Custom Earphones Recommendation

Posted on May 31, 2009 10:49 pm
amcolan
Member Since: Jan 24, 2007

Hello,

I am looking to get a set of custom earbuds since my odd shaped ears dont fit any type of regular earpiece.

I am trying not to spend a ton of money. So far the only ones ive found that are reasonably priced are ones made by LIVEWIRE and another made by ALIENEARS. both seem to run around 250 -300.

Alienears look like they come with a do it yourself ear impression kit and the livewire does not. Im not really sure what this would cost to have done at an audiologist but i cant see it being cheap.

Does anyone have any recommendations or know of the quality of these two models?

Thanks

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BeerHunter
www.TheLondonProject.ca
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Since: Feb 07, 2005

Jun 01, 2009 01:30 am

Not sure of the two models you mentioned but I do recommend any models of these;
www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/index.php

amcolan
Member
Since: Jan 24, 2007

Jun 01, 2009 09:20 am

the cheapest ones by UE run around 450. a little out of my price range

Noize2u
Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002

Jun 01, 2009 06:20 pm

If you have someone to help you the DIY kit would be OK. I've not heard their PEM's yet nor do I know anyone using them. They look pretty reputable.

Just to make a point though I'll toss this out.

Years ago I had custom made earplugs done up, a bit to late to save my ears but had em done no less.

The cost back then was about $250 just for the plugs. Now those were made to allow a much clearer picture thne just regular stuffed ears though.

But last year we purchase my son a pair of Shure ones that were $200 without the custom fit. So you pay for a bit more performance in the end.

Rob Stemple
The Czar of BS
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Since: Dec 31, 2007

Jun 01, 2009 07:43 pm

Don't know how much it cost, but I do have a friend that works for Futuresonics. And that is all that he does there.

They have a DIY kit that you send to them. And they keep them on file for you.

www.futuresonics.com/