sculpted eers review published in March 30, 2012 ComputorEdge
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1. resulting audio quality should be rich and full rather than bright and shallow thanks to isolation from external noise My testing experience with SonoFit was successful sort of On the one hand it produced custom molds that were snug enough to block ambient noise such as a loud TV On the other hand however the custom molds were so uncomfortable that eagerly removed the PCS 100 after listening to only one track during each test session The discomfort occurred with or without applying the included lubricant on the molds My tolerance of the discomfort remained low despite awareness of the user manual s caveat that the custom molds have a break in period like a pair of shoes Your level of tolerance and or perceived discomfort could be different from mine One more point about these custom fitted molds unlike silicone or foam tips that come with other earphones the PCS 100 s are relatively inflexible and you need to properly insert them into your ear canals at exactly the same orientation as when the SonoFit produced them Otherwise the seal will be only partial and audio quality especially bass will suffer How does the PCS 100 sound assuming a proper fit Although my custom fitted molds yielded at least satisfactory sound isolation my tunes sounded only OK perhaps even a tad muddy with the PCS 100 Individual instruments lead and bass guitars keyboards percussion and voices in favorite tracks were discernable but n2. could not find any relevant information on the company s web site or in the printed materials In summary the convenience and relatively low cost of a do it yourself custom molding system is very appealing thus the entry level PCS 100 could attract casual users who want to replace an iDevice s standard earphones Serious listeners could be disappointed by the PCS 100 s audio quality however the higher end sculpted eers models potentially could be better options DD reviewed by Barry Fass Holmes
3. ee steps positioning activating and removal which are explained very clearly in two downloadable videos here and here and in the fitting guide The videos and guide indicate that this custom molding process is a two person job which takes less than 10 minutes They additionally emphasize that the user should keep her his jaw still without talking while SonoFit does its thing to ensure a proper mold and fit The user can forget any worries that the apparatus and or process will produce discomfort or physical 3 pain aS discussed in the user manual and Sonomax Technologies FAQ web page Figure 4 The Sonofit system consists of a plastic apparatus somewhat resembling conventional headphones It is used once and then what to do with it Although SonoFit s three steps potentially could be handled by one person they were facilitated by having a second person during testing for this review a solo operation probably would have risked a glitch My testing experience additionally confirmed Sonomax Technologies disclaimer that SonoFit is painless and harmless The company s description of the apparatus pinging noise and the user s sense of expansion within her his ear canals while SonoFit is in progress also was confirmed during my testing After completing the SonoFit process you ll soon know whether it successfully produced a proper fit the PCS 100 s ear tips will go directly and fit snugly in your ear canals and the
4. either sharp nor distinctive If your current earphones are the standard ones included with an iDevice you d likely be satisfied although probably not overly impressed with the PCS 100 s sound Keep in mind that these earphones are an entry level single driver model and some portion of their 169 99 cost covers the single usage SonoFit system The following caveats could be worth considering before taking the plunge on these earphones Perhaps most important what happens if a glitch occurs during SonoFit s process and your custom molds don t fit properly afterwards Evidently you re stuck without an Edit gt Undo option The only relevant information could find in Sonomax Technologies documentation and web site was the following from the warranty Do not return to store Please contact us for all product exchanges and questions Be forewarned that the company is located north of the border in Montreal Another consideration is that if you want to share sculpted eers earphones with someone or decide to sell donate them forget it because they fit only your ear canals This limitation contrasts with competing earphones that accommodate both custom molds and standard sizes of silicone or foam tips One final point about the custom molds the user manual recommends moistening them with the included lubricant or even with saliva eew prior to insertion into your ear canals This recommendation is intended to facilitate pr
