Airpods Hurt My Ears
Apple wasn’t the first consumer electronics company to release cord-free Bluetooth earbuds. In fact, rivals had similar offerings years before Apple joined the party. Apple might not have been first but the company certainly did it best, as is often the case when Apple enters a new market — just look at the iPad and iPhone for perfect examples. They have a better design, a smarter case, and more advanced wireless technology than anything else on the market. They even have better sound quality than most cord-free earbuds, but they’re not perfect.
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While Apple’s AirPods do deliver surprisingly good sound quality, users don’t always get to hear it. Because the earbud tips are made out of smooth plastic instead of silicone, they never stay in one’s ears securely. A loose fit means there’s no noise isolation, so sound leaks and audio quality suffers. There are a few ways to address the issue, but a new “hack” offers the best solution we’ve seen so far.
If you want your AirPods to actually stay in your ears with a good seal, silicone tips like these are the most effective and comfortable solution there is. They’ll ensure that your AirPods stay securely in your ears and they’ll prevent any sound from leaking by keeping a good seal, but there’s an obvious problem with this solution: you have to remove the tips anytime you want to charge your AirPods. There’s simply no way to get them in the case without removing the tips.
Via Reddit, a new solution has been found by a user named “NewZealandMatt” on an Apple forum. It’s actually quite smart. Using a hole punch and a roll of Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape, which is cushioned and grippy, you can strategically place tiny dots on your AirPods so they stick in your ears without slipping. Best of all, the AirPods still fit in the case, so they can be charged without having to remove any tips.
You can get a Swingline hole punch for under $5 on Amazon, and a roll of cushioned 3M tape is under $10. It looks a bit funny, as you can see in the photo above, but the tape is completely hidden inside your ear while you’re using the AirPods, so it’s obviously not a big deal. Check out the full post here, but the gist of it is pretty simple: Punch holes in the tape, then stick them on your AirPods.
Even the best in-ear headphones, or earphones, can sound awful and quickly become uncomfortable if they're too loose, too tight or aren't seated well in your ear. So get the most out of your earphones by following these tips to getting the proper fit.
Size and material matter
The key to a proper earphone fit is using the right size ear tip. So try the various sizes of foam and silicon tips that come with your earphones. Foam tips are more forgiving for size differences, so are a good option for hard-to-fit ears.
For comfort and a better fit, you can also buy specialized tips. Comply makes Sound Isolation Plus tips in S, M and L designed to block out sound ($19.99 on ComplyFoam, check price on Amazon), a 2-pair pack of Sport Pro tips with SweatGuard to keep our sweat and debris ($19.99 on ComplyFoam, check price on Amazon) in S, M or L, and a 3-pair pack of Comfort Plus tips ($21.99 on ComplyFoam, check price on Amazon) in S, M and L. If you're not sure of which style is right for you, you can pick up a Variety Pack with a pair of each type of eartip ($17.99 on ComplyFoam, check price on Amazon).
Also, one ear may be slightly larger than the other, so you may need to use a different size tip for each ear. Before you invest in new tips, check the fit with the tips that come with your headphones to see if you'll more than one size.
Seat the eartip firmly
To get the best sound, you need to seal your ear canal with the eartip. So simply pushing an eartip into your ear often isn't enough to create a proper seal. Try gently pulling on the outer rim of your ear to ease the tip into a comfortable position. You should notice a drop in ambient noise when the tip is seated correctly. And when you're listening to music, you'll notice more range, especially bass.
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Secure the tip for sports
Getting headphones for working out to fit well is particularly tricky. The constant pulling on the eartip as you move can loosen even well-inserted eartips.
Try looping the cable that connects them behind your head and around the top of each ear. For eartips that are angled to fit in the ear canal, place the side marked “L” in your right ear and the side marked “R” in your left ear. Some headphones, like those made by Shure are designed to be worn this way, so check before swapping sides.
Make sure to use any stabilizers that may have come packed with the earphones. These plastic pieces basically wedge the eartip into place to keep it from wiggling as you move. You can also try a generic stabilizer, like the BudLocks Earphone Sport Grips ($9.95 on FarEndGear, check price on Amazon). And for Apple Airpods and Earpods, there are EarBuddyz 2.0 ($11.95, check price on Amazon) you can attach to help them stay in place. If you prefer a hook, there's also the Earbudifor Apple Earpods ($9.99, check price on Amazon)
If your earphones come with eartips that have double or triple flanges, you may find they stay put better than the regular tips. And check to see if your earphones are compatible with Comply Sport Pro tips with SweatGuard ($19.99 on ComplyFoam, check price on Amazon), which prevent slipping when you exercise and moisture from getting in your earphones.
You can also try anchoring the headphone cable to your shirt with a clothing clip so it doesn't flop around as much. I like Bud Button, a magnetic cord holder ($11.99, on sale on sp-rk.com, check price on Amazon) that anchors your earphone cord to your shirt. Or, you can try Gogosodu's Cable Clips for Earphone Wire ($10.25, check price on Amazon), which is a neck-strap that holds your headphone cord in place. You can use it for Bluetooth or regular headphones.
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