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Great question! For me, I’d say I’m pressing fairy hard/deep. I’m certainly not pressing hard enough to feel any discomfort, but definitely hard enough that I feel it going in. I tried one time doing it incredibly lightly, but when I did, the final molds didn’t have any of the ‘inner curve’ that you get when the putty goes into the ear canal…so that pair would constantly fall out! Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching!!

Glad it helped and thanks so much for watching!!

Perfect plan! these custom molds wont really improve your iem, they really make it much more comfortable if you dont have the ideal ear/ear canal shape.

Glad it helped, and thank you so much for watching!!

That’s a great question! The good news is that you shouldn’t have any problems with them falling out from sweat. These sit REALLY well in your ears when they’re done…like, you have to try to get them out. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!

They shouldnt fall out from sweat, they will create a lip that rests under the ridge of the outer part of your ear if that makes sense.

Glad to hear you have a method that work for you!

That’s awesome!! I’ve seen those builds before and they look fun! I’m sure the decals will turn out great for the project😃. Thanks so much for watching!

Great question! Yeah, it’s probably the best idea to put some thin plastic wrap, just over the openings of the ports to better protect anything from getting in. Although I’ve gotten by without doing that in the past…the more times I help people with it, the more I recommend cover those ports. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!

No problem thanks for the reply..

You’re not wrong! These do have a much better seal in the outer parts of the ear from the scans/mold but you’re right that going deeper into the ear canal, is where the universal tips come in. I believe nowadays the company does offer more true custom molded options but this method seems to help them keep the cost down (sort of a hybrid approach…).

So glad to hear you were able to find something similar where you are!! Let us know how it goes and thanks so much for watching!!

Great question! I would say the fit/comfort is about the same. Since both processes involve the “molding” process, they end up feeling about the same when they’re in. Now, the SOUND quality is way better with these, mostly because there are twice the amount of drivers, etc. I do believe that doing the DIY process with better monitors in the first place could get even closer to these when it comes to sound. Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching!!

Oh, I see what you mean!! I used just a basic extension cable to go out from the (straight) output of the doubler cable into the HX. So, it’s the exact doubler cable I talk about…just running into an extension cable that had a right angle (because that’s what I wanted going into the HX!) and all the excess cords/cables are just wound up and zip-tied under the board to make it look nice 😊. Does that help?

Yep, trial and error my friend, trial and error! (Sometimes more error than trial, but that’s how we learn, right?)

Great question! To my knowledge, I think there is currently tan, red and orange to pick from….those are the most common ones I’ve seen them offer. Hope that helps and thanks so much for watching!

@@TheHobbyMusician I hoped there was a black one but thanks !!!

@anatol1204 I know what you mean, that would look so cool!! If you want to try, I think something like nail polish or even acrylic paint could cover the outward showing surfaces (after the whole process is done…), then you could sort of turn any color putty into any final color you want!

@@TheHobbyMusician A ok niceee 😀! I didn t know I could do this Thanks again !!🙃

Great question!! For me, it was honestly worth the price to go all out and get these fully custom ones. I play a lot and there’s still nothing wrong with my putty/DIY pair (foam tips have never been good for me…) but the earbuds themselves only had two drivers, while these total custom ones have four…so for me, definitely worth the investment!! Still, for a lot of folks, I know the price difference is a big consideration, so I still truly believe both are good options!! Does that help??

@TheHobbyMusician that was helpful :) one last question though, does the CIEM have better noise isolation than the DIY? My use case is for working in a loud environment so blocking out the absolute most outside noise is my priority.

Another great question! I’ll say that honestly, the sound isolation aspect is very similar between both the CIEM and the DIY…(again, not accounting for the difference in the drivers for sound quality, etc. ). Both methods are huge improvements over the generic tips that are out there. Hope that helps!!

@TheHobbyMusician Sounds like DIY is currently the right choice for me but I'm definitely gonna be putting money away to pick me up a pair of CIEM's next year. Thank you for helping me with my decision:)

@CVNTGETENOUGH It’s my pleasure and I’m sure you’re going to love both methods…(I had to chunk money away to make it happen for myself too 😆)!!

So glad it was helpful!! I’m sure you’ll love it!!

@@TheHobbyMusician thanks dude

I'm so glad it helped!! If you're interested in any other tips/tricks, we've got a bunch more videos for the Helix family (including some really cool wet/dry rig setups) but if you ever run into anything else you want to see a video about, just let me know...we're always looking for suggestions!! Thanks again!

So glad it could help!! Yes, I was looking at my options too and for this little money, and such great quality at the end, you can’t beat it. Thanks for watching!!

I know exactly what you mean about standing next to those drummers!!! I’m sure these will make a huge difference for you…they certainly did for me. Thanks so much for watching!!

Great question!! I actually used 1800 grit sandpaper (wet sanding) followed by literally car polish, and a soft sponge for that part. Between those two steps, it shines like a mirror!!!

That is an amazing tip! Thank you so much for sharing that!! I’ll definitely give that a try on my next pair😄

Thank you so much for the kind words!!😊

Haha, you’re right about the terminology!! Thanks for watching and the kind words!!

You’re absolutely right! Progressively working up to wet sanding with 2000/2500 grit will give a great shine after the clear coat. Thanks for sharing!!

