More IEM questions. But really...

[two fingers]

Man, I keep going back and forth on what to order tomorrow. What brand? What model? Who to get to do my impressions?

 

[s0c9]

Man, I keep going back and forth on what to order tomorrow. What brand? What model? Who to get to do my impressions?

I can't help with 2 of those but whatever you decide on the first 2, get your impressions done by an audiologist who has done PLENTY of them.. not one who does tons of hearing aid impressions. Different structure required, and make sure they use a bite block!

 

[Joe Nerve]

They got back to me 1st thing this morning.

They said that they could do the refit without a new impression, but that it would be helpful. I'm going to make an appt to get that done today.

I will update...

 

[Joe Nerve]

Man, I keep going back and forth on what to order tomorrow. What brand? What model? Who to get to do my impressions?

So far (outside of the sealing issue) I'm happy with my JHs. Their endorser list helped me feel confident with my purchase. If they're good for Lady Gaga, they're good for Joe Nerve .

RE the audiologist stuff - on the JH website, in their FAQ section they have some audiologist info. A list of recommended ones, but also an instruction sheet you can print and hand to whoever does your impressions. I forwarded it to mine, she said she read it, but its pretty clear to me she didn't. I think if any audiologist follows the instructions on that sheet, you'll be fine.

I'm sure too that UE and other companies have a similar download.

 

[jad]

So far I'm happy with my JHs. Their endorser list helped me feel confident with my purchase. If they're good for Lady Gaga, they're good for Joe Nerve .

RE the audiologist stuff - on the JH website, in their FAQ section they audiologist info. A list of recommended ones, but also and instruction sheet you can print and hand to whoever does your impressions. I forwarded it to mine, she said shebread it, but its pretty clear to me she didn't. I think if any audiologist follows the instructions on that sheet, you'll be fine.

I'm sure too that UE and other companies have a similar download.

I haven’t seen JH’s instructions but 64’s instructions are very detailed. My confidence in my audiologist went up when I handed them over and they said they were very familiar with that document. Alclair’s instruction sheet is Spartan by comparison.

 

[DJ Bebop]

RE the audiologist stuff - on the JH website, in their FAQ section they have some audiologist info. A list of recommended ones, but also an instruction sheet you can print and hand to whoever does your impressions. I forwarded it to mine, she said she read it, but its pretty clear to me she didn't. I think if any audiologist follows the instructions on that sheet, you'll be fine.

I'm sure too that UE and other companies have a similar download.

Bring a copy, so you both can go over it, together

 

[scubaduba]

Here's the 64Audio impressions guide

 

[Devnor]

If patients must wear a mask during the appointment, they may cover their face as required, but DO NOT use the ear loops as they can deform the impression.

Very interesting. When my impressions were taken, I was wearing a mask with those loops.

 

[Joe Nerve]

On the igniter side of life...

I have a doctors appointment a half hour away from my day job. I go to call the audiologist and find out they have an office 1 block away from where I'm already going! Plus I got lucky and got out of work early today.

Ear impression is done. They get sent back tomorrow. Yay!

 

[Devnor]

Got my second round of ear impressions at a different audiologist (450 mile round trip). Their technique was different. No mask. Instead of using the small foam plug, she set a small piece of cotton inside my ear and checked the position with a camera. Used the bite block and I tried not to drool all over myself. Seemed like extracting the impressions was slightly difficult for the audiologist, hopefully, that's a good sign.

 

[Joe Nerve]

Got my second round of ear impressions at a different audiologist (450 mile round trip). Their technique was different. No mask. Instead of using the small foam plug, she set a small piece of cotton inside my ear and checked the position with a camera. Used the bite block and I tried not to drool all over myself. Seemed like extracting the impressions was slightly difficult for the audiologist, hopefully, that's a good sign.

Similar experience, except a reverse on the foam plug. They used foam this time as opposed to cotton, and no bit plate but I kept my mouth open throughout. Last time was closed. She had a rough time getting the mold out of my head too, which wasn't the case the previous time.

She also went in pretty deep with the plug, and it hurt. She took it out and did it again using lube.

And I know this ain't sounding quite right so I'll stop there.

Sent everything off to JH today. Fingers are crossed, but I'm confident. They have two molds now. If they can't get this right then they don't know what they're doing. And I think they know what they're doing.

 

[scubaduba]

I'm getting my impressions tomorrow.

 

[Joe Nerve]

Update: Everything is going smoothly. Had a few email conversations, they're redoing them as I write this, and I'm hoping to get them back by this weekend. They've been great about this, btw.

Update on the cable, too.

If I go with a 2 pin cable, I won't be able to adjust the bass. They have to switch out the connectors... its a bit of a tradeoff using the doubled up cable, but I want that bass control.

 

[31HZ]

I am following this thread closely.

 

[modbass]

I just ordered the JH16v2 iems and also had to send 2 sets of impressions as my audiologist didn’t read the full instructions the first time…really looking forward to getting these and saving my hearing finally!

 

[scubaduba]

I received an email from 64Audio today saying my impressions were received an approved and it would be up to 3 weeks for processing and delivery. Excited.

 

[Turn Em Loose]

Update on my Sensaphonics: My first molds were not made with the correct goop (Should have been high viscosity silicone as opposed to the foam stuff they used.) and prolly didn't go far enough past the second bend in my earhole. Getting some new ones done this Tuesday at a different place. Stay tuned....

 

[two fingers]

Update on my Sensaphonics: My first molds were not made with the correct goop (Should have been high viscosity silicone as opposed to the foam stuff they used.) and prolly didn't go far enough past the second bend in my earhole. Getting some new ones done this Tuesday at a different place. Stay tuned....

Wow. Seems to be a common thread in this.... thread. More people than not are having to get a second set of molds done.

 

[Turn Em Loose]

Wow. Seems to be a common thread in this.... thread. More people than not are having to get a second set of molds done.

Can't speak for the others, but I ASSumed the first audiologist would have read the instructions.

 

[s0c9]

Can't speak for the others, but I ASSumed the first audiologist would have read the instructions.

That appears to be a common thread.. MOST audiologist make impressions for HEARING Aids.. not IEM's.
Different technique and impressions.
They probably don't read them as they "know" what they are doing.
I highly recommend that folks use an audiologist who does impression for large churches or some other org (ie. lots of experience), regardless of ones choice of IEM vendor!
Yeah, I know.. hindsight is 20/20!