[Shilohsjustice]

Did you have a chance to compare the FR/sound with the faceplate on and off?

I am still curious how much of a difference (if any) it makes with the HODVTEC ports uncovered.

I couldn't notice a difference with faceplate off and faceplate on. I seal the nozzle thoroughly as well as ensure my faceplates are sealed so I wonder if the empty cavity is enough to absorb the extra sound pressure without it translating through the spout. It did not read different for me either, but I think I'm having an issue with my coupler and I need to calibrate it.

 

[drumkendrum]

What do you guys use to measure what sound levels the monitors are putting out typically?

 

[jbr1971]

I couldn't notice a difference with faceplate off and faceplate on. I seal the nozzle thoroughly as well as ensure my faceplates are sealed so I wonder if the empty cavity is enough to absorb the extra sound pressure without it translating through the spout. It did not read different for me either, but I think I'm having an issue with my coupler and I need to calibrate it.

 
Interesting. Given my experience with adjusting cavity volume and port sizes with full-sized headphones, and the difference it makes with bass, etc, I would have thought there would be a difference.
 
The BAs and ports must be small enough that the cavity volume would have to be extra small (maybe just enough to hold the driver plus a bit) before it would start to affect output.
 
Thanks for checking.

 

[myemaildw]

Is there a very technical sparkle ba to add to my iem? In relation to soder I mean soder not stick to wire, it sticks to tip not to wire. I've cranked temperature to 450 and used the greaseptic. Sometimes wires doesn't take soder

 

[Shilohsjustice]

Ok so I'm working on version 5..... I added a 0.47uf cap to the FK side of the TWFK in addition to the 0.82uf cap on the WBFK side, this has taken the highs down a notch more pleasing to the ear. I'm going to shell this pair up and compare it to my other set I finished up yesterday. Here is a pic.

 

[Shilohsjustice]

Here is version (5) 4-driver.

 

[myemaildw]

Here is version (5) 4-driver.

totally immersed in resin? nice

 

[Shilohsjustice]

totally immersed in resin? nice

Thanks, they are hollow shells, not filled with resin. They sound better than version 4, more detailed in sound.

 

[GeneBush]

@GeneBush and @Senor CIEM very nice work on your first ciems.

@muZo2 Thnx a lot mate
@Senor CIEM where did you find that cable? Very nice work man!

 

[myemaildw]

what strength resistors do I need for sparkle ba and 32 ohm dap?

 

[shdh]

Here is version (5) 4-driver.

Beautiful work. Well done

 

[Andrumgt]

Is there a specific way for faceplate buildup?
Is everyone 3d printing them, or how do you make them the perfect size?

 

[MuZo2]

Everyone here use manual process, if you check last few pages you will find complete tutorial.

 

[bartzky]

Has anyone tried those Estron BA drivers yet? They have been discussed serveral months ago: [@]http://www.head-fi.org/t/430688/home-made-iems/4725#post_12589235[/@]

 

[nocchi]

Has anyone tried those Estron BA drivers yet? They have been discussed serveral months ago: [@]http://www.head-fi.org/t/430688/home-made-iems/4725#post_12589235[/@]

Estron = Shenzhen Bellsing Acoustic right?

If yes I'm using their WBFK version, sounds identical to a knowles wbfk

Edit:
Oops looks like I'm using a bellsing BA and not estron one.