You’re right, this could be the answer!! Let me know how it goes!!!

I have... well had (spoilers) the same problem, this solution of custom molded ear tips is 100% the way to go, and to be honest I dont see an alternative other than maybe completely custom molded iems, which are a bit more pricey than this. My ear canal sizes and cartridge is so different that putting in the smallest size universal ear tips that come with most iems will cause my ear to bleed from being rubbed raw if I wear them for more than an hour a day. After switching to these omg its been wonderful. Zero problems, perfectly comfortable and has an amazing seal.

I’m so glad this worked for you!!! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your story!!

So sorry that happened to you! In cases like this, when there’s less chance of moisture, I’ve had good luck. Sorry again!

I’ve never had a problem with rustoleum paint on guitars. It works great if it’s used properly.

@@DeeTee79 it’s this particular series of rust o leaum paint. With the paint and primer in one

@@DeeTee79 even the rattle cans that have the “2X” on them? That 2X type are a paint and primer all in one. It’s sh!t paint.

I always use these cans and I always use at least two for each guitar. Under the right conditions, I’ve never had a problem.

Thank you so much for sharing that!! And you’re right, that’s a great tip about having someone help with the process to make it easier. Thanks again!!

Great question!! I’ve got links to the exact type and brand of the stuff I used in the description of the video (as well as pinned in the top comment for easy access). That way you can be sure you’re using the same stuff!! Hope that helps😄

Occasionally, there can be a fly/bug land on it, but honestly, just by waiting for good weather (low wind/dust/bugs/etc.) you really can get a great result. It’s a great DIY option for anyone who doesn’t have access to a booth like you mentioned…I’d love to have that, but in a pinch, this can still work! Thanks for watching!!

Great question! For this one, I actually just picked up the sampler size of Behr premium paint at the hardware store. Since I knew I was planning on covering everything with clear coat in the end, I sort of had the freedom to pick whatever I wanted. Hopefully that helps and thanks so much for watching!!

Thank you so much for the kind words!! I’m confident you’ll enjoy how good of a fit (and sound) you get with this. I’ve loved mine for a long time. Thanks again for watching!!

Did you end up trying this method? If so, how do you like then?

I’m so glad this helped with the tip about keeping your mouth open! (I also made a set, before this video, without knowing to do that…and it’s noticeably better doing it this way!). Hope you enjoy your new set and thanks so much for watching!!

Thank you so much for the tip and sharing your experience!! I’m also glad this has been working for you!

I can second this, On my first try I made a few mistakes (please read second "paragraph" its important), but the one that was the biggest was by far not covering the ends of my iems with plastic wrap:. Thankfully mine came with replacement filters, but both the putty somehow got completely behind the mesh filtering completely blocking sound on one, for the other the liquid/oil from the putty muffled the sound in the other, despite no actual putty blocking the filter. However I dont think this would have been an issue if I didnt use too much putty in the first place. I used half of the total putty for each ear, which was wayyyy to much for a tingy person with tiny ears like me, and becuase there was so much extra putty I had to press really hard to even attempt to get it to the correct seating position of my iems. The second time around I used 1/4 of the total putty for each ear and had no issue, once again didnt use plastic wrap, but this time it turned out fine. TLDR: The extra minute to plastic wrap your iems is worth it, it takes very little time and effort and can save you from having to fix your iem filters.

Thank you for sharing that!!

Thank you so much!! I’m glad it helped!!

Great question! They were a pair of WAVS (from WAVS audio…) with two drivers. I did a couple videos about them if you want to check them out!! Hope that helps😄

@@TheHobbyMusician yeah I literally just seen the video on it, I'm debaiting either to get the custom moulded ear tips which I can take off and put on different iems as I go or to go ahead save up for the full blown CIEM's.

@confusedcaveman5603 I see what you mean!! Honestly, I think you’d be good either way. If you want to try out a few different products, then the custom tips are the way to go. But, if you find yourself leaning toward a specific number of drivers (or specific model) then going all in on one pair might be better. I know that probably didn’t sway you either direction but at least some more options to consider!

Thanks for watching!!

Let us know how that method works for you!! In case you want to try a side by side comparison, you could also try this way along with yours, then swap your earbuds back and forth to see which style blocks the most sound. (That’s one of the nice things about these molds, no matter how you make them, they hold their shape whether or not you remove the earbuds!!). Looking forward to hearing how it goes. Thanks so much for watching!!

That’s a great question!! I personally haven’t tried that (I’ve only ever just used the colors they have available). But I’m guessing you might be able to add a tiny drop of coloring to the material and possibly not affect the reaction…..but I’m just guessing on that!!!

So sorry it wasn’t clear! This model has two balanced armature drivers. Also, these really do sound great when playing guitar! I’ve been using these as my main pair ever since I got them, they’re that good. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!!

@@TheHobbyMusician thanks but 2 drives is not enough 4 is optimal 🤗 anyway with 40% discount go with 4 is not bad at all. All depends not the quantity but what for if you are just singer 2 is fine. Audio yep 2 is ok for Gamer ? No idea. Anyway thanks for the reply and 🤘

@adilsonobelard9690 Great points and you’re right, with a discount like that, 4 drivers is the way to go!! Let me know how they sound when you get them😄

Thank you so much for that!! I guess I have to build up the confidence 😊. Thanks again!!