[gmckay]

I contacted Shure to see if there is a slightly larger foam insert than the 'one size fits all' universal.

The medium soft silicone inserts fit and seal very well, however I find that with the foam, the comfort and even the sonic quality is much more pleasant. Unfortunately for me, the foams are just a bit too small and after a few hours I loose the seal.

To my delight, the Shure customer service indicated that they will be releasing a larger sized foam insert in February, but in the meantime will send me a pair today for my trial and feedback.

I'll post pics when I receive them and let you know the results.

 

[GreatDane]

Good deal !

Have you considered trying the Comply tips?

 

[feh1325]

comply tips were the first thing that came to mind

or maybe try to insert the foamies further into your canal

 

[gmckay]

Thanks for the link...if the new Shures don't fit better, the Complys will be next.

I suppose my ear canals are just not quite suited for the universal foams, even when I put them in as far as I can get them in.

 

[jonnywolfet]

etymoitic do a medium foam that is slightly wider and about twice as long as the shure ones (black), and a massive yellow one.
i reccommend trying the massive yellow ones.

 

[Bob_McBob]

If you want to try Comply tips, make sure you get the large ones, as the small ones are about the same as the Shure foamies.

 

[gmckay]

Well, the new foam inserts have arrived as promised by the Shure rep for evaluation.

Here's a few pics of what they look like in comparison to the various other available Shure ear inserts.

http://picasaweb.google.com/geoff.mc...NewFoamInserts

I am completely satisfied with the way these new large foamies fit. The seal actually is better than the soft tips, which allowed me to experience a dynamic range unlike ever!

As the new foams are contoured (not cut square like the yellow foamies, the comfort is far greater than ever.

So, lets hope these evaluation pair last until February when they are scheduled for release.

 

[milkpowder]

They look a lot like the Comply short foamies

 

[Hermitt]

I bought a set of the complys to try out and they really muffled the sound, so i went back to the tri-flanges.

 

[milkpowder]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hermitt /img/forum/go_quote.gif I bought a set of the complys to try out and they really muffled the sound, so i went back to the tri-flanges.

YMMV, but I got very good results from Comply slim foamies. I'm currently using Shure universal foamies for the best comfort + sound. Definitely not the best isolation though.

 

[pelayostyle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmckay /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, the new foam inserts have arrived as promised by the Shure rep for evaluation. Here's a few pics of what they look like in comparison to the various other available Shure ear inserts. http://picasaweb.google.com/geoff.mc...NewFoamInserts I am completely satisfied with the way these new large foamies fit. The seal actually is better than the soft tips, which allowed me to experience a dynamic range unlike ever! As the new foams are contoured (not cut square like the yellow foamies, the comfort is far greater than ever. So, lets hope these evaluation pair last until February when they are scheduled for release.

The new foam inserts are the black ones that are on the last pic right ?

 

[gmckay]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pelayostyle /img/forum/go_quote.gif The new foam inserts are the black ones that are on the last pic right ?

Thats them!

 

[feddup]

Are these the long awaited "olive" inserts that the shure fans have been talking about? I SHURE hope that someone posts when they become available for purchase. My E4s could use bigger foamies.

 

[chihku]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmckay /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, the new foam inserts have arrived as promised by the Shure rep for evaluation. Here's a few pics of what they look like in comparison to the various other available Shure ear inserts. http://picasaweb.google.com/geoff.mc...NewFoamInserts I am completely satisfied with the way these new large foamies fit. The seal actually is better than the soft tips, which allowed me to experience a dynamic range unlike ever! As the new foams are contoured (not cut square like the yellow foamies, the comfort is far greater than ever. So, lets hope these evaluation pair last until February when they are scheduled for release.

I always liked the yellow foams, but same question,
my right ear seems to be larger and doesn't seal as well as the left ear.
The new foams look neat~
Maybe I should ask Shure for an evaluation as well