Passion for Sound | If you value your hearing, you need to know about this! @PassionforSound | Uploaded February 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Learn more here: auricledigital.com
Watch Part 2 of this series here: youtube.com/watch?v=BhTQfPRCFBk
An interview with Peter Ling from Auricle Digital discussing 3D ear scanning technology for audio products such as custom IEMs, custom ear plugs and over-moulds from aviation headphones.
My top recommended HEADPHONES (prices in USD)
Moondrop Para - $299 - amzn.to/4c1C4F9
Sivga SV023 - $449 - amzn.to/3UKXsZ5
Meze 109 Pro - $799 - amzn.to/3y6l6qi
ZMF Atrium - $2,499 - zmfheadphones.com
Meze Elite - $4,000 - bit.ly/3UMIDWb
Focal Utopia (2022) - $4,999 - amzn.to/44xEHvx
My top recommended IEMS (prices in USD)
KZ ESX - $30 - amzn.to/4bpMyxC
Tangzu FUDU - $89 - amzn.to/3UvOrlk
Simgot EM6L - $129 - amzn.to/4a3SLy1
Meze Audio Alba - $159 - bit.ly/AlbaIEM
Thieaudio Elixir - $209 - amzn.to/3ULd9zr
7Hz Timeless - $220 - amzn.to/3QslVA8
Elysian Pilgrim - $399 - bit.ly/3y7N995
Xenns Mangird Top - $530 - bit.ly/XENNSTopLin
Sennheiser IE600 - $700 - amzn.to/44AxcUQ
Effect Audio Pilgrim Noir - $799 - bit.ly/3Wu2k5O
Sennheiser IE900 - $849 - amzn.to/4b66wxy
Westone Mach 70 - $1,400 - amzn.to/3ULUK5P
My top recommended TRANSPORTS (prices in USD)
WiiM Pro - $168 - amzn.to/4bpTDOw
SMSL PL200 CD - $669 - amzn.to/3Wsd0lJ
Eversolo DMP-A6 (Master Edition) - $1,299 - amzn.to/44sBMUR
Eversolo DMP-A8 - $1,980 - amzn.to/3QxRU1B
My top recommended DACS (prices in USD)
Topping E30 II - $149 - amzn.to/3JQyGkd
Topping E50 - $199 - amzn.to/3WucWSO
SMSL DO200 Mk2 - $469 - amzn.to/4a5Di0C
Topping D70 Pro OCTO - $599 - amzn.to/4a8bubZ
Geshelli J2S AK4499EX - $680 - bit.ly/J2SAKM
Schiit Bifrost 2/64 - $799 - schiit.com/products/bifrost-1
Gustard R26 - $1,650 - amzn.to/3QyZ0mB
Schiit Yggdrasil - $2,299 - schiit.com/products/yggdrasil
Chord TT2 - $5,295 - chordelectronics.co.uk/product/hugott2
My top recommended HEADPHONE AMPS (prices in USD)
Schiit Magni - $119 - schiit.com/products/magni-unity
xDuoo MT-604 - $169 - amzn.to/4bpNYrW
xDuoo TA-26S - $319 - amzn.to/3UJbfzx
Geshelli A3 Pro - $499 - bit.ly/GLA3Pro
SMSL H400 - $510 - amzn.to/489v9Zu
Aune S17 Pro - $699 - amzn.to/4a75v7b
Schiit Mjolnir - $1199 - schiit.com/products/mjolnir-3
Burson Audio Voyager - $5,300+ - bit.ly/4a8Mwcq
My top recommended DONGLE DACS (prices in USD)
Moondrop Dawn Pro - $50 - amzn.to/3y2dd57
Simgot DEW4X - $80 - amzn.to/4b68rlK
Questyle M15i - $349 - amzn.to/4doMSyp
My top recommended WIRELESS 'PHONES (prices in USD)
Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe - $40 - amzn.to/3UIXQr4
Soundpeats Air4 Pro - $79 - amzn.to/3Wyj4tj
Edifier Neobuds Pro 2 - $130 - amzn.to/3WwMpEf
Sennheiser Momentum 4 - $379.95 - amzn.to/3WrEqZ0
HiFiMan Svanar Wireless - $499 - amzn.to/4amOhmx
Join the Passion for Sound community on Patreon: patreon.com/passionforsound
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SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
Join my Patreon: patreon.com/passionforsound
One-off donations: paypal.me/lachfen
Buy some merchandise: https://passion-for-sound.myspreadshop.com.au/
Or put one of these links in your bookmarks for all of your future purchases of ANYTHING:
🌏 Linsoul: tinyurl.com/PfSLinsoul
🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦 Apos: tinyurl.com/Apos-P4S
🌏 Geshelli Labs: https://geshelli.com?ref=10
🌏 Sparkos Labs: shrsl.com/3t7rp
🌏 HiFiGo: bit.ly/3og89Tn
🌏 Aoshida: bit.ly/Aoshida
🇺🇸 Amazon: amzn.to/3dtyiWQ
🇨🇦 Amazon: amzn.to/3xUl1Rc
🇦🇺 Amazon: amzn.to/2U7lqOp
🇬🇧 Amazon: amzn.to/3xaUMo
🌏 Hidizs: bit.ly/HidizsP4S
🌏 Meze Audio: bit.ly/MezeAudioP4S
🌏 Ikko: bit.ly/IkkoP4S
(Affiliate links help to support the channel - thank you!)
