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I sent my impressions in on May 13 or 14, and I've been sitting at step 3 ever since. I finally couldn't take it anymore, and decided to email them Monday to ask about them. I am now on step 6 - shells detailed - and I think the waiting is worse now. 
I'm guessing maybe another week or two and they'll be ready?
I'm guessing maybe another week or two and they'll be ready?
@Blu bro - question is why is it loose - if it wiggles constantly, sounds like the mold had some air bubble in it/didn't quite fill the ear canal. If a short canal, it may just be an overall situation to deal with. I think Geri O and some others use hearing aid strips to combat this. Scan the thread and you'll see what I'm highlighting.
I'm fortunate to have ear canals that almost have hooks because of narrowing!
I'm fortunate to have ear canals that almost have hooks because of narrowing!
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@TedH Once the ear piece is in there is no moving it and i have a seal (its great when it is in). It just seems much more difficult to get in and out and slightly uncomfortable to do so. Im starting to think that it just might be the shape of that particular ear canal. Not anything 1964 have done wrong.
My next step is to book an appointment with an audiologist just to clarify weather it is the shape of my canal.
My next step is to book an appointment with an audiologist just to clarify weather it is the shape of my canal.
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I think you're good to go. I have a pinch in the one ear canal bend, so the rotating insertion method works well for me (clockwise with the top of the IEM at about 9 o'clock to start). The right ear just sort of pops right in, but rotation works much more smoothly for my left. Give it a go, and use the lube, either Oto-Ears/gel/personal lubricant type stuff, or simple baby oil. That helps tremendously, especially to rotate the IEM in; little dab on your pinky is all I need for both ears.
For the lube, do you know if it is supposed to be silicone based, water based, or oil based?
Water-based - Look for these contents: Water, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzoic acid, Tocopheryl acetate.
I bought a tube of generic lubricant, a tube of the 1964 lube, and some baby oil in a travel size. All work well and you use a shockingly small amount. You did need to wipe the IEMs down with alcohol to get them clean afterwards.
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I tried the lube stuff.. yuk!
I keep the buds clean and they go in with a slight twist.. really easy seal!
Yeah, the wet willy thing takes some getting used to, but I have a slight preference for it when wearing for a few hours. I've done 9hr flights without, so doesn't really matter in the end.
How long have you been using the IEMs?
The first several times I inserted mine, it was a little uncomfortable, and my ear canals would get a little sore after a while (which I was warned about. Eventually, they got more comfortable as I used them. I have to rotate mine in slightly, but it gets easier and faster to insert them.
I use the Comfort strips, too. I have to change them every two-three weeks. Talk about nasty...
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At step 8, faceplates applied. I probably don't need to be checking this 8 times a day....
(But I will continue to do so.)
(But I will continue to do so.)
After nearly a month, I went from Step 3 to Step 8 this week. I am furiously refreshing my order page.
I'm hoping I will have them by next weekend!
I'm new to the website but I have had these for a little over a year. Went with the triple drivers.
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How do you like them? What's your set up on stage? A lot of people here seem to go quad so I'm interested to hear if you get "enough" bass.
Honestly my first gig with them playing bass will be tonight. I have played drums with them over the last year and they have been great. My bass rig is just an Ampeg SVT-3 Pro with a cheap GK backline 4x10 cab. My PA has 2 RCF 8004 subs tho so I get plenty of sub that I can feel. I'll update after I give them a good run tonight but I expect that they will be totally fine.
Is that the V3s or V6s? I hear the V6 Stage series are great, but one of our drummers at church got the V3s and he's ecstatic over them.
The V3 and V6 Stage has the same crossover and the same (I think) frequency response range, and the V3 is half the price of the V6 Stage, so the V3 is a huge bargain. I went with the V6 Stage only because I went into "in for a penny, in for a pound" mode while shopping.
How long have you been using the IEMs?
The first several times I inserted mine, it was a little uncomfortable, and my ear canals would get a little sore after a while (which I was warned about. Eventually, they got more comfortable as I used them. I have to rotate mine in slightly, but it gets easier and faster to insert them.
I use the Comfort strips, too. I have to change them every two-three weeks. Talk about nasty...
Since last time i logged on I have played a gig and a couple of band practices and been using them for general listening. And i think you are right. i think it is just a matter of me getting used to them. I figured that something must of been wrong because one ear was fine and the other not so much. But thats the uniqueness of my ear canals i think. I have put all worries behind me. As you are right, i am getting used to putting them in and taking them out and it is getting easier and easier.
Thanks again TB.
Gig went well and I could hear great. I think the quads would be worth the extra $50, but I am satisfied with what I have.
V3's.
