Custom molded in-ear monitors made from an iPhone scan for under $120! // WAVS Custom

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In this video Brian checks out a pair of custom molded in ear monitors made with scans from an iPhone. We are living in the future, people!
Table of contents:
00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Making the ear scans (with my phone)
02:47 - New in-ears arrive!
03:02 - How well do they fit?
03:57 - How well they fit compared to my 64 Audio V6 Stage IEMs
05:13 - Notes about build quailty/design
05:31 - What you get: Bluetooth cable
06:15 - How well does the bluetooth work?
06:41 - How the cables connect to the monitors
06:49 - What you get: Wired cable
07:38 - What you get: Carrying case and tips
09:12 - How they sound: What in ears I have to compare them to
10:36 - How they sound: Compared to my 64 Audio V6 Stage IEMs
12:12 - How they sound: Compared to Shure SE215s (and other audio quality notes)
14:26 - Advantages for recording/tracking
15:06 - More thoughts on build quality
15:41 - How much do they cost?
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[@Wells306]

4:55 Science at its finest

[@unilateral8082]

The most EPIC custom ears of ALL TIME! A hybrid in ear is revolutionary! Also EXTREMELY affordable compared to other custom in ear companies! Thanks Brian!

[@BaileyCroffordMusic]

Ordered mine a little over two weeks ago! Can’t wait for them to arrive!

[@samtomaska1421]

I got a pair for myself and they were a good fit in my outer ear, but the stem part with the universal tip that goes into your ear canal was pretty uncomfortable. I wanted to return mine to Wavs and just save up a little more for some lower end Alcairs. Wavs offered to try to fix them but I didn’t feel like waiting that long. I ended up sanding down the stem part because it was fairly thick, and I put some tips from my Shures on them. Now they’re much more comfortable and the seal is much better. Hope this helps!

[@BrianJones-dq5rh]

I got a pair, and they are awesome!!!!!

[@MyVoyageUnknown]

Currently using UE5 but looking for a good backup and one for the road and what not. Definitely going to look into these. Thanks for sharing. Also going to let my Worship team know as well.

[@MrDanbishop]

Thanks for this awesome and detailed review. I just placed my order, can't wait to get them!

[@MrDanbishop]

@@howswift37 I did the scan but when I finally received them, the fit was ridiculously way off on one ear. The company was nice and responded quickly. They even sent molds after I sent in a second scan, but I never actually got them. I ended up returning the in-ears and getting a full refund. Honestly the sound quality even with dual drivers was no better than the Shure SE215s which is why I also opted for the refund. It just wasn't worth it in my opinion. I would say invest a bit more and go for 64Audio or Ultimate Ears.

[@wolvesandguitars]

Took 3 mins to buy !! Thanks

[@lunterhee]

Just got mine! I got quads on sale and they're incredible!

[@michaelsage74]

Great review. Thank you!

[@gamechisdessalegn8929]

Huge love for you...... You are helping me so much

[@TimmyP1955]

Try rolling the red tips to compress them, then insert them (like foam earplugs).

[@djorlando57]

I've had mine for over a year, and they still fall out no matter what kind of tips I use, got 3 drivers. but falling out so I lose the bass. the memory foam tips still fall out. Good to meet you at Worship Innovators Conference bro

[@JeremyLeech]

I bought my V6 Stage in ears back in 2013. Kinda want these Wavs as a backup/other uses.

[@JeremyLeech]

Update: I bought a pair of the dual drivers. They fit great, and they sound pretty good! I plan on buying the quad drivers at some point too.

[@abrahamnaula]

BRO... THANK YOU 🙏

[@leviticalsound5524]

Mine are on the way. I ordered quads

[@brokenvail]

Brian have you tried them in a live setting? How did they perform?

[@panhandlegeardemos6837]

This is cool. You will need one of those fancy new iPhones to do the 3d capture though. My iPhone 8 can’t use the app. Maybe you mentioned that but I didn’t catch it. Very cool though, guess I need a new phone 😉

[@curriefamily2160]

Thank you so much for this in-depth tutorial on this product. I play drums in a Contemporary Christian Worship band for my church. I play a drum kit with cymbals (nothing electric) in a fully enclosed circular drum capsule. The in-ear monitors I currently use have three balanced drivers. They do a good job at blocking out the drums and cymbals in my capsule and still make it easy for me to hear the vocalists and musicians. Perhaps this product would be better suited for the vocalists and the other musicians on the team. I have one question: Would you know if a Wavs custom molded in-ear would be efficient enough to block out the ambient drums and cymbals in my enclosed capsule? It is extremely important that I'm able to hear the other members of the worship team.

