CanJam at RMAF 2012: 1964 Ears Custom IEMs and Remolding Service

RMAF 2012

CanJam at RMAF 2012: 1964 Ears Custom IEMs and Remolding Service

By Tyll Hertsens • Posted: Oct 19, 2012

1964 Ears Custom IEMs and Remolding Service
Believe it or not, you can buy someone else's custom IEMs and have them rebuilt into your own custom mold. Almost as surprisingly, you can take a standard universal fit IEM--like the Shure SE535 or UE Triple-Fi 10--and have their innards installed into your own custom ear pieces. 1964 Ears is one of the companies that provides this service. Cost is about $200 (not including the ear impressions you must have from an audiologist, which typically run about $60).

A full line of brand new custom IEMs are also available from 1964 Ears ranging in price from $325 to $650. I listened to their lowest cost product and thought it sounded pretty darn good for a $325 in-ear. Add the fact that it's custom fit, and you've got a real bargain.

I'll let Vitaliy Belonozhko tell you about it in the video below. For more info, check out the remolding information page and product page on the 1964 Ears website.

Comments

Good company

Submitted by John Grandberg on October 19, 2012 - 4:39pm.

To expand on what Tyll said - 1964 Ears is able to reshell any IEM, turning it into a custom molded unit just for you. The only limitation is that it must be a balanced armature design rather than a dynamic driver.

Got a universal IEM with a sound you love, but you aren't thrilled about the comfort? This would be something to consider.

I have also been impressed with their own designs. They have a "house sound" that is really smooth on top without being too dark or rolled-off. Great for fans of LCD-2, HD650, etc.

I was hoping you had some

Submitted by mward on October 21, 2012 - 11:05pm.

I was hoping you had some experience and would weigh in. Thanks John!

Submitted by John Grandberg on October 23, 2012 - 11:22am.

I'm just putting the finishing touches on a review of the 1964 V3 triple driver model (to be posted on HeadFi rather than here). It should be up soon so keep an eye out if you are interested in that model.

Awesome—I'll check it

Submitted by mward on October 24, 2012 - 12:27am.

Awesome—I'll check it out. I still need to sort through your reviews. I'm hoping to be able to put a custom IEM purchase together soon.