vodkafan Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 It's the 21st century so why can't they manage to design some earbuds that actually FIT and STAY in human ears? It's not like ears changed suddenly they are they the ones we have always had. Rant mode off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angury Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I have small ears and have this problem of trying to find earphones that fit. I just buy earphones that fit over your ear rather than go into them to get past this problem. And I'm not a fan of headphones either, or those would be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I haven't used the ones that come with the iPod since the first week or two I had it - went straight out and bought some in-ear ones and not had any problems since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 ^ I've done the same - the ones I've got come with three different size covers for the bud so you can get the one that's the best fit, although the left one is still prone to escaping occasionally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 ^ I've done the same - the ones I've got come with three different size covers for the bud so you can get the one that's the best fit, although the left one is still prone to escaping occasionally! I bought some like this Claire with the three different sizes so you can get a snug fit inside your ear ....but they still fall out! And the hard type are simply useless no matter what shape . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I bought some like this Claire with the three different sizes so you can get a snug fit inside your ear ....but they still fall out! And the hard type are simply useless no matter what shape . Guess I'm lucky in that my ear canals seem okay with them. My friend had a similar problem to yours and he started using these instead and he rates them very highly. Might be worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I didn't like the hard ones that came with the iPod, and I used to use them with my first iPod, but got fed up with replacing them because the wiring would come loose in one or the other buds, or near to the socket. The one's I've bought have been much more reliable, but like I said, the left one does still tend to pop out occasionally. Edited July 3, 2014 by chesilbeach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I didn't realise how bad the ones that came with my phone were until I bought my new iPod Nano a couple of weeks ago. The iPod ones are miles more comfortable - and 'earhole' shaped, not round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Begins Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I just buy earphones that fit over your ear rather than go into them to get past this problem. And I'm not a fan of headphones either, or those would be a good option. This is me. I just bought a wrap around the ear pair of Skull Candy ones last night for the (planed) music and movies on my Fire. They sound amazing and fit well. The piece that goes over your ear is rubbery so it can conform to the outside of the ear. I hate headphones and ear buds- I used to work in radio and constantly wore them. Edited July 3, 2014 by Anna Begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander the Great Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I also buy headphones that go over the ear. My best pair has been the cheapest I've bought - JVC, 20 euros. My first pair lasted through 3 years of intense use and a few months ago, I bought a second pair just like it. They don't hurt, they're easy to pack, light and simple. Earbuds always hurt my ears and fall out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Guess I'm lucky in that my ear canals seem okay with them. My friend had a similar problem to yours and he started using these instead and he rates them very highly. Might be worth a look Thanks everybody for the feedback. Looks like there are products on the market that will help me, maybe a combination of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Thanks everybody for the feedback. Looks like there are products on the market that will help me, maybe a combination of things. Superglue will work, if all else fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Superglue will work, if all else fails. Or for something less permanent, chewing gum. (just trying to be helpful VF ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't like the standard hard headphones/earbuds either, my ears are small so they usually don't fit well and fall out. I bought some noise-cancelling ones that sit in your ear and use the smallest plugs on those, this seems to help (they still fall out sometimes though). I hope you can find some headphones / earbuds that suit you, VF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I have very small, pixie-ish ears. I can never get ear buds to stay in, not can I get the ones that have over-the-ear-hooky-bits to stay on. I have to use traditional over-the-head earphones. I always go for the small ones we used to get with walkman stereos, because the big heavy ones are way too big for my ears (and my head!) and really hurt to wear. I have a real problem with earphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I can't stand earbuds, because they either end up hurting or they fall out (or both, usually). I tend to prefer the big over-your-ear headphones....they can be very comfy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00007EDM8?cache=aa72c554efd0b185efbe46783daec9fdπ=AC_SX110_SY165&qid=1406722179&sr=8-11#ref=mp_s_a_1_11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00007EDM8?cache=aa72c554efd0b185efbe46783daec9fdπ=AC_SX110_SY165&qid=1406722179&sr=8-11#ref=mp_s_a_1_11 Thanks Dex I looked at some similar ones today but ended up buying some cheaper £3 ones from Asda because of temporary budget constraints lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I only posted that one to show the style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen.d Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 It's the 21st century so why can't they manage to design some earbuds that actually FIT and STAY in human ears? It's not like ears changed suddenly they are they the ones we have always had. Rant mode off I know! This is one of my pet peeves, I've bought numerous pairs of earbuds and NONE of them have stayed in my ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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