Julienstanford
100+ Head-Fier
We've all thought about having the durability of silicone with the sound isolation of foam tips. Throughout the years I'm sure we've all come across that dilemma. I can't count the times I worried if the sides would split on my foam tips leaving me earphoneless while I was out. Yes, that cringing feeling, wondering if you should take an extra pair of tips is finally a thing of the past. Because now MandarinEs Foam has done exactly what needed to be done. This is why I asked MandarinEs Foam to send me samples for my honest review. 
The outer silicone is soft to the touch, it's very thin allowing for a comfortable fit. Yet, they show no signs of damage or breaking after 3 months of daily use. I usually just throw my earphones in my sling bag, so I don't baby my monitors. The surface is well textured when new, with random creases in the silicone that provide excellent grip against the ear canal. This surface seems to smooth out over time, but they still stay in place as well as the other name brand foam tips I've used. I rarely feel the need to adjust my heavier phones like the JH Audio Roxanne II.
The isolation and comfort are great. That 0.2mm silicone surround provides a comfort I hadn't experienced before.
I almost always used large foam tips, depending upon the earphones used. With MandarinEs Foam tips I found myself using the mediums. Directly after receiving my tips I wore them going on a trip from the States to Asia. The three flights totaled 18 hours in the sky. During that time I never once felt uncomfortable while wearing them. I have taken this trip many times and after the first time I started packing a pair of silicones for when my foam tips became uncomfortable. As the change in cabin pressure so many times can cause foam tips to feel very uncomfortable. But that lack of isolation left me with that droning sound of a long distance flight. Not to mention the other passengers. So I'm very impressed that MandarinEs Foam tips caused zero discomfort.
Under the silicone they inject a rubbery material, not like the standard
foam used on other tips. Then in the center that attaches to the earphone nozzle, they used the same foam just thicker. Both remind me of the cushion used in very high-quality running shoes, plush, durable, yet soft.
Yes the tips can alter or enhance the sound quality. MandarinEs Foam tips fit flush with the nozzle of my earphones. This keeps them from altering the sound coming out of the nozzle. Other brands like Comply, and especially SpinFits extend passed the nozzle, changing the entire sound of the IEM. MandarinEs Foam doesn't and I feel I'm getting more detail retrieval and more natural bass decay.
Mostly in part because the tip doesn't interfere with the sound and the earphone's nozzle sits further inside my ear canal. I don't like using software EQs or any altering of the audio. Which is one of the main reasons I purchased JH audio's earphones with the inline EQ, and now I can turn that base level down even further, and still get impactful base because of MandarinEs Foam's excellent seal. In short, with MandarinEs Foam tips I found greater base and clarity than I've ever heard with other tips. I hate muddy bass and what I got was detailed, clear, and strong. Most importantly, I didn't hear any strange variations in the whole frequency band
Conclusion: comfortable, isolation, durable, long-lasting
The outer silicone is soft to the touch, it's very thin allowing for a comfortable fit. Yet, they show no signs of damage or breaking after 3 months of daily use. I usually just throw my earphones in my sling bag, so I don't baby my monitors. The surface is well textured when new, with random creases in the silicone that provide excellent grip against the ear canal. This surface seems to smooth out over time, but they still stay in place as well as the other name brand foam tips I've used. I rarely feel the need to adjust my heavier phones like the JH Audio Roxanne II.
The isolation and comfort are great. That 0.2mm silicone surround provides a comfort I hadn't experienced before.
I almost always used large foam tips, depending upon the earphones used. With MandarinEs Foam tips I found myself using the mediums. Directly after receiving my tips I wore them going on a trip from the States to Asia. The three flights totaled 18 hours in the sky. During that time I never once felt uncomfortable while wearing them. I have taken this trip many times and after the first time I started packing a pair of silicones for when my foam tips became uncomfortable. As the change in cabin pressure so many times can cause foam tips to feel very uncomfortable. But that lack of isolation left me with that droning sound of a long distance flight. Not to mention the other passengers. So I'm very impressed that MandarinEs Foam tips caused zero discomfort.
Under the silicone they inject a rubbery material, not like the standard
Yes the tips can alter or enhance the sound quality. MandarinEs Foam tips fit flush with the nozzle of my earphones. This keeps them from altering the sound coming out of the nozzle. Other brands like Comply, and especially SpinFits extend passed the nozzle, changing the entire sound of the IEM. MandarinEs Foam doesn't and I feel I'm getting more detail retrieval and more natural bass decay.
Mostly in part because the tip doesn't interfere with the sound and the earphone's nozzle sits further inside my ear canal. I don't like using software EQs or any altering of the audio. Which is one of the main reasons I purchased JH audio's earphones with the inline EQ, and now I can turn that base level down even further, and still get impactful base because of MandarinEs Foam's excellent seal. In short, with MandarinEs Foam tips I found greater base and clarity than I've ever heard with other tips. I hate muddy bass and what I got was detailed, clear, and strong. Most importantly, I didn't hear any strange variations in the whole frequency band
Conclusion: comfortable, isolation, durable, long-lasting
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