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DIY Custom Ear Molds for around $15

post #1 of 10
8/28/10 at 12:55am
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Did a search and didn't see anything posted. The guys over @ Make Projects created a custom molded earphone using Radian's custom mold plug, which is an epoxy kit designed to create custom earplugs that sells for around $15. I think I'm going to try this with my RE0

 

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EDIT: Found an instructional video on youtube 


Edited by Xan7hos - 8/28/10 at 12:57am
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post #2 of 10
8/28/10 at 2:18pm

Great post! Thanks for sharing.  I think I might end up trying this later too =P.

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post #3 of 10
8/28/10 at 2:49pm

This was actually posted about 2 days ago, but I can't blame you, the search function on the new Head-Fi is next to useless and refuses to sort properly by date.

 

Pretty neat nonetheless.

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post #4 of 10
2/3/12 at 1:34pm

I wonder if this can be used:

http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Mold-Silicone-Molding-Casting/dp/B003CHMZXI

says it's Odorless, Non Toxic. FDA Compliant - Food Grade

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post #5 of 10
2/3/12 at 5:14pm

Whaa? Damn I wish this is available in my country!

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post #6 of 10
2/4/12 at 8:57pm

Decided to try this and Just bought the mold on ebay. $12 shipped

 

Thanks :)

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post #7 of 10
2/4/12 at 10:23pm

You can pretty much get it form any Gander Mountain for $15

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post #8 of 10
2/4/12 at 10:51pm

Just a note for you guys considering this, I was in the same boat before I got my impressions. An audiologist did it for me and when she put in the cotton to block the ear canal around the second bend it was way further than I would have felt comfortable putting anything. And this was after an examination with one of those ear scopes. I'm a big DIY fan, but I would recommend caution if you are doing it yourself. If you can afford it, get it done by a pro. A mistake could be irreparable if you are trying to go to the extreme. If you're conservative about depth, I would personally feel comfortable. 

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post #9 of 10
2/5/12 at 1:09am

Or better what would be a good way, of taking an impression of my customs?

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post #10 of 10
4/4/13 at 2:15pm

I am trying to pluck up the courage to make custom moulds for my Westone 4r I could not get on with the plastic at the top of the cable,so I removed it,but left about half inch to support the cable.For me,this has a tremendous difference.

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