Tip options for Vsonic GR01

[jasonb]

I have seen the tip thread for the GR07, how about a tip thread for the GR01?
 
I'm looking to see what else fits without effecting the sound. I like the isolation of the supplied bi-flange tips, but they aren't the most comfortable. The hybrid style tips fit nice, but the isolation is low. Are there any other bi-flanges that fit, but don't change the sound? I liked the Sleek Audio bi-flange tips on the SA6, but i think the bore is smaller, same with the Klipsch oval bi-flange tips. What about the smaller bore Meelec tips? Are there any that fit these that have the same size bore as the hybrid tips? 

 

[jasonb]

Has anybody used the Meelec M6 tips? http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEElectronics-Eartips-for-Sports-Fi-S6-M6-M6P-A161P-A151-earphones-Black-/130745455297?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item1e710952c1#ht_1612wt_1076
 
will these fit nice and tightly on the GR01? 
 
I really wish I kept a pair of the Sleek Audio tips. They were so comfy. I want them on my GR01's but I'm not sure if the bore is smaller than the hybrid tips or not. Does anybody have any SA1 or SA6 tips and hybrid tips to compare side by side?

 

[jasonb]

The Meelec M6 tips do fit. I ordered and just recieved the dual flange. Its a bit big and tight, i might order the assortment pack and try the small triple flange. If its to deep of an insertion i can always cut the first flange off and have a smaller double flange.
 
But i can confirm that they fit tightly on the nozzle and dont come off in my ears. They also have the same size bore as a sony hybrid so it doesnt constrict the sound.

 

[AstralStorm]

Isn't GR01 4mm nozzle? Wouldn't Comply T200 or better yet, Ts200 fit them perfectly?

 

[jasonb]

It is 4mm. I dont think i want a foam tip. Dont the usually enhance bass and mellow out the treble? I dont want more bass or less treble.

 

[AstralStorm]

Not really, what I found with GR07 is that they linearize things in general. This can reduce peaks in treble with varying results. Depends on the IEM, e.g. in GR07 they reduce sibilance and move it down in the frequency and drop 14k resonance. The result was very slightly darker but much more refined and actually less midbass; more linear in general.
 
Note that I had to trim Comply T flutes or they indeed caused lowpass. Comply Ts didn't have that problem (with RE272) as they don't have them, but they don't make the small size yet so I didn't get perfect fit. Comply S need trimming even more so than T.

 

[jasonb]

Yea, im still not sure on foams. They also dont last long. I dont want to be spending $100 per year on replacing foam tips. I just want to find a silicone tip that fits well and isolates well. I like these Meelec tips, i just need to see how long i can use them before they bother my ears.

 

[AstralStorm]

Well sure, for me a pair lasted about a month. Comes to about $60 a year for Ts200, bought in 5-packs.
It seems they make those in small size now which should make me happier.
 
Shure "olive" black foam tips should work too I think, are pretty comfortable, last much longer than Comply and are a bit cheaper. Respond better to washing. (use delicate soap; no H2O2 or bleach) One pair lasted half a year with proper care.

 

[jasonb]

I have also been messing with a pair of the single flange hybrid style tips. I bought memory foam earplugs from the local drug store and cut and stuffed them inside one of the pairs of hybrid tips. Isolation it just about as good as a double flange tip, and comfort is top notch.