I have really small ears and ear canals, and AirPods Pro’s are generally uncomfortable (both 2 and 3). They also suck at staying in my ears which defeats the purpose of them being gym buds as well. I’ve tried all kinds of ear tips to no avail. I vastly prefer headphones but unfortunately I have a hair type that gets ridiculous looking headphone lines in it when I wear them. So here I am. I’m hoping for comfort and then features next. ANC would be nice if it’s good, otherwise I guess I might consider wired if I can get much better sound. AirPods don’t sound great when I’m used to my HD 6XX lol.

  • notsosure@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    2 months ago

    I’ve compared many EarPods over the years, and Bose turned out to be the best (sound and fit). (They have one disadvantage: if you mention Bose, you will immediately get pummeled, it’s a “thing” with some people).

  • boywar3@lemmy.world
    2·
    2 months ago

    I use the Soundcore v30i. They dont go in the ear itself - they loop around the back of the ear and are very light. I wear them for 7 hours a day most days and often forget they are on.

    I dont know much about sound quality ratings, but I rather like them! (They are also pretty cheap and the battery life is quite good)

  • BCsven@lemmy.ca
    2·
    2 months ago

    Try behind the head headphones. The bans rides at the back base of your head.

  • Professorozone@lemmy.world
    2·
    2 months ago

    I have sensitive ears as well and got some bone conduction headphones. They sound all right for me and nothing sits in the ear and you can still hear what’s going on around you as long as they are not too loud. Perfect for riding my bike.

    They are called Shox, but there are different brands.

  • thatsnomayo [he/him]@lemmy.mlB
    2·
    2 months ago

    I really like KZ earbuds because they’re so much better than slop audio consumer equipment but they’re basically giving them away. KZ EDX Pro I got for literally [mathing] 7 or 8 USD (?) and they’re amazing for running

    • BoxOfFeet@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      2 months ago

      I can’t believe how good they sound for the money. They are worth carrying around a USB-C DAC for.

  • omzwo@lemmy.world
    1·
    2 months ago

    Not the best solution but can the silicon ear bud part be taken out or replaced? Some in-ear earphones can still stay in place even with the silicon part off but the sound quality might be worse and they are less securely fitted to the ears.

  • southsamurai@sh.itjust.works
    1·
    2 months ago

    https://www.amazon.com/Koss-KSC75-Portable-Stereophone-Headphones/dp/B0006B486K

    They may or may not be right for you, but the sound is way better than the price tag, and the price is low enough to be worth trying them. They have a Bluetooth version as well. No anc though. They’re as comfortable as it gets for clip ons.

    Thing with buds is that you gotta find the right tips. Comply is the default brand because they make something to fit every damn size out there. So you may just need to hunt down new tips instead