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How do I live with my first IEMs?

post #1 of 4
2/5/12 at 10:06pm
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A few weeks ago I picked up a pair of UE500. The sound is good, but I cannot deal with them. It isn't discomfort, it 's pain. They slide out of my ears if I don't jam them in deep enough for either the vacuum pressure to cause pain or the tips themselves pressing on one point. I think I would prefer the lower sound quality and higher comfort of earbuds over this.

Think I want to trade them for a new PortaPro if I don't find a solution soon. Does it just take more getting used to? Maybe an aftermarket tip? Something I'm missing?

Thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 4
2/5/12 at 10:52pm

The UE500s are pretty small and comfy IME. Have you tried the Comply Foam tips they come with? Foam tips are generally considered more comfortable than silicone tips. I also wouldn't recommend jamming them too far into your ears, just until you feel comfortable. In ears do take time to get used to if you're coming from ear buds, but they shouldn't be causing pain. 

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post #3 of 4
2/5/12 at 10:59pm

Hm...  Try the foam tips, that should fix things up.  To get rid of the vacuum seal, you can life the pinna (upper flap) of the ear that is causing you problems and push down on the IEM to break the seal...  Then release the IEM, then the pinna.  It'll recreate the seal, without a vacuum. 

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post #4 of 4
2/5/12 at 11:07pm

Sounds like the silicon tips are too small for your ears. Try using the larger tips that came with it, or see if you can use aftermarket tips (e.g. by Comply) instead.

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