[@matthewpateofficial]

I still use my V3s from 1964 Ears from like 2013. Still work good. Had to replace cables a few times over the years.

[@TheOGMillennial99]

You mentioned MEE audio... is this a rebranding for them? I used to use the m6 from Amazon, and they sounded good but didn't last. Im looking forward to a mold though...

[@clintonw1055]

IEMs. Great topic that doesn't get much play in worship channels (even though the poorly reseached vids get lots of views). Good info could be a huge service to worship ministries. Hard to sift through hype and shilling in headphone enthusiast channels, but there are great options out there at reasonable prices.

[@101shred]

How’s the isolation though? I’m looking for something to cover with ear muffs while blowing or mowing.

[@DavidNeal]

Shut up and take my money! Can’t wait to try them.

[@johnglanton2622]

I have a pair of these. I really like them, but not really wild about the cable. Does anyone know what brand of cable is compatible with the Wavs? Thanks in advance!

[@robperkins8377]

Do you wish you had gotten the Triple Driver version, or is the dual driver adequate? I'm coming from the KZ currently.

[@MJ-kf8zr]

Hey Brian, does that capture app work on iphone 12? Thanks.

[@sabinkenobi]

4:56 I almost died laughing 😂🤣😂🤣

[@johnnolan4312]

Sadly I have an android, I would have been all over these!! Thanks for the video Brian!

[@joshjoyner5529]

Borrow a homies iPhone

[@johnglanton2622]

A band mate did mine. They also will send you a mold kit at no charge, if you don't know anyone with an iphone X or above.

[@princeyarlin]

What about for singing which do you recommend?

[@dnmrtnz]

This is awesome! Do they offer any models with more than 2 drivers?

[@wdiv]

Nope. Just single and dual on their site 😬

[@erikdmckenzie]

As of right now they have single and dual dynamic, dual, triple, and quad balanced drivers

[@sheridanhenson2886]

How is the low end compared to the se215? I'm wondering if they sound hollow or lack low end live.

[@GlennRiccobono]

Thanks for this Brian I have Shure SE215s for leading worship and have been looking for some new IEMs, preferably with multiple drivers. Eagerly watching this now. Oh well (Android)... feelssadman I've looked at Westones and thought about UE's but wow $1,000 and up.

[@danjohnson3577]

They'll work with you to find someone on a phone and at one point were even offering a discount to make up for you having to find another phone.

[@eatdirt12345]

Which capture. There are several in apple app stores.

[@brandonwilliamsmusic_]

Would the scan work for iPhone 8??

[@Hickeroar]

The KZ monitors were so sharp I couldn't bear them. The treble is so overpowering that it's painful.

[@hammarn]

Can you get the app on an Iphone 10?

[@venemataylor]

the pop punk test @4:55

[@nathanielkeane8462]

The seal is tempting but my kzs have 5 drivers for lower price. Is giving up the drivers worth it?

[@David.Bulzan]

Yeah, but the a2's from 64 audio are like 600$ so i'm guessing driver quality matters as well

[@PatrickHawkins]

How sturdy do they feel? Thinking about a motorcycle solution to earplugs and headphones and I’ve been thinking IEM’s are the way to go to not lose my hearing and be able to hear podcasts and music. Do you think these would stand up?

[@danjohnson3577]

I ride and these would be great inside a helmet.

[@kevins1552]

They seem to be wanting to fall out, is this the case?

[@DIDCHOI]

Would really love a comparison with the KZ/CCA line up. Any plans for you to purchase a set for comparison? CCA 10s or KZ AS10s would be good candidates.

[@worshiptutorials]

Which KZ’s are the ones to get?

[@GabeSanchez]

@@worshiptutorials I have the KZAS06 but have tried a few but I love them. So curious to try them

[@DIDCHOI]

Worship Tutorials If you’re up to a few, maybe the ZST which is a dual driver. Then the ones above CCA10 or KZ AS10s are good reasonable range models with 5 drivers

[@michaelwatson3127]

KZAS10’s are awesome. Imho, best value based upon performance and price. Many of us at my church have replaced our Sure SE-215’s with KZ AS10’s coupled with foam tips. The dynamic range, yet flat response is amazing! Even more so when you consider the relatively low price point! Two of our guys actually made their own fitted custom in-ears at home, using the KZ AS10’s. They actually have to pull one out of an ear to hear you speaking.

