Hi guys, maybe someone has noticed this already, but that damper extraction tool they sell is just a thread tap. Just look for a 2 mm-diameter thread tap and you'll find them for less than 1/2 the price of the 'specialised' tool. You may need to grind down the pointy tip a bit (I think that's...

Just to let you know, Soundlink is selling the GV-32830 at a 25% discount (€86/pair): https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2pcs-lot-Knowles-GV-32830-Balance-Armature-Speaker-Receiver-Earphone-Driver-DIY-IEM-Iron-Unit/830007_32808892657.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.Ne8MZf. Sorely tempted.

Hi, I just re-shelled some GK drivers using some cheap IEMs I bought on Aliexpress: https://es.aliexpress.com/item/Brand-New-Earphone-Stage-monitor-headphone-pai-3-14-Hifi-In-ear-sport-moving-coil-Noise/32577767745.html. I was using a Shure replica but it had some rough edges that made it...

Wow, those are simply beautiful Shiloh... I have a question: Some time ago I put a GK in a universal Shure replica shell and have been quite happy with it, except that the shells have some rough edges and become uncomfortable over time. Instead of sanding them down I've decided to re-shell the...

  Hi,   I went a similar route myself, I had a pair of Shure 215's that turned out to be knockoffs and decided to make myself a better pair. I also initially considered reusing the shell but unless you go with a single or double driver, I wasn't sure I'd be able to fit the BA in, as the 215's...

Thanks! Well, mine is probably one of the simplest builds in the entire thread, not really much skill involved at all; what really sets you guys' work apart are the custom shells - that's where the true craftsmanship is. Yes I agree, the GK driver setup does truly sound awesome, and when I read...

Hi guys,   Just an update to say that the last parts for my build finally arrived today (GK-31732 driver and universal Shure replica shells) and I managed to put it all together. Thoroughly enjoying them! Thanks again for all the information and tips!

- Wife: LISTEN to me when I'm talking to you. You've spent WHAT to fool around with your soldering iron and plug tiny pieces of plastic into your ears?!?   - Me: [Pulls out IEMs] Sorry dear?   *THWACK!*

Hobbies/pursuits/interests are essential in life - people with none are often dull and bitter... I'm telling you, if I was still single and childless, any hobbies that involved DIY electronics and music would be enthusiastically embraced.... but now i have very little time/funds I can dedicate...

Thanks mate. Yeah, from what I've gathered the GK is a pretty safe bet in terms of sound quality. I ordered all the parts today, including some white and green dampers, so I'll play around with those (and also try without) and see what happens. I admire you guys doing it all DIY from scratch and...

Thank you Sir for such a quick reply!   Yes, I think I'll get some white and green dampers and do some testing. I'm hoping to get the nozzles snug against the tube opening using some EVA foam with holes in it for the nozzles. It's a very tight fit for the drivers (I checked that they do...

Hi all,   First time poster here. First of all I'd like to thank the contributors to this thread for their amazing work and for the wealth of information there is in here... I've spent a good few hours trawling through it with wide-eyed amazement and a fair amount of (well-meaning) envy! It...