Hands free headphones - MDA, XDA, 1010 Accessories

Is there another brand of headphones out there of the XDA that stay in your ears better than the OEM ones? Any other handsfree I have used have had foam around them, the rubber ones dont want to stay in my big ass ears.

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are the HD2 earbuds good?

i'm looking at maybe buying a set of buds/canals for around AUD100. would this price point give a noticable improvement in sound quality over the stock buds?
i mainly play 192kpbs mp3's.
thanks.
The HD2 buds are crap, as with most prepackaged ones.
EDIT: However, the remote is useful. If you have a soldering iron you could solder the cables just over the remote to a pair of new ones that fit better (I did it with the extra iPhone cable that came with my Beats by Dr. Dre (Monster), great success!)
chribruu said:
The HD2 buds are crap, as with most prepackaged ones.
EDIT: However, the remote is useful. If you have a soldering iron you could solder the cables just over the remote to a pair of new ones that fit better (I did it with the extra iPhone cable that came with my Beats by Dr. Dre (Monster), great success!)
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Cool! I would LOVE to try these too with my Beats... but I would rather get an extra Beat's cable to do it... can't bear to cut the ones I got. The Beats cable remote will still answer calls and pause music... any idea where I can order an extra?
The 'earbuds' that come with the HD2 are even worse than the Apple whites. Which should tell you everything you need to know.
They are horrible. It's like sticking a fruit pastel in your ear.
eskasi said:
Cool! I would LOVE to try these too with my Beats... but I would rather get an extra Beat's cable to do it... can't bear to cut the ones I got. The Beats cable remote will still answer calls and pause music... any idea where I can order an extra?
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I don't know where to buy an extra in your case, but they do exist. Saw them at an Apple store where I live. I'd guess eBay is a good bet.
well i ended up buying some over-ear headphones. i mainly use them when the tv is being used by someone else and i want to listen to music/games, or for watching movies later at night.
i couldnt really hear alot wrong with the stockies though. they got a bit untrolled during mid-range heavy stuff, at loud volume, and not very strong bass, but i thought they sounded ok. horrible size and shape for my ears though.
i went with sennhieser hd25 sp2's. they seem pretty good overall and keep out backround noise at home.
Do other headphones work as antenna for the radio?
i have an issue with my HD2 that if i plug in a normal set of headphones (standard 3 pole 3.5mm jack) the phone starts randomly making calls
has anyone else had this ?
i would love new headphones as the standards are utter crap
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Do other headphones work as antenna for the radio?
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the ones i bought do. very well. id guess, like most fm radios, any piece of conductive metal would tranmit and receive a signal.
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Do other headphones work as antenna for the radio?
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no unless you can find another pair with a fm reciver that fits into a 3.5mm jack
so a normal set of headphones = no
The receiver is not in the headphone itself, so that should not make a difference at all.
i tested the stock earbuds today and i can't say that they are very bad in sound quality. but the music is not loud enough for me! will some other earbuds gain some level? sorry for my english...
the stock earbuds dont get loud enough for me sometimes, but they fit snugly for me and i like the design. i especially love the little remote on the wiring.
unfortunately, they dont really make the earbuds any better. i have had my hd2 for about three weeks now and my left bud is giving me sound issues. i gotta twist the jack a few times and wiggle it around to get sound back into it. its quite annoying.
do you guys know of any good earbuds with the remote on it?
the stock earbuds dont get loud enough for me sometimes, but they fit snugly for me and i like the design. i especially love the little remote on the wiring.
unfortunately, they dont really make the earbuds any better. i have had my hd2 for about three weeks now and my left bud is giving me sound issues. i gotta twist the jack a few times and wiggle it around to get sound back into it. its quite annoying.
do you guys know of any good earbuds with the remote on it?
donalgodon said:
The receiver is not in the headphone itself, so that should not make a difference at all.
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I have some Etymotic HF2 haedphones and they work with the radio.... No problems with them. Sound quality is great and athough not bass heavy they are very open and natural with very clear seperation. They do work best with the foam ear tips over the silicone ones supplied and looking at getting some Comply foam tips as I want to use these on my bike and also keep out the road noise. The standard ones are OK and work very well.The sound is better for me using the foams so the better shaped Comply ones are my next purchase......
The Etymotic HF2's have been much better than any one's I have tried so far and comfortable if you are used to wearing ear plugs....
adam_r said:
i have an issue with my HD2 that if i plug in a normal set of headphones (standard 3 pole 3.5mm jack) the phone starts randomly making calls
has anyone else had this ?
i would love new headphones as the standards are utter crap
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=637502&highlight=HD25
joshuaadude said:
the stock earbuds dont get loud enough for me sometimes, but they fit snugly for me and i like the design. i especially love the little remote on the wiring.
unfortunately, they dont really make the earbuds any better. i have had my hd2 for about three weeks now and my left bud is giving me sound issues. i gotta twist the jack a few times and wiggle it around to get sound back into it. its quite annoying.
do you guys know of any good earbuds with the remote on it?
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someone on page one said it will be possible to solder ur own buds to the remote. i am going to try that (will make some picture's) and report back, maybe ill even create my own topic if everything works out ok
I dont understand how you guys can listen to music on your HD2 - the headphone output is extremely noisy!!!
Whether I put in stock earbuds, Westone UM2s, or Audio-Technica CK100 trips it's just crap.
chris_ah1 said:
I dont understand how you guys can listen to music on your HD2 - the headphone output is extremely noisy!!!
Whether I put in stock earbuds, Westone UM2s, or Audio-Technica CK100 trips it's just crap.
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its perfect with my philips in ear buds! i did used audio booster bass booster tho

