Hi headfiers,
After several universal iems and over-ears I am definitely thinking in pull the trigger on a custom Empire Ears iem.
But I would like to share with you one of my main questions.
If you read Empire Ears FAQ, you will find this:
How long will my custom in-ear monitor last?
Normally, they should last you about 3 to 5+ years depending on usage and care.
I truly convinced that this answer not only applies to Empire Ears custom iems but to all customs in general.
But why only 3-5 years? It means that the custom iems will not be useful at all, or just you will have to reshell them because your ears will change and iems will not fit properly?
Could anybody give more info about it?
Specially people who has had custom iems since more than 5 years
Thanks all!
I'm assuming they're estimating 3-5 years as it is how long they expect the internal components to properly function. Another factor of this is the longevity of the acrylic used to construct the IEM. A universal's comfort and seal over the long term would mostly depend on the tips used and they're easily replaceable once worn away; this is not applicable to customs for obvious reasons. On the other hand, as you said, the human ear may change size and shape and that will require the CIEM to be reshelled.
