[puppets]

I have some general question about custom IEMs. How far do these go in your ear? Do you have to jam it in like universal fit IEMs? Also do these have filters? Thanks.

 

[jgonino]

There are no filters in most custom iems. You do not really need to jam them in, its more of a screwing motion. They are designed to fit prefectly, so you really dont need to force them.

How far they go into your ear depends on the ear impressions you have made. Most times, they will go to the "second bend" of the ear canal. I had mine done this way, and they are very comfortable; no pain at all.


Hope this helps.

 

[puppets]

Yes,that certainly cleared things up for me. Thanks.

Now to decide which brand to go with......

 

[jgonino]

Well you've got Ultimate ears, westone, sensaphonics, the FreQ, and livewires. I also heard there is a brand over in the U.K. that is pretty good.

 

[J.D.N]

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Originally Posted by jgonino /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well you've got Ultimate ears, westone, sensaphonics, the FreQ, and livewires. I also heard there is a brand over in the U.K. that is pretty good.

There is a brand in the UK?! Don't suppose you could dig out any info? I've never heard of one, but would be very interested.

 

[jgonino]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/acs...6/#post2714342

 

[Simon Sez]

cool man !!! Thanks for post.

 

[intoflatlines]

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Originally Posted by jgonino /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh! one more thing; I mentioned CanJam 08 to Todd, and he said he is planning on getting a table and binging along an audiologist. How cool is that!

That is awesome.

I am curious about the Music Maker's line. Is it not available yet or what?

 

[AudioNoob]

just got my confirmation, should get them next week

 

[jgonino]

The music makers line is not going to be available until may 1st according to an email someone got.

 

[tstarn06]

Wow, all those custom IEMs and no mention of FutureSonics Ear Monitors? Check out therir client list, pretty impressive. Of course, they are in the price stratosphere, $798, but so are the T2s and the UE customs. Just though the custom list should include the FS offering. You can check them out here...

Ear Monitors (R) brand earphones - professional, musicians' personal monitors by Future Sonics

 

[Aevum]

anyone who ever seen the Ultimate ears sales pitch knows better then to just rely on a client list, look, listen, ask,

someone mentioned that futuresonics were the prominent brand in the live earth concerts, so, i guess they are good,

 

[tstarn06]

Just mentioned FS customs (and client list) since they don't get much play on Head-Fi, not that I've seen. Client list may be deceiving, but just more information (only one piece of the puzzle), which you need when you are spending $800. Unless, of course, money isn't an issue. But you're right, of course, it's just one thing to consider.

 

[StealthyCow]

Found out today my Costco doesn't have an audiologist

sadface

considering just spending around the same amount I would've for these on non-custom IEMS but they're just so tempting. I dunno if I want to spend extra time + money for them, though. :/

 

[J.D.N]

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Originally Posted by jgonino /img/forum/go_quote.gif http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/acs...6/#post2714342

Cheers. Way out of my price range!

Someone somewhere needs to start making affordable custom IEM's on British soil.