[ekinwang]

Hello All,

I'm very new to "nice" IEMs and was wondering what is the prefered method of storage and transport for these headphones? With my old sony's and shures, i tend to just wrap around my player and go. With UM2s coming my way, I want to protect them as best as possible and hopefully keep them running strong for a long while.

Thanks!

 

[modShade]

I use the small circular case that came with my Shure's for my e3c's. I would recommend a small circular altoid tin as a nice method of storage.

 

[radioactive28]

You wrapped your Shures around the player? O.o

I kept mine in an Altoids-ish container, but I was told the metal casing does bad thing to the drivers/cables if oxidation sets in. Still doing it now though.

 

[toomtaam]

There a case that come with UM2, that should protect it well.

 

[ekinwang]

Quote:

Originally Posted by radioactive28 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You wrapped your Shures around the player? O.o I kept mine in an Altoids-ish container, but I was told the metal casing does bad thing to the drivers/cables if oxidation sets in. Still doing it now though.

i am guessing wrapping it around the player is not a preferred method

for some weird reason, i am always afraid that plugging/un plugging would damage the player and/or the headphones

 

[Burns11]

I use a coat hook, both my player (armband) and IEMs hang from it.

 

[modShade]

You can buy the Shure case right on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-EA622-Zi.../dp/B000F65770 - they probably work for all IEM's.

 

[Low Fidelity]

I love pelican's little water tight boxes. Can throw the phones, extra sleeves, Ipod, whatever into them. Comes in lots of colors and sizes.

 

[leftnose]

I use the aluminum case that came with my SF5Pros:

 

[radioactive28]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekinwang /img/forum/go_quote.gif i am guessing wrapping it around the player is not a preferred method for some weird reason, i am always afraid that plugging/un plugging would damage the player and/or the headphones

Unless your player is completely cylindrical, the edges of the player isn't good for the cables. I hope you don't stuff the cable and player together into a pocket as well, seems like the fastest way to kill earphones.

The plugging/unplugging part kills if you yank out from the cable instead of actually pulling on the plug portion.

 

[ozz]

i use the case that my sfi5pro's came with
and i use mint cans to store my others.

 

[fhuang]

the case that come with UM2 is big enough for two IEMs. i'm using carrying that case with UM2 and PK2.

 

[ericj]

My CX300's and my g2 ipod shuffle fit comfortably together inside an Altoids Gum tin.

 

[krmathis]

I usually store my UM2's in the case that came with them. Protects them from damage and dust.

 

[Lime Cat]

I store my Super.fis in the UE case (older version). At home I keep them in air tight container with silica gel.