Like the music in this video? You can get it here: epidemicsound.com/referral/ofkioc
00:00 Introduction
01:42 How did 3D ear scanning come about?
05:29 The risks of traditional ear impressions
16:08 Things that can go wrong after the impressions are made
16:58 How scans / impressions are handled by the IEM manufacturer
20:56 How long do impressions / scans last?
24:52 What are the drawbacks to 3D ear scanning?
29:23 What happens when the product doesn't fit?
32:02 Comparing the costs of impressions vs 3D scans
36:48 Extra benefits of 3D scans
39:25 Using one scan for multiple products
42:16 Are manufacturers comfortable receiving 3D scans?
44:08 So, should I spend more on 3D scans?
49:27 Can any manufacturer use a 3D scan?
53:04 Preparing for a 3D scan
55:47 How do I access 3D scanning for myself?
#audiophile #hearingprotection #3dscanning
Learn more here: auricledigital.com
Watch Part 2 of this series here: youtube.com/watch?v=BhTQfPRCFBk
An interview with Peter Ling from Auricle Digital discussing 3D ear scanning technology for audio products such as custom IEMs, custom ear plugs and over-moulds from aviation headphones.
My top recommended HEADPHONES (prices in USD)
Moondrop Para - $299 - amzn.to/4c1C4F9
Sivga SV023 - $449 - amzn.to/3UKXsZ5
Meze 109 Pro - $799 - amzn.to/3y6l6qi
ZMF Atrium - $2,499 - zmfheadphones.com
Meze Elite - $4,000 - bit.ly/3UMIDWb
Focal Utopia (2022) - $4,999 - amzn.to/44xEHvx
My top recommended IEMS (prices in USD)
KZ ESX - $30 - amzn.to/4bpMyxC
Tangzu FUDU - $89 - amzn.to/3UvOrlk
Simgot EM6L - $129 - amzn.to/4a3SLy1
Meze Audio Alba - $159 - bit.ly/AlbaIEM
Thieaudio Elixir - $209 - amzn.to/3ULd9zr
7Hz Timeless - $220 - amzn.to/3QslVA8
Elysian Pilgrim - $399 - bit.ly/3y7N995
Xenns Mangird Top - $530 - bit.ly/XENNSTopLin
Sennheiser IE600 - $700 - amzn.to/44AxcUQ
Effect Audio Pilgrim Noir - $799 - bit.ly/3Wu2k5O
Sennheiser IE900 - $849 - amzn.to/4b66wxy
Westone Mach 70 - $1,400 - amzn.to/3ULUK5P
My top recommended TRANSPORTS (prices in USD)
WiiM Pro - $168 - amzn.to/4bpTDOw
SMSL PL200 CD - $669 - amzn.to/3Wsd0lJ
Eversolo DMP-A6 (Master Edition) - $1,299 - amzn.to/44sBMUR
Eversolo DMP-A8 - $1,980 - amzn.to/3QxRU1B
My top recommended DACS (prices in USD)
Topping E30 II - $149 - amzn.to/3JQyGkd
Topping E50 - $199 - amzn.to/3WucWSO
SMSL DO200 Mk2 - $469 - amzn.to/4a5Di0C
Topping D70 Pro OCTO - $599 - amzn.to/4a8bubZ
Geshelli J2S AK4499EX - $680 - bit.ly/J2SAKM
Schiit Bifrost 2/64 - $799 - schiit.com/products/bifrost-1
Gustard R26 - $1,650 - amzn.to/3QyZ0mB
Schiit Yggdrasil - $2,299 - schiit.com/products/yggdrasil
Chord TT2 - $5,295 - chordelectronics.co.uk/product/hugott2
My top recommended HEADPHONE AMPS (prices in USD)
