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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 1504912" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>No experience with the products listed, so tagging in. I too am interested in comparative reviews. There have been a couple threads on electronic hearing protection recently</p><p></p><p>I have a fair bit of experience with in ear monitors. I own/have owned a few different models from Shure, Sennheiser and Etymotic over the years so I'll offer some thoughts on silicone/foam/custom sleeves;</p><p></p><p>Not all custom molds are equal. Hard rigid ones SUCK. The ear canal is not static so you want something soft, otherwise they will be painful. Costco has an audiology department in the back (by the pharmacy and optician) - try talking to them, depending on the tech, they may be able to make you a custom mold for your 'active plugs' for the price of a few silicone or foam sleeves.</p><p></p><p>Sleeves are overpriced. There's some OEM-ing going on, some sleeves are cross compatible, so if you like foam, but want soundgear, there is probably a way to do it. (I may follow up on this)</p><p></p><p>Silicone is easy - easy to insert, easy to remove, easy to clean. Due to their conical shape, I've found a tendency for silicone plugs/sleeves to work their way out over time. This means I need to adjust them in use, which I find annoying. Customs are the same. Watch just about any vocalist performing on stage - many of them are constantly poking at their IEM's. This is because;</p><p></p><p> jaw movement + conical plug = broken seal</p><p></p><p>The foamies are actually my favorite. This sounds (and looks) pretty funny, but I roll the foam between my fingers and open my mouth wide as I insert the foam into my ear canal. I hold my mouth open while the foam expands. This enlarges the ear canal, allowing the foam to slightly OVER expand. After about 10sec I'll close my jaw and enjoy a tight seal. I can yell, or eat a snack and the foam stays put. Foam is not without it's drawbacks. They plug up with earwax and require replacement frequently. They also require a bit more ear care. Too much wax, they move around, not enough wax, they almost chaffe. </p><p></p><p>Hopefully this is helpful to someone. Keep in mind, I'm not advising anyone on how to put stuff in their ears - just explaining how I like to do it, after thousands of attempts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 1504912, member: 103303"] No experience with the products listed, so tagging in. I too am interested in comparative reviews. There have been a couple threads on electronic hearing protection recently I have a fair bit of experience with in ear monitors. I own/have owned a few different models from Shure, Sennheiser and Etymotic over the years so I'll offer some thoughts on silicone/foam/custom sleeves; Not all custom molds are equal. Hard rigid ones SUCK. The ear canal is not static so you want something soft, otherwise they will be painful. Costco has an audiology department in the back (by the pharmacy and optician) - try talking to them, depending on the tech, they may be able to make you a custom mold for your 'active plugs' for the price of a few silicone or foam sleeves. Sleeves are overpriced. There's some OEM-ing going on, some sleeves are cross compatible, so if you like foam, but want soundgear, there is probably a way to do it. (I may follow up on this) Silicone is easy - easy to insert, easy to remove, easy to clean. Due to their conical shape, I've found a tendency for silicone plugs/sleeves to work their way out over time. This means I need to adjust them in use, which I find annoying. Customs are the same. Watch just about any vocalist performing on stage - many of them are constantly poking at their IEM's. This is because; jaw movement + conical plug = broken seal The foamies are actually my favorite. This sounds (and looks) pretty funny, but I roll the foam between my fingers and open my mouth wide as I insert the foam into my ear canal. I hold my mouth open while the foam expands. This enlarges the ear canal, allowing the foam to slightly OVER expand. After about 10sec I'll close my jaw and enjoy a tight seal. I can yell, or eat a snack and the foam stays put. Foam is not without it's drawbacks. They plug up with earwax and require replacement frequently. They also require a bit more ear care. Too much wax, they move around, not enough wax, they almost chaffe. Hopefully this is helpful to someone. Keep in mind, I'm not advising anyone on how to put stuff in their ears - just explaining how I like to do it, after thousands of attempts. [/QUOTE]
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