Sliding IEM/Earphone Case

Sliding IEM/earphone case to protect your IEM's on the go without a massive oversized case. Each IEM has it's own compartment, with cutouts to facilitate cable organization and a cable winder to keep everything from tangling. Most importantly, being a 3D printable object, it can be right-sized to fit your specific IEM and cable.

Two sizes are included (you can scale as needed in your slicer):

(i) the standard size (6.5cmx6.5cmx2.5cm) is quite compact and should fit most earbuds that don't use ear-hooks/memory cable (anything like Apple generic buds)

(ii) the large size (7.5cmx7.5cmx3.4cm) that should fit most semi-custom IEM's.

For reference, the large size is photographed with the Moondrop Variations (relatively large shell) and the Thieaudio EST cable (relatively thick). It is snug enough that there is very minimal movement within the case. For IEM's with very stiff ear-hooks, like Campfire Audio's cables, there is sufficient slack above the IEM compartments to lay the ear hooks flat so that only the cable is wound around the post. The large sized case is still about 1/3 smaller than the Campfire IEM zipper case.

Normal print quality, PLA, support may be needed for curved bottom, but no supports were required outside of the base. Print the case part vertically (opening upwards).

Test the detent before putting your IEM's in there. Depending on the printer calibration and personal preference, the detent can be too strong (in which case, a bit of sandpaper or a file can help you dial it in just right). Note that you don't want it too loose so that it disengages when shaken.

All corners are chamfered to prevent damage to your cables and IEM but check that no rough spots exist prior to use.

DISCLAIMER: This case isn't as robust as a Pelican case, nor is it waterproof. If shaken vigorously, the detent may release. For additional protection, consider lining the IEM compartment with felt.