rtaylor76
100+ Head-Fier
Thanks for the suggestion. It's probably a fit issue with the stock foam tips. Because I find they are lacking in bass/detail compared to the silicone tips, the problem is probably that they don't insert deep enough for me. I tried multiple times to compress them as much as I could and insert them for a better fit but I had the same result each time. I'll give them another go but I'll have to start going through this thread for foam alternatives.
I found the best way to get them in is to hook the wire around your pinnea, then roll really hard on the foam between your fingers, then quickly shove in and up and hold your finger on the outer part of the earphone for 5 seconds or more.
You see, the foam is so soft and smooth, when it expands it pushes the earphone out a bit. Holding in a few seconds will allow the foam to create a better seal. It will be strange at first because you will think you are pushing in too hard since it will sound like you are putting your fingers in you ear and closing off the nozzle, but once you release it should quickly sound more "open", but with a better seal.
Due note the BEs to most will still sound bass shy. The Classics have better low end and sound more balanced, but give up a bit of clarity, so it's a trade off.