[Fizz]

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They actually came in exactly 24 hours after my last post so far I am really enjoying them. Cant give exact impressions yet but I do know they sound great out of my desktop setup even tho I cannot tolerate the volume higher than 2 on low gain (nfb-10se). also e7 seems to pair well with them as well.
 
Also not sure if I have a fit issue but I will give it time I do have a proper seal I know that for sure, but I get some discomfort sometimes that feels like the tip is digging into my ear I may not have them inserted right and I am going to think its user error I have had 2-3 listening sessions where that discomfort goes away but will come back (2-4 hour spans)

Not sure if this will be helpful, but I thought I was having some fit issues as well and was concerned I might have to send them back for a refit. I then sort of unscrewed the one that was giving me trouble by a millimeter or two and found a large improvement in both comfort and sound.
 
This was only for my one ear which is a little messed up, so it may not apply to you.
I wouldn't say this is build issue due to my mildly unusual ear.

 

[Thran]

It could be them going to deep you may be right. I have very straight ear canals I will try pulling it out just a bit and see if this helps.

 

[Panda L]

So, after a long weekedn of work and trouble with the post office, I got them! I've only had about 2 hours of music and around 3 for gaming but I'll be reviewing them soon from my perspective. So far the fit for me is pretty darn good, the only reason they're not perfect is ebcause when I got my molds done, the audiologist had me keep my mouth open instead of having a bite block. Despite that, the fit is good and it actually is good since I don't worry about the canal being too small Either way, I look forward to posting pictures and giving a new impression! Cheers to those who got them.
 
 
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[meyerovb]

Just arrived.  I couldn't be happier, 1964 was very helpful and extremely fast.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[FlySweep]

Nice to see pics of some custom sleeves.. they look great.

 

[aamefford]

meyerovb - are those sleeves silicone?  I'll be interested to hear your reports on comfort, and on how (if) they change the sound of your iem's.

 

[meyerovb]

 
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meyerovb - are those sleeves silicone?  I'll be interested to hear your reports on comfort, and on how (if) they change the sound of your iem's.

 
Yes, they are silicone (see 1964's page).  They fit perfectly, great seal even when I open wide and move my jaw around.  They stay ultra secure now, able to use them while running without worry.  They have definitely changed the sound of my iems... you could call it 'better' I guess (more bass, details, feel more 'in' the music)... it actually highlighted the weakness of these $60 iems... I can hear how washed out the bass is and know I definitely need to upgrade.  The t-jays would have sounded much better, but the cord is why I love the a-jays four, and hell, for $60, they sound great, especially with the sleeves!

 

[aamefford]

 
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Yes, they are silicone (see 1964's page).  They fit perfectly, great seal even when I open wide and move my jaw around.  They stay ultra secure now, able to use them while running without worry.  They have definitely changed the sound of my iems... you could call it 'better' I guess (more bass, details, feel more 'in' the music)... it actually highlighted the weakness of these $60 iems... I can hear how washed out the bass is and know I definitely need to upgrade.  The t-jays would have sounded much better, but the cord is why I love the a-jays four, and hell, for $60, they sound great, especially with the sleeves!

 
Thank you for the response.  I have a pair of quads, and love them, but the hard acrylic is only marginally comfortable - especially since I may go weeks between wearings of them.  I have a pair of silicone Westone custom fit ear plugs that I use at work - VERY comfortable.  Hmmm....  I may have to investigate a remold into silicone quads.  Or not.  Thank you again - I appreciate it!

 

[FlySweep]

I think I remember another 1964Ears customs owner in this thread who got full silicone molds but had some serious issues with them from a comfort & fit pov.. definitely research a bit before springing for it aamefford.  I'm not even sure if 1964Ears does full silicone for custom IEMs?  On their FB page, I think they mentioned some problems & difficulty they had in the production with full silicone molds (and why they were no longer offering it).. maybe they just do silicone sleeves?

 

[Fizz]

 
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I think I remember another 1964Ears customs owner in this thread who got full silicone molds but had some serious issues with them from a comfort & fit pov.. definitely research a bit before springing for it aamefford.  I'm not even sure if 1964Ears does full silicone for custom IEMs?  On their FB page, I think they mentioned some problems & difficulty they had in the production with full silicone molds (and why they were no longer offering it).. maybe they just do silicone sleeves?

