2007, 01:02 AM   #44 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ChicagoPhil View Post
Not to be late to the "nomenclature controversy" party, but I think there are two separate issues. In the world of IEMs, the word "custom" has a very specific meaning, which is that ear mold impressions are taken and then a unique earpiece is crafted to fit that ear alone. In that sense, I think the use of "custom" for a universal fit IEM is a bit misleading.

As to the number component, there is no established relationship with the number of drivers for Ety, Shure or UE, so I don't see how Klipsch's use is misleading in anyway.

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Phil
Totally true, although I think anyone who spends so much cash on earphones will find out that they arent real customs, but still your point is made.
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