[@Wells306]

Agreed- the AS10s are really hard to beat.

[@johnyoriginals4557]

Do you still recommend these ? Or should I not buy them ?

[@JuanLopezmusica]

I can’t find the app

[@zoppifan]

How do they work without the ear buds? Why would you even need the ear buds?

[@justinpate8578]

Is this company fairly new? Having trouble finding any other customer reviews.

[@daleykd]

www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/g0io6j/i_helped_develop_these_earbuds_that_are/ This was 4 months ago... so, I suspect the answer is yes.

[@thrg6278]

Just wana say that in the tumbnail it said modeld and in the title it says molded😬 i hope u can fix it

[@worshiptutorials]

Fixed it - thanks!

[@Madaznkid115]

now where can i borrow an iphone during a pandemic?

[@ChrisEdwards1988]

Only for iPhone? Do they offer this to Android users?

[@worshiptutorials]

Currently it’s iPhone X and 11 only due to the scanning tech in the front facing camera. They suggest finding a friend with one of those phones in their FAQ’s.

[@unilateral8082]

Android release Q4 2020

[@rjulrich1]

They also offer an additional 10% discount if you have to use a friends iPhone for the scans

[@VictorGaleskas]

I bought the ears around the same time as you did. I sent my impressions and had super high expectations. I was extremely disappointed.. the mold quality was horrible (peeling off) , the seal was horrible too. As far as sound quality felt like a pair of Plane Earbuds Sounds better than that, and didn’t even bother to try the Bluetooth because of delay. Be careful of buying those in ears.

[@AmbroseLiu]

I got a pair of WAVS dual driver IEMs and found them to be harsh and louder in the high mid-range and less full at the bottom. I compared them to 2 other IEMs, 1 semi-openback pair of monitoring headphones, a pair of studio monitors, and a PA speaker. They all sound similar and the WAVS are noticeably not as flat. I contacted them and they were super quick to respond and offer a replacement pair. However, the new pair have the exact same issue. Did you notice this at all or is it just me? I even used a noise spectrum app and found there to be a spike in the 4K-5K range. Especially for electric guitar, it makes a lot of the drives sound really clear, distinct, harsh, and bright to the point where it almost hurts to listen to.

[@AmbroseLiu]

@@timmurphy9249 no, I've still been talking with them and they're trying to identify the issue. They seem to be very willing to send replacements or offer refunds but I don't want to give up on them or have them rush sending a replacement if it's going to have the same issue.

[@AmbroseLiu]

@@timmurphy9249 don't just rely on my experience though. There are others who have gotten theirs and love theirs. But I'll try to update here if I remember

[@bradym.5701]

@@AmbroseLiu What did you ultimately end up getting done on these? I'm just curious because I just sent my triple drivers back for them to look at because I was VERY disappointed in the low end response. Did you end up getting a refund or did they resolve the issue? They definitely seem very willing to work with me, but I'm a bit concerned that the problem is going to be more with the drivers they are choosing to use rather than an actual issue with the particular product I received. So I'm worried I'm just going to go around in circles needlessly with them.

[@AmbroseLiu]

@@bradym.5701 Hey, actually haven't heard back from them in a while. I've emailed them again, hoping to hear back. Otherwise, I may request a refund.

[@bradym.5701]

@@AmbroseLiu Do they still have your iem's, trying to figure out the issue? Or do you have them?

[@Hickeroar]

I got mine about a week and a half ago. They are definitely not something you would use for music listening because the treble is pretty strong, and they're otherwise too flat. The instrument separation is fantastic though. After using the Shure 215s for so long, it was amazing to actually be able to individually separate out each instrument and hear things with great clarity. Definitely impressive in that regard. For IEMs they're great. No one should buy them for the musical listening experience. They simply aren't capable of any "punch." The wires they ship them with are awful. Like...truly bottom of the barrel cheap & bad. I took the wires off my Shure 215s and they're compatible, and were MUCH better. Save your money on the bluetooth adapter unless you have an old pair of Shures or something to stick on it. You won't want to listen to music with these things, bluetooth or otherwise. Bottom line: Great IEMs at a great price (if you actually use them as IEMs), but expect to buy better wires, and don't expect to have a great music listening experience because the EQ is WAY off for a good listening experience.