Schiit Magni - $119 - schiit.com/products/magni-unity
xDuoo MT-604 - $169 - amzn.to/4bpNYrW
xDuoo TA-26S - $319 - amzn.to/3UJbfzx
Geshelli A3 Pro - $499 - bit.ly/GLA3Pro
SMSL H400 - $510 - amzn.to/489v9Zu
Aune S17 Pro - $699 - amzn.to/4a75v7b
Schiit Mjolnir - $1199 - schiit.com/products/mjolnir-3
Burson Audio Voyager - $5,300+ - bit.ly/4a8Mwcq
My top recommended DONGLE DACS (prices in USD)
Moondrop Dawn Pro - $50 - amzn.to/3y2dd57
Simgot DEW4X - $80 - amzn.to/4b68rlK
Questyle M15i - $349 - amzn.to/4doMSyp
My top recommended WIRELESS 'PHONES (prices in USD)
Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe - $40 - amzn.to/3UIXQr4
Soundpeats Air4 Pro - $79 - amzn.to/3Wyj4tj
Edifier Neobuds Pro 2 - $130 - amzn.to/3WwMpEf
Sennheiser Momentum 4 - $379.95 - amzn.to/3WrEqZ0
HiFiMan Svanar Wireless - $499 - amzn.to/4amOhmx
Join the Passion for Sound community on Patreon: patreon.com/passionforsound
or here on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC93TsVvp47ZNKKywT0l2BlA/join
Join the public Discord server: discord.gg/tMryJaeq
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
Join my Patreon: patreon.com/passionforsound
One-off donations: paypal.me/lachfen
Buy some merchandise: https://passion-for-sound.myspreadshop.com.au/
Or put one of these links in your bookmarks for all of your future purchases of ANYTHING:
🌏 Linsoul: tinyurl.com/PfSLinsoul
🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦 Apos: tinyurl.com/Apos-P4S
🌏 Geshelli Labs: https://geshelli.com?ref=10
🌏 Sparkos Labs: shrsl.com/3t7rp
🌏 HiFiGo: bit.ly/3og89Tn
🌏 Aoshida: bit.ly/Aoshida
🇺🇸 Amazon: amzn.to/3dtyiWQ
🇨🇦 Amazon: amzn.to/3xUl1Rc
🇦🇺 Amazon: amzn.to/2U7lqOp
🇬🇧 Amazon: amzn.to/3xaUMo
🌏 Hidizs: bit.ly/HidizsP4S
🌏 Meze Audio: bit.ly/MezeAudioP4S
🌏 Ikko: bit.ly/IkkoP4S
(Affiliate links help to support the channel - thank you!)
Like the music in this video? You can get it here: epidemicsound.com/referral/ofkioc
00:00 Introduction
01:42 How did 3D ear scanning come about?
05:29 The risks of traditional ear impressions
16:08 Things that can go wrong after the impressions are made
16:58 How scans / impressions are handled by the IEM manufacturer
20:56 How long do impressions / scans last?
24:52 What are the drawbacks to 3D ear scanning?
29:23 What happens when the product doesn't fit?
32:02 Comparing the costs of impressions vs 3D scans
36:48 Extra benefits of 3D scans
39:25 Using one scan for multiple products
42:16 Are manufacturers comfortable receiving 3D scans?
44:08 So, should I spend more on 3D scans?
49:27 Can any manufacturer use a 3D scan?
53:04 Preparing for a 3D scan
55:47 How do I access 3D scanning for myself?
#audiophile #hearingprotection #3dscanning
