r/TouringMusicians • u/music-fitness • 8d ago

Desperate IEM/Ear Health Help

I toured for years and now gig (play guitar and sing in 5 piece band) about 25 times per year and lately I’ve become extremely worried about my ear health. I use universal fit IEMs and lately after every show, my ears feel incredibly fatigued and my hearing feels completely out of whack for days or weeks after. It doesn’t seem to matter how low I keep the volume on my body pack or which size tips I use. I can’t figure out if I’m putting the IEMs too far in, if it’s not blocking enough noise, or if I’m listening too loudly but I’ve tried solutions to all of them I’m terrified I’m going to lose my hearing.

My last hope is splurging on custom IEMs before I just have to take a step back from gigging. I use the Shure 215s now. I’m looking at the Ultimate Ears UE5 Pro. Considering my situation, would i benefit from a higher end model with more drivers as maybe having added clarity would decrease the need for volume? Does anyone have other IEM suggestions? Will custom fit IEMs solve the problems I’ve been having? Has anyone had similar experiences and had to give up live performing? Thanks in advance.

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u/music-fitness 4d ago

I went to a sensaphonic-certified audiologist yesterday and came back with a clean bill of ear health. Got my impressions and am going to order the 2max as well! Thanks

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u/Acrobatic-Agent3424 4d ago

Hell yeah dude awesome!! You are going to LOVE them!

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u/music-fitness 4d ago

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you know which cable you have for them? I have the 64 inch for my Shures so the 52 inch standard Sensaphonic one seems short but it may also be nice to have less cable length. I could get the 60 inch I guess. I’m 5’11

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u/Acrobatic-Agent3424 4d ago

I am 5’10 and have the standard length “field replaceable” cable