How heavy is one earbud? Does it put pressure when inserted? I'm looking for a noise-isolating earbuds that don't put much pressure on ears.
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If you are taliking about air pressure on your eardrum from the bud then there is pressure in the ear but it is not uncomfortable in my opinion. These come with an assortment of tips that are easily interchangeable and will adjust the pressure as well. I find the seal to be extremely helpful while I am exercising because it keeps the sweat from entering my ear and distorting the sound. If you are talking about uncomfortable pressure at the top of your ear cannal caused by the weight of the bud then i can tell you I have not experienced this at all. Even while jogging or running and the bud bouncing with my movement. These are great buds and worth the money. I have run through numerous sets of buds in the $30-$50 range and was never really satisfied. I was reluctant to spend this kind of $$ for buds that were essentially going to be work out headphones but I'm glad I did. I can't hear a thing in the gym other than what I am listening to.
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The 'pressure' will not come from the weight of the earbud for sure (very light) but more from the flex of whatever tips you end up using. I personally use the triple rubber seal one and it leaves a little dent in my ears but I don't find it uncomfortable.
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You want a good seal, which creates air pressure when inserting UNLESS you follow the steps below air pressure that comes from a good noise isolating seal can be prevented by 1/moistening the bud, 2/ pulling down on earlobe while 3/inserting the bud as deeply as comfortable then 4/release the earlobe to create a pressure free seal. If you push the earbud in without pulling the earlobe down to crete a gap, the pressure can be uncomfortable. The moisture really helps with deeper insertion and seal for best sound and noise isolation, but increased seal can be uncomfortable without the earlobe pull to create a pressure release gap in the ear canal. Earbud weight was never noticeable for me. You want a good seal, which creates air pressure when inserting UNLESS you follow the steps below air pressure that comes from a good noise isolating seal can be prevented by 1/moistening the bud, 2/ pulling down on earlobe while 3/inserting the bud as deeply as comfortable then 4/release the earlobe to create a pressure free seal. If you push the earbud in without pulling the earlobe down to crete a gap, the pressure can be uncomfortable. The moisture really helps with deeper insertion and seal for best sound and noise isolation, but increased seal can be uncomfortable without the earlobe... » Read More You want a good seal, which creates air pressure when inserting UNLESS you follow the steps below air pressure that comes from a good noise isolating seal can be prevented by 1/moistening the bud, 2/ pulling down on earlobe while 3/inserting the bud as deeply as comfortable then 4/release the earlobe to create a pressure free seal. If you push the earbud in without pulling the earlobe down to crete a gap, the pressure can be uncomfortable. The moisture really helps with deeper insertion and seal for best sound and noise isolation, but increased seal can be uncomfortable without the earlobe pull to create a pressure release gap in the ear canal. Earbud weight was never noticeable for me. « Show Less
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very light & rubbery...usually come in different sizes for optimum fit so there should be no problem.
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I have had no problems and only have one set of earbuds that I've used. Inexpensive ones, but can't remember the brand name.
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Yes, I have to admit earbuds aren't very comfortable because they lack a good ergonomic design, i.e., comfort that you have with traditional headphones. They suit the purpose of a hands-free device.
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I'm not especially musical, but I would say their bass sound is good if you have them pushed in a lot. Mine, no matter what size cover I put on them, pop out some so I don't get the full effect of the sound quality or the noise canceling. I use earbuds when I sleep too, but I sleep on my back. You probably wouldn't want to sleep on your side with these. For earbuds, if these are pushed in place well, they have better sound than Apple's, but Apple's latest earbuds stay in better and are better for sleeping. Hope that helps.
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I use them with my laptop and iPod and find the sound quality is good (I am not an audiophile). My concern is that they weigh over 8oz. which I find gets heavy over time, so I have switched to a smaller, lighter, on-the-ear pair.
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Hi Roy,Good question! We don't recommend you use any earbuds when you're sleeping. But, if you're just taking a rest Zipbuds would be more than comfortable! As always, exercise safety first. If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to reach out via our website contact form and we'd be more than happy to help out.Best,Zipbuds Chris
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I also have very small ears & I din't find these to be comfortable. The ouside piece pressed into my ear; not the canal where the silicone tips goes, but the ridge of the ear outside. I've bought at least 5 different top-rated earbuds here on Amazon & all have been painful. I tried Skullcandy, JVC, Panasonic, iPhone, etc. But, I've just purchsed the JLabs JBuds J6 style, and they fit! The J6 style came with 7 sized tips, and the smallest ones actually worked for me. They cost considerably more then these, but well worth it to me to have comfortable earbuds.
