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Comply foam tips

5owners with an opinion
80%of verdicts positive
1/0positive/negative since 2024
0happy after 3+ years

Praised for comfort.

What people wrote

Likes it
I got some Comply tips and they're great. Was weary of the idea of foam tips at first. I am pretty used to the feeling of earplugs though and it hasn't been an issue. Frankly they're TOO good sometimes, I've been startled by people trying to get my attention more than once.
Doesn’t like it
Somewhat regularly I'm tempted to try custom IEMs. I have tried various universal ones and they're always terribly uncomfortable, after an hour or so they have to come out so my ears can recover. Even with comply foam tips, sized so they're just tight enough to make a good seal. Drives my ears insane. If custom IEMs fixed that issue for me, it would be worth it.
Recommends it
I'd recommend the Monoprice Enhanced Bass Hi-Fi Noise Isolating Earphones with the Comply TX-400 foam tips. You'd be amazed at the sound these earbuds can put out. https://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id... http://www.complyfoam.com/products/Tx-400/ Good luck with the search!