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UM56 Custom Sleeves For Dummies
Jun 1, 2009 at 9:26 AM Post #16 of 35
haha.... right, doh!
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Jun 1, 2009 at 10:25 AM Post #17 of 35
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haha.... right, doh!
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hehe; yeah....

as far as the fit, no they arent as flush as before with comply, but dont stick out really, still stays within the confines of the ear. also while the colour thing is cool, I only really find it useful for identifying which is which, as you cant see them really at all when they are in your ears.
 
Jun 1, 2009 at 10:39 AM Post #18 of 35
yeah, i know.. but its kinda like an OCD thing... just like i'd rather put on black tips than white.. even though they're exactly the same tips (sony hybrid for example)... im using the grey silicones, and i wish they were black.. lol

having two different colours is actually a good idea, since i always seem to spend a moment looking at one of the buds to see if it's L or R... if i did that, id probably do the classic blue and red.
 
Jun 1, 2009 at 11:29 AM Post #19 of 35
I don't have the UM56 but have a custom sleeve that is more or less the same thing, made by a independent hearing aid custom molds lab here in Toronto. They're of good quality and is silicone, but they don't have those sticks that you can use to pull out the IEM's (and I don't really see the need as they slip out easy to me). Fits well with my SE530's and doesn't protude much out of my ear at all (just as much as any other sleeves). You slip it in from the bottom, turn it counter clockwise a bit, and voila, it locks in perfectly.

I initially got them in black but it was one of those slate-black colours and I was really dissatisfied with it... so when I got the refit I changed it to a clear, instead.
 
Jun 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM Post #20 of 35
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dont know what was going on with the poster who says he didnt get an improvement
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I get much better bass definition and slam, better extension in the highs and the soundstage is deeper

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God that looks hideous! Please tell they're home made.
 
Jun 1, 2009 at 7:11 PM Post #21 of 35
Anyone compare the UM56 with the ACS customs?

Either way, if they improve fit, isolation and comfort they're a winner. SQ is just a bonus.
Especially as now I get the dreaded -too small or too big problem with tips.
Either they fall out, or expand and push themselves out...lol.
 
Jun 1, 2009 at 9:44 PM Post #22 of 35
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God that looks hideous! Please tell they're home made.


Dude.. they are molds of your ear canal. What do you expect? A shiney perfectly round 1" bullet like shape? ..Get educated.
 
Jun 2, 2009 at 3:23 AM Post #23 of 35
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Dude.. they are molds of your ear canal. What do you expect? A shiney perfectly round 1" bullet like shape? ..Get educated.


Sorry, I left off the smiley face but you've got to admit....
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Jun 2, 2009 at 3:33 AM Post #24 of 35
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Sorry, I left off the smiley face but you've got to admit....
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ha ha ha. Both comments really made me laugh. It does look like a d**do though.
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I mailed my impressions to Westone today
 
Jun 2, 2009 at 4:20 AM Post #26 of 35
Anyone having W3 or UM3X with um56 tips get much wider soundstage, like on par to IE8? I would seriously considering to order one if it can do that

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Originally Posted by K_19 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I don't have the UM56 but have a custom sleeve that is more or less the same thing, made by a independent hearing aid custom molds lab here in Toronto. They're of good quality and is silicone, but they don't have those sticks that you can use to pull out the IEM's (and I don't really see the need as they slip out easy to me). Fits well with my SE530's and doesn't protude much out of my ear at all (just as much as any other sleeves). You slip it in from the bottom, turn it counter clockwise a bit, and voila, it locks in perfectly.

I initially got them in black but it was one of those slate-black colours and I was really dissatisfied with it... so when I got the refit I changed it to a clear, instead.


Mind telling me how much your paid totally?thanks
 
Jun 2, 2009 at 5:41 AM Post #27 of 35
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Originally Posted by iponderous /img/forum/go_quote.gif
God that looks hideous! Please tell they're home made.


get a grip fool. its UM56 and I got the retention ring (a feature for singers so they dont lose seal when they open their mouths wide) as I smoke cigarettes and I dont like to lose proper seal when I have one or eat. (in between refits as well)

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ha ha ha. Both comments really made me laugh. It does look like a d**do though.
I mailed my impressions to Westone today


all of a sudden I feel my age (35 today) grow up

also if that reminds you of your wang, I think you need to see a doctor/shrink

soundstage gets considerably larger..... OMG I said it gets larger..... lame
 
Jun 2, 2009 at 6:33 AM Post #28 of 35
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Originally Posted by gameboy115 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Anyone having W3 or UM3X with um56 tips get much wider soundstage, like on par to IE8? I would seriously considering to order one if it can do that



Mind telling me how much your paid totally?thanks


On a more serious not: I will tell you when I get them in a couple of weeks.
I paid 130.00 mold impressions included by Kathy Peck at CanJam.
 
Jun 2, 2009 at 6:43 AM Post #29 of 35
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Originally Posted by qusp /img/forum/go_quote.gif
get a grip fool. its UM56 and I got the retention ring (a feature for singers so they dont lose seal when they open their mouths wide) as I smoke cigarettes and I dont like to lose proper seal when I have one or eat. (in between refits as well)



all of a sudden I feel my age (35 today) grow up

also if that reminds you of your wang, I think you need to see a doctor/shrink

soundstage gets considerably larger..... OMG I said it gets larger..... lame


Phew! I thought I was going to be taken to with a virtual baseball bat. I know we're all here to discuss the finer points (or even the more gnarly ones) of IEMs and headphones in earnest but I'd like to think that some attempt at levity (no matter how unfunny) might be tolerated. I really must get into the habit of using those 'emoticons' or whatever they're called. They're just so cute! Truth be told, I just want people to like me. That's why I joined this community. I really have no interest in headphones whatsoever.
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Now where did he come from?
 
Jun 2, 2009 at 7:35 AM Post #30 of 35
UM56 with W3 sit fairly flush with the ear and don't poke out:

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The anomalies in sound caused by using the wrong tips seem to be leveled out with the UM56 tips on the Westone 3, so the bass/mids/treble sound more like how they should and more balanced. So, timbre and tone are more accurate, and detail is enhanced.

The level of performance is definitely lifted up higher - http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/w...ml#post5729098
 
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