[option12]

So, I did a forum search already, but I wanted to ask those of you more experienced than myself. How do I determine if I have a good seal? 
 
I tried the sensaphonics test with the 500hz vs. 50hz and I can definitely hear both. Arguably the 500 is louder but its also much higher in frequency which might make it seem more prevalent?
 
I'm not too sure what people refer to a "pop" when they put their CIEMs in/take them out. I can feel the bass in my headphones, but I'm not sure if I'm getting a complete seal. I can definitely hear stuff albeit not very loudly. I guess for reference, I can turn on my speakers to a medium volume (about what you would listen to normally, not blasting). When I put my reshells in with no music, I can hear the music clearly but it sounds probably half as loud? With the music on the lowest volume on my iphone4, I can't hear the speakers playing.
 
Any advice? The seal doesn't break if I chew normally, but if I extend my jaw as wide as I can, the volume decreases and sound is less full. I'm guessing that's normal because I'm definitely changing my ear canal shape. Also, I read somewhere on the forums that if you don't have a complete seal, when you walk, it is "painful". Not sure what that means? Should I not be able to hear my footsteps? I can hear them a little though its definitely not overwhelming nor am I distracted by it.
 
These are my first CIEMs so pardon my basic questions! Its hard to qualify what is a "complete" seal vs. an incomplete one. The fit is near perfect in my opinion. There is no pain even though its my first time with CIEMs, and they feel very comfortable. Thanks for the help!

 

[KimChee]

Should be like a vacuum-suction type feeling imho.  The only time I slightly lose a seal is when I lay down to do a bench press.

 

[ijchan223]

pop them in and if you aren't supposed to hear much, ~25 Db is the normal amount of isolation . I think the pop noise people refer to is when the seal breaks from moving your jaw around.

 

[option12]

I get a bit of a vacuum, but I can "hear" the air leaking in after I push them all the way in. Does that make sense? To be honest though, I tried listening to my TF10 reshells while pushing them in to ensure a "seal" and these ignorant ears can't really tell the difference. 
 
I put my head back like you would during bench press, and sometimes I can hear a vacuum break, sometimes I don't. Well, I'm not a huge basshead anyways. Hm, thanks for both of your input anyhow!

 

[pseudohippy]

I personally don't like the super suction seal myself. I actually have a pair that has super suction seal and another pair that seal well but not quite as much vacuum. I like the pair that doesn't isolate quite as well for long term insertion. Plus, I use them shooting my guns and they still seal plenty well. I still get plenty of bass also.
 
My lame test was to find a spot on the radio dial with no station and even static. Then I put my customs in and turned up the volume until I could hear the static. Then did it with some of my universals. I was still having to turn the volume up higher on the customs before I heard that static compared to the universals but it was close. My customs that I consider to have that suction feeling and a better seal actually only isolate slightly better.

 

[vsvs]

Received on Feb 3
Finished Mar 12
On the way now
 
 Forgot to charge me for cable so I had to call back and add that....wondering if the remolds were made with the cable socket now  o_O

 

[melkenshawn]

Hey guys, I am going to reshell my jh 13 and with the group buy what will the total add up to? Is it $145? Or is it $85?

 

[KimChee]

I think it should be $145, but maybe they'll take some off for that.  Or at least add for artwork.
 
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Hey guys, I am going to reshell my jh 13 and with the group buy what will the total add up to? Is it $145? Or is it $85?

 

 

[melkenshawn]

Thank you for the prompt reply but why is it stated as $150 here?
 
In Ear Monitor Remold
From stock                                               $90.00
Already Customized                            $150.00
 
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Its $85
 


 

 

 

[KimChee]

oops, I changed my reply $85 is for universal to custom remold.  $150 is for remold of someone elses mold..

 

[Watagump]

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Hey guys, I am going to reshell my jh 13 and with the group buy what will the total add up to? Is it $145? Or is it $85?

Speak with Fisher to make sure. I bet it wont be $85 though.

 

[KimChee]

This
 
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Anybody know why the reshelling service costs 150 dollars for a previous hard-shelled custom? 

 


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no, it's only for other manufacturers... this is a recent increase. We don't see that many and according to the technicians, they take twice as long to reconfigure and remove from the already custom housing.
 

 

 

[au5t3n5]

I called the other day. It is $150 for reshelling a custom already in a shell but the group buy gets you 10% off. So $135 for just the reshell. Shipping is going to be $10, and so will a custom color. You do get free single color artwork though.

 

[Watagump]

Would keeping my fingers crossed till mine arrive tomorrow help? If so I am sure I could find some super glue. I dont want to send them back for a refit etc.

 

[melkenshawn]

Thank you for your input!
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I called the other day. It is $150 for reshelling a custom already in a shell but the group buy gets you 10% off. So $135 for just the reshell. Shipping is going to be $10, and so will a custom color. You do get free single color artwork though.