[frankcent]

today, I got the children-sized earplanes for 10 can dollars at the local drug store (in the us, they would be found at much cheaper prices I think) and did some modifications to them so that they work as sleeves.
easy to insert like the silicon pieces. comfy like the foamies.

it is somebody else's idea..
http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/sho...threadid=54460

 

[raisin]

What is the purpose of this mod? Do you have especially small ears?

 

[frankcent]

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Originally Posted by raisin What is the purpose of this mod? Do you have especially small ears?

well. I used children-sized earplane because e2c have significantly larger tubes than e3c. (the inventor of this mod used adult-sized earplane on e3c) I found the silicon pieces uncomfortable and the foamies hard to insert and annoying, especially when I have a book or somthing in my hand. You can get them for 5 bucks. Dont you think its worth a try?

 

[AnimeEd]

wow, how does your filters look so perfect
i mean, after i did the EX71 mod, i had to reverse it because i know i'll run out of filters very quickly

 

[bLue_oNioN]

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Originally Posted by frankcent foamies hard to insert and annoying, especially when I have a book or somthing in my hand

With a little bit of practice, one-handed insertion can be done under 5 seconds, so you might want to give the foamies another chance.

 

[frankcent]

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Originally Posted by AnimeEd wow, how does your filters look so perfect i mean, after i did the EX71 mod, i had to reverse it because i know i'll run out of filters very quickly

I changed the filters when I installed the earplane, since I was afraid of that the old ones may fall off.

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Originally Posted by bLue_oNioN With a little bit of practice, one-handed insertion can be done under 5 seconds, so you might want to give the foamies another chance.

well. I switched from foamies to silicon pieces, then to this. I like this best, even in terms of comfort. yet, they might be the cheapest alternative when you run out of foamies. in the us, they are sold for 5 bucks.

 

[doni]

just tried this on my MD33s. tight fit, but they work great. thanks!

 

[buffpants24]

Can the filters be cleaned? Or, do you just have to buy some more?

 

[kramer5150]

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Originally Posted by buffpants24 Can the filters be cleaned? Or, do you just have to buy some more?

I can kind of brush off little earwax flakes. But after a while the adhesive glue gets mooshey and doesnt hold them too well. At that point I have to replace them.

Garrett

 

[Sinbios]

got mine done today... i managed to fit all four flanges in, though.

 

[buffpants24]

How do they fit/sound compared to the foamies/silicons?

 

[Sinbios]

i find the sound is a lot fuller, even compared to the ultra soft sleeves. before, i attributed the thin bass to the e2c's, but now they're nearly as bassy as my hd580's

pics!

 

[steel102]

what are these earplanes made out of? From the pics here, they look like the same material they make those retractable straws out of (you know..the ones for kids..).

 

[git20]

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111889

I posted about my results with this mod in the above thread.

The Earplanes are very soft and rubbery. I preferred them to the silicone and foamies that came with my E2cs. However, I prefer the ultra soft sleeves that I have since gotten even more. I'm sure it's all personal preference based on how your ear canal is shaped. At $5 they're worth a try.

The four flange set up affected the sound too much, which is why I trimmed them back.

 

[Bleed]

where do guys buy them from? can i use this on my EX71's?