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05-16-2006, 01:39 PM
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Ety or Shure Triflanges?
I’m getting a Westone UM-1 and I’m planning to order some triflanges to go with it because I don’t like the idea of having to replace foam tips every few weeks. I was wondering, do Etymotic triflanges fit on the UM1? If not, are Shure triflanges the only choice left? Thanks
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05-16-2006, 02:34 PM
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I think the Ety and Shure triflanges are identical. I just got 5 pair from Ety for my E5Cs and if there's a difference between them and the pair I'm using (supplied by Shure), I can't see it.
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05-16-2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rodbac
I think the Ety and Shure triflanges are identical. I just got 5 pair from Ety for my E5Cs and if there's a difference between them and the pair I'm using (supplied by Shure), I can't see it.
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The 3-flanges with the Ety 6i's have the stem clipped all the way to the base of the large flange, whereas the Shure 3-flanges hae a stem that's about a half inch long if I remember correctly (the shures need trimming).
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05-16-2006, 03:04 PM
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The 3-flanges with the Ety 6i's have the stem clipped all the way to the base of the large flange, whereas the Shure 3-flanges hae a stem that's about a half inch long if I remember correctly (the shures need trimming).
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Ah- I trimmed mine down already so forgot. Thank you.
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05-16-2006, 03:09 PM
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If you order from earphonesolutions you get a free set... 
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05-16-2006, 03:29 PM
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If you order from earphonesolutions you get a free set... |
Ah yes, I like earphonesolutions quite a lot. With UM2 you *also* get a free airplane adapter.
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05-16-2006, 06:32 PM
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i prefer Ety as the flangs is softer so more comfy for me
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05-16-2006, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by theory_87
i prefer Ety as the flangs is softer so more comfy for me
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Maybe you have an older set or something, but the new ones are identical except for the length of the "stalk"- same color, same softness, same size.
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05-17-2006, 12:21 AM
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Thanks for you replies. I'm ordering from the earplug superstore because I have an earplug which I sent back to be remade so when it comes back, the UM-1 can go with it with free shipping.
So does the Ety flange fit on the UM-1? I think I read somewhere around here that it doesn't. 
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05-17-2006, 12:27 AM
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Thanks for you replies. I'm ordering from the earplug superstore because I have an earplug which I sent back to be remade so when it comes back, the UM-1 can go with it with free shipping.
So does the Ety flange fit on the UM-1? I think I read somewhere around here that it doesn't. |
I stuck the one that i thiink came with my ety 6i onto the Um2, fits fine. I think the only incompatibility is that the 6i needs the longer stalk of the Shure 3-flange for it to not put pressure on my ear canal.
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05-17-2006, 12:45 AM
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I have UM2s and I needed to use the Shure Tri-flange in order to get a proper seal. I needed the stalk to get the proper extension into my ear canal. I'd recommend going with this, since the Shure and Westone tips tend to fit each other perfectly.
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05-17-2006, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by sum
I have UM2s and I needed to use the Shure Tri-flange in order to get a proper seal. I needed the stalk to get the proper extension into my ear canal. I'd recommend going with this, since the Shure and Westone tips tend to fit each other perfectly.
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But if you mod the triflange to a biflange and cut the stem, won’t the Shure triflange be just as short as the Ety without the modding?
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05-17-2006, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by slidemasterx
But if you mod the triflange to a biflange and cut the stem, won’t the Shure triflange be just as short as the Ety without the modding?
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Yep, I believe it would be at that point. If you know for a fact they fit, then it works out just fine. Otherwise, you might as well go with the ones with options.
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05-17-2006, 05:00 AM
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I have worn my Etymotic ER20 earplugs while performing and traveling for about a year now I have gotten used to the feel of them. The Ety triflanges are so much cheaper than the Shure ones. So correct me if I’m wrong here, if I modify the Ety triflange to be biflanges, I don’t need to cut the stem anymore but just cut off the smallest flange? And this will work on a UM1? thanks
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05-17-2006, 01:08 PM
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I checked earplug superstore for their prices and the Etymotic triflange was $14.95 for 5 pairs while the Shure was $26.95 for only 3 pairs. Is it worth spending more money for the shures? 3 pairs doesn't seem enough if you want to experiment with cutting off the stem and small flange and it seems risky.
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