homerograco
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Sorry for the rant. Are there any alternatives for the complex shapes we need for IEMs?
I am using Blender for all my designs, it can be as complex as you want...
Sorry for the rant. Are there any alternatives for the complex shapes we need for IEMs?
OK it didn't work but I found out some of the shells I have that I want cleaned and wiped off have An additional layer of anodized alluminum, how do I get rid of that extra layer/coat?You can try rubbing the marking with thinner
Just sand it down?OK it didn't work but I found out some of the shells I have that I want cleaned and wiped off have An additional layer of anodized alluminum, how do I get rid of that extra layer/coat?
OK thanks, what paper you recommend, like grit? And also how do I not damage the underneath layer?Just sand it down?
OK thanks, what paper you recommend, like grit? And also how do I not damage the underneath layer?
Different colours on chart.I wasn't that much of a fan of the scary, although I agree that its crazy to build.
What are the different colors in you charst?
I can't even figure out what the eensy bit of plumbing that joins the 3 nozzles is called. Even though i am pretty sure i could sort of design one.
Anybody want to offer a kickstart?
What sort of sound you want to have... And what scale of sound.. And how many drivers...This is a big intimidating thread even for an oldtimer like me with over 8000 posts.
Have searched a bit but my search terms are lacking, I guess. I apologize for the ask. Giving me an idea what terms to search for would be an acceptable answer.
like 5 years ago i think, I picked up a set of Westone 3 on which one side is missing half the shell and the bit that funnels the nozzles from the 3 drivers into the one output. At the time I thought I'd shell out for customs. I never got around to it.
I do understand that the driver cluster in these is a standard Knowles assembly that was customized for Westone.
These days i have an Anycubic Photon resin printer and i know how to print stuff with it but my 3d design skills are rudimentary. I know i could probably do my own ear impressions and use photogrammetry to get a 3d model and hollow it out, but even just putting these into some aliexpress shells might be a good first step.
I can't even figure out what the eensy bit of plumbing that joins the 3 nozzles is called. Even though i am pretty sure i could sort of design one.
Anybody want to offer a kickstart?
What sort of sound you want to have... And what scale of sound.. And how many drivers...
Scale...means stereo width.. I have some iems which reaches open back level of staging
If you liked Westone 3....that means, you need strong bass, dry mids and shimmery metallic treble without much sibilance annoyance.
And the customised Knowles driver was from Westone 30... The old Westone used standard Knowles driver
Yes we need a KZ shell 3D scan.... That would be simple game changer@ericj nice to see you on this thread. Are you good with CAD ? I think the best thing you can do is buy a readymade shell or just a cheap KZ iem and use them for housing your westone3 drivers. You can design the connector in CAD and print it on your anycubic, may be you will have to consider for shrinkage. I guess Westone3 has white/green dampers which you will need to incorporate into the spout.
I actually never heard the westone 3, was just a good deal on parts at the time.
I like a mostly neutral signature with good bass extension but tight, clear bass.
out-of-head imaging isn't important to me in a portable.
Most of my favorite cans are modified orthos, but, from the unmodified cans . . .
Fostex RP-T50 Mk3 but with more bass slam?
Hifiman HE-400S but with more bass extension - or alternately HE-4XX but with the speed and clarity of the 400S?
AKG K240DF but slightly more neutral and with electrostatic speed maybe?
Stax SR-001Mk2 but with better extension at both ends?
Maybe i just want to re-house the drivers from these westones and then mess around with it from there.
Yes we need a KZ shell 3D scan.... That would be simple game changer
dhruv what is the total tubing length for your zobel single ba design?
Neutral but bass boost from 250Hz is what you need.
ED29689 + Sonion 38D1XJ(subwoofer)
Easy
And will still maintain the 3 driver rule
But if you want to go crazy on tuning and want something super flagship(Harman Kardon IE2017 Tuning + B&K impulse tuning)
Sonion 38D1XJ
Sonion 3300
Knowles ED29689
I think tube design STL is out..dhruv what is the total tubing length for your zobel single ba design?