5. oper insertion possibly because the custom molds are relatively rigid silicone and foam tips included with other earphones typically are pliable making lubrication unnecessary The downside of this is that it reduces the time available for listening The PCS 100 s durability is an important characteristic which could not be evaluated within the scope of this review These earphones right angle stereo jack Figure 1 is well designed and its materials feel rugged enough to expect minimal risk of breakage at the jack s junction with the cable The cables and ear loops are a question mark however their material has a more rubbery texture than previously reviewed earphones counterparts Whether this rubberiness is indicative of a long or short lifespan low or high risk of breakage remains to be determined Speaking of the ear loops and cables the former are a permanent part of the PCS 100 If you are not a fan of ear loops in general these earphones likely are not for you The cables splitter Figure 1 would be more functional and useful if it had incorporated a microphone for cellphone calls and remote controls for volume and play pause Lastly sculpted eers are not very environmentally friendly The tray s plastic parts do not have a recycle badge they presumably are destined for the landfill instead of a reusable future How can the user responsibly dispose of the SonoFit apparatus Does it contain hazardous chemicals
6. sculpted eers review published in March 30 2012 ComputorEdge Custom fit your eers Earphones audio quality depends upon various factors one of which is tightness of fit The tighter that earphones silicone or foam tips insert into the user s ear canals the better the audio quality especially bass Because ear canals can vary in shape and size users challenge is to purchase earphones with tightly fitting tips Custom molded tips would provide the best fit but they involve the time and expense of visiting an audiologist Sonomax Technologies Inc has devised a more convenient and affordable alternative SonoFit that is included with their sculpted eers line of earphones The PCS 100 is the subject of this review The PCS 100 earphones Figure 1 cost 169 99 direct from the company This price tag includes the SonoFit custom molding system details in a moment a 3 ml tube of water based lubricant black faceplates with the eers logo and the letter L or R highlighted in red a black carrying pouch big enough for the earphones and lubricant tube and 4 x 4 printed user manual plus fitting guide both in English French and Spanish These earphones are entry level Sonomax Technologies also sells PCS 150 200 and 250 models with higher price tags 7 Ws Figure 1 The PCS 100 earphones have a 50 cable with highly flexible ear loops at one end and a standard 3 5mm gold plated stereo jack at the other A plastic spli
7. that houses the earphones and other included items B Opening this packaging easily could be a more pleasant experience After dealing with four pieces of oval tape that seal the orange box s top and bottom then extracting the box from its white sleeve and finally cutting open the plastic bag that contains the tray the user is greeted by a pungent and persistent odor the primary offender is the tray s middle piece as far as my nose can tell The red sticker is majorly attention grabbing and new users should carefully read and heed the fine print Figure 3 it has important instructions about chilling the tray for at least 30 minutes before commencing with the fitting process riani our unopened cers tray In a cool environment 32 F to 23 C ast 3 hours prior to Initial custom fitti ng e may place unopened tra ay in a refrigerator for 30 minutes immediately prior to fitting For more information refer to user manual Figure 3 The warning sticker says that you must store the PCS 100 s unopened tray in an environment below 73 degrees for at least 3 hours or refrigerate it for 30 minutes prior to fitting in order to keep the product s warranty valid The aforementioned tray holds the PCS 100 and accessories including the SonoFit system which is built into a plastic apparatus resembling conventional headphones Figure 4 It evidently is designed for a single usage before disposal Using the SonoFit system involves thr
8. tter blue oval without a microphone or remote controls volume pause play is located 11 5 below the bottom of the ear loops A plastic slider red rectangle above the splitter helps minimize audio artifacts due to movement y Specifications for this product are as follows e single driver dynamic speaker 3 5 mm 1 8 gold plated stereo jack e weight 15 g 0 53 oz e 1 3 m 50 kink resistant cables e nominal impedance 32 ohms e sensitivity 103 dB SPL 100 mVrms 1 kHz e maximum output level 115 dB SPL frequency response curve 18Hz 16kHz Sonomax Technologies packaging for the PCS 100 is bulky presumably to ensure sufficient protection It measures 10 75 x 11 5 x 2 125 tips the scale at 1 3 pounds and consists of a cardboard outer sleeve and an inner box Figure 2A Inside the inner box is a plastic bag containing a tray The tray includes a clear plastic top with a red stop sign shaped sticker details momentarily a black felt covered plastic middle piece and a cardboard bottom to which the middle piece is attached Figure 2B High Performance Sound Ultimate Personalized Comfort Sate Listening Figure 2 sculpted eers elaborate packaging consists of an orange cardboard box big enough for two pizzas within a white cardboard sleeve A Inside the orange box is a plastic bag containing a tray that has a Clear plastic top with a stop sign shaped sticker and a black felt covered plastic middle
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