My ears are kind of one size fits all. Any earphone works as long as they are not super horrible cheap stuff But if this blocks out foreign noises, the better it is for me.
they sound like an awesome product, do they keep your custom molding incase you need to order up some replacement tips?
I have recently been do alot of silicon and PU molding, might try it in a DIY method, as you can get skin safe silicone. hmmmmmmmmmm, got me thinking now!
Originally Posted by Burnout21 they sound like an awesome product, do they keep your custom molding incase you need to order up some replacement tips?
I have recently been do alot of silicon and PU molding, might try it in a DIY method, as you can get skin safe silicone. hmmmmmmmmmm, got me thinking now!
As far as I know, they're kept on the system and, from what I understand, they're a not far away from being able to take impressions without the silicone.. maybe a year or so.
Originally Posted by iggy2k why is there only 1 paragraph devoted to how these actually sound? surely the most important bit has been almost entirely forgotten about???
They sound as good as the original hF2s, which we covered extensively in the iPhone headphone roundup linked on the first page. The difference is that these block out more noise and are many times more comfortable.
Originally Posted by Burnout21 they sound like an awesome product, do they keep your custom molding incase you need to order up some replacement tips?
I have recently been do alot of silicon and PU molding, might try it in a DIY method, as you can get skin safe silicone. hmmmmmmmmmm, got me thinking now!
As far as I know, they're kept on the system and, from what I understand, they're a not far away from being able to take impressions without the silicone.. maybe a year or so.
According to their website
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To aid easy replacement of lost items or alternative products without the need for new impressions we offer our Gel Service. We hold permanent imprints on file for 4 years ideal for professional musicians on tour.
By the sounds of things they have the tips for ER6is too, I just can't find whether they will sell me some without some more earphones.
Originally Posted by Cupboard By the sounds of things they have the tips for ER6is too, I just can't find whether they will sell me some without some more earphones.
They will... you'll need to contact ACS directly though :)
Originally Posted by Ending Credits The technology's not exactly new. It's exactly the same process I go through to get new moulds for my hearing aids.
Originally Posted by perplekks45 No, still don't like in-ear earphones. Not even custom made ones.
LOL way to be open-minded there perplekks45. Here comes a another short-story for you. I didn't have the guts to buy a pair until I got an iPhone and my Cowon S9, however I have the ER4P and they are wonderful. Unlike the bulky ear-buds that put pressure on the tissue of your ear, these conform to your ear, rather than trying to make your ear conform to it. Very comfortable. The only thing I don't like is the inevitable; you have to pull them out and when they create a vacuum seal it feels like it's going to suck your brains right outta your ear. Freaks me the hell out.
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Originally Posted by whisperwolf I don't think I could actually get these, the idea of someone squirting silicone in my ear freaks me the hell out.
Agreed...however I've had custom impressions made before. Totally feels like someone is dripping lube in your ear, very arousing for some, but still freaks me the hell out. There is not THAT much of a difference in the overall quality of the sound versus the supplied tips. With a driver that close to your ear drum it literally has no room for discrepancy all, making this a somewhat useless ploy for so-called "better sound". Comfort and a better seal more than anything but not sound-quality. I did a research project on this, believe me, any Ear specialist will tell you the exact same thing. I'm not saying don't buy into this, just not if you listen only 30 minutes at a time or less. For those of you who love to listen for hours on end (damage imminent) it will definitely change the way you feel the foreign object in your ear but that's about it. Additionally we've already reviewed that this will not make much of a difference if your source is crap. Overall the headphones will do anything you want in a very broad frequency range, but the source is the limiting factor, not the headphones. Look here for the previous article on iPhone replacement headphones.
Originally Posted by Bindibadgi Yea but they are marketing it more to the general public now :)
My only concern with using them everytime is blowing my eardrums out so I keep the volume lower than usual :o
lol....the human ear-drum can take a pretty good thrashing. It's actually better to train your ears moderately for about 10-20 minutes a few times a week than to not listen to anything loud at all. This is to prevent Tinnitus from hearing something extremely loud at a certain point and for general ear health. Will stimulate your ear and allow the ear-wax to flow better this relieving your ear from potential build-up. Hearing begins to degrade around the tender age of 22, from there on we all just a bunch of deaf morons. My suggestion for you bro....not more than 110 dB at any time.
