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09-07-2023, 02:19 PM
Hi Guys
With ear buds and in-ear (IE) monitoring systems one has to be very careful regarding depth of insertion and cleanliness.
Insertion depth particularly affects bass response, which can be weak or over-emphasized. I cannot say for sure, but I have the sense that selecting in-ear phones might be trickier than selecting over-the-ear headphones, and if IE is to be your main method of monitoring sound on stage or in a studio, that a custom fit might be necessary.
Our ears need to breathe, and plugging them traps moisture, fungus, micro-organisms, wax, dirt, sweat, and likely more. So, we have to take great care to clean and keep clean any device we routinely insert in the ear canal. We could end up with a painful infection otherwise. Most IE systems allow for some bypass air so the pressure within the canal is at a natural level, and this contributes to tonal accuracy.
With ear buds and in-ear (IE) monitoring systems one has to be very careful regarding depth of insertion and cleanliness.
Insertion depth particularly affects bass response, which can be weak or over-emphasized. I cannot say for sure, but I have the sense that selecting in-ear phones might be trickier than selecting over-the-ear headphones, and if IE is to be your main method of monitoring sound on stage or in a studio, that a custom fit might be necessary.
Our ears need to breathe, and plugging them traps moisture, fungus, micro-organisms, wax, dirt, sweat, and likely more. So, we have to take great care to clean and keep clean any device we routinely insert in the ear canal. We could end up with a painful infection otherwise. Most IE systems allow for some bypass air so the pressure within the canal is at a natural level, and this contributes to tonal accuracy.
