I can't believe I didn't try this years earlier considering how crazy I was with modding earbuds in the past, but this idea just popped into my head all of a sudden, and as it turned out...it works very well. If you're finding yourself not 100% comfortable with the original Etymotic tips, here is a simple and harmless mod you can try, but it requires access to a set of Sony EX70 tips. You'll also need some blue tacky putty.
Just simply take a small amount of the putty, place it around the Etymotic's tube, making sure not to get any of it onto the open filter end. Smooth it out until the entire surface is about flush with the cylinder. Then proceed to apply your favorite EX70 tip size on, until the front of the tip is flush with the front of the filter.
For me, the small tips work the best, allowing me to insert the Etymotics just as deeply into my ears as the original tips. Just this time, there's no digging or scrubbing sensation, as the EX70's tips are made of smooth silicone. As far as I can tell, there's no change in the sound either. This mod is very easily reversible too if it ends up not working for you at all.
Just simply take a small amount of the putty, place it around the Etymotic's tube, making sure not to get any of it onto the open filter end. Smooth it out until the entire surface is about flush with the cylinder. Then proceed to apply your favorite EX70 tip size on, until the front of the tip is flush with the front of the filter.
For me, the small tips work the best, allowing me to insert the Etymotics just as deeply into my ears as the original tips. Just this time, there's no digging or scrubbing sensation, as the EX70's tips are made of smooth silicone. As far as I can tell, there's no change in the sound either. This mod is very easily reversible too if it ends up not working for you at all.
