[robert]

I do like the sound of my ER-4S, but with either the flanges or foamies, my ears start to itch after a while.

There have been some msgs. about the JH-13 being really good. But, I wonder whether mold based IEMs are immune to that? If so, another justification for spending all that $$$.

 

[K_19]

You could try Shure Olives or Complys; I find that they itch the least out of any of the universal tips I've tried.

 

[EugeneK]

My inner ears get itchy too when I used IEMs, then I got an ear infection one year. I had to cut down usage by a lot after that.

Then I discovered open ear headphones - problem solved!

 

[wae5]

When I stopped listening to phones and switched back to speakers my ears problems stopped too.

 

[robert]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wae5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif When I stopped listening to phones and switched back to speakers my ears problems stopped too.

Now that's really helpful

Or, it could mean K-1000.

 

[DanD]

I got the same problem too, it wasn't even with IEMs but just with earbuds. What you need to do is disinfect them regularly, like every day for my case. Basically after every used.

I got tired of cleaning them and just went full size instead.

 

[greydragon]

You can also use alcohol dipped q-tips on, and partially in your ears. This helps remove the gunk/oil accumulating on your ears.

I recommend doing the alco-tips right after a shower, it softens the 'gunk' up.

***WARNING***
Be careful on how far you're reaching inside your canals--just don't overdue & use common sense.
***WARNING***


Doing this on a regular basis also helps preserve the IEM tips and keeps ear canal discomfort to a minimum.

 

[punkaroo]

I use a q-tip dipped in hydrogen peroxide to clean my IEMs and to gently clean the inside of my ears. DO NOT force ANYTHING into your ear. A quick wipe with said q-tip in your ear is more than enough.

 

[Barry]

You might want to visit an audiologist. They sell an oil/ointment called Aura something. It is made to reduce the itch associated with hearing aids and does the same with IEMs. If you have baby oil in the house, you might want to try that. One reason for the itch is that your ear is too clean and too dry. Good luck.

 

[robert]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry /img/forum/go_quote.gif You might want to visit an audiologist. They sell an oil/ointment called Aura something. It is made to reduce the itch associated with hearing aids and does the same with IEMs. If you have baby oil in the house, you might want to try that. One reason for the itch is that your ear is too clean and too dry. Good luck.

Now, that's useful.

thanks.

 

[musick]

Don't share IEMs. May sound stupid now but it gets tempting when you really want to share music. Learned the hard way ended up throwing out the tips.

 

[les_garten]

Headphones cause itchy ears too. The working of the inner ear causes cerumen(earwax) to be produced as a lubricant. Also, different races produce different earwax. Asians produce a powdery drier earwax than Caucasians for instance. I looked up some of these things because of how much my ears itched after headphone use and I noticed higher earwax production. I don't use IEMs.

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