Introduction To Custom Earphones and Sleeves

Custom earphones have been used by musicians, aircraft pilots and the military for many years. The benefits from having earphones specifically manufactured for your ears can often justify the extra cost involved.

Earphone Sleeves or Custom Earphones?

An ideal first step into the World of custom earphones is to try a custom earphone sleeve for a pair of good quality standard earphones you may already own, such as the Etymotic ER-6i or one of the range of Shure earphones.

Custom sleeves are used in combination with your existing earphones to give you the custom experience.  With many of the benefits of full blown custom earphones, custom sleeves are a very popular stepping stone into custom earphones.  Check out our Custom Earphone Sleeves for more information. 

If you still need convincing that custom fit earphones are worth it then check out some of the benefits to having earphones tailor made for your ears below.

Why Go Custom?

Perfect Fit

Your custom made earphones or earphone sleeves are made just for you, resulting in fit and comfort that is much better than standard in-ear earphones. No more aching or ear fatigue as a result of long term listening sessions. You may even forget you are wearing earphones.

Excellent Noise Isolation

Having earphones custom manufactured for your ears means that there is less room for external noise to get in your ear, meaning you can listen uninterrupted. Even in noisy environments, such as on aeroplanes or on public transport, you will only hear your music.

Increased Sound Quality

Due to the noise isolation and lack of low frequency (bass) leakage custom earphones are able to offer better sound quality. The owners of custom earphone sleeves are often surprised by the increase in sound quality compared with the listening to the earphones without custom sleeves.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get ear impressions made?

It's an easy process that is completed by a trained and approved audiologist. See our guide to having custom ear impressions taken for more details.

How much noise will custom earphones reduce?

It depends on the exact model, but generally custom earphone reduce external noise by between 25-30dB. This enables you to enjoy your music without distraction.

Will using custom earphones or sleeves damage my ears?

No, custom earphones do not physically damage your ears in any way. They are made of soft silicone material and do not cause any damage inside your ear.

As with all earphones you should be careful not to listen at high volumes for extended periods of time, as this can cause permanent hearing damage. Due to the excellent noise isolation of custom fit earphones you can actually listen at lower sound pressure levels, as your music will not be competing with external noise.