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I've been using Comply foam tips on in-ears for years. Most recently got some for my Air Pods Pro. They give a good seal, and they help keep the earbuds from sl

by ziml77 5y ago

I've been using Comply foam tips on in-ears for years. Most recently got some for my Air Pods Pro. They give a good seal, and they help keep the earbuds from slipping out. The downsides are that they aren't quite as easy to pop in (since you need to squish the foam and then let it expand inside), they can be irritating over long periods of time, and you will need to replace them every few months. Despite those issues, I still find the foam tips far better than any silicone tip I've tried. Those never feel like they fit right, either being too small or feeling like they're so big that they're trying to pop themselves back out.

floydnoel 5y ago
Thank you for sharing! I’ve been disappointed with my Pro AirPods since I got them at launch. I’m not sure why it didn’t occur to me to look for third party replacements to improve the fit, but I’ll give these a try- thanks again!
- laumars 5y ago
  It amazes me people buy those earphones when they’re probably the worst on the market for fit.
  - wincy 5y ago
    Maybe I just have a really big head but the AirPods Pro large tips felt fantastic to me, and are the first in ear headphones I’ve bought that don’t fall out of my ears.
aalam 5y ago
I switched to Comply foam, then back to silicon for good. The dealbreaker for me was cleanliness. The downside you mentioned of squishing the foam was the biggest reason; I always aimed to sanitize my hands before rolling the foam (pre-Covid, to prevent colds), so it was an extra hassle to take them out often. Also, it's easy to clean silicon tips with dish soap and water (alternatively isopropyl), but I found that Comply tips break down really easily with washing. They're also expensive to replace frequently, and I found that cheaper foam alternatives didn't measure up. If regular cleaning isn't a concern (isn't strictly necessary, it's just a personal preference), Comply tips work, though I would only use them for IEMs that don't fit well for silicon.
- iszomer 5y ago
  I've been using memory foam buds as well and found that given enough time and use, they will start _melting_ from in-ear wax interaction.
Zigurd 5y ago
Can confirm. As others have pointed out, they do not last forever and they pick up grunge if you are not careful about storing the headphones. But they work really well. I prefer moderately priced IEMs with Comply eartips for air travel vs noise cancelling headphones. Just don't drop them on a gross airliner floor.
Groxx 5y ago
Not Comply specifically, but Shure's foam tips are excellent - denser, smooth outside that cleans easier, and it doesn't leave Comply's crumbly dust all over. Plus they last several times longer - I've used pairs almost daily for a couple years and they were still fine (though they softened after several months).
- Rd6n6 5y ago
  I liked my shures while they lasted, but they broke less than 6 months after purchase because of a crappy connection between two components. I even kept them in a protective case

by ziml77 5y ago

floydnoel 5y ago

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been disappointed with my Pro AirPods since I got them at launch. I’m not sure why it didn’t occur to me to look for third party replacements to improve the fit, but I’ll give these a try- thanks again!

laumars 5y ago
It amazes me people buy those earphones when they’re probably the worst on the market for fit.
- wincy 5y ago
  Maybe I just have a really big head but the AirPods Pro large tips felt fantastic to me, and are the first in ear headphones I’ve bought that don’t fall out of my ears.

aalam 5y ago

I switched to Comply foam, then back to silicon for good. The dealbreaker for me was cleanliness. The downside you mentioned of squishing the foam was the biggest reason; I always aimed to sanitize my hands before rolling the foam (pre-Covid, to prevent colds), so it was an extra hassle to take them out often. Also, it's easy to clean silicon tips with dish soap and water (alternatively isopropyl), but I found that Comply tips break down really easily with washing. They're also expensive to replace frequently, and I found that cheaper foam alternatives didn't measure up. If regular cleaning isn't a concern (isn't strictly necessary, it's just a personal preference), Comply tips work, though I would only use them for IEMs that don't fit well for silicon.

iszomer 5y ago
I've been using memory foam buds as well and found that given enough time and use, they will start _melting_ from in-ear wax interaction.

Zigurd 5y ago

Can confirm. As others have pointed out, they do not last forever and they pick up grunge if you are not careful about storing the headphones. But they work really well. I prefer moderately priced IEMs with Comply eartips for air travel vs noise cancelling headphones. Just don't drop them on a gross airliner floor.

Groxx 5y ago

Not Comply specifically, but Shure's foam tips are excellent - denser, smooth outside that cleans easier, and it doesn't leave Comply's crumbly dust all over. Plus they last several times longer - I've used pairs almost daily for a couple years and they were still fine (though they softened after several months).

Rd6n6 5y ago
I liked my shures while they lasted, but they broke less than 6 months after purchase because of a crappy connection between two components. I even kept them in a protective case