[Jimmyz]

... No matter what tip I use, I can't get a good seal, so they don't sound that great. Are there any aftermarket options I could buy? It's a shame they don't fit anywhere near as well as my old SE530s did.

Thanks!

 

[HiFiMike]

I, too, have the ie8i's and got real close to a good fit, but not good enough for nearly $450 headphones.  i also found the included plastic ear loops nearly worthless.  ultimately, i settled on the large squishy tips and saw someone else (on here?) said to simply turn the earphones upside down and wear like normal (i.e. other) earphones.  i did that and simply switched the right ear for the left and they fit perfect, are comfortable, and the sound is amazing.  oh, and be sure to switch the cables keeping the inline phone/volume button on the left.  hope that helps!