[oslpag]

Hi all
 
I need to buy some new headphones and I want to go down the custom fit IEM route. The main reason for this is that al IEM headphones I have had so far don't fit me I seem to have very small ear canals so custom fit is the way to go. I am not an audiophile, my main usage is listening to stuff on my iPod or iPhone when travelling, skiing, jogging etc.Unfortunately my other issue is cost, I need to find something as cheap as possible, eventually when I am financially better off I will go down a more expensive route.
 
I am also fully aware that choice of headphones for sound purposes is very subjective, no one headphone appeals to everyone.
 
Basically I think I see 2 options.
 
1) Single driver custom monitors.
2) Buy low end balanced armature (i.e. Etymotic ER6i) and get them reshelled.
 
Any comments, help and advice is greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks.....

 

[illwafer]

single driver customs just doesn't make sense.
 
if i were you, i would try to find broken headphones on ebay or CL since you are getting them reshelled. you also might be able to get some cheap TF-10s since they were on sale for less than $100 on black friday.

 

[albertnam]

Well, what's your budget?
 
I would usually recommend the JH5 Pro, but if cost is a severe limitation, then you might as well get a reshell (or just stick with a narrow nozzle universal) then save up for a good custom.

 

[oslpag]

Thanks for the info. At the moment cost is a serious limitation my budget is around $200-$250, so I will have to still think what to do. I do have an option of some Jay Q-Jays, could they be a possibility for re-shell?
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Well, what's your budget?
 
I would usually recommend the JH5 Pro, but if cost is a severe limitation, then you might as well get a reshell (or just stick with a narrow nozzle universal) then save up for a good custom.

 

[oslpag]

If single driver customs don't make sense then why do they supply them?
 
Thanks for the other info.
 
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single driver customs just doesn't make sense.
 
if i were you, i would try to find broken headphones on ebay or CL since you are getting them reshelled. you also might be able to get some cheap TF-10s since they were on sale for less than $100 on black friday.

 

[SolidSnake3]

Although I haven't heard them, the reviews coming in about 1964 audio seem to be pretty decent. They have some customs that would be within your price range I believe, http://www.1964ears.com/ It looks like their dual driver is $275 which is a bit over your number however I think they would be a great lower priced option to at least get your feet wet regarding customs. I myself have a pair of JH5's that I find just amazing but those might be a bit too pricey for you.