waquin Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hello all. I recently purchased a pair of Custom 1s to use with my ipod classic while at work. I listen to music for about 4 hours at work (in a quite office) and for about 1 hour traveling each day. I have noticed that at nights I have tired ears, not only do they feel like they still have the headphones in them, but it feels like I have been listening far too loud. I dont think this is the case as I listen with my ipod almost as low as it can go, if not at the minimum as I only like background music while I work. Do you think this tiredness is because my ears are not use to the Custom 1s and they will adjust and get accustomed over time? Or am I listening for longer than I should be? Do you have any recommendations? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Thump Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Some one once mentioned to me that Custom Series headphones can be compared to glasses. They take some time to get used to them if you have never used In Ear type headphones previously. That being said you will want to try different size ear tips to get the best fit for your ear canal. The more you use them in time the less this will be an issue. This excludes those rare cases where people actually rub their ear canals raw. Common sense will go along way in this matter. Enjoy your new headphone investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatTrick66 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 This has been my experience. I was always messing around with my C1's when I first starting using them. They were my first in ears. However, on a recent trip all I noticed was the sweet sounds coming from them. I am really enjoying mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 My image's and Custom 3's are 'invisible' to my ears now. Once you get the correct tips and insertion procedure (becomes automatic after a while), they fit like they were custom made for me. I also keep my ears scrupulously clean which I think helps a lot. Check your eartips for cheese often as accumulated bits of stuff will affect the fit and comfort. One little thing I do which makes them less chafing is to apply a small bit of saliva (with fingertip) to the tip just before putting them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waquin Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thank you for your responses. Now one month after purchasing my Custom 1's they are fitting comfortably and I couldn't imagine using anything else! I use them for long periods at work and my ears are never as tired as they first were! The audio quality is great and they block out all noise from my annoying workmates.. Thanks again all, Waquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Thump Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 It is great to hear that they are working out for you. I am glad you figured them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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