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I haven't fallen asleep in them but they are super comfortable. The 4 sizes of soft earphone tips that come with the earbuds were tricky to swap off and on but when I got the right size they stayed put. I put pressure on my ear as if sleeping on a pillow and I would say there is extra pressure inside the ear with the ear tip I use regularly. So, long story short. They are super comfy but pressed in by a pillow might end up being painful on the wake up.
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My thought too - I actually returned a set because I couldn't get to fit and then later tried it again. You have to work it onto the post - but they actually do fit - and very tightly which is what you want. BTW - I love these. I have very small ear canals and have never been able to get ear buds to work. The standard Apple buds are a total waste of money on someone like me. I'm glad that there are companies like Comply that actually think about this stuff.
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More comfortable than a pair of Beats, I suppose, but....I'm not sure if I would advise sleeping on your side with something jammed into your ear in any set of circumstances...
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Not sure what people are talking about concerning noise isolation... I use them to play along on drums... and I usually have to *turn down* the music a little bit to hear the drums... so isolation is just fine... It's all about the tip size and type... the little squishy foam tips do have better isolation... In fact, I had a cheap set of foam tip earbuds a while back and I had the volume cranked a little bit... (not too much)..and unbeknownst to me... the fire alarm had been going on in my office for several minutes and I was totally unaware until someone stopped by my desk and said "hey dude, we gotta go" while making a gesture pointing to the ceiling... i.e. sound isolation is all about the tips... lol Not sure what people are talking about concerning noise isolation... I use them to play along on drums... and I usually have to *turn down* the music a little bit to hear the drums... so isolation is just fine... It's all about the tip size and type... the little squishy foam tips do have better isolation... In fact, I had a cheap set of foam tip earbuds a while back and I had the volume cranked a little bit... (not too much)..and unbeknownst to me... the fire alarm had been going on in my office for several minutes and I was totally unaware until someone stopped by my desk and said... » Read More Not sure what people are talking about concerning noise isolation... I use them to play along on drums... and I usually have to *turn down* the music a little bit to hear the drums... so isolation is just fine... It's all about the tip size and type... the little squishy foam tips do have better isolation... In fact, I had a cheap set of foam tip earbuds a while back and I had the volume cranked a little bit... (not too much)..and unbeknownst to me... the fire alarm had been going on in my office for several minutes and I was totally unaware until someone stopped by my desk and said "hey dude, we gotta go" while making a gesture pointing to the ceiling... i.e. sound isolation is all about the tips... lol « Show Less
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It's not hard hard, but it's not soft either. It has a soft cover outside of the most typical round shaped earphones, so it's not too hard. And the earphones don't go all the way in, it's the kind that is supposed to stay on the outermost layer of the ears, so it shouldn't hurt.
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You can get custom made ear inserts for sleeping. They fit snugly inside your ear, nothing on the outside that would make an echo noise as you move in your sleep. Look for them at gun shows. Sometimes the companies that make the ear buds for shooting also do the custom ones for sleeping. Good luck.
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I tried 3 supposed isolating ear phones, cause when riding my motorcycle I couldnt hear my ipod above the wind noise, even with a fullface helmet. I finally paid about 90 bucks for a pair that have changable ear buds, with one set, the only set i use, is made of memory foam like the ear protection, that is wrapped around the tiny speaker cone. They shut off almost all outside windnoise and let the audio thru, at safe volume levels. good luck.
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Typically Balanced armature earphones isolate very well. The Meelec 161p's are no exception. With the several tips included, using the triple flange, i can't hear a thing on the outside. I live in the city, and take several bus rides. Isolation is superb. Hope this helps
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Earbuds work great but something like a Beats or other over the head, big cushy speakers on your ears type wouldn't. I use earbuds and they are perfect, just get the right size for your ear. The earbags also offer a bit of insulation to the earbuds, reducing outside noise and giving you a clearer sound from your earbud.
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I decided for the first time to not use the standard ear cushion and upgrade to the large size that it comes in. They stay in my ears and since its a full seal I couldn't hear anything else, at least clearly. I didn't test and see if it was noise isolating being in an area without any extra noise. I was always at the gym and couldn't really hear others.