Hey, so I'm currently in a band, and as we're getting more success, we're also playing more shows (in shitty rock venues, so it gets loud.) I'm worried about how my ears are and am hopefully going to an audiologist in a few months to let me know how my ears are. I'm also doing engineering so I want my ears to not have a ton of damage.
I'm considering investing in IEMs to prevent hearing damage and make it so I don't have to worry about wedges, and I have looked at a few places that do custom fittings, but am unsure as to what I should go for. I know there are a few threads about IEMs for audiophiles (even though stage ones are different, I think it's a good topic), and was wondering if anyone has suggestions. Thanks!
Hey, so I'm currently in a band, and as we're getting more success, we're also playing more shows (in shitty rock venues, so it gets loud.) I'm worried about how my ears are and am hopefully going to an audiologist in a few months to let me know how my ears are. I'm also doing engineering so I want my ears to not have a ton of damage.
I'm considering investing in IEMs to prevent hearing damage and make it so I don't have to worry about wedges, and I have looked at a few places that do custom fittings, but am unsure as to what I should go for. I know there are a few threads about IEMs for audiophiles (even though stage ones are different, I think it's a good topic), and was wondering if anyone has suggestions. Thanks!
Massdrop has has a section on IEMs:
https://www.massdrop.com/buy?cat=audiophile
While there are a lot of people on TF.TV with extensive audiophile experience, you'd probably be best off asking an audio forum like Head-Fi or Computer Audiophile. There's also a lot of general background information in regards to cIEMs that you can find across the internet that might help you narrow your search.
Just keep in mind that you're probably going to have to drop $500+ for a nice pair of cIEMs.
While there are a lot of people on TF.TV with extensive audiophile experience, you'd probably be best off asking an audio forum like Head-Fi or Computer Audiophile. There's also a lot of general background information in regards to cIEMs that you can find across the internet that might help you narrow your search.
Just keep in mind that you're probably going to have to drop $500+ for a nice pair of cIEMs.
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I've asked on a few places, but didn't try massdrop yet, but are there any ones that you think do good noise reduction w/ appropriateness for live?
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I know the cost involved, I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions or ones they've liked.
Thanks for the replies
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I've asked on a few places, but didn't try massdrop yet, but are there any ones that you think do good noise reduction w/ appropriateness for live?
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I know the cost involved, I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions or ones they've liked.
Thanks for the replies
for cheap
1964 or Heir
expensive
JH13
for cheap
1964 or Heir
expensive
JH13
i'm sure all these reviews can help some how
http://theheadphonelist.com/custom-in-ear-monitor-buyers-guide/
hmm. hit submit and my long post vanished. here's a shortened version.
Are you using these for general listening or for on stage use?
CustomArt music one's are a great bang for your buck and have a fairly quick turn around considering they're located in Poland. Super comfy and sound great.
http://www.thecustomart.com/music_art-custom.php
1964s are very solid. (so i'm told)
I also have Etymotic ER4PT's which also offer a custom mold option. Getting ear molds done is an interesting experience. Luckily it's not expensive, and places that offer it are generally easy to find since it's common practice for those getting hearing aids.
headphonelist.com is great for reviews. Very in depth and being able to sort the lists for each category is beautiful.
hmm. hit submit and my long post vanished. here's a shortened version.
Are you using these for general listening or for on stage use?
CustomArt music one's are a great bang for your buck and have a fairly quick turn around considering they're located in Poland. Super comfy and sound great.
http://www.thecustomart.com/music_art-custom.php
1964s are very solid. (so i'm told)
I also have Etymotic ER4PT's which also offer a custom mold option. Getting ear molds done is an interesting experience. Luckily it's not expensive, and places that offer it are generally easy to find since it's common practice for those getting hearing aids.
headphonelist.com is great for reviews. Very in depth and being able to sort the lists for each category is beautiful.
Yeah, I'm gonna be using these just for on stage.
I'm actually in the US and just have a Polish flag (family's polish) (won't need them for a month so the long turnaround shouldn't be an issue). Thanks for the suggestions!
Yeah, I'm gonna be using these just for on stage.
I'm actually in the US and just have a Polish flag (family's polish) (won't need them for a month so the long turnaround shouldn't be an issue). Thanks for the suggestions!
I just got some 1964 v3s. Very nice, comfortable fit, obviously much cheaper than most. You will probably be happy with using them for music listening, but once you start talking, the low end of your voice feeds back through your jawbone and it feels a bit weird. I can use them for single player games (really immersive) but multiplayer is not really practical.
Your stock standard IEM will be your three driver without a bass boost. Where I mix, we have to do a 3db shelf on the low end to compensate for people with 1964QIs, UE18s, ect., even bassists need it because it's just too overpowering.
For higher end, UE are kind of irrelevant now that JH Audio are around because they occupy the same price range and JH has Jerry Harvey. Consider JH-10s if you can pay out for the price, otherwise something like 1964v3s will be great.
Also remember that you're going to have to spend probably at least 400-600 dollars to get a transmitter and a pack, unless most of the venues that you play at already have IEM packs. You can get wired packs which will be significantly cheaper, but come with the obvious drawback of being tethered.
I just got some 1964 v3s. Very nice, comfortable fit, obviously much cheaper than most. You will probably be happy with using them for music listening, but once you start talking, the low end of your voice feeds back through your jawbone and it feels a bit weird. I can use them for single player games (really immersive) but multiplayer is not really practical.
Your stock standard IEM will be your three driver without a bass boost. Where I mix, we have to do a 3db shelf on the low end to compensate for people with 1964QIs, UE18s, ect., even bassists need it because it's just too overpowering.
For higher end, UE are kind of irrelevant now that JH Audio are around because they occupy the same price range and JH has Jerry Harvey. Consider JH-10s if you can pay out for the price, otherwise something like 1964v3s will be great.
Also remember that you're going to have to spend probably at least 400-600 dollars to get a transmitter and a pack, unless most of the venues that you play at already have IEM packs. You can get wired packs which will be significantly cheaper, but come with the obvious drawback of being tethered.
http://pro.ultimateears.com/ these guys get good reviews, expensive though
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ai3PUoamw
Unique Melody are supposedly the best. I have the Shure se535 and they are great for noise isolating. You can always buy Universal IEMs and get 1964 ears to make a custom shell for you and still use the drivers in the IEM. If you do that make sure the company making the shell supports your IEM. Also browse on Head-Fi. They have a lot of reviews.
Good Luck
Unique Melody are supposedly the best. I have the Shure se535 and they are great for noise isolating. You can always buy Universal IEMs and get 1964 ears to make a custom shell for you and still use the drivers in the IEM. If you do that make sure the company making the shell supports your IEM. Also browse on Head-Fi. They have a lot of reviews.
Good Luck