BEST FIT for IEMs!

[laurelkurt]

Hello guys (and gals),
Just got my $25, 7hz Crinacle Zero:2 earbuds from Amazon. I was having trouble with the fitting. Then I got the bright idea to take out the filters from my custom molded MICRO-SONIC hearing-protection plugs and seeing if the earbuds fit. WOW! They snapped right in as if they were made for them. The sound, bass, and comfort is amazing! Give it a try and let me know how it works!

 

[Human Bass]

Hello guys (and gals),
Just got my $25, 7hz Crinacle Zero:2 earbuds from Amazon. I was having trouble with the fitting. Then I got the bright idea to take out the filters from my custom molded MICRO-SONIC hearing-protection plugs and seeing if the earbuds fit. WOW! They snapped right in as if they were made for them. The sound, bass, and comfort is amazing! Give it a try and let me know how it works!

A picture would really help

 

[Vl_Po]

I have a modest collection of ear tips for IEMs — 16 models in total.

The first thing I do when I get new IEMs is select tips based solely on comfort and how well they seal, completely ignoring the sound. The stock tips almost never make the cut.

After that, I equalize everything to JM‑1 (which suits me and my musical taste best).

Then I address the resonances of my ear canal and additionally tweak the treble response with a high‑shelf filter.

And only after all that do I start listening

 

[laurelkurt]

A picture would really help

 

[laurelkurt]

I have a modest collection of ear tips for IEMs — 16 models in total.

The first thing I do when I get new IEMs is select tips based solely on comfort and how well they seal, completely ignoring the sound. The stock tips almost never make the cut.

After that, I equalize everything to JM‑1 (which suits me and my musical taste best).

Then I address the resonances of my ear canal and additionally tweak the treble response with a high‑shelf filter.

And only after all that do I start listening

Okay, you got me now. How do you know what the resonances of your ear canal are, and how would one address them?

 

[Redacted]

I have the Crinacle and Gate model that Amir reviewed well, and super-cheap. They work well for me without EQ.

They both came with various earpiece plugs. I'm pretty sure there is a size that suits everyone. Never use memory foam or similar - always use the silicone rubber types for a good seal, and shove them in properly. And clean them every so often with a bit of isopropyl.

 

[Vl_Po]

Okay, you got me now. How do you know what the resonances of your ear canal are, and how would one address them?

Actually, it's fairly straightforward. We use a sweep tone. For me, the critical range is from 3 kHz to 16 kHz. Just listen to the sweep – it should come across as a uniform, smoothly decreasing tone as the frequency goes up. However, you'll most likely hear one or two peaks – those are resonances. They are very distinct.

Once you know the frequency where the ringing occurs, all you need to do is set up filters to notch them out. It's not difficult at all.

As an example, I can show the resonance removal on one of my IEMs:

01 – equalize to JM‑1
02 – compensate for the left‑right ear difference
03 – identified two resonances and notched them
04 – final tuning

 

[Human Bass]

Damn, this is crazy. I bet the first time you tried some deep wax came out

 

[laurelkurt]

Damn, this is crazy. I bet the first time you tried some deep wax came out

It's way more comfortable (and stable) than the regular tips and the bass is awesome.