Thanks for the reply, very much appreciated. I'm new to all this so I'm going to be behind in terms of correct terminology for a while I think. :)

Thanks for the information! Apologies for coming back so late with a reply on this. It's interesting to see the different opinions on this. I guess, like you say, a lot of it comes down to personal preference. :) Cheers DD

Hello Head-fiers, I have a random question for you all. If you had an IEM multi driver (one of those ones you see that have 1 or 2 drivers stuck together) would it matter if you soldered the pads incorrectly? By incorrectly I mean if you soldered a cable directly on to one of the drivers and...

Thanks for the response, I really appreciate it. I hadn't even considered the impact that a soft sound tube would have on the sound. I'm new to all this so the fine details are very much going right over my head. :)   Thanks again

Hi guys,   So, I have heard that hard acrylic IEMs produce superior sound over the silicone ones due to the cavity in the shell. Can anyone shed some light on this at all? I've heard some theories along the lines of the cavity allowing drivers to move more freely but I assumed that with...

Thanks for the link. I don't suppose you know of any good reading for understanding the basics of what each component is and what the differences mean?   I see a lot of people talking about different qualities and it all goes slightly above my head. 

Hi everyone, I have recently developed an interest in IEMs and how they work. I know a little about how the shells are made but I know next to nothing about the drivers and other electronic components. Could anyone possibly point me in the direction of some reading or other learning resources...