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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted. I’m a person with ears that do not work with silicone tips either. I love the fit of AirPods. Tried AirPods Pro, and for my ears, they suck. Doesn’t matter what size tips I use, they seal poorly and fall out constantly. Regular AirPods fit great.

Edit: grammar

Edit 2: that being said, I want to try these because I really want replaceable batteries for my earbuds. It may be moot for me though as I live in the US and currently they aren’t shipping to the US.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

yah, luckily airpods 1:1 clones are like $20.

i have downvotes completely hidden so i wouldn't have noticed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

I haven’t used the clones yet, but I’ll likely go with something like that when these die.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

These in-ear things never worked for me either until they started making custom hearing protection with removable filters which are compatible with most in-ear headphones. And the best thing is that you don't need active noise canceling (depending on the openness of the headphones) because the thing is made to cancel noise. Downside is that they usually amplify bass much more than regular tips so you need to use an EQ.

Btw, it's possible to get some custom in-ear headphones where everything, including the tip, is one piece of plastic, which is supposed to sound fantastic, if you're willing to spend a ridiculous amount of money.