[barid]

Quick question to anyone out there.  Does anyone know if you can get the UERM in a universal shell rather than a custom mold?
 
Very interested in this IEM, but I do not prefer custom molds.
 
Emailed UE about this and they said no, but I swear I've seen universal versions in pictures or at shows to demo.

 

[luisdent]

I have one in my ears right now. But the short answer is no. They don't sell them, but they exist as demos. They probably go through the process of molding the shells with universal nozzles to get a few demo units here and there, but I can honestly tell you from the demo unit I have that a) they are amazing and b) you wouldn't want a universal.
 
I'm all over universals and don't like the idea of a custom fit processes going badly. However, these are on the bulky side and I find to get the best sound they need to go pretty deep. This isn't ideal with their style. A custom mold of your ear would make the fit seamless. So I can see why they don't sell a universal. People would either complain about poor comfort or bad sound, because they weren't getting the proper fit/seal/depth...