[Johnny5alv]

Hi

Ok this is probably a dumb thing to wonder about but hear me out.. Up until recently my most expensive in-ears were Sony's £40 jobbies, which for the longest time thought were 'high end'.......


Has the laughing stopped? Ok so I used to wear them in rain or shine... And I do mean RAIN, like proper heavy stuff.. I've never give it much though really, I mean it's not like I thought they were water proof or anything.. I guess I figured they were dry enough in my ears and more or less a sealed unit.

Anyway, I finally get wind of the real high end IEM's and after much research bought the IE8's... I love them and quickly found myself taking them out and hiding them in my pocket at the very hint of drizzle. The main reason obviously being that they ain't cheap but the other is that the IE8's have a bass adjustment dial on the headphones themselves which is probably a bad place to get water...

I guess the question remains, do you wear your HIGH END IEM's in the rain? If so, are they still working?

Jon

 

[hockeyb213]

I would def not take out my main iem in the rain only because water + copper does not work out too well especially when the cable is using a clear teflon cover but as long as no water could get in I don't see harm but I would never do it.

 

[walkingman]

That is why hoodies are part of my wardrobe.

 

[Young Spade]

I wouldn't even have them outside at the slightest hint of humidity.
Better safe than sorry IMO.

 

[Crackerman]

Uh oh. I wear my TF10s whatever the weather usually. I have worried a couple of times about them being damaged, but nothing seems to have happened so far.

 

[leveller1642]

I wouldn't worry. I insert my ER-6i into wet ears shortly after washing my hair. Never had a problem.

 

[leveller1642]

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[K_19]

It's always a good idea to have a knockaround pair in your IEM arsenal for those rainy days, IMO. I know I'd definitely not take the risk of taking $200+ IEM's out in heavy rain, but I'm kind of reckless yet a worrywart at times, so, heh.

My knockaround pair is the marshmallows, which are fun, boomy, and good change from more accurate, analytical IEM's once in a while (especially since rainy days may get your spirits down xD). They also don't protrude much and at as low as $7-10, you won't worry too much about it breaking since it's so replaceable.

So yeah, consider a "knockaround" pair for those hazardous days.

 

[Johnny5alv]

Thanks for the replies, some good points made

At least there seems to be some differing opinions and not a unanimous, 'HELL NO we don't'. But yes, I'll definitely keep my IE8's away from the rain but will still take them out at least in dry weather

 

[what?]

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingman /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is why hoodies are part of my wardrobe.

and hats and umbrellas.

 

[Feather225]

no electronics in Rain my friend ^ ^

 

[Punnisher]

I use my UM2 in all weather. I'm not worried about it.

 

[Aevum]

IE8 in the rain, and used them recently in the snow,

 

[nyumetsu]

I've used my px100's in light rain before, and some snow

I just can't stand the thought of not being able to listen to music on some of those walks.

 

[ottoyu34]

its like -10C out there , sometime -20C.
only the temperture will damage the cable in my area.

I secure them if I sit outside for long enough. For sure, I wont wear in rain or snow.

Its good to bring backups.

otto