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post #3766 of 7215
12/4/12 at 4:55am
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Originally Posted by sunninho View Post

Yes, we'd all prefer a US-based service center, but that isn't likely unless business gets so good (and Heir gets as big as Logitech/UE) that it becomes feasible.  Let's hope so smile.gif

 

 

     My problem with this is quality control, I am not convienced I could sub-contract this type of work in the USA and still get the same level of quality we produce in Chengdu.  Thus we would have to have a 100% dedicated lab in the USA and that would be cost prohibitive especially at this point in time.

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post #3767 of 7215
12/4/12 at 5:20am
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Originally Posted by DigitalFreak View Post

I just shot out an email to a hearing center that a fellow head fier recommended. I should have my dino boogers (impressions) ready to be shipped soon

 

Be sure to bring your significant other along so that they can laugh at the goop spilling out of your ears. It's fun for everybody!

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post #3768 of 7215
12/4/12 at 9:54am
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Originally Posted by anoxy View Post

I'm not an heir fanboy by any means, but your criticisms here are fairly irrational. 

(1) Not really. It could have been your fault if you didn't hold your jaw in the right location during the curing process of your impressions, which could cause variance in your normal ear canal shape. It could also be your fault if you didn't closely inspect the impressions, maybe missed a flaw, and didn't express your concern to your audiologist. There is no way for Heir to tell if it was a poorly made impression and the fault of you or your audiologist, or if it was their fault in the crafting process. With that in mind, they can't just continuously take the financial fall for poor fits if they do not know who was actually at fault. Think of all the money they would lose. That is probably why most companies recommend credible audiologists in your area. 

(2) But it's also not Heir's fault that they decided to open their business in China, and you decided to give them your business. You bought into that knowingly. 

 

How does one closely inspect an impression to see if there are any flaws? Also, out of curiosity, has any of you actually thought of sending TWO pairs of impressions at the same time just to take into account possible canal variance? 

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post #3769 of 7215
12/4/12 at 10:51am
Which one would the IEM maker know is the best one to use?
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post #3770 of 7215
12/4/12 at 10:55am
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Originally Posted by ardgedee View Post

Which one would the IEM maker know is the best one to use?

An average of the two?

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post #3771 of 7215
12/4/12 at 10:56am
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Originally Posted by ardgedee View Post

Which one would the IEM maker know is the best one to use?
True..I would imagine if you sent in two and they were an exact match..then you are good to go and its a good "insurance"
...but...if they are at all different the manufacturer wouldn't know which to use then you are probably then going to need to send in a third set as a tie-breaker!
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post #3772 of 7215
12/4/12 at 11:50am

Shipped my ear mold impressions to China today and now the waiting game begins. Hopefully I'll enjoy the 6.A. redface.gif

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post #3773 of 7215
12/4/12 at 11:59am
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Originally Posted by serious7 View Post

An average of the two?

The impressions are used as the matrix for the silicone mould used to cast the IEMs. You can't average two impressions, you can only use one or the other.
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post #3774 of 7215
12/4/12 at 12:25pm
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Originally Posted by Staal View Post

Shipped my ear mold impressions to China today and now the waiting game begins. Hopefully I'll enjoy the 6.A. redface.gif


6A??? I thought the 6A wasn't being offered anymore?

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post #3775 of 7215
12/4/12 at 12:40pm
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Originally Posted by Sorensiim View Post

I know that feeling - and I really liked my Atrios before getting the 8.A!

I loved my Sennheiser PX200's before I got my Ultimate Ears UE700's. And I loved those until I bought my Denon AH-D2000's. And I loved those until I got my Heir Audio 4.A's (and later Hifiman HE-500 for home use).

That seems to be the way of it; I love what I have until I hear something better. I'm sure I'll love my 4.A's until the day comes that I break down and buy the 8.A.
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post #3776 of 7215
12/4/12 at 12:42pm
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Originally Posted by Staal View Post

Shipped my ear mold impressions to China today and now the waiting game begins. Hopefully I'll enjoy the 6.A. redface.gif
Ooohhhh...lucky!
The 6.A seems really nice, good for you. I shipped my impressions only like a week or so ago. The wait is going to be a long one, but worth it!
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post #3777 of 7215
12/4/12 at 1:41pm
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Originally Posted by DougofTheAbaci View Post

I loved my Sennheiser PX200's before I got my Ultimate Ears UE700's. And I loved those until I bought my Denon AH-D2000's. And I loved those until I got my Heir Audio 4.A's (and later Hifiman HE-500 for home use).
That seems to be the way of it; I love what I have until I hear something better. I'm sure I'll love my 4.A's until the day comes that I break down and buy the 8.A.

I've heard the SR009,HD800 and T1 and could walk away feeling happy about what I already had. The He500 is a different story, I'll probably be getting those one day.
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post #3778 of 7215
12/4/12 at 2:34pm

If I'm from Canada, should I be shipping my ear impressions to 5395 Napa Street #238, San Diego, CA USA 92110? I've noticed a lot of people here are shipping it to China so I just wanted to confirm. 

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post #3779 of 7215
12/4/12 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by pdiddypdler View Post

700

On behalf of my friend who just got his 8.A's. He says he can't listen to his Atrios anymore. :D

Saved to my "sexy ass CIEMs" folder!

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post #3780 of 7215
12/4/12 at 3:10pm
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Originally Posted by serious7 View Post

If I'm from Canada, should I be shipping my ear impressions to 5395 Napa Street #238, San Diego, CA USA 92110? I've noticed a lot of people here are shipping it to China so I just wanted to confirm. 


Yes, you should ship to San Diego. The office in San Diego check out your impressions to make sure they were well done, and then send them over to Chengdu. The shipping will be cheaper for you as well. I sent my impressions express from Calgary and it cost $11.00. It would likely be $35.00 or more to ship to China.

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