mrsir
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Hi
So I bought the ER4 IEM's around 2 months, and I find that it hurts when I try to insert the tri-flanges into my right ear. The left ear glides in pretty effortlessly, but the right ear never really seals, no matter how deep I insert it. I even tried inserting it so deep, that it made everything sound like I was underwater, and "broke through", and it still dident seal properly.
I'm a drummer, so I bought the ER4's because I heard everyone talk about they were the most noise-cancelling. I recall that both the foam and tri-flanges initially sealed well, but now they don't really seal that well, anymore. I'm thinking of buying a new set of tri-flanges, as it could be that they are ruined? Also tried washing them, but to no avail. If I buy the tri-flanges, I might try modding a pair to bi-flanges, to see if that works. The foam tips also seem pretty worn up, since they used to isolate well, but don't really isolate anymore.
I am a bit stressed, and sick, and it might also be because of that, but I'm no audiologist, so I can only draw upon what seems plausible. I did notice today that using the tri-flanges was even more painful than usual.
Anyone who knows what other brands are compatible with etymotics? The housing seems pretty small, compared to other brands...
These are the tri-flanges that I'm thinking of buying for my XR4's: http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/etymotic-er38-18cl-3-flanged-large-clear-eartips-5-pairs.html
Thanks in regards
So I bought the ER4 IEM's around 2 months, and I find that it hurts when I try to insert the tri-flanges into my right ear. The left ear glides in pretty effortlessly, but the right ear never really seals, no matter how deep I insert it. I even tried inserting it so deep, that it made everything sound like I was underwater, and "broke through", and it still dident seal properly.
I'm a drummer, so I bought the ER4's because I heard everyone talk about they were the most noise-cancelling. I recall that both the foam and tri-flanges initially sealed well, but now they don't really seal that well, anymore. I'm thinking of buying a new set of tri-flanges, as it could be that they are ruined? Also tried washing them, but to no avail. If I buy the tri-flanges, I might try modding a pair to bi-flanges, to see if that works. The foam tips also seem pretty worn up, since they used to isolate well, but don't really isolate anymore.
I am a bit stressed, and sick, and it might also be because of that, but I'm no audiologist, so I can only draw upon what seems plausible. I did notice today that using the tri-flanges was even more painful than usual.
Anyone who knows what other brands are compatible with etymotics? The housing seems pretty small, compared to other brands...
These are the tri-flanges that I'm thinking of buying for my XR4's: http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/etymotic-er38-18cl-3-flanged-large-clear-eartips-5-pairs.html
Thanks in regards