[Animalbeats]

Hi Folks

I'm getting re-shelled custom moulds done.

Originally I was going to get just my 530 drives done but I have some e5's with a broken cable that I'm thinking about throwing into the mix to create 5 drivers a side.

Is this worth doing, are e5's too old, will the sound be good (I know it depends on the crossover.

Answers on a postcard.

Cheers.

 

[kimvictor]

I personally think that nothing would change. I mean, please do note that having more drivers doesn't make anything sound better. In fact, they can make it sound mediocre due to improper crossover and tuning. But I guess it could help with extension issues that SE530 has. What company is going to reshell for you? If it's UM, I would ask steven(custom-iem.com) about that.

 

[Animalbeats]

Well actually it's inearcustoms who "can't promise" a good sound. I'm a bit stuck.

 

[kimvictor]

Why don't you try UM? They are very experienced at adding drivers and reshelling.

 

[Animalbeats]

They are very expensive.

 

[kimvictor]

To be honest, I doubt inearcustom will have the skill or the technical capability of tuning an iem. They just reshell. I feel like it's worth the extra $50 to get it done with UM. Also, you can ask for a universal fit if you reshell from UM, which should save you hassel of refits(they are very very common and likely to happen if you DIY the mold) and audiologist visits.

 

[Animalbeats]

I've just realised it is only an extra 50. I doubt they capability to complete the work without risk to me.

 

[kimvictor]

It is indeed a risk, but UM is much more experience, so you are "likely"(not guaranteed) to have better results through UM. But that's just my opinion.

 

[Animalbeats]

Um do not combine drivers from different IEM's due to not knowing the quality of the outcome. And it is £190 per driver for them to add.

This is too much. I'm thinking about taking a risk with inearcustoms..... Both the shure were bought cheap......

 

[Animalbeats]

Can anyone answer the original question. Are the drivers (crossover being successful) worth combining?

 

[kimvictor]

If the crossover is successful, you would get better extension, which is good. Is it worth it? IDK. I mean if you don't like your e5, why not?

 

[Animalbeats]

I loved my e5, but they require a repair. I thought that throwing them in with 530 drivers would be a good idea while I'm at it as 5 drivers seems a pretty high mark.

Are e5 drivers too old to match into 530's?

They may help with extension issues says one man. Thank you.

 

[kimvictor]

Technically, Balanced Armature is a very slow developing speaker. Not much has changed since it first came out. I won't worry about the drivers being too old to match(as long as they are not on the verge of breaking).