[Q] Standard Earbuds not compatible with my Ears

So I just got my Nexus S yesterday, I love it, but... right about now, I'm feeling extremely dumb. Either that, or I have a horrible ear canal for listening to music.
I've tried everything to get the earbuds that came with the Nexus S to stay in my ear, but it just won't work. I've even watched YouTube videos to figure out how to get it to fit my ear. Something's wrong. No matter how deep in the ear canal I stick the earbuds, they won't stay for longer than 5 seconds. The slightest movement causes them to fall off.
Am I doing something wrong, or is this a common problem?
Is there a way to reduce the radius on the earbuds so I can try fitting them better in my ear? I really want to start using these standard headphones. They look extremely nice, and the rubber tips really enhance the sound, at least for the few seconds I manage to hold it in my ear. I don't want to go back to using my crappy Motorola ones. Help!
I was like this at the start when i first started to use in-ear earphones. I had to kinda force them into my ears. It was annoying at first but now its natural. Dunno if you are the same as me though
same problem here! I cant figure those damn things out lol. I had to go back to my iphone headset.
What headphone models have been comfortable for you?
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Had this same problem with the last few handsets I've had. The solution I found was to get some of those foam pads for the earbuds. The friction between the foam and your skin keeps the earbuds solidly in your ear. Without the foam, my earbuds constantly fell out which drove me insane.
i have small ears too, i hate ear buds headphones as it causes a lot of pain after 15 min when using over sized ear buds, which are "normal" sizes for big ear peoples
very few products over mini ear buds (normal sizes for us), like a couple of Sony Bluetooth headsets i found in the past.
so i always use headsets that have an ear hook
I find the cable causes the most problems, If I have the cable exiting downwards, I cannot push the earbud in far enough. The only way to get a good fit is to turn them upside down and have the cables looped over the top of my ears.
Haadkoe said:
Had this same problem with the last few handsets I've had. The solution I found was to get some of those foam pads for the earbuds. The friction between the foam and your skin keeps the earbuds solidly in your ear. Without the foam, my earbuds constantly fell out which drove me insane.
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Do you mean those black foam pads that used to come with iPods? Do you know where I can find one nowadays? Or is there an easy way to improvise?
And thanks for the response guys, assured me that I'm not the only one to have problems with earbuds.
If you're using in-ear headphones there are 2 solutions:
Comply Foam Tips - Super comfortable but a little bit too expensive for me considering you have to change them every month (or two).
Sony Hybrid Tips Comes in 4 different sizes so you can mix-and-match if your ear canals are not the same size. Very comfortable and durable.
NOTE: There are some "Replacement Sony Silicone Ear Tips" on eBay, most (or all) of them are not the genuine ones. Quality wise is OK but the material is harder than original Sony Hybrid Tips so they may not as fit and comfortable as the real ones.
I thought it was just me I'm living with em until i have enough cash to buy a nice new pair of cans.
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you can get some rubber ear bud, the one that came standard is too big for me, so i got some sony ones, they are quite expensive, but you can get the non sony one's, works just as good, but much cheaper.
non sony one set USD 0.64
sony from most country set of 3 (S.M.L) USD 10
sony from japan two set either XS, SS, S, M, L and other sizes in between USD 5.75
Try
I am an earbud addict, try these J3Ms: http://earbudreview.org/earbud-reviews/jbuds-j3j3m-earbud-review/ They come with different earbud pieces so if you have a big ear (it seems like), then you can swap them out for the big earbud pieces.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys, but is there anything I can do with these default ones?
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys, but is there anything I can do with these default ones?
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as mention, get some new earpads.
suksit said:
If you're using in-ear headphones there are 2 solutions:
Comply Foam Tips - Super comfortable but a little bit too expensive for me considering you have to change them every month (or two).
Sony Hybrid Tips Comes in 4 different sizes so you can mix-and-match if your ear canals are not the same size. Very comfortable and durable.
NOTE: There are some "Replacement Sony Silicone Ear Tips" on eBay, most (or all) of them are not the genuine ones. Quality wise is OK but the material is harder than original Sony Hybrid Tips so they may not as fit and comfortable as the real ones.
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I can vouch for comply tips. I use them with klipsch s4.. Outstanding.
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[Q] any good earphones?

