[Malevolent]

I'm fine, when I do go to bkk I rarely go to that area, I stay at a much more subdued area.

But our Noble dealers are near the blast zone, I'll need to check on them and Rico Suave.

 
Glad to hear that you're alright, John. Hope everyone else is safe and sound, too.

 

[MrMoose0987]

Just got my impressions re-made and re-sent. These look like they came out better this time around anyways!

 

[krismusic]

Just got my impressions re-made and re-sent. These look like they came out better this time around anyways!

Really hope it works out this time. Remind me. Which model are you going for?

 

[MrMoose0987]

Really hope it works out this time. Remind me. Which model are you going for?

I'm confident it will! **** happens, what matters is quick response and handling the situation, which has been more than taken care of. Thankfully, the audiologist was able to see me again promptly. In the end, it's just practice for the 2-3 month wait.

I'm going for a Prestige K10 if my ear canals allow for it, otherwise a wizard design K10.

 

[maxboripat]

Ah...want to ask something. Why savant is one of the wizard series same as kaizer but other was just a classic?

 

[krismusic]

I'm confident it will! **** happens, what matters is quick response and handling the situation, which has been more than taken care of. Thankfully, the audiologist was able to see me again promptly. In the end, it's just practice for the 2-3 month wait.


I'm going for a Prestige K10 if my ear canals allow for it, otherwise a wizard design K10.

All the bother will seem worth it when you hear the K10.

 

[MrMoose0987]

All the bother will seem worth it when you hear the K10.

Definitely what I'm hoping!

 

[vhsownsbeta]

It looks like there is a WIP review of K10 at 6moons;
 
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/noble/1.html
 
There is a cutaway of prestige. I'm not sure if I have seen that before.
 

 
Standby for eloquent prose in 3, 2, 1...

 

[FullCircle]

It looks like there is a WIP review of K10 at 6moons;

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/noble/1.html

There is a cutaway of prestige. I'm not sure if I have seen that before.




Standby for eloquent prose in 3, 2, 1...

It should be understood, the interior portion of the shell is meticulously hand carved after the exterior is cnc milled. Which helps to explain 1) the price 2) why it is that some ears are not suitable for a Prestige

Sometimes shape of the ear prohibit the insertion of carving tools

 

[Watagump]

It should be understood, the interior portion of the shell is meticulously hand carved after the exterior is cnc milled. Which helps to explain 1) the price 2) why it is that some ears are not suitable for a Prestige

Sometimes shape of the ear prohibit the insertion of carving tools

When doing the inside by hand, what stops you from going through? Is it just done by feel and experience, or do you measure while you are doing it, or a combo?

 

[mathi8vadhanan]

   
 
 
You are not even sure if there is a dent to begin with, hence the use of a "?" in your statement, and then you wax on about how ABS isn't durable.
 
 
 
 
 
Acrylic is a nightmare when used for universal shells.
 
Acrylic is hand poured into a mold, and is exposed to UV light to harden.  The results of this process is never consistent. Shell wall thickness will vary, along with color as well.  It is a messy process, time consuming and as a material is not as strong as ABS either.
 
Due to the fact that colors will often vary, if there is a need for a repair, both sides need to be rebuilt in order to insure that the colors match.  Speaking with experience
ABS is a far superior material to use when compared to acrylic for this application.   I can literally stand on our shells, and they will not break, shatter etc.   an acrylic shell would not survive that type of abuse.
 
ABS initial costs are expensive, engineering fees, drawing/drafting, having the "tooling" made (molds), cost can exceed $20,000 for a shell design.
 
A mold for a hand poured acrylic shell may run about 10 Cents to 3$ in material costs. (depending on the colloid used). 
 
 
 
Over the years, I have used both acrylic and ABS, and while acrylic is used by several companies to build universals probably because it is cheaper process, I prefer ABS due to its superior durability, and consistent results.

 
I'm sorry, for the wrong choice of words. Maybe I got Jealous of all these gorgeous CIEMs. Thanks for your time to explain the reason for going with ABS. By durability, I meant cosmetically.
 
Not sure, if these are on the plastic or the lacquer. 
 

 

 
PS: I'm not the original owner and these were bough used.

 

[FullCircle]

 
When doing the inside by hand, what stops you from going through? Is it just done by feel and experience, or do you measure while you are doing it, or a combo?

 
We use a proprietary method, along with special proprietary tools developed by Dr. Cheatum at Smoke & Mirrors International.

 

[Kunlun]

 
 
We use a proprietary method, along with special proprietary tools developed by Dr. Cheatum at Smoke & Mirrors International.

 
Any relationship to your legal team: Dewey, Cheatum & Howe?

 

[FullCircle]

   
Any relationship to your legal team: Dewey, Cheatum & Howe?

 
Yes, Dr. Cheatum's brother is a lawyer.

 

[vhsownsbeta]

It should be understood, the interior portion of the shell is meticulously hand carved after the exterior is cnc milled. Which helps to explain 1) the price 2) why it is that some ears are not suitable for a Prestige

Sometimes shape of the ear prohibit the insertion of carving tools

I had a feeling that mad skills were involved...