 
They can still do soft canals, but they no longer offer full silicone shells. 

 

[Panda L]

 

 
So far they've been great!

 

[DWbirdseye]

The silicone tips are ridiculously comfortable. The soft tips warm up and expand to provide the perfect fit.  

 

[gordabega]

I've been lurking here off and on for a few months, and i am VERY interested in 1964 Quads. my guitar player just spent over $500 for a pair of JH duals, and he loves them. I scratched my head, he could have almost got a pair of quads for that!
 
Being a bass player, I am interested in Quads. I've had some tell me that that is overkill, but from everything I've heard from you guys, I'd probably regret getting Triples and lust after the Quads anyway.
 
I currently have some really crappy M Audio IE 10's that I got for the time being a few years ago. I detatched the detatchable cable on the right side almost right after I got them, and now it never stays in. Today it came apart 3 times at church. I was so mad I wanted to chuck them out the car window on the way home, but I have no moneys to get the Quads yet. I gotta save my gig money.
 
I guess if I have a question, it would be, how much does a trip to the audiologist cost? Does insurance cover it?
 
Thanks everyone, I'll let you all know when I place the order, but it might be a few months.

 

[Fizz]

 
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I've been lurking here off and on for a few months, and i am VERY interested in 1964 Quads. my guitar player just spent over $500 for a pair of JH duals, and he loves them. I scratched my head, he could have almost got a pair of quads for that!
 
Being a bass player, I am interested in Quads. I've had some tell me that that is overkill, but from everything I've heard from you guys, I'd probably regret getting Triples and lust after the Quads anyway.
 
I currently have some really crappy M Audio IE 10's that I got for the time being a few years ago. I detatched the detatchable cable on the right side almost right after I got them, and now it never stays in. Today it came apart 3 times at church. I was so mad I wanted to chuck them out the car window on the way home, but I have no moneys to get the Quads yet. I gotta save my gig money.
 
I guess if I have a question, it would be, how much does a trip to the audiologist cost? Does insurance cover it?
 
Thanks everyone, I'll let you all know when I place the order, but it might be a few months.

 
The quads are built around being performance monitors, being geared towards drummers and bassists. Everything I've read and been told leads me to believe that they are one of the best options for that on the market today.
While I personally can recommend 1964 Ears based on the quality of their craftsmanship and their customer service, I can't comment so much on their Quads.
From what I've seen JH will sometimes make a deal with performers, and I'm pretty sure that 1964 Ears does the same thing. So hopefully that will help you get the moneyz you need a little quicker.
Shoot them an email and see what you can work out for them.
As for audiologists costs for impressions, it really varies. My audiologist charged me $25 and didn't charge me again for the three additional impressions that needed to be done afterwards. Some users have reported back that their prices can go from between $50-$400 for a single set. One guy here even got his for free if I recall. (Think he got his done at his local Costco) 
It all depends on your region, but be sure to tell them that you only need the impression and not a mold.

 

[Kunlun]

 
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I've been lurking here off and on for a few months, and i am VERY interested in 1964 Quads. my guitar player just spent over $500 for a pair of JH duals, and he loves them. I scratched my head, he could have almost got a pair of quads for that!
 
Being a bass player, I am interested in Quads. I've had some tell me that that is overkill, but from everything I've heard from you guys, I'd probably regret getting Triples and lust after the Quads anyway.
 
I currently have some really crappy M Audio IE 10's that I got for the time being a few years ago. I detatched the detatchable cable on the right side almost right after I got them, and now it never stays in. Today it came apart 3 times at church. I was so mad I wanted to chuck them out the car window on the way home, but I have no moneys to get the Quads yet. I gotta save my gig money.
 
I guess if I have a question, it would be, how much does a trip to the audiologist cost? Does insurance cover it?
 
Thanks everyone, I'll let you all know when I place the order, but it might be a few months.

Sounds like a good match for you. An audiologist can cost $40-85 or so, insurance probably won't cover it, but no harm in checking it out for yourself. Don't go cheap on the audiologist, it's the key for a good fit and a good fit means the best sound and the best comfort. Go with one who has a lot of experience in making molds for musician's monitors (there is a thread you can search for on audiologists), also, email 1964 Ears and ask who they recommend in your area. The audiologist should use a bite block (a piece of hard foam that holds open the jaw) and you should relax, relax, relax your jaw during the process. Good luck!