[@sean-qe4eu]

Hi Brian great video again brother, I have a question which is seriously disturbing me, I play in a worship band at local church, we are getting ready to open again and currently in rehearsals, the worship leader I have discovered has fallen into serious sexual sin,bordering on illegal so I have relayed the issue to my pastor after he ignored me reaching out and we have to carry on regardless as he is in repentance, why do i feel uncomfortable with him now and is there any advise you can give me to help move forward, God bless

[@dannypolanco6993]

Be okay with uncomfortable. Have actual good conversations with him because the reality is that he's just as human as the rest of us are and any role in any ministry doesn't mean you're gonna be "perfect". The reality is that God cares more about being in the uncomfortable places in people's lives whether it's personal trauma, addiction, or attitude. It was never about looking "Good" in ministry whatsoever, it's more about your relationship with GOD and actually be willing to Walk out that journey. The reality is my church recently lost our pastor to pornography and I was really not surprised. Half of our congregation left the church from that drama and it's scary how we can tend to make a pastor "their source of God's word" rather than the bible itself. My advice is to have a one-on-one talk about whatever he's going through. Ask him how often he's involved or acted out and just be blatantly honest too. We never know how deep a person's roots go.

[@sean-qe4eu]

@@dannypolanco6993 thank you for your words of wisdom and I am pleased to say we have since had several discussions regarding the matter and we are moving forward and working together and this has been a huge lesson for me also as he crossed "my line" and off coarse I do not have the authority to create any such a line, complete honesty has prevailed and on a one to one level we are now closer than before so again I thank you for your advice. God Bless

[@kevin_wright]

My experience with these has been pretty disappointing if I'm honest. The app-based capture is super cool and easy, the price is obviously great. When my pair arrived, the right one had a loose component, which they replaced for free and quickly. However, they're basically unusable for me on Sunday mornings. If I push them past 40 percent on my pack, the highs are almost unbearable. I don't look for a ton of bass in my mix to begin with, but they just don't sound good. I was using KZ AS12s and have alternated between them the last two weeks, hoping something would shift, but the AS12s are superior by a mile. Service is great, concept is great, product doesn't measure up. I'll use them at low volumes in the airport, so it won't be a total waste!

[@karlcountry2363]

I was wonder which option you bought, the single or dual drivers?

[@kevin_wright]

@@karlcountry2363 I bought the dual driver model. I don’t remember my exact specs, but I do remember that I chose the most expensive version possible at the time. I believe they just released a triple driver model

[@philsednev]

Wait so these are custom in ears but you still need silicone tips? What’s the point of custom in ears then?

[@unilateral8082]

They are a hybird

[@jakel8328]

So it is not fully custom given it has a compliance tip on the end. Better than airpods not a full monitor.

[@gunnartesdahl9347]

After watching this review, I purchased a pair. I just received them and, unfortunately, wasn't pleased. The fit wasn't as good as I had hoped. In fact, neither the fit or the sound was as good as my KZ ZS10 Pros, which cost less than $50 on Amazon right now.

[@wavscustom]

Hi Gunnar, Sorry your fit was off. We have a 30 day policy and would love to refit you. Maybe just need to make a few new scans. Also, you should give our 10mm drivers a try if you would like more low end. Thanks for trying us out!

[@KJMathew45]

Hey guys, so I've bought the dual driver version of these and tried them vs my KZ 4 driver in-ears. In terms of fit they are fantastic but in terms of sound its not that great. The drivers lean more towards the highs, don't feel balanced and vocals often feel muffled.I think if you're someone who's looking to get a decent pair of in ears just to get by, these are solid. But for those who want a more in depth sound from their in-ears this is not the way. I understand Dual drivers is not comparable to 4 drivers, but my inexpensive KZs were sonically more balanced, more accurate, and had more clarity. One thing Wavs does amazingly though is the customer service. These guys are super kind and really willing to work with you on any issues. Great company in my opinion.

[@unilateral8082]

You compared them to a quad balanced amateur driver, a completely different ear.

