Anybody have recommendations for custom fitted earphones, or opinions on this article?
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11 years ago
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11 years ago
Funny how Etymotic was considered the ultimate until (I presume) their patent ran out. Etymotic makes good stuff. I would start there. You will probably find the sound and isolation sufficient enough.
A few years ago I got to evaluate the entire Etymotic line. [They had some scheme where they could replace the soft part on the fly so you didn't share ear wax with the previous tester.] The difference from the bottom of the line to the top was very small. At least in casual testing. I suppose if I got to have them on loan for a few months I might think differently.
Note that Etymotics and I presume the other brands come with filters to keep the ear wax off the driver. [If they don't, then don't buy one.] You will eventually have to replace the filter since it gets coated with ear wax.
The Etymotic fit is solid. It has several soft fingers that form seals with the ear canal. I presume the molded drivers are more comfortable, but not necessarily better sound.