[DBaldock9]

These are a buy. Shockingly good. Think cross between Xelastec and regular silicone; not sticky. Soft, transparent sound, and very comfortable (doesn’t make my ears warm). Glad I got 2 pairs because I probably can’t use anything else.

Like clouds in my ears.

ePro aren’t anything special. They are soft and wide bore. Maybe I would have liked them more in isolation without the AEX50

Interesting shape, so I ordered a couple of sizes of the Acoustune AEX50 tips, to try on some of my earphones.

 

[LoryWiv]

Interesting shape, so I ordered a couple of sizes of the Acoustune AEX50 tips, to try on some of my earphones.

I'm considering doing this as well, looking forward to your impressions on sizing, fit, sound charactersitics. Thanks @DBaldock9.

 

[wagyuA5]

These are a buy. Shockingly good. Think cross between Xelastec and regular silicone; not sticky. Soft, transparent sound, and very comfortable (doesn’t make my ears warm). Glad I got 2 pairs because I probably can’t use anything else.

Like clouds in my ears.

ePro aren’t anything special. They are soft and wide bore. Maybe I would have liked them more in isolation without the AEX50

Does the AEX50 need certain orientation for them fit correctly?

 

[Carpet]

I find the foam stuffed hybrids that came with my dba02 mk2s are wonderful and provide a good seal without making them overly boomy, but dont think these tips are readily accessable.

Generic foam tips from lostearbuds I find are also great, especially for the price!

EarTlogis Mix460 are a good option if you like foam/silicon hybrid tips.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002401665966.html

 

[Pinkus]

Is there a difference in nozzle size between the Xelastecs and the regular Sedna eartips? I'm finding Xelastecs difficult to fit on my earphones.

 

[Neweymatt]

Is there a difference in nozzle size between the Xelastecs and the regular Sedna eartips? I'm finding Xelastecs difficult to fit on my earphones.

Yes, the Xelastec are about 1mm smaller bore size than the Earfits. Have a look around some of the vendor sites, they'll usually have a diagram that shows exact measurements of each dimension of the various tips, eg
https://www.linsoul.com/products/azla-sednaearfit-series-silicon-eartips?variant=35848671166619

You do want the tip to fit tightly on the IEM nozzle, else you risk getting a tip stuck in your ear. Annoying!

 

[Carpet]

Yes, the Xelastec are about 1mm smaller bore size than the Earfits. Have a look around some of the vendor sites, they'll usually have a diagram that shows exact measurements of each dimension of the various tips, eg
https://www.linsoul.com/products/azla-sednaearfit-series-silicon-eartips?variant=35848671166619

You do want the tip to fit tightly on the IEM nozzle, else you risk getting a tip stuck in your ear. Annoying!

I really hate that. Used to be a problem on the CCA CA16, was a real PITA (actually "inconvenience in the ear", would be more accurate). KBEAR 08 at 3.3mm or original CP100 at 3.8mm are my remedy now, for nozzles that are too small for normal tips.

 

[evoljeft1992]

Hi anyone can tell the difference between Xelastec and Crystal? Is Crystal softer than Xelastec? And also recently Softears has launched one eartips which is quite similar, any review. Thank you very much.

 

[bk123]

Hi anyone can tell the difference between Xelastec and Crystal? Is Crystal softer than Xelastec? And also recently Softears has launched one eartips which is quite similar, any review. Thank you very much.

I personally don't own either Xelastec or Crystal. I have AzlaSedna Regular short one. And I don't find it comfortable because it feels very hard in my ear. If you go back a few pages in this thread you will find lots of discussion on Xelastec and Crystal. You can also visit this link where a brief impression of various eartips is published including Softears eartips
https://www.audioreviews.org/guide-to-iem-silicone-eartips/

 

[LoryWiv]

I personally don't own either Xelastec or Crystal. I have AzlaSedna Regular short one. And I don't find it comfortable because it feels very hard in my ear. If you go back a few pages in this thread you will find lots of discussion on Xelastec and Crystal. You can also visit this link where a brief impression of various eartips is published including Softears eartips
https://www.audioreviews.org/guide-to-iem-silicone-eartips/

I use Azla Sedna Earfit Light anf they are definitely not hard in the ear, very comfy.

 

[bk123]

I use Azla Sedna Earfit Light anf they are definitely not hard in the ear, very comfy.

I have the regular version not the light one. These eartips are not available in my country. Just to get a pair I have to pay approx $18 including shipping which sucks

 

[Knightsfan11]

Hi anyone can tell the difference between Xelastec and Crystal? Is Crystal softer than Xelastec? And also recently Softears has launched one eartips which is quite similar, any review. Thank you very much.

The Crystals have a softer feel to them. They also don't deform after regular use, like the Xelastec's do, which I believe a heat issue.

 

[Strifeff7]

Hello,
Anyone own both the Azla Crystal & Softears eartips?
Which one is better?
Thank you,

 

[evoljeft1992]

The Crystals have a softer feel to them. They also don't deform after regular use, like the Xelastec's do, which I believe a heat issue.

great and thanks for the reply, currently im using xelastec, I found it only works well for sealing after few seconds inserted to the ear canal, and there is a vacuum effect after long time wearing, btw the shape also will be like abit deform.

Hope crystal wont have these effects.

 

[Knightsfan11]

great and thanks for the reply, currently im using xelastec, I found it only works well for sealing after few seconds inserted to the ear canal, and there is a vacuum effect after long time wearing, btw the shape also will be like abit deform.

Hope crystal wont have these effects.

Have been using the Crystals for a few weeks regularly, no issue with deforming. The Xelastec's would deform after 2 weeks or so. You can just tell when touching the tips, the material won't deform.