[Wyville]

oh, with a pair up w/ the U12t. Let us know how it pairs. After reading both of Barra's opinion and also having read your review of the other Penon cable, I was going to order it, but the ergonomics scare me a little. I also plan to use it when playing live music and on the go.

Just a thought, but for on the go and generally being active it might be interesting to take a look at the PlusSound X series, if you have not seen it yet. Especially with the new insulation they have just released, I think it will be very comfortable and ideal for on the go. I thought the Exo series was really good already, which are 4-wire compared to the 2-wire X series. I had been thinking about getting it myself, but ended up having a older cable of mine fixed. If it breaks again I will certainly be looking at getting an X series.

 

[491326]

just curious, how many people have their a12t? (specifically a model not u model).

also curious if anyone went with full solid black shells

 

[PunchLine]

I'm getting a A12t, and inquired about the black shell. According to 64 Audio, the con is straight forward: cleaning the canals is much easier with a clear shell.

 

[eldss]

just curious, how many people have their a12t? (specifically a model not u model).

also curious if anyone went with full solid black shells

I do, got the solid black shells and plain carbon fiber on top. Very well made and best looking IEMs I've ever had and either the molds these time were amazing or 64 does something different during their manufacturing, because they are by far the best fitting customs I've ever had.

 

[Ike1985]

I am concerned about keeping my A18's in tip top condition and am worrying about how to clean the mesh screen. I have hitherto left it alone, I don't like the idea of using the brush on it because the brush would just push wax beyond the screen and into the CIEM. Is the only way to clean the screen appropriately with the use of the vacuum 64 audio sells?

 

[PunchLine]

I am concerned about keeping my A18's in tip top condition and am worrying about how to clean the mesh screen. I have hitherto left it alone, I don't like the idea of using the brush on it because the brush would just push wax beyond the screen and into the CIEM. Is the only way to clean the screen appropriately with the use of the vacuum 64 audio sells?

It's the best way. $109 is not too bad IMO.

 

[PunchLine]

I do, got the solid black shells and plain carbon fiber on top. Very well made and best looking IEMs I've ever had and either the molds these time were amazing or 64 does something different during their manufacturing, because they are by far the best fitting customs I've ever had.

They aren't molded. 3D printing...

 

[491326]

I am concerned about keeping my A18's in tip top condition and am worrying about how to clean the mesh screen. I have hitherto left it alone, I don't like the idea of using the brush on it because the brush would just push wax beyond the screen and into the CIEM. Is the only way to clean the screen appropriately with the use of the vacuum 64 audio sells?

i'm interested too, more specifically, how much space would a vacuum take up?

 

[491326]

solid black shells and plain carbon fiber on top

nice, i got solid black shells and solid black faceplate with gold 64 audio logos on both sides. still waiting but i'll post some pics once they arrive

 

[pfurey89]

I am concerned about keeping my A18's in tip top condition and am worrying about how to clean the mesh screen. I have hitherto left it alone, I don't like the idea of using the brush on it because the brush would just push wax beyond the screen and into the CIEM. Is the only way to clean the screen appropriately with the use of the vacuum 64 audio sells?

The Jodi vac is great, but if the wax has gotten into the screen and gotten for a lack of a better term “gooey,” I would say the Jodi can’t really remove the wax build up very well (I have one). I would email 64 and ask. Maybe a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol upside down on swab of some sort?

 

[jscmd2000]

I had some wax build up so used this before taking impressions. It might help.

My audiologist placed a camera in both ear canals before taking impressions and they were spotless.

 

[Seamless Sounds]

I am concerned about keeping my A18's in tip top condition and am worrying about how to clean the mesh screen. I have hitherto left it alone, I don't like the idea of using the brush on it because the brush would just push wax beyond the screen and into the CIEM. Is the only way to clean the screen appropriately with the use of the vacuum 64 audio sells?

The brush is not to clean the interior; it's used for the exterior, but I use isopropyl alcohol to clean the earwax off (and germs). The interior of the canal stem is cleaned with the wire loop. Be gentle though! The mesh on mine was loose, and I could actually bend the mesh into the cavity (basically the edges weren't properly secured), which I had to RMA. Clean your custom IEMs routinely and never let earwax accumulate because it's a PITA to clean later on.

Debrox ear drops also helps with excessive earwax.

 

[dthong]

I had to get my meshes on my A18t replaced with all the ear wax gunk even after using a JodiVac.

I started using a Hearing Aid Dryer (https://www.head-fi.org/threads/serene-hearing-aid-custom-iem-dryer-and-freshener-review.569243/) and storing the IEMs in a Dry Caddy (http://dryandstore.com/DryCaddyDetail.cfm) and this now makes cleaning a breeze with just the wire loop and brush as it dries up the wax.

 

[491326]

I've got a camera dry box that I keep all my equipment in, would storing a ciem in that suffice? humidity hovers around 30%

 

[491326]

I suddenly thought of two more questions to ask:
1. how does the a/u12t compare with the old discontinued a/u10?
2. does the lid technology do anything against hiss from amps?