[rhythmicmoose]

Yeah, I try to avoid wet-willies at all cost. I stick my IEMs in dry.

 

[tracyrick]

Lots of saliva on the end of my Shure small olives before inserting - don't even have to roll them with the self lube job.

 

[silverknit3]

bit of ky jelly does the trick (; make sure you use her pleasure for your ear and hispleasure for your headphones!

 

[fredman22]

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Originally Posted by rhythmicmoose /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, I try to avoid wet-willies at all cost. I stick my IEMs in dry.

Ditto. I use Shure gray softips, and they work best when clean and tacky.

 

[apnk]

No, my skin produces enough oil for iems to slide in.

 

[AudioCats]

there had been reports indicating KY works quite good, slides in easy, fits snug, and drys without messy residue....

sorry, just couldn't help it, but seriously, there were such posts.
:O

 

[Jabada]

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Originally Posted by AudioCats /img/forum/go_quote.gif there had been reports indicating KY works quite good, slides in easy, fits snug, and drys without messy residue.... sorry, just couldn't help it, but seriously, there were such posts. :O

Long ago I posted some impressions about IEM with KY like lubricant but none cared about.
Anyway, KY left some residue. The alternative one I'm using didn't left (an unknown maker).
There are some people using olive oil too. I don't like it, but you just need one coating of oil for the whole day (some people just need one coating for the hole week!).

 

[silverknit3]

I was joking about KY jelly but it is funny to see a post saying that has been tried. Must be awkward at the clerk. *clerk giggles* "Planning a special night for someone?" "Er... I got a new cd and I needed it to enjoy my music better."

 

[classicalguy]

Maybe the olive oil works well with shure olives? Seems like a natural match. Seriously, why has no one tried otoferm when it's made for this?

 

[jules650]

I use the olives and get a very good seal without lubrication. IMO it will just make them fall out easily.

 

[Lifter59]

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Originally Posted by classicalguy /img/forum/go_quote.gif While I'm on the subject of improving the performance of IEMs, I came accross a couple of posts about Otoferm - lubrication designed for hearing aids and such. The idea of a little lube to create a better seal and so prevent irritation seems like it might have merit. I haven't been able to find the stuff in a store yet, but I'll report back when I do. Anyone have any experience?

I occasionally use a product called Oto-Ease that is made by Westone specifically for hearing aids and IEM's. It's water-based and is FAR less sticky than some of the other options mentioned. You can order it through Amazon (I think) or directly from Westone (about $3.75USD a bottle). You could probably call a few local audiologists/hearing aids providers as I am sure they would have it too. A small bottle lasts a LONG time - longer than a year.

While I will admit that there is no option cheaper than saliva, an ER Trauma nurse I know reminded me that the human mouth is one of the LEAST sanitary places around (which is why they treat people being bitten by other people so seriously due to the high risk of infection) so I would proceed with that one at your own risk and not let anyone else lube them up for you.......

 

[uraflit]

Nope, they come lubed already.

LOL



in all seriousness, i don't

 

[Golden Monkey]

LOL...instead of KY, try Probe Personal Lubricant...it's water based, and designed to mimic "natural" lubrication. It leaves no residue, and once it dries, it's gone...

 

[Milner]

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Originally Posted by Golden Monkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif designed to mimic "natural" lubrication. It leaves no residue, and once it dries, it's gone...

Hmmmmm, seems like a contradiction to me.

 

[krmathis]

Yes, a little bit of saliva does the trick for me.