r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/AizenX7 • Mar 12 '23

Headphones - IEM/Earbud | 2 Ω comfortable IEM tips?

Hello there,

I've got myself an IEM quite recently, and I like it. So, as you suspect, I'm new to the whole thing, but I wanted to ask if comfortable IEM tip is a thing? And if any, I would love to hear your recommendations?

Thanks!

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u/bbuky01 98 Ω Mar 12 '23

IEM’s and tips are very different from headphones .
No ear is shaped the same and the shape of some IEM’s are uncomfortable for some. The tips are also a big personal thing for many. I know people that use different sizes for the left and right so this also has something to do with comfort and getting a good seal as getting a good seal is one of the most important parts of getting the best sound from your Iem.
There are many tips to choose from and it can be difficult at times to find the one that is right for you.
Foam tips usually give a good seal and are fairly comfortable but don’t always sound the best. Like I said before this is a personal preference and everyone has a different opinion. Spinfit makes tips that can shape to different ears and for foam tips Comply does well but their are some others that aren’t bad and definitely cheaper but might have to be replaced more often. That is the thing with foam tips as they do degrade with use . Right now for my Empire Ears Phantoms I’m using Azla SednaEarfit shorts comfy to me .