Check these out....great for Rock concerts and the like. (raves - umph tse umph tse )
Yea but they are marketing it more to the general public now
Yeah but I get the feeling the price is a bit extortionate for something that's effectively just making a pastic mould but I guess the NHS will be able to do this kind of stuff much more cheaply.
EDIT: I'm also suprised that no-one's done this before.
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You can get them in the US too - it's just we're UK based so we tend to go with that in the copy of reviews.
I have recently been do alot of silicon and PU molding, might try it in a DIY method, as you can get skin safe silicone. hmmmmmmmmmm, got me thinking now!
As far as I know, they're kept on the system and, from what I understand, they're a not far away from being able to take impressions without the silicone.. maybe a year or so.
They sound as good as the original hF2s, which we covered extensively in the iPhone headphone roundup linked on the first page. The difference is that these block out more noise and are many times more comfortable.
The map here is what I was referring to. I mean, I'm sure I can find someone to do it either way, but now I have to do the work:'(
According to their website
By the sounds of things they have the tips for ER6is too, I just can't find whether they will sell me some without some more earphones.
They will... you'll need to contact ACS directly though :)
Nope, it's not new, but it is for earphones :)
http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/custom-earphone-sleeves-for-standard-earphones-prodid-579.html
You can buy them separately and they fit a few different ear phones.
Yea but they are marketing it more to the general public now :)
My only concern with using them everytime is blowing my eardrums out so I keep the volume lower than usual :o
LOL way to be open-minded there perplekks45. Here comes a another short-story for you. I didn't have the guts to buy a pair until I got an iPhone and my Cowon S9, however I have the ER4P and they are wonderful. Unlike the bulky ear-buds that put pressure on the tissue of your ear, these conform to your ear, rather than trying to make your ear conform to it. Very comfortable. The only thing I don't like is the inevitable; you have to pull them out and when they create a vacuum seal it feels like it's going to suck your brains right outta your ear. Freaks me the hell out.
Agreed...however I've had custom impressions made before. Totally feels like someone is dripping lube in your ear, very arousing for some, but still freaks me the hell out. There is not THAT much of a difference in the overall quality of the sound versus the supplied tips. With a driver that close to your ear drum it literally has no room for discrepancy all, making this a somewhat useless ploy for so-called "better sound". Comfort and a better seal more than anything but not sound-quality. I did a research project on this, believe me, any Ear specialist will tell you the exact same thing. I'm not saying don't buy into this, just not if you listen only 30 minutes at a time or less. For those of you who love to listen for hours on end (damage imminent) it will definitely change the way you feel the foreign object in your ear but that's about it. Additionally we've already reviewed that this will not make much of a difference if your source is crap. Overall the headphones will do anything you want in a very broad frequency range, but the source is the limiting factor, not the headphones. Look here for the previous article on iPhone replacement headphones.
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Peace
lol....the human ear-drum can take a pretty good thrashing. It's actually better to train your ears moderately for about 10-20 minutes a few times a week than to not listen to anything loud at all. This is to prevent Tinnitus from hearing something extremely loud at a certain point and for general ear health. Will stimulate your ear and allow the ear-wax to flow better this relieving your ear from potential build-up. Hearing begins to degrade around the tender age of 22, from there on we all just a bunch of deaf morons. My suggestion for you bro....not more than 110 dB at any time.
Check these out....great for Rock concerts and the like. (raves - umph tse umph tse )
Peace
£180 total? For earphones?
....cue someone linking up some £400 Grados :p....
Yeah but I get the feeling the price is a bit extortionate for something that's effectively just making a pastic mould but I guess the NHS will be able to do this kind of stuff much more cheaply.
EDIT: I'm also suprised that no-one's done this before.
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