Poll: Sensaphonics custom IEMs/ear plugs.

[Blitzula]

I've had some issues with custom molds, and would be really interested in knowing your experiences to see how common problems are.

 

[digihead]

I had more than 10 refits. I'm not a perfectionist but the fit issues with me were just crazy. Westone made a fit for me the first time that Sensa couldn't accomplish in over 10 attempts. Same audiologist making the impressions. I think it might just have to do with the soft material and how it fit in my ears. If I were to do it over again, I'd fly to Chicago and have them make me a pair to avoid all the hassle. It would be cheaper and would save my sanity vs. the time and expense of multiple refits.

 

[raisin]

Ten refits! Ten refits! You're just lucky the audiologist didn't garrote you in your chair!

 

[digihead]

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisin Ten refits! Ten refits! You're just lucky the audiologist didn't garrote you in your chair!

Four sets of molds.....

 

[raisin]

Four sets of molds! Fours sets of molds! You're just lucky the audiologist didn't garrote you in your chair!

 

[dvallere]

LOL, what a great thread!

Blitz, are you looking for Sensaphonics in particular or feedback on any brand of custom IEM? I will be picking up my Westone sleeves on Thursday so I can at least report initial impression at that time (but if you are only looking for Sensa info I can't help).

 

[Blitzula]

Sensaphonics in particular, given the issues I've had getting a custom ear plug remade a few times (so far).

 

[BIGtrouble77]

I had to get impressions twice, but that was because the first impressions were done wrong.

As for the fit, I needed to get my left monitor shaved down a bit at the tip in the ear canal. It was putting pressure on the canal, causing quite a bit of pain.

Now the fit is pretty close to perfect. I get a great seal. The right monitor puts slightly more pressure on the canal than the left, but my ears have adjusted now.

-BT

 

[ServinginEcuador]

Both my Sensaphonics and UE had a fit issue. The Sensas were perfect upon receipt of the second set. I'm in the midst of making sure that the UE fit well before I consider another refit. They're not as comfortable, but then again they're made of acrylic, and not silicon, so that's to be expected. Until I can determine whether or not I have a fit issue I'll stick with what I've got.

 

[root]

I had my impressions done only once. They were and are perfect. Absolutely no problems with the seal- perfect. One thing to mention, though- I had it done by the very founder of Sensaphonics in the U.K.

Because of the soft silicone they will be much more comfortable than e.g. UE's.