[Ernie Mccracken]

So I've had my livewires for awhile and usually wear them 15+ hours/week. Cleaning has become progressively more frustrating as more wax makes its way into the openings. I'm fairly particular, but there's just no avoiding a little wax.

How can I clean this out? The included cleaning tool can't reach that far into the IEM's.

 

[Ernie Mccracken]

Anyone? No?

 

[intoflatlines]

Maybe take a thin wire, like a guitar string or electrical component leads and make a long loop?

 

[appophylite]

I've never used high end IEMs, but have you tried maybe using a safety pin or something of similar nature?

 

[Rav]

Quote:

Originally Posted by intoflatlines /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe take a thin wire, like a guitar string or electrical component leads and make a long loop?

That's what i do, although i've never had that much wax in that deep. You need a thin-ish single strand wire that'll hold it's shape when bent, so you can make a hook at the end to pull the wax out.

 

[Tipped_Pro95]

Hey Big Ern,

Use a thin paper clip. That should work.

 

[GarageBoy]

Vacuum tool?

 

[intoflatlines]

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Originally Posted by GarageBoy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Vacuum tool?

I don't think that's a good idea.

 

[jboji]

I am going to also order clear livewires. Have you noticed any discoloration in the clear shell over time. I don't want to spend $300 on some phones that are going to look ugly in a few months.

 

[filipelli]

Despite the EWWW factor...the clear livewires look real nice.

 

[Moocher]

What does Livewire recommend?

Mooch

 

[Rav]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jboji /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am going to also order clear livewires. Have you noticed any discoloration in the clear shell over time. I don't want to spend $300 on some phones that are going to look ugly in a few months.

None on mine as yet, but i've only had them about 4 months. Pretty sure they won't discolour from normal use though.

 

[HardHeadCase]

How bout if you clean the wax out of your ears once and awhile.

 

[Tipped_Pro95]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardHeadCase /img/forum/go_quote.gif How bout if you clean the wax out of your ears once and awhile.

x2

 

[Ernie Mccracken]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jboji /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am going to also order clear livewires. Have you noticed any discoloration in the clear shell over time. I don't want to spend $300 on some phones that are going to look ugly in a few months.

So far, so good. If they're not in my ears, my IEM's are stored in the case. I imagine if you left them in the sun for long periods of time they might become discolored, but not for normal use.

I'll try with a paper clip. Humnnnnn. I'm still open to ideas.