[eddiewalker]

I've been looking at a pair of IEMs for portable use but I'm worried that whatever I order simply won't fit in my ear.

During a few check ups I've had doctors mention how small my ear opening is. I'm a broadcast audio engineer (sporting events almost exclusively) and on the job we use Audio Implements IFB earpieces so that talent can hear their cues while on camera. I also tend to wear one for communication because I have it handy and they isolate well.

The driver (2k ohm for those curious) clips to the back of the collar and the small air tube runs over and into the ear.

Far from hi-fi. In fact they sound awful, but I thought it warranted explaining.

Now for the problem. I wear the one on the left. In a set of 12 sizes, that's the absolute smallest they make. Its slightly smaller than a standard q-tip and is still a snug fit.

The one on the right is the smallest flanged tip available and there is no hope of it EVER sliding into my ear. Next to it is a standard 1/4" plug.

I don't want to be stuck with an IEM that i can't even jam into my ear. Is there any hope?

 

[Bob_McBob]

How about cut down foamies?

 

[acidboy84]

Most IEMs do come with a fit kit. At least Shure does. This ranges from small, medium to large. Guree you'll wont have much problem getting a suitable size.

 

[no1likesme]

buy a used set, that way if you dont like them you can just sell them for what you paid

 

[kugino]

they're expensive, but what about a custom IEM from ultimate ears or sensaphonics?

on the cheaper end, etymotic actually makes these tiny foamies for the er4p/s. i ordered them because i have relatively small ear canals...and they were too small even for me. i still have a bunch of unused ones...if you have er4p/s and want to try these foamies, i can send you a pair to try.

 

[Andresin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidboy84 Most IEMs do come with a fit kit. At least Shure does. This ranges from small, medium to large. Guree you'll wont have much problem getting a suitable size.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Those things look really small

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[eddiewalker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kugino they're expensive, but what about a custom IEM from ultimate ears or sensaphonics? on the cheaper end, etymotic actually makes these tiny foamies for the er4p/s. i ordered them because i have relatively small ear canals...and they were too small even for me. i still have a bunch of unused ones...if you have er4p/s and want to try these foamies, i can send you a pair to try.

Have you got a link on these tiny foams? The er4 was actually what I've been eyeing.

 

[cerbie]

What about custom molds?

 

[CookieFactory]

You could also get the ER4P and call Etymotics for a sample of the ER6i small biflange tip. Those are tiny.