[Cymbal Monkey]

So, here's my thinking, I wana try to build a set of custom IEMs, but out of graphite, why? Because it's easy to lay up. I plan to get my ears molded, lay graphite over the thing to form a shell, vacuum bag it, and grind off the top at which point I will position as many drivers as I can in that sucker, then fill it with some dampening epoxy such that the drivers are held firmly and the shells don't resonate. But here's my only question, where do I find a tiny tiny crossover? I think I'll have to make one... and does anyone have any thoughts?

 

[don0van]

http://www.knowles.com
 
They make the drivers (transducers) you would try to fit in and they also supply crossovers.  I think you could have them connect all the drivers together with a 2 pin (female) connector for your cables to plug into.
 
You would still need to get audio tubing.
 
I would really like to try this out.  I have some extra impressing if you want to try making a shell for me.
 
Would you do the body and faceplate separately or as one peice?

 

[aloksatoor]

why not start with a single driver iem and then maybe upgrade later

 

[nikongod]

 
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But here's my only question, where do I find a tiny tiny crossover? I think I'll have to make one... and does anyone have any thoughts?

 
point to point SMT components. 

 

[kalinowski]

wow, that's a good idea. the only question is how will delicate skin inside your ear react with carbon fiber. anyway, let us know about your progress.
btw, +1 to the single driver idea.

 

[Avro_Arrow]

My idea would be to mount the x-over externally.
Then you can use the right components for the job.
The so-called x-overs I have seen so far seen to feature
tantalum caps to get enough capacitance in a small enough
size, and we all know tantalum don't sound very nice...