[@KJMathew45]

3 Key yeah def. I completely understand. But my point is, yes you are paying that $150 price for the mold, but if a pair of $50 in ears can sound that much better, I don’t think it’s greatest investment. Kz has 8 driver in ears at the $130-140 price range. And 6 drivers at the $60 range. The isolation on them are solid enough where you won’t have problems, and as a drummer I can attest to that. Not here to bash Wavs at all. I think they’re a young a company with a LOT of potential. I’m excited to see where they go. But just based on my experience, you can get an overall better experience sonically, for a much cheaper price.

[@joshuataliaferro]

bro....currently you have 666 thousand followers.... lolol

[@jeepreworked6388]

So disappointed, saying here they were like the Shure 215s got me to order the single drivers to check these out since I'm ok with the 215s. Not even close, guessing this is a paid or free product endorsement and super bummed these are not even near that sound. Not willing to try their dual/triple drivers now based on this. Also do not fit right at all but no reason to bring it up because they sound like an AM radio to me.

[@madmo453]

When you click on the product, the price changes to $249.

[@jamesmirabito2922]

Just received my pair. The fit on one side was pretty good, but the other side barely fit unless I shoved it in, and it hurt my ear after a minute when I did. I would ask them to make an adjustment to the molding, I don't blame them for the problem, it might've just been a couple of bad scans, but audio wise, my 15 dollar monitors had more clarity than these, so I'm just gonna get a refund. The Bluetooth audio cable also would not come off of the monitors. I had to use needle nose pliers to take off the cable, and the connectors were completely broken afterwards. I didn’t get the Bluetooth upgrade, but the monitors are over 100 dollars, I didn't expect it to break that easily. Seems like a very cool product, and I hope that other people have better experiences than I did. But I’m not going to go this route again, don’t want to wait another 3 weeks out of risk for another bad pair. I would also recommend that they spend a little bit more time on the logo they put on the case they provide for the monitors. It appears laser cut, but the cut was really messy. I know its a new company, but they don't advertise it as a startup so I would just recommend spending more time on little details like that to seem more professional. I will say though, that customer service was great, they were very quick to respond, and they were very kind over email!

[@wavscustom]

Hi James, we're sorry to hear you had a bad experience. If there's any issues with the fit we always offer free revisions until it's satisfactory. And as I'm sure you're already aware, we offer a full money-back guarantee. If you haven't reached out already, our team will be happy to get you taken care of.

[@voicewithin9316]

I just got mine and I’m not very happy lol. The sound quality has no low end 😕

[@unilateral8082]

You didn’t get the 10mm drivers with more low end. I think this was explained to you.

[@voicewithin9316]

3 Key I didn’t know there was an option for that lol where can I see that option

[@darkmatter6714]

But it looks like you’re wearing a hearing aid

[@kevdev01]

I just tried to use the app and I have had no luck getting a good scan. Once again the hype doesn’t match the reality. I used an iPhone X.

[@worshiptutorials]

Just takes a bit of practice to know where you're actually pointing the camera. I was able to get a pretty good scan after a few tries 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@unilateral8082]

There are instructions you should follow.

[@rjulrich1]

I had my wife do it while I sat still....they turned out great!

[@david.mendez2004]

Guys I don’t recommend them. I personally got them and I honestly say my se215 sound better. Don’t waste your money. The seal isn’t as good either.

[@worshiptutorials]

The seal is going to be the most important thing to getting the best sound quality. They offered to re-shape mine if the seal wasn’t perfect - have you reached out to them to see if they’ll tweak them to get a better mold?

[@wavscustom]

We’re sorry to hear you weren’t pleased with the product, David. Brian is correct, we offer free revisions and re-fits if there is any fitting issue. And we offer full returns if you’re ultimately not pleased with the product.

[@Andrew_Head]

Apple only, wow! That's leaving a huge portion of the market out in the cold. For those saying, "Just borrow someone's phone." 1st: I don't know anyone that has an iPhone X or 11, 2nd: Even if I did, how am I supposed to borrow a phone in the middle of a pandemic? Its a cool gimmick, but a bit short sighted.

[@unilateral8082]

Android release Dec 2020

[@danjohnson3577]

It's invented based on tech that Android hasn't released yet. Hard to fault them for being ahead of the game.

[@RyanHarveyMusic]

Android doesn’t have a TrueDepth camera. It’s a hardware issue 🤷🏽‍♂️