I have been using “generic fit” single-driver IEM’s (Westone UM-1) at gigs for a while now (+ church gigs) and want to upgrade to FULL custom molds (CIEM's) with Triple drivers. I do have custom tips on the UM-1's (and they are better than the Comply/soft tips) but even they pop the seal when I sing (jaw movement) or when my ears get a little sweaty.
So, for those who use Custom IEM’s and gig regularly, I'm looking for some input.
Obviously, I have a budget (under $500 including molds which run $50-60), so the $1200 CIEM's are not an option. I play both bass and guitar, so need something with some bottom end - which is why I thought Triples would be a better choice than Duals. And to answer the usual "did you look" type questions, yes! I've done a ton of research on what's on the market, read the reviews on head-fi.org and elsewhere - which tend to be analytical/matter-of-fact. Now I'm looking for first hand user experiences.
So far my 3 choices are between these:
1964 Ears V3 Triple driver ($425)
Alien Ears C3 Triple driver ($410)
Dream Earz (Bass-3x) Triple driver ($465)
Thoughts? Experiences? Positives? Negatives? Other Recommendations ?
Thanks in advance.
PS: I'm not looking for buds or generic fit IEM's, but custom molds only. The generic fit do not work well in my ears (I have small canals) and seldom seal well.
So, for those who use Custom IEM’s and gig regularly, I'm looking for some input.
Obviously, I have a budget (under $500 including molds which run $50-60), so the $1200 CIEM's are not an option. I play both bass and guitar, so need something with some bottom end - which is why I thought Triples would be a better choice than Duals. And to answer the usual "did you look" type questions, yes! I've done a ton of research on what's on the market, read the reviews on head-fi.org and elsewhere - which tend to be analytical/matter-of-fact. Now I'm looking for first hand user experiences.
So far my 3 choices are between these:
1964 Ears V3 Triple driver ($425)
Alien Ears C3 Triple driver ($410)
Dream Earz (Bass-3x) Triple driver ($465)
Thoughts? Experiences? Positives? Negatives? Other Recommendations ?
Thanks in advance.
PS: I'm not looking for buds or generic fit IEM's, but custom molds only. The generic fit do not work well in my ears (I have small canals) and seldom seal well.
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