amaynard
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I can alter the sound of my etys by changing how far I insert the rubber tips (whil still having a good seal). The sound seems to be related to an increase in the pressure between the transducer and the eardrum.
Light insertion, with low pressure buildup gives a rich sound, with slightly less detail. Isolation is also poor fom external noise
Deep insertion thins the sound (the phones also appear to play quieter for the same input), but increases isolation. the affect is similar to how your hearing changes briefly when comming in to land in an airplane (as the cabin pressure is increased).
Anyone else noticed this?
Is the pressure affecting the transducer (if so, does using a amp compensate), or the eardrum?
Which do you prefer?
Light insertion, with low pressure buildup gives a rich sound, with slightly less detail. Isolation is also poor fom external noise
Deep insertion thins the sound (the phones also appear to play quieter for the same input), but increases isolation. the affect is similar to how your hearing changes briefly when comming in to land in an airplane (as the cabin pressure is increased).
Anyone else noticed this?
Is the pressure affecting the transducer (if so, does using a amp compensate), or the eardrum?
Which do you prefer?