My ear canals are extremely small. I cannot get the smallest of the tree shaped earbuds to stay in. If I squeeze them in too hard, no sound comes out and they get very uncomfortable. Does anybody know of any solution?
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This is not a cheap answer, but an audiologist can make custom molds for you.
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I can't keep them in long enough to know. Probably me but the buds are a PITA. I just use my big cumbersome headset. It doesn't fall out all the time.
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I do not have either issue you mention, however that being said, I do know that the selection of this type of sports clip ear buds is very limited. I've had 5 different types and I like and find these are holding up the best. I suggest a test fit also the insert into the ear canal a wish was a bit smaller and softer.
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Can't say that I have unless you are exercising. In which case they will fall out. I have noticed that they do tend to "loosen" their grip after a while of wear, which may result to falling out. But then again this happens with almost all earbuds. Which is why in my opinion I hate earbuds. Try changing the rubber size. That might help with your issue. In my case my right ear canal is slightly larger then my left ear canal, and this results in the earbud falling out or "loosening" more frequently then with my right ear.
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I have small ears as well, so I'm always using the smallest adapters available, and at times, some of them are too big. That said, these fit me well, when using the smallest adapters. You have to make sure you use the smallest "wheel", and the smallest actual headphone cover. Also, make sure to use the rubber headphone covers and opposed to the "felt" cover. This combination works perfect for my small ears. I can wear these easily for 5 hours without them becoming uncomfortable, but after that, you do start to feel them, but for me anyway, that's the case with all earphones.
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For some people it's a bit difficult to get the ear bud all the way into the ear. My mother tried using it once; she only put the rubber part into her ear canal. You also have to get the hard plastic part into your ear too. That's one possibility. Another is that the buds just might not fit you well enough to stay put. Having said that, the earbuds stay in my ears very solidly - it takes a lot to get them out.
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Carol,Like I told Ryan,I have this headset and it does not go inside the ear canal like an earbud.It just rests there.It's a great headset!It's very comfortable,and the sound quality is great on both ends of the line.
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I used them, and I inserted them correctly (rolled them up into a tight cylinder then put them in my ear). In the morning, my ears hurt, even for a little while after I took the ear plugs out. I think I must have small ear canals -- when I buy headphones that have different-sized ear pieces, I always have to use the smallest ones. Anyway, I would say they are not comfortable for smaller ears.
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Dry them out with a blow dryer if the sound won't return . Return them for a refund. You may want to check the ear plug size I use the largest size to keep water out
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These earphones do work only when they are inserted correctly. Unlike other bud-earphones, which can sit outside the ear canal, these ones have to be inserted because they don't have speakers and rely on an enclosed air chamber (between earphone and ear) to create the sounds. Tiny sound is a sure signal that you need to correct the insertion of these earphones. If you are new to ear canal phones, I'd suggest you start with the silicone buds, then, after you get used to them, use the foam buds--bass, isolation and overall sound will improve.
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I'm afraid there seems to be no simple answer. I read all the warnings about large ones and got standard: they were way too small. Maybe my ears are bit big (I'm an adult man) or maybe standard is really small (as they used to label it). I suppose one unsatisfying answer is that they're cheap for what you get: try one of each and give away (after cleaning) the one that doesn't fit.
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Hi Hal,I'm probably the wrong person to try and address your question as I have NOT used mine since I got them; apparently my ears are too small for them to be used. I have tried several times but one then the other pop out (literally pop out). Without having tried the CX685 my best guess is that perhaps they have addressed the comfort/fit of their ear buds to accommodate a wider range of ear sizes? I can't be the only one out here who simply can't wear the "standard" sizes! Hopefully there are a few reviews to detail if anything new or additional has been packaged with the CX685 version. Hi Hal,I'm probably the wrong person to try and address your question as I have NOT used mine since I got them; apparently my ears are too small for them to be used. I have tried several times but one then the other pop out (literally pop out). Without having tried the CX685 my best guess is that perhaps they have addressed the comfort/fit of their ear buds to accommodate a wider range of ear sizes? I can't be the only one out here who simply can't wear the "standard" sizes! Hopefully there are a few reviews to detail if anything new or additional has been packaged... » Read More Hi Hal,I'm probably the wrong person to try and address your question as I have NOT used mine since I got them; apparently my ears are too small for them to be used. I have tried several times but one then the other pop out (literally pop out). Without having tried the CX685 my best guess is that perhaps they have addressed the comfort/fit of their ear buds to accommodate a wider range of ear sizes? I can't be the only one out here who simply can't wear the "standard" sizes! Hopefully there are a few reviews to detail if anything new or additional has been packaged with the CX685 version. « Show Less
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i have 4 or 5 pairs .. one from beats, these, a sony, polk,......these sound the best BUT..I do not know of it ias me or I am a dope, I am having problem getting them to fit in my ears and stay there ....maybe one is bent the wrong way...but once they are in they are nice...
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I find them to be a bit of a pain to get into my ears, and once they are in, they begin to hurt after awhile. I assume that is because they are too big for my ear canal. I stopped using them and went back to another type of ear plug.
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Try thinking about what sized earbuds you use. If you prefer the smaller rubber fittings, go for small here. I'm a 5'10" male and the mediums work for me.
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I am looking for the same information, after a google search it seems that these are a little short for earbuds. Which is fine with me, I use an extender to work with my phone and am a short person so I was hoping for a shorter pair. I think I will order them and if no one responds by the time they come I will let you know. I have been looking at these, they have an extender that might be useful to you:http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/tech-data/B000WOIG8C/ref=de_a_smtd
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KURT GEORGE is just butthurt he can't figure out how earbuds work, these are similar to any modern earbuds. If you aren't like KURT, you can probably select an appropriately sized bud for your ear size/structure which should create a secure fit naturally cancelling noise.Source: if you jam something in your ear, you wont hear good