ER-6 CAME!! But.. a few things...
Mar 29, 2004 at 8:13 PM Post #31 of 49
Ticky, I think we need more details, please elaborate on the oozing and dripping
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Fortunately I dont have a wax problem - I dont think I could handle that.
 
Mar 29, 2004 at 8:32 PM Post #32 of 49
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Originally posted by Dane
Ticky, I think we need more details, please elaborate on the oozing and dripping
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Fortunately I dont have a wax problem - I dont think I could handle that.


I attribute it to a healthy immune system.
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No, I think I'm my ears are just ultra-senstive to foreign objects.

All I'm saying is that it might be possible for people with lots of ear-wax to cut down on the frequency of filter changing if they unplug those phones once in a while to wipe their outer ear canals. Having foreign objects in your ears might trigger more ear-wax production.

But, I'm not an ear specialist so I can't say for sure that this will work.

FYI - I have very clean ears, or so my doctor says.
 
Mar 29, 2004 at 8:41 PM Post #33 of 49
Is there some way that you can see whether the filters need change. I've had my ER6s for about a month and the filters look like new. It is a little disturbing that the phones "sound like new" when changing the filters, because then, doesn't this mean that you have listened to inferior sound up to the filter change. And for how long time did you get that sub-optimal performance. And is the effect sudden or gradual.

What you want is to change the filters before a noticable change in sound would result from the new filters. The problem is knowing when its time...
 
Mar 29, 2004 at 9:35 PM Post #34 of 49
The 'oozing and dripping' can be a problem but, in my experience, it's worst with the silicon tips. Using the silicon tips in my small ear canals for extended periods of time, say a long plane ride, would sometimes make them slide out on their own after some time. With the foamis the problem is greatly reduced but those tips don't last as long as the silicon ones and it can get expensive. I carry around q tips for pre-insertion clean-up and I also try to clean the tips' inner tubes regularly to minimize wax from reaching the filters. Oh, yea, and I do shower occasionally.
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Listening to Etys is not a fad, it's a lifestyle.
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Terraphoenix, sorry did not mean to hijack your thread. Look forward to your recomendations.
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Mar 29, 2004 at 11:02 PM Post #35 of 49
I am one of those that thought the ER-6 just wasn't worth it. I gave them 2 weeks before swapping them for the ER-4P. Even though these wore a lot more, they were better in every way. The ER-6 was too harsh, had no bass, and made me dizzy. The ER-4P also works well if you want to do any upgrades by adding an amp and getting P to S converter cable.

I haven't tried the Shure E2 or E3 but I wouldn't recommend the ety ER-6.

I still currently think the ER-4S beats the Shure E5C with certain amps.
 
Mar 30, 2004 at 12:21 AM Post #36 of 49
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Originally posted by Dane
Is there some way that you can see whether the filters need change. I've had my ER6s for about a month and the filters look like new. It is a little disturbing that the phones "sound like new" when changing the filters, because then, doesn't this mean that you have listened to inferior sound up to the filter change. And for how long time did you get that sub-optimal performance. And is the effect sudden or gradual.

What you want is to change the filters before a noticable change in sound would result from the new filters. The problem is knowing when its time...


I agree. Your ears do adapt to the subtle and gradual sonic deteriotion through time. As such, one might fail to change the filters well beyond their expiry dates.

One method i've devise (and this might not be the best method), is to compare the colors of the filters in the phones to the color of new filters. When I last changed my filters, I noticed that the color of the filters in my etys were a shade darker than the fresh filters. New ER-4 filters have a bright neon green color. My nearly 1-year old filters have a darker green hue.

Admittedly this is hardly scientific, but it works somewhat.
 
Mar 30, 2004 at 1:13 AM Post #37 of 49
The filters on the ER-6 are white. When I changed them they looked OK but new filters made a huge difference and corrected the channel imbalance.

1. Keep your ears clean as was suggested.
2. Clean the silicon tips if they look clogged in any way.
3. Keep a supply of filters in the little case that comes with. I have made it a habit of keeping them in the case when not in use.

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Mar 30, 2004 at 2:27 AM Post #38 of 49
How long should the foamies last? I have a feeling i'll be buying a lot.
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Also, should i try using the ER-4P foamies too? someone mentioned those would be more comfortable.
 
Mar 30, 2004 at 6:56 AM Post #40 of 49
umm is there any way to make ur own foamies for the er6's?
i just ordered my dell jukebox today..i'd get a better one..but im poor..an 18 year old kid with no job :X..but i had to spend less on the hard drive player so i can spend like ~100 on cans..looking at the er6's most likely going to get them..but if there is a way to make ur own foamies..i will buy them for sure.
 
Mar 30, 2004 at 7:44 AM Post #41 of 49
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Originally posted by eMpAtHy
umm is there any way to make ur own foamies for the er6's?
i just ordered my dell jukebox today..i'd get a better one..but im poor..an 18 year old kid with no job :X..but i had to spend less on the hard drive player so i can spend like ~100 on cans..looking at the er6's most likely going to get them..but if there is a way to make ur own foamies..i will buy them for sure.


I think that if you have time in your hands, you may try to make foamies out of flent earplugs. I am going to try making my own and save some money that way. Basically, I will remove the tube which comes with the original foamies, make a hole through the flent using a nail or something and slide the tube inside of the flent earplug. I will also make sure that the lenght of the earplug is the same as the tube.

The ER6 is a very good earphone. It is truly audiophile, but you may need an amp to bring the bass; otherwise, the ER6 does not put out much bass.
 
Mar 30, 2004 at 10:19 AM Post #43 of 49
I've used Flents Quiet Please earplugs as replacements for my Koss Plugs. I haven't used them with my Etys yet but there's no reason they wouldn't work or fit. They were <$5 for a pack of 10 or 12, and they're just plain beige foam earplugs. I put a hole in them using a wire coat hanger with the hook part straightened out. If you heat the straight part with a match or lighter for a few seconds, it'll melt through the foam with no problem, and the size is about right. You could use a nail this way too, but you might need something to hold it with when you heat it. This method is pretty quick and relies on stuff you're guaranteed to have, whereas a lot of the other methods I've read want you to use a drill, or some fancy crap to hold the hot nail. You could probably hole an entire pack of Flents this way in about 5 minutes. They won't have the plastic Ety tube in them, but they should work fine anyway. You may have to shorten them a bit (with scissors or a sharp knife) if the hole in the middle closes up when you insert them.
 
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