ACS Custom Earphone Sleeves

[Tams]

Has anyone here bought any ACS Custom Earphone Sleeves? Do they improve earphones, in anyway, especially mid to high end IEMs? More importantly, are they worth it?

• Cost £90
• Cost of audiologist = variable

Etymotic HF2s bought from Apple come with a voucher for the cost of having the mould taken.

They are mentioned here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/technolog...erfection.html

ACS: http://www.hearingprotection.co.uk/i...=60&Itemid=117

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[dfkt]

Custom tips for universal IEMs do seem like a good idea to me, as long as the IEMs are of decent quality. A custom IEM gives a lot better noise isolation, better fit/seal, and none of the hassle of having to replace silicon or foam tips.

Could be it changes the perceived sound quality of the IEM, due to a different fit - if that's a change to the better or worse depends on a lot of factors, not sure anyone could answer that. Every person's ears and hearing are unique, only you will know for sure once you hear it.

I have custom UE11's, and they sure isolate the most and are fairly maintenance-free compared to universal IEMs. Because of that I have been thinking of getting some custom tips for my Shure SE530. I guess any decent audiologist could do that - it's not rocket science and you don't need ACS specifically for that job.

[daniel1703]

now that makes me wonder, do you think custom tips (if designed for such a purpose) can increase the comfort level of some universal IEMs? If so, you might be able to fix the minor pain that your PFE's have been causing you.

[dfkt]

The discomfort of the PFE is due to the "ergonomic" stem that goes over the ear, not the tips... it's already a tight fit, I don't think you could add any more material to it. It would probably just stick out of one's ears awkwardly and defeat the over-the-ear fit.

[justinsheff]

I have these for a pair of Sure SE530 - in my opinion they are the most cost effective upgrade I have ever purchased. Amazing improvement to the sound and comfort. Next upgrade not so inexpensive the JH16 Pro...