If I cant get comfortable fit with Super Fi 3's, then should i not get the 5 pros?

[Robster1958]

Reading about the great sound of the UE SF5pro, i am close to ordering them, especially now at the lower amazon price of $140 for all colors.

However, I also read that this two driver model makes for a tough fit for some people with small ears.

I have tried out my son's SF3's and found it hard to get a secure fit with either the smallest olives or the double-flange. Even with the memory wire to keep it put, it falls out with the slightest movement.

I have been using Ety ER4p's for 5 years now with the small size triple flange, and have always gotten a secure comfortable seal.

So given the fit problem with the SF3's, should I refrain from buying the 5pro's?

I think my next choice would be the Q-Jays...although i am not positive that they would fit.

Also, maybe can the Ety flanges fit either of these other IEM's? Without harming the sound?

thanks and happy holidays to all.

 

[intoflatlines]

If the SF3 are too large for your canals then I would stay away from the SF5. The memory wire takes some practice to get used to, but once you are accustomed to it, it's pretty simple.

The SF5 Pro do have an amazing sound, though.

 

[monolith]

How hard did you try to make the Super.fi 3s fit? I have fairly small ear canals, and my Super.fi 5s fit quite well. I have the drivers reversed so they don't stick out as much, and I found the perfect fit with the memory wires. I don't even ever have to unbend them now thanks to the awesome metal case. I've got them to where they're almost as comfortable as my UM1s (the UM1s being the most comfortable earphones of any kind I've ever tried).

When I first got them I tried wearing them the way they prescribe, with the drivers sticking out. That didn't work out so well, but that was pretty obvious to me before having tried. That's a ridiculous way to wear earphones.

 

[Robster1958]

i see from another thread that the Q-jays accept the Ety tri-flanges. maybe i will go that direction.

only problem is black model back-ordered 8 weeks. (also $40 more than SF5 pro).

 

[kuzzz]

try the black shure (olives?) foamies. i had some trouble with my spf EB but the foamies fixed it now they are very comfy

Shure Medium E3c E4c E5c Black Foam Eartips Tips PA910M - (eBay item 230119750971 end time Jan-14-08 13:40:40 PST)

you got nothing to lose

 

[SBD]

For comfort, try westone buds. Otherwise you might want to try wear it in reverse or try shure olives. If it's just too big then just go for westone um1 or ety or something...

 

[project_gt]

sf3 is really uncomfortable
5pros is the same to it

have a try ATH CK9

 

[noblsheep]

reverse the drivers. that's the only way i could get my 5pro's to fit

 

[NeObliviscaris]

yeah i'd hav to agree, the UE fit isnt the most ingenoiiusly comfortable fit.

if you arent comfy with the SF3s, you will more than likely have trouble with the 5s!

 

[monolith]

I've got my Super.fis to where I can't really tell they're there when I'm wearing them. Doesn't really get better than that.

It's not like stuffing a pillow in your ear like the UM1s, but it's comfortable. You just have to work a little to get the comfort.

 

[project_gt]

U can change a softer DIY wire of sf3 or 5pro
.

 

[Robster1958]

thanks....i think i may go with the Q-Jays.

if i can't get a good fit with the supplied tips, then i can use the Ety tri-flanges.

 

[project_gt]

Q-JAYS looks delicated ,may be fit with you better