Does anyone know if the two triple flanges that come with the Hf2's (regular and small)are the same size as Ety's earplugs (regular, and baby blues)?

I've been using the triple flanges on my hf2's.  on the etymotic website, it suggests getting the tips a little wet before insertion.  i am usually out and about, and am not going to dip them in water.  do people use saliva?  and is that gross?

which produces more bass sound?

did you think the sound was different with the foam vs. the tri-flange?

I tried the foam tips, and they are much more comforatble. Do different tips create different sound? Which ones are best to get the most bass out of the Ety's?

Are these the Olives? "Black Foam Sleeves"? Shure - Black Foam Sleeves

They don't hurt to the point where I can't take it, but they also weren't the most comfortable thing in the world. When I am able to get the right fit/isolation, the sound is excellent. So clear. I was able to hear things I never heard before. And once I had the right fit, the bass was fine...

i'm not sure about the sound because i'm in too much pain to focus on it. i did notice that you really have to insert them all the way to get any low end (no surprise there). i am afraid to put them back in. i hope i can get past the fear so i can hear how they sound.

So I received my hf2's. How far in are you supposed to insert the tips? I feel like to get a "good seal", you need to stick them in pretty far. And if that's the case, do people find them comfortable? It seems weird to me, and not very comfortable. I feel like I'm about to stab my brain when I...

Does anyone think that ZARIM either works for V-Moda, or has some sort of relationship with them? Always promoting the V-Moda's. Zarim, sorry to throw you under the bus, if I'm wrong, it just seems that you are always throwing the V-Moda's out there whenever someone asks for a recommendation...

I was a little concerned about the Ety's and my sound preference, but I've been wanting to try the Ety's, I already know that I like the fit of their flanges (I have Ety ear plugs). And did I mention that this "purchase" was free? I figured this was a great opportunity to try them out.

The iPod Touch is also on the way. I listened to the V-Moda's, and thought they were ok, but I prefer the M9's.

I decided on the Ety's. I've been wanting to try them out, so this is as good a time as any. I thought I would wait for the release of the mc series to take the plunge since chatter suggested that they might have a little more bass. We shall see.

I should have specified that I would prefer IEM. If they had the option of the mic, I would get it, but it is not a must, since I have the M9's have a mic.

I have to purchase a pair through the Apple Store website (http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...co=MTcxNjEzMDU). Based on what they have available under $179, which ones do you recommend? I listen to a broad range of music. I like a warm sound, not too bassy though. I enjoy good detail, but...