[grokit]

Thanks for the thoughtful replies. I believe that at least part of the problem is that this audiologist didn't have much, if any experience with making impressions for "audiophile" type hard acrylic IEMs, and I didn't have any experience with getting them, just a little knowledge from what I read here. I probably did distort the concha when I applied pressure while the impressions were setting up.

When I go in for another set, I will bring in a print out of my communication summary with UM (below), along with a copy of UE's guidelines. So I accept some responsibility, but I know the impressions were carefully packed for shipment; perhaps they were defective to the point of being extremely fragile? I knew that this process was subject to delays, but I didn't think they would start so soon!

 

[chaosfayt]

lol i wonder if this looks nice

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tbh i wanted a darker black , but ah well, its done already. Tell me your impressions about it!

 

[dmcom]

Doesn't look bad at all.

 

[mistertomlinson]

I wouldn't be disappointed at all with that color. I guess it could be a tad bit darker, but I still think they're gorgeous.

Secondly, what kinda bores do they have? It looks like there is one bore and a larger hole like the Mage that leads further down into the shell where it meets 2 more bores. So, could that be 3 bores?!

 

[chaosfayt]

LOL i have no idea about those bores.

 

[maguire]

So chaosfayt .....finally you have them....
Dont worry about how they look more important its all about the sound.
Seriously they are quite cool, enjoy them man and lets have some impressions too.
There the TF18's right?

 

[chaosfayt]

Yeah except they're not actually with me, that was a picture sent to me by UM

 

[thebigcanman]

everytime i look in this thread it upsets me.

i am meant to have my custom SE530s back by now but Chinese new year meant 8-9 days off work!


the wait continues...hope they did the impressions before they went on holiday eek

 

[chaosfayt]

Well you'll get it eventually pal. I had a long ass wait time of 8 weeks if that makes you feel any better lol.

 

[grokit]

Those look awesome, chaosfayt; I hope they fit, and I hope mine will look as good!

 

[chaosfayt]

Yeah we will know the final verdict on the tf18 on....thursday! My customs are already on the way, via Fed Ex

 

[chaosfayt]

lol tbh im really worried about the fit cause as it was curing i kinda yawned and raised my eyebrows, which caused a crack to appear on the impressions :S

 

[mistertomlinson]

WTH'd you do that for?!

 

[Jacky113]

Haha Chaosfayt, i think i did the exact same thing as you and end up need refit for the right ear

All the best though, when they arrive!

 

[chaosfayt]

holy crap thats bad LOL I REALLY hope i dont need a refit