Baines93
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Having to have refits once a year, or less is no problem as these are a gift from the company to a someone who is "very interested in this field for his age" as he put it, and he knew i would love them, and had wanted a pair since i came to head-fi.
Even if i have to have refits, at £20 or £40, i cant remeber, i can have lots of refits before i have spent the ammount they cost to buy, so either way its a win!
And even at this age when ears change most, i was told by him ~2+ years, and as you are middle age (i guess?) they still change but less so, so i think 1-2 yrs is incorrect, maybe 4-5+, and if you enjoy them its worth it. As you get old old i think ears change more, especially the lobes, and maybe the canals too.
Also the cold weather may change the shape/size of the ear canal slightly, but it should still be fine, as just like with universal iem's and foam tips they keep your earcanal slighlty warm, and the tips soften up, so it shouldnt be a problem, especially if you are wearing a beanie hat or something
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Also if they bring out a UE-13 or onwards, you could sell yours, and the buyer could pay for them and the small cost of recasing them, and save some money, while you make some money to go towards the new UE13 or whatever they make next.
With my cheaper customs it would be as worth it for me as i wouldnt get much if i sold them, but with £500+ iems, it would be easy, especially if the buyer new they would save $200 or so on the retail price, that ou just payed.
Looking foward to pics, You listening now? All the time? lol.
Matt
| Originally Posted by The Mother /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hello Baines 93, I do also think it is a good idea to wait for a couple of years. My daughter is soon 16, and she is still growing. To put this sum of money into something that custommade, would be a complete waste if you outgrow them too fast. But hang in there, age is definately on your side! I wish I had those IEM's long long time ago..... Picture will come. Take care |
Having to have refits once a year, or less is no problem as these are a gift from the company to a someone who is "very interested in this field for his age" as he put it, and he knew i would love them, and had wanted a pair since i came to head-fi.
Even if i have to have refits, at £20 or £40, i cant remeber, i can have lots of refits before i have spent the ammount they cost to buy, so either way its a win!
And even at this age when ears change most, i was told by him ~2+ years, and as you are middle age (i guess?) they still change but less so, so i think 1-2 yrs is incorrect, maybe 4-5+, and if you enjoy them its worth it. As you get old old i think ears change more, especially the lobes, and maybe the canals too.
Also the cold weather may change the shape/size of the ear canal slightly, but it should still be fine, as just like with universal iem's and foam tips they keep your earcanal slighlty warm, and the tips soften up, so it shouldnt be a problem, especially if you are wearing a beanie hat or something
.Also if they bring out a UE-13 or onwards, you could sell yours, and the buyer could pay for them and the small cost of recasing them, and save some money, while you make some money to go towards the new UE13 or whatever they make next.
With my cheaper customs it would be as worth it for me as i wouldnt get much if i sold them, but with £500+ iems, it would be easy, especially if the buyer new they would save $200 or so on the retail price, that ou just payed.
Looking foward to pics, You listening now? All the time? lol.
Matt
