[Scotty757]

Alrighty, I think I've come to a decision on the Westone ES-2.

Now...the fun part.

Hard or Soft?
What color?
Custom art??

Opinions please!!

Also, should I just call westone and get them to recommend an audiologist? I live in the texas medical center and over 15 came up in my zip code...

 

[audiomagnate]

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Originally Posted by Scotty757 Alrighty, I think I've come to a decision on the Westone ES-2. Now...the fun part. Hard or Soft? What color? Custom art?? Opinions please!! Also, should I just call westone and get them to recommend an audiologist? I live in the texas medical center and over 15 came up in my zip code...

My audiologist told me hard would last longer, and for that kind of money I'm planning on popping for custom art.Go ahead and call and ask for Doug or Dale.

 

[Pete7]

I went with the hard option, because I read the same thing- longer lifespan. They're still extremely comfortable, more so than the UM56 tips. I went with the royal blue color. The custom art really wasn't even considered. Guess I just wanted them as fast as possible.

 

[Scotty757]

Can they do anything with the custom art, or just the options shown?

 

[Computerpro3]

can they do piano black finish or at least a smooth black unlike the butt-ugly texture of the black um2?

 

[audiomagnate]

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Originally Posted by Scotty757 Can they do anything with the custom art, or just the options shown?

Here's a link to their custom page:http://www.westone.com/music/custom_art.html

We forget that for every custom IEM sold, hundreds, if not thousands of customs are made for the hearing impaired, many of them children. I know Westone makes such things as "glow in the dark with sparkles" for kids, and I don't see them on the custom page so I'd just call 'em up and ask, or ask your audiologist.

 

[J-Pak]

Scott did you find out if you're able to get a discount on the impression from your hospital's audiologist? I inquired about it at Dartmouth since I was interested in the UE5c, and someone offered to do it for free. Look into that.

 

[Wmcmanus]

I'm pretty sure that I started a thread about Westone's custom art at one point, but maybe not. I can't find it now.

Anyway, my favorite has always been the piano "Keys" because it reminds me of Ray Charles for some reason.

The other one that I like is the Leopard. They would look very cool on one particular young lady I know who has beautiful brown skin to match. They might even look like earrings on her. Maybe one day... but only if she "comes around" a little in the meantime.

 

[milkpowder]

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Originally Posted by Wmcmanus The other one that I like is the Leopard. They would look very cool on one particular young lady I know who has beautiful brown skin to match. They might even look like earrings on her. Maybe one day... but only if she "comes around" a little in the meantime.

I thought you were married?

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Originally Posted by audiomagnate My audiologist told me hard would last longer, and for that kind of money I'm planning on popping for custom art.

How do customs "rot"? Do they just wear away?!

 

[audiomagnate]

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Originally Posted by milkpowder How do customs "rot"? Do they just wear away?!

Maybe you don't really want to know! Everyone's body chemistry is different, but the bottom line is that you secrete chemicals from you ear canals that "work" on the plastic. That's what turns them yellow - that's not wax on the outside - the material is actually slowly broken down over time. I was told a year to a year and a half is the lifespan of a typical custom hearing aid from an audiologist, but those are worn 16 hours a day. If they're not in your ears, and you keep them clean, they're not breaking down. I think three to five years is more typical for custom IEMs. Also, your ears - including your ear canals - are constantly growing, furthering the need for replacements after a certain amount of time.

 

[Scotty757]

What do yall think about opaque black with a single, white 8th note in the middle?

 

[Electric_Mofo]

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Originally Posted by Scotty757 What do yall think about opaque black with a single, white 8th note in the middle?

That would look nice! I was thinking maybe the opaque blue with my name in Edwardian writing across the centre

 

[animalsrush]

i like the clear ones or the red translucent one ..