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EdinNJ
271
Jun 6, 2020
These are dynamic drivers? I've got a few custom ear tips made for Etymotics, but they're for the ones that have balanced armature, and a few years ago, the ear tips weren't interchangeable between the balanced armature (small tip going towards ear) and dynamic driver (larger tip going towards ear). Anyone know if that incompatibility has changed? If you get these, or any Etys, spring for custom ear tips (unless your ear canals are really, really close to perfectly round.) All in-ear monitors work best with rock solid seals, and if you have very oval-ish, or almost rectangular ear canals like I do, my choice was always great sound with pain kicking in about an hour into listening because I had to use such a large tip, or so-so sound with no pain because I didn't put them deeply. With custom tips, that I could swap onto new Etys when I upgraded, I could listen for hours and hours (like a non-stop NYC to Hong Kong flight) without any discomfort. Ety used to subsidize custom molds (in the good old days) but even without, it's a couple hundred dollars for tips that you can use forever. Unless your dog gets hold of it. Yeah, lost one to my dog thinking it was doggy chewing gum. Didn't swallow it but chewed it for almost an hour before I noticed. Ugly. But thoughtfully removed it from the Etys before chewing.
Azaaa
104
Jun 7, 2020
EdinNJWhere abouts do you get your custom tips from?
EdinNJ
271
Jun 7, 2020
AzaaaYou need two things - an otologist (ear doctor) or audiologist (someone who makes and fits hearing aids) to make a mold of your ear, either with goop, or with the new laser mapping tool. Then that is sent to a place that will make the silicone tips, and they need to know they're for Etys, and which model. I've used ACS in New York a couple times (one of my CIEMs is from them also), once my otologist ordered and supplied. Be aware that some peoples' ear canals can change over time with changes in weight and age. Mine haven't but I do know one (1) person who had to have her CIEMs all remade to her new ear canal shape about 8 years after getting them. I know many, many people who've had no changes that affect fit for decades. This page explains the custom fit process, with some contact info. https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/custom-fit
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Azaaa
104
Jun 8, 2020
EdinNJThanks for the lead, but unfortunately I'm not from the US so I'll have to find somewhere here in Australia that does it hahaha
AzaaaI went to an audiologist in Adelaide years ago when I had my ear casts made. Back then Etymotic footed the appointment cost, so it might be a bit on top of the ACS moulds these days. Etymotic’s licensed mould maker was Pacific Ears; I don’t know if they’re still around but the form on Etymotic’s website directed the audiologist to send the casts there, and a few weeks later my moulds came in the mail. It’s definitely worth it if you want to wear any Etys for long periods. TLDR: find the form on Etymotic’s site that says who their Australian partners are, and then follow those partner links to find who their partnered audiologists are.
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