swtnate
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Also, fwiw, I personally would never dip an IEM shell with electronics and tubes installed. Seems like undue risk for what assuredly will one day be a complete loss.
Home-Made IEMs
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Repurpose my AS12 BA to make this 3BA deep fit IEM.
BA: Ci & Ed & 30012.
tubing 3 to 1.
CI-100ohm with foam filter at inside BA nozzle.
ED-47ohm with green filter front of BA nozzle.
30012- series 5 ohm series 2.2uF, white filter.
KZ BA sound not bad, DD like bass, good vocal, nice treble extension, and wide sound stages.
BA: Ci & Ed & 30012.
tubing 3 to 1.
CI-100ohm with foam filter at inside BA nozzle.
ED-47ohm with green filter front of BA nozzle.
30012- series 5 ohm series 2.2uF, white filter.
KZ BA sound not bad, DD like bass, good vocal, nice treble extension, and wide sound stages.
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stegeoc
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Can you airbrush the Lack 3 directly, or you need to use the detax shellac instead? And would you need to thin the Lack 3? I am tempted
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I thin mine with something else but you can use it directly but they are very costly compared to doing it by brush.
Are there sources for high performance dynamic drivers?
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Hi i'm curious how etymotic's IEMs has similar FR with different drivers and same long tube nozzle? are the nozzle actually identical or close across their IEM?
stegeoc
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Well I've ordered a cheap airbrush so will have a go soon if it works. Not sure what to expect at the moment, it is something new to play with though, which is nice. I only make for myself so not too concerned about using a bit extra but a bit worried that my Lack 3 is already a bit dirty and that could make dipping less than ideal.I thin mine with something else but you can use it directly but they are very costly compared to doing it by brush.
What do you mix yours with? Would you recommend mixing?
stegeoc
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I'm curious about this too. I've bought randomly on AliExpress but you really can't tell what you're buying and you sometimes see what seems to be the same thing for very different prices from different sellers
stegeoc
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I was wondering what to build and thought I’d try something simple like the Savant/Finale. With just two small BAs I wasn’t expecting much at the bottom end and even designed the shell with a DD holder and extra tube so I could add some extra bass once disappointed.
Was really surprised though and they sound good and full bodied without any extra help. Very clear and good sounding bass too! I think this is the ‘Savant Pro’ (ED+2354) and is by far my cheapest (and maybe even easiest) build so far. A good recommendation for any beginners out there.
Still needs lacquering but I’m enjoying it naked at the moment. 2354 has 22R in series and Green damper near the exit. ED has Orange damper about 4mm from exit.
Was really surprised though and they sound good and full bodied without any extra help. Very clear and good sounding bass too! I think this is the ‘Savant Pro’ (ED+2354) and is by far my cheapest (and maybe even easiest) build so far. A good recommendation for any beginners out there.
Still needs lacquering but I’m enjoying it naked at the moment. 2354 has 22R in series and Green damper near the exit. ED has Orange damper about 4mm from exit.
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musmecca
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Do you use toluene or alcohol? I have a spray rig I haven't gotten around to setting up, so expect questions!I thin mine with something else but you can use it directly but they are very costly compared to doing it by brush.
Is there a huge difference between pvc and silicone tubes ?
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I don't use toluene or alcohol with mine, sadly it's a developed process in the lab that I cannot share. But you can still use it straight out of the bottle.
Sorry for so many questions. I figured out that silicone tubes can’t be extended/stretched. The nozzles of the drivers are squeezed between the tube, is this ok, or will this effect the sound?
I’ve three drivers and I can only fit a 3 mm and 2 mm tube through the nozzle of the shell. So combining the mid and high-mid driver is the only option.
I’ve three drivers and I can only fit a 3 mm and 2 mm tube through the nozzle of the shell. So combining the mid and high-mid driver is the only option.
stegeoc
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Looks ok to me. Be careful that you have it air tight though especially in the area between the spoutsSorry for so many questions. I figured out that silicone tubes can’t be extended/stretched. The nozzles of the drivers are squeezed between the tube, is this ok, or will this effect the sound?
I’ve three drivers and I can only fit a 3 mm and 2 mm tube through the nozzle of the shell. So combining the mid and high-mid driver is the only option.
Thank you!
I would prefer three individual 2 mm tubes, but there is absolutely no room :/
