Storage IEMs In-Ears

[jobas77]

No, Probably not. The KZ ATE cable is still fine after 10 years. Not all cables are fragile. Depends on the cable jacket material. Why you keep mentioning the dynamic drivers and diaphragm? I never have any dynamic driver that spoil even after 10 years.

The cable for the KZ EDX Pro and KZ EDC Pro is very similar to the cable for the KZ ATE. Does this mean that after 10 years their connectors will fall apart and degrade?

You said that the diaphragm and dynamic drivers of your KZ are still perfect, but do you use them constantly or have you stored them for 10 years? At what temperature and humidity do you store them?

 

[Earfonia]

The cable for the KZ EDX Pro and KZ EDC Pro is very similar to the cable for the KZ ATE. Does this mean that after 10 years their connectors will fall apart and degrade?

You said that the diaphragm and dynamic drivers of your KZ are still perfect, but do you use them constantly or have you stored them for 10 years? At what temperature and humidity do you store them?

I'm curious why do you ask such questions? Why do you need your KZ EDX Pro and KZ EDC Pro to last for 10 years or more?

As for temperature and humidity, I clearly put my location information, Singapore. Hot and very humid country. You can Google it if it is similar to your place.

 

[RickS]

You have threads going on six different forums spread across the internet. Surely there’s an answer in amongst all that.

But I suspect actually getting an answer is not the point of all this …

Yes, does seem there is some other motive at play here. Thanks to all who have tried to help. Seems some other assistance may be needed.

 

[Sir Sanders Zingmore]

At what temperature and humidity do you store them?

If you bake them in the oven at 210C until golden brown, they will last for years (but are delicious when still warm, yummy yummy yum…)

 

[Somafunk]

If you bake them in the oven at 210C until golden brown, they will last for years (but are delicious when still warm, yummy yummy yum…)

They need a good dipping condiment such as a virgin olive oil/balsamic vinegar combination, don’t cheap out on the oil/vinegar though, and perhaps a nice chunk of freshly baked bread to soak up the excess

 

[Audiofire]

Wow, I wonder if one combines the advice and put IEMs in fine wine and bake a good meal that there will be bountiful rewards!

 

[SuicideSquid]

IEMs with dual magnetic dynamic drivers like the KZ EDX Pro and KZ EDC Pro over long-term storage of years do the diaphragm lose frequency performance and generate distortions? In my case 34-36C 59-70% RH

Who cares, they're under-$20 IEMs. Use them, if they stop working as intended, replace them. you've spent more time asking these questions everywhere and ignoring the answers than the value of these IEMs, by several orders of magnitude.

 

[Roland68]

The cable for the KZ EDX Pro and KZ EDC Pro is very similar to the cable for the KZ ATE. Does this mean that after 10 years their connectors will fall apart and degrade?

You said that the diaphragm and dynamic drivers of your KZ are still perfect, but do you use them constantly or have you stored them for 10 years? At what temperature and humidity do you store them?

If you invested all the time you spend on these questions in this and other forums, and all the time you will probably continue to invest in the future, into a paid job, how many IEMs could you buy with that in the next 10 years?

 

[jobas77]

These are my first IEMs. I have the ones I use daily and as a backup, so I would like some tips on how to preserve them, but I need to understand the electronics of dual magnetic dynamic drivers and what problems they develop during long-term storage, including diaphragm problems and frequency loss.
I just mentioned my conditions: 34-36C 59-70% RH

 

[RickS]

In general, most electronics are better in lower temps at constant humidity but some might be built better than others. Only the vendor may truly know. Only specialized manufacturers share any longevity info. Too many differing usage factors play into longevity testing. As others have suggested, would just be prepared to replace them after the warranty expires. Warranty period is not perfect but is often a reasonable proxy for longevity as no serious manufacturer wants to be issuing high volumes of free replacements.

You can ask as many times as you like, but there is truthfully no simple answer. As I mentioned, consumer electronics do not have published longevity specs and too often what you hear from others is personal experience and/or anecdotal.

 

[Sir Sanders Zingmore]

I just mentioned my conditions: 34-36C 59-70% RH

Are they in ear measurements?

 

[Earfonia]

These are my first IEMs. I have the ones I use daily and as a backup, so I would like some tips on how to preserve them, but I need to understand the electronics of dual magnetic dynamic drivers and what problems they develop during long-term storage, including diaphragm problems and frequency loss.
I just mentioned my conditions: 34-36C 59-70% RH

I can only say from experience. Don't worry about the IEM's driver. From my experience driver is quite lasting and durable. IEM cable is the weakest part of the IEM. And if you use it everyday, basically there is nothing you can do. Just keep it clean and dry.

 

[jobas77]

I don't use them every day, they are stored as backups. Do IEM manufacturers example kz have any temperature and humidity specifications for long-term storage without degrading the drivers and diaphragm?

 

[Sir Sanders Zingmore]

Do IEM manufacturers example kz have any temperature and humidity specifications

yes

 

[jobas77]

I didn't know that IEMs were so fragile to humidity. I have the KZ EDX Pro and the KZ EDC Pro and here the humidity is high, ranging from 60-71% to 34-36C.

 

[RickS]

Perhaps you should sell the second pair or give them to someone else. Surely, the cost of the IEMS is not high, and something better will be available in the future.

Being in your ear at body temperature is already pretty high humidity and the IEMS are designed to handle that (along with body oils, etc.). So how are you speculating they are any more fragile stored away?

 

[jobas77]

I don't know, I didn't get any response from KZ engineers about the temperature and humidity range for long-term storage of IEMs (EDX Pro and EDC Pro) and within that range not to damage, degrade the dual magnetic dynamic drivers and oxidize.

 

[Sir Sanders Zingmore]

34-36C 59-70% RH

60-71% to 34-36C.

Why has the humidity increased? Are you concerned about that?

 

[RickS]

I don't know, I didn't get any response from KZ engineers about the temperature and humidity range for long-term storage of IEMs (EDX Pro and EDC Pro) and within that range not to damage, degrade the dual magnetic dynamic drivers and oxidize.

And so, as I suggested, may be best to get rid of them and/or either replace in the future or buy from someone that will share their specs.

Do you think repeated posts here are going to change KZ's response somehow?

If you need some further advice, feel free to PM me. This thread is done.