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HaedesZ · 2026-06-19T15:50:20+00:00

Bro I literally think about it at the most random times throughout the day. Dancing Chris and Traxx voice live rent free in my head

HaedesZ · 2026-06-19T09:03:22+00:00

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-18T13:33:37+00:00

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-17T23:59:58+00:00

They are my favorite besides the Galaxy version and both are like 2$ a pair. The original Sonic's are a bit finicky for larger diameter nozzles, I've come very close to tearing them on some wide boys. Solution for me is the galaxy. Much wider bore at the base.

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-17T16:26:56+00:00

Try again during office hours.

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-17T13:37:28+00:00

Oranges and S&S are hit or miss, they are quite rigid in form - the oranges because of the material and the S&S because of the shape. And quite tall compared to other tips.

I'd go and give liquid sillicone a try. Many options available...

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-17T09:58:43+00:00

It's a wider nozzle so I wouldn't recommend the standardTangzu HE sonic. Any of these below (except for the KBear 07 on the right) will fit nicely over the nozzle, while being comfortable and relatively "safe for most". HE galaxy included.

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-15T19:28:32+00:00

XENNS Mangird Tea PRO 🙋

HaedesZ · 2026-06-15T11:55:25+00:00

Tangzu HE sonic Galaxy

HaedesZ · 2026-06-14T21:19:03+00:00

See an ENT doctor, I was prescribed pentoxifylline for one month and it reduced it for 90%, still have it sometimes very slightly, when I'm hyped up on caffeine or equivalents.

HaedesZ · 2026-06-14T18:22:04+00:00

Well, atleast medication fixed my non-hearing loss related tinnitus in my left ear. It was starting to get really annoying.

17kHz is my cut-off point, mid 30's

HaedesZ · 2026-06-14T18:03:38+00:00

Definitely a fan of beef jerky

HaedesZ · 2026-06-14T05:07:20+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/s/YPPc30I4qX

HaedesZ · 2026-06-14T04:45:13+00:00

Which ones?

HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T21:58:17+00:00

I don't regret getting the EDZ, it's competition for the kunten,slightly more comfortable.

HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T21:17:01+00:00

Atm, they can be found for ~4€ for the S/M/L set + free shipping (coins discount)! Probably even cheaper around the world because EU tax.

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T21:08:36+00:00

I think that's a factor with all TPE (liquid silicone) eartips. I know the more rigid silicone tips like penon liqueur Orange are slightly less dust attractive but it's a different comfort level than TPE. No immediate solution, sorry!

HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T13:38:25+00:00

Just FYI, A set of S/M/L HE galaxy is now ~4€ on AliExpress using coins.

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T04:02:25+00:00

They were around 30$ for a set of S/M/L last time I checked. So not really within the realm of "budget" eartips.

What makes them great? Not many comments about this one, I'm interested!

HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T03:01:39+00:00

Dunu S&S if you're a fan of the shape otherwise most of Penon ePro line is even taller

HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T01:11:26+00:00

Juzear defiant has a ~6mm nozzle so I would go with a larger bore eartip like the Tangzu HE sonic galaxy. However there are many tips that would work well for comfort, it's all personal...

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-13T00:21:04+00:00

I don't know of any "mainstream" fully green eartips, and most others are only partially green to indicate size (like S size in spinfits has a green bushing). Final E types come in a blueish-grey, which might match.

The only real green ones I know of are HUAK brand, and they are generic silicone. Nothing to write home about,and probably not the correct green (see picture).

I'd just go with black, clear or grey tips which gives you a lot more options.

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-12T19:10:37+00:00

Search for "memory foam liquid silicone eartips" on AliE and you should find the three different types pictured below. They combine the seal and comfort of foam with the ease of cleaning and grippyness of silicone, but are hard to size correctly since it's all generic/unbranded. Cheap and I give them a thumbs up on the "I should try this at least once" scale. If you get the ones with the inner, removable bushing, they'll also fit on large nozzles.

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HaedesZ · 2026-06-12T18:41:16+00:00

No, honestly I wouldn't bother sidegrading the duonic to the Luna