[masamune9210]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forums as a poster, but a long time lurker, I was wondering whether or not I should get custom IEMs or not. I know as a 16 yr old, my ears are still growing, but I crave amazing sound quality and isolation, as I commute a lot, and am an audio enthusiast. I would appreciate it if someone could give me insigh on whether I should get customs or stick with universal IEMs for now.

The genres of music I listen to are:
Classical (95% of the time)
Rock (5% of the time)

current options for customs are:
FreQ Show MM crossover
Livewires
Sleek Customs

current options for universals are
UE Triple fi 10
Sleek SA 6
Ety ER 4P (just because everybody says they're awesome for classical)

Recommendations are welcome, and thanks in advance for the insight.

Andrew

 

[LnxPrgr3]

There was a recent thread that might help you out: Best iems for me (Money is no issue)

The OP there was 14 and considering customs as well.

 

[J.D.N]

Customs might not fit properly in as little time as a year/year and a half. Hows about universals like TF10's with custom tips? Still some resale potential and the tips won't cost a fortune.

 

[FALC0NR14]

Hey after going to the audiologist he said I shouldn't get and I should hold off until I'm 16 or 17. You should go see an audiologist and see what they say. If they say that you're ears are developed enough then get the customs.

 

[cbw]

Like J.D.N said, if you can't wait to get customs, you could always get the TF10 or ER4P and get custom tips for them.

 

[masamune9210]

my bad, i figured since i was a couple years older, my ears would be changing a little less, thanks for the help

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Ask Baines93 - he is your age and owns Livewires customs.

 

[synaesthetic]

You should ask the mods to change your forum handle... it is doing all sorts of nasty stuff to the page layout.

Edit: Where do these kids get so much money...

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by synaesthetic /img/forum/go_quote.gif You should ask the mods to change your forum handle... it is doing all sorts of nasty stuff to the page layout. Edit: Where do these kids get so much money...

Dunno, Baines was so poor Livewires took pity on him and sent him a free set to show off to his friends.

 

[berniebennybernard]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dunno, Baines was so poor Livewires took pity on him and sent him a free set to show off to his friends.

For real?

 

[synaesthetic]

I am still considering Livewires as a custom option, but leaning more toward FreQ now, especially since they charge so little to re-fit them. And I like how they use plug connectors similar to the UE customs.

OP, you should consider the FreQ because they offer re-fitting service, and I believe they only charge $50 for the service.

 

[masamune9210]

Thanks for all the pointers guys, I'll go ask Baines93, I'm aiming to get these by September, so by then hopefully I'll have enough cash.

 

[masamune9210]

In addition, I'd also like tips on how to justify getting customs to my parents, they're afraid the isolation might let me get hit by a car while walking. Also, are the SA6s good for classical?

 

[SLCentral]

I know this is a bit late, but I got my UE-5c's when I was sixteen, and I'm eighteen now. The right ear is slightly different then it was two years back, but they still work great and it's not a serious problem. I'm thinking about sending it back to UE to have it refitted, which shouldn't be an issue, but considering it's been two years, they work great.