i have a small war that im fighting in my mind. on one side the ie80 on the other the entry level heir audio custom.   HELP!

I wanted to know should I invest in getting a new pair of headphone for my travel vacation next month. I'm Currently using my 1964T for portable use. Then at home I have my ultrasone pro 900, and Brainwavz HM5. I was looking to get another pair for when im on the plane and outside. Which would...

Is it possible to create and EQ profile for someone with hearing loss? I wear hearing aids but my hearing is not that bad that I am deaf without them or anything. I wear them because they help with my tinnitus mainly. However I wonder if using similar methods to help with my hearing can also be...

Preface: Review not formatted for Head-fi, sorry for any weird formatting   Introduction A few months ago I decided to get myself a pair of Custom In-Ear Monitors. I decided to buy the AS-1's as I liked the ideas behind them very much, but Dale Lott of Aurisonics surprised me and gave me a...

I currently have both the ACS T1 & T2 custom iems, both of them older versions without the detachable cables that now come as standard in the latest Rev 05/12. I was thinking about selling one pair to free up cash since I don't really use them both and I do know in recent years people have...

Hey guys,   Just a quick question. I have a pair of custom IEMs and when i first got them, the canal area seems a little too thick. I sent it back for a refit but when it got back to me, it still seems a little too thick. I could send it back for another refit but i'm wondering if i could...

Many years ago I purchased some Westone ES2's, as well as some custom fitted earplugs.  The fit on both was never fantastic (turns out I should have had my mouth wide open while doing the fitting, the audiologist disagreed, I didn't know better at the time), but I lived with it.  Over time the...

^^^ I just had a family member ask me if I could do some research on some high quality earphones for their husband who is a construction worker and needs earphones that provide a lot of isolation (so as to protect his hearing) and also have the three inline buttons and mic (he has an iPhone) so...

I recently got a pair of CIEMs from Unique Melody and while they seemed to fit quite well when I first got them, the left monitor is now a little loose on the fit, leaking in a little sound especially when I bite down. It's not compromising the sound much, in fact the bass is fine even when the...

I've seen them priced between $1,000 and $2,000 and now I see JHAudio's lineup and they go from $400 to $1,200:   http://www.jhaudio.com/collection/jha-pro-music-products   Is the difference between the JH5s (on the URL above) and all the more expensive models really that noticeable? I...

I've been doing a fair bit of research into customs lately, and have decided to save up for either the UM Merlin or WX audio i9 Pro. Only yesterday though I realised that my ears may be too small for customs :/   I'm quite a small person, (17yo, 5'5", 65kg if that is a guide) and I wonder if...

Hey all, I'm trying to make my final decision as to which customs to go for.  It is down to the Dream Earz aud-5x, 1964-Q, or wondering if I should keep saving and go for the UM merlin.   As you can guess, I like a more fun and colorful sound with quite a bit of bass though not...

Hey guys, I need an answer to a question that's going to change my audio journey quite significantly. Not a major question, but... Theoretically, if a pair of +\- 1yr old CIEMs were kept in a camera dry box, unused, how long would they survive? I am thinking of going a different route and am...

I'm looking for possible places ( online dealers or CIEM companies ) which makes custom earmolds for IEMs.   I don't really want to reshell them as I've ordered the HeirAudio8A and I want my ER4 to have a custom earmold so that I can go back to them as and when, but still have the option of...

Greetings everyone! I was hoping someone could recommend some custom IEM's. I've read a lot of the posts about them but most people are looking for recommendations for the high end IEM's. As much as I'd love a pair of JH13's for example, I just can't bring myself to spend over $1k. I was looking...

Dear all   Because no universal fit iem was ever a fit for my (supposedly tiny) ear canals, I am seriously considering a custom one now. Given the non-existent resale value and the non-possibility to give them back if you dont like them, my choice wants to be a careful one now.   With...

I am potentially interested in purchasing a JH audio custom IEM. I figure they fit my sound signature requirements the best since I'm looking for an improved UE TF10 (maybe less recessed midrange) with better fit. However, I won't be using them with an amp most of the time (let's say about...

I have been on this forum for some time now and after buying some iems both dynamic and balanced armature and also with 3-way configuration, there was always something missing. Now with new hybrid iems like K3003 and UM Merlin, I always thought they would give best of both worlds.  After...

Hi every one. Could any one help me choose my first CIEM. I have looked many threads compare Weston ES5 and UM Miracle. I have general idea what's sound they have. But i am still confuse some questions .My music is more mix....POP, Classical, Jazz, Soundtrack ,and voice ... , but I like Classic...

Here's my review of my first pair of custom IEM's the JH5's.  Lemme know what you guys think          Intro The first CIEM by JHAudio, the JH5Pro has been a long-existing audio option for those looking for a custom fit at a lower price. That being said, lower price isnt...

I've been curious about CIEMs for a while now and have decided to finally give them a try.  I've decided to go with 1964 Ears for several reasons.  First, price.  Second, I've read nothing but good things about them.  And finally, their location is just south of me by about 2 hours.  I figure...

sup head fi - my wallet crying as a type this.   I am looking for a custom IEM.  General music, TV, gaming.   Cost - around $1k us Long listening with frequent removals due to wife/coworkers doesnt make my ear canals "itch" after an hour all stock, no upgraded cable voodoo to bring...

I've been using a pair of Etymotic HF5s for about a year and a half now and have loved them. The primary reason I got them was to use as IEMs when I drum but I use them whenever I'm listening to music as well. I'm a huge fan of the analytical sound they present as well as the sound stage. One...

Unique Melody Platform Pure | PP6: Active euphoria       Unique Melody is no stranger to making high quality custom IEM products as they have been a favorite in the audiophile world and on head-fi for years.  The Miracle and Merlin are very well reviewed, however I have only heard poor...

My first 'custom' arrived today, from fisher/in ears., had em in about 60 minutes so far, im VERY impressed, fit and comfort is excellent ( i made my own impressions) i had them use a pair of MEElectronics A151 as i wasnt ready to drop a lot of money into my first customs, just in case.   i...