To be honest the standard HTC headphones are some of the worst I have seen.... So I was wondering if any if u guys have experimented with other earphones? Please suggest me some good quality earphones for regular use which do not need care... I just dump everything in my bag as a result of which I have a collection of broken earphones and stuff.... Any help is appreciated ... Thanks!
Oh and yes.... Preferably those in ear kind of earphones!
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How much are you willing to spend on headphones? I recommend checking this thread out, it's how I decided on which headphones I was gonna buy (all the reviews are sorted by price range) http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread...compared-xears-nature-n3i-xe200pro-added-8-01
any comments on skull candy or Sony? I stuck between these two.... Anything that falls between 10-20 $ ....
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Are you talking about the Sony MDR-EX082 / MDR-EX85 he reviewed? I used to have them and I enjoyed them. Great sound isolation, comfort, and sound quality+bass. The only thing I didn't like about them is that the wires linking the earbuds aren't symmetrical (Right earbud's wire is longer than the left one).
In total agreement about the HTC headphones.
I'd love to join you and get a new pair, but I really crave ones with a compatible remote control on them. Y'know, the buttons to allow you to skip track and a mic to answer calls with.
Does anyone know if these are standard in anyway? Anyone had any success stories with a pair working on the Inc S?
Stay away from headphones designed for "iphones" as the fwd and back buttons don't work with the Incr S (or most HTC's). I remember trying a few and maybe the play/stop only worked on a few. Also, I was told that maybe HTC did something differently with some of the more recent phones including the Incr S vs the old Desire, adding to headphone control compatibly issues... I ended up with some Klipsh ProMedia In-Ear http://www.klipsch.com/promedia-in-ear-headset which are essentially the S4 but with a single button and mic. It will stop and start music and handle calls. If you get the "headset button" app you can then set double click, triple click, etc... I've got mine set to fast fwd on double click and rwd on triple click.
Sound-wise, I thought that they sounded the best in that price range. There are lot of good phones at various price points and it all depends on your personal taste (and don't forget comfort...). Best to find a shop that allows you to demo them.
edit: one niggle I have with the Klipsh Promedia is that the button/mic piece sits just around my shirt collar (when I wear a dress shirt) and if I turn my head, sometimes it gets caught and tugs on my right ear phone. They also come with lots of tips to get a right fit. But I use comply foam tips as I always find foam tips the most comfortable and secure for my ears, and I like the sound slightly better with the foam tips (bass seems less boomy).
Sennheiser CX 300 II. not very expensive and decent sound quality, give it a try..
I am using Shure E215 which the sound quality is very impressive.
Anything sennheiser
Ok, do Sony mdr zx 100 work??
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Sennheiser
I prefer Sennheiser CX 200 Street II.
+ good quality: i use it for sports
+ perfect sound: in ear = bass
+ fits perfect: 3 different adaptors for your ear are included
+ price: 20€ @ amazon
- 3,5mm plug: For IS a plug with no 90° would be perfect
I use Sony mw600 by earphone,not bad.
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I use Klipsch S4i's, and they're ****in awesome.
Pretty good noise isolation & deep and powerful bass
I really can recommend those lil basterds
Btw, the control buttons are working on stock rom, but with cyanogenmod they don't..
klipsch image s4 is good
I have two choices of a pair of headphones.
1)Sennheiser HD 438
2)Razer Orca
Well both of them look nice. The orca have similar specs to the hd 438 and only USD59.99. But does not have a travel case. But the hd 438 has. Which one should i choose?
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I have Sennheiser with bass boost, for not in-ear nice bass
As stated, Sennheiser/klipsch are the way to go. My favourites are Image s4 for klipsch and CX-400-II precission for sennheiser, any of those and you wont be disappointed.
I tried them all and they are all uncomfortable. You have to get the ultimate ear 500vi with remote control. Not only do they sound much better than sure, klipsch headphones but are way cheaper at around 60$. They are very sturdy, no tangle, and come with comply foam ear tips which are the most comfortable things you can put in your ear(they also isolate sound and give a richer base. Did I mention they have the best warranty in the business, they will send you a free pair if ever you encounter any problem!!
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Ulti...G2XW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324688458&sr=8-2
Danneby said:
As stated, Sennheiser/klipsch are the way to go. My favourites are Image s4 for klipsch and CX-400-II precission for sennheiser, any of those and you wont be disappointed.
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Also using sennheiser cx400 ll. 40bugs. Best choice
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Best headphones around???

Hiya, im interested in gettin another pair of headphones and was wondering which ones were decent for around the £80-£150 mark, i have a pair of beats by dre solo's at the moment but i feel i could maybe get a better pair for the price i am paying?
So was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on what were a good brand to buy either from experience or whatever?
I listen to alot of rnb, hip hop and dance music, so if anyone has any suggestions id be happy to hear them
Thanks alot
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Depends on if you actually want to hear your music or you want gimmicky EQ settings.
www.head-fi.org is your best bet.
Do you want actual headphones, or in-ears?
I've always been a fan of Skull Candy headphones. They are crystal clear.
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i cant ever see myself paying that much money for a pair of headphones... absolutely ridiculous. I'm always happy with simple pair of headphones that will last a good while and serve its purpose. Don't see the point in paying so much money for something that could accidentally break as soon as you put it in your bag
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I've always been a fan of Skull Candy headphones. They are crystal clear.
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They're not horrible, but if you do your homework, you can spend $20-40 on headphones that sound better than the best Skull Candy headphones.
I spent $100 on my Shure SE215's. They've got a 2 year warranty dvd removable cables, in addition to fantastic sound for those who like some bass with strong mids. They sound 3 times as good as my old Klipsch S4i's.
No danger in buying high quality audio of you take care of it.
Sony MDR-7506
They've been the industry standard for almost 25 years for a reason.
I bought a pair of Ultimate Ears 700 some time back and am extremely pleased with them. First, look what the Head-Fi crowd think of them:
http://www.head-fi.org/products/ultimate-ears-700-noise-isolating-earphones
As you can see they come highly recommended! My other IEM's are Shure SE530's, which for a long time were the benchmark by which all other IEM's were measured. Unfortunately they are also clunky, cumbersome and not at all suitable for sports use, which is why i bought the UE 700's.
The sound characteristics between the two are very similar though, which is remarkable considering that the Shures cost between two and three times as much as the UE's. If you consider yourself to be appreciative of audiophile quality though, you won't be disappointed by these. They really punch above their weight! The Shures are lower impedence and therefore easier to drive, although the UE's aren't so high that they require amping. Most portable MP3 players should be capable of providing a sufficient volume for the listener using the UE's.
Returning to the sports angle, one of the biggest benefits to me is the compact nature of the UE's. They are tiny, yet despite that don't feel at all fragile or weak. Using Comply Foam Tips they remain wedged into my ear canal throughout a three hour gym session no matter what activity i'm doing. They can also be worn with the cord over the ear or hanging down. There's no benefit or drawback to either that i can feel, it's user preference only. Nice to have the choice though.
If in three years i'm looking for another pair of IEM's to buy, i'd buy another pair of the UE 700's for sure!
I considered those highly myself, but wanted a little more bass. I figure when I'm ready to buy my next pair, it'll be something similar to UE 900.
Gotta love Head-Fi. Tons of great information over there.

Accessories the buds do not stay in the ear

Hi,
I have a problem with the buds pro, thet don't stay in my ear, they fall out even though I'm still and sitting .
does anyone else have the same problem? is there a solution?
Thanks
Have you tried switching to the larger size eartips that come with the buds? Another option is to find a 3rd party eartip that better fits your ears, for example -- https://www.amazon.com/SpinFit-CP100-M-Patented-Silicone-Replacement/dp/B01B793SLU
The trick is to give them a twist when you insert them into your ear, this helps them dig into the right position.
And as above you may need to experiment with the different size eartips.
How to wear your Samsung earbuds
If your Samsung earbuds don’t seem to fit correctly, simply change the earbud tips and wingtips for new ones. Your earbuds come with different sized earbud tips and wingtips so you can get the ideal fit for your ears. You should also make sure that you are wearing the earbuds properly.
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Actually this is why I prefer the Galaxy buds live, because they sit in your ear without going into the canal, and I think they sound fantastic. also, if you do any kind of sports, such as running, you don't get the 'boom boom' sound every time your foot hits the ground, which drives me crazy about in-canal earbuds
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The trick is to give them a twist when you insert them into your ear, this helps them dig into the right position.
And as above you may need to experiment with the different size eartips.
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Yeah you definitely need to screw them in
Not so with the Pro's except for sound Q.
I concerned about fit as well. For some they may not work well.
You can also go with foam tips which may work better. Sammy is allegedly considering releasing a foam tip version of the silicon.
I'm considering upgrading to the Pro's from the plus.
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How to wear your Samsung earbuds
If your Samsung earbuds don’t seem to fit correctly, simply change the earbud tips and wingtips for new ones. Your earbuds come with different sized earbud tips and wingtips so you can get the ideal fit for your ears. You should also make sure that you are wearing the earbuds properly.
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No wing tips with the Pro's...
Foam, foam, foam. I can't stick silicone tips. Itchy, weird pressure and that odd seal break when you chew or smile. I just can't get on with them.
I've been using foam on IEMs for 13 years now and the benefits are so great compared to silicone - great seal, comfy, better isolation.
I have some of these coming tomorrow as saw them recommended:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085WLKLJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_847PYM5WRPGW88GR6JNY
Hopefully these will do the trick until comply come up with the goods.
Got my buds pro today and they sound great, but that silicone.... No good, just no good
thank you all.
i have tried all 3 sizes but they are too big.
i can use them without eartips but so they are too small.
I need something between the smaller eartips and nothing.
I will try with the memory foam and
ventolino said:
thank you all.
i have tried all 3 sizes but they are too big.
i can use them without eartips but so they are too small.
I need something between the smaller eartips and nothing.
I will try with the memory foam and
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Try putting them in loosely at first, don't twist.
Allow a minute or two for them to warm up then twist them home.
A small amount of coconut oil in the ear canal helps them seat and prevent swimmer's ear.
ekerbuddyeker said:
Actually this is why I prefer the Galaxy buds live, because they sit in your ear without going into the canal, and I think they sound fantastic. also, if you do any kind of sports, such as running, you don't get the 'boom boom' sound every time your foot hits the ground, which drives me crazy about in-canal earbuds
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I'm actually in the process of returning the Buds Live I just got with the promo because they won't stay in my ears. I tried both sets of wingtips, got the silicon sleeves from Sammy - nothing worked. They stay in for a little bit but eventually fall out with movement, chewing, etc. Was planning on upgrading to the Pros instead, but now this thread has me contemplating that!
With the silicone they stay in fine for me using largest size tip, it's just the preference thing of silicone vs foam that is my personal issue.
So I have no problem with fit and stability, just the comfort and preference factor of foam
The issue with the pro's is that you can't easily fit 3rd party tips because of the oval shape and extremely short nozzle ... so unless samsung make some better wing'd tips (would love them) they are how they are i think
One of my buds wont stay in either. Keeps falling off no matter what The other day hit my guinea pig on the head
I found even the large tips were a bit loose.
I've ordered some SpinFit cp360 tips instead, but would prefer some foam tips.
I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on those replacement tips @heartyparty
Do they fit well without pulling off too easily and do they fit the charging case?
Just tried out the linsoul foam tips I ordered.
Nice blue colour, wide fitting hole so easy to push in to an oval and slide on to the buds pro nozzle.
Feels pretty secure.
And they seem quite good, definitely giving me a comfier fit and better isolation.
Fit in the case ok, slightly pushing the buds up a fraction but that will settle as they compress over time. Not affecting charging.
Only thing is that they are not a particularly 'tall' tips if that makes sense.
I would prefer something a little taller (longer?) to sit further in my ear canal. As it is the body of the buds are rubbing a bit on my ear and also the oval nozzle section is pretty wide so slightly uncomfortable at first until you get the fit just right. Longer foamies would allow that deeper fit and give a bit of space to keep the wide nozzle bit just a little further out your ear and also stop the buds catching the ear to.
Pretty much nit picking here though. As a 3rd party tip not designed for the buds, they do a decent enough job, thumbs up!
I found these ones earlier which say they're designed for the buds pro. But they only seem to be available on Amazon US
Amazon.com: diofit Premium Designed for Galaxy Buds Pro Eartips/Galaxy Buds Pro Eartips - Black (Foam): Electronics
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