fretmeister Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 Any recommendations for custom molded in-ears and plugs? I'm fed up with the standard little rubber things not quite fitting how I want, and many years ago I had some custom fitted ear plugs that were great, but the little audiologist shop that did them closed donkeys ago. ta. Quote
chris_b Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 ACS. Get the moulds done in a Boots and ACS does the rest. 1 Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: Any recommendations for custom molded in-ears and plugs? I'm fed up with the standard little rubber things not quite fitting how I want, and many years ago I had some custom fitted ear plugs that were great, but the little audiologist shop that did them closed donkeys ago. ta. Stop what you're doing, and look here! https://www.musicianshearingservices.co.uk/what-we-do/musicans-hearing-health-scheme/ Depending on your circumstances (and I believe the guidelines are flexible) you can get some lovely ACS plugs and save a chunk of cash... 1 Quote
fretmeister Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: Stop what you're doing, and look here! https://www.musicianshearingservices.co.uk/what-we-do/musicans-hearing-health-scheme/ Depending on your circumstances (and I believe the guidelines are flexible) you can get some lovely ACS plugs and save a chunk of cash... Thank you! I don't get paid for any music related activity, but I do volunteer every week (pre lockdown) for the local music & performing arts trust. I will email them and ask. Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 Just now, fretmeister said: Thank you! I don't get paid for any music related activity, but I do volunteer every week (pre lockdown) for the local music & performing arts trust. I will email them and ask. TBH I would just go straight to the application and give them the Youtube links, etc... They're incredible plugs, btw. 1 Quote
foxyFuze Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 Also consider 'Lugs' - it's a chap in Northern Ireland who does a range of options for drivers, colours etc and aren't as pricey as 'big name' brands. https://www.facebook.com/LugsCustomIEM/ Quote
BigRedX Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 3 hours ago, wateroftyne said: Stop what you're doing, and look here! https://www.musicianshearingservices.co.uk/what-we-do/musicans-hearing-health-scheme/ Depending on your circumstances (and I believe the guidelines are flexible) you can get some lovely ACS plugs and save a chunk of cash... Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be running at the moment due to the Covid-19 situation. Quote
Muppet Posted June 17, 2020 Posted June 17, 2020 Another vote for the ACS plugs. I used the same moulds that were taken when I got my IEMs done. Quote
Wilson_51_ Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 I agree with eveyrone else ACS are great. I got mine on the musicians hearing health scheme but if i hadn't been able to i would definatley have paid full whack. Totally worth it and the best purchase i think i have ever made. 1 Quote
Paul S Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 As a brief aside, I had a set of these ACS molded earplugs but didn't really get on with them as I felt too dissociated with the rest of the world However, I had a cunning plan. I had a set of KZ ZS10 earphones but had never been able to get a good enough seal with the silicone buds... light bulb moment.... I popped out the filters on the ACS and using clear silicone sealant joined the two together and now have molded earplugs with the KZ drivers in. Works a treat and probably a cheap hack. 1 Quote
inthedoghouse Posted June 18, 2020 Posted June 18, 2020 On 17/06/2020 at 11:38, chris_b said: ACS. Get the moulds done in a Boots and ACS does the rest. This! Quote
krispn Posted June 20, 2020 Posted June 20, 2020 On 17/06/2020 at 11:51, wateroftyne said: Stop what you're doing, and look here! https://www.musicianshearingservices.co.uk/what-we-do/musicans-hearing-health-scheme/ Depending on your circumstances (and I believe the guidelines are flexible) you can get some lovely ACS plugs and save a chunk of cash... I got some of these made by posting the links and had a band mate give me a ‘reference’ as per the application process. I did the same for him and we both got our moulds which are great. If you can hold off until after covid lock down (would I be right in thinking like the rest of us you’re less likely to need them now anyways?) then do try and get the discount. If not I’d still like others have said consider the ACS moulds. Good luck! Quote
moley6knipe Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 Another vote for ACS - great plugs. Sure a little pricier than off the shelf but I wish I’d got them years ago. My left ear is toast after years of crash cymbals and Mesa Boogie guitar amps at ear height. Quote
Rik (ESA) Posted June 27, 2020 Posted June 27, 2020 (edited) Starting at http://www.custom-inearmonitors.co.uk/ would be my suggestion - they do a range of brands and won't instantly recommend you the most expensive ones. I got some ultimate ears UE6s which are brilliant, @EBS_freak is your man for more detailed advice though. Custom Iem's are well worth the investment though, good luck! Edited June 27, 2020 by Rik (ESA) Quote
EBS_freak Posted June 27, 2020 Posted June 27, 2020 IEMs <> earplugs. if you are looking at IEMs, have a look through this - Quote
mep Posted June 27, 2020 Posted June 27, 2020 On 25/06/2020 at 00:14, moley6knipe said: Another vote for ACS - great plugs. Sure a little pricier than off the shelf but I wish I’d got them years ago. My left ear is toast after years of crash cymbals and Mesa Boogie guitar amps at ear height. Same here. My custom plugs have kept me going. So good I use them when riding my motorcycle too and listening to music through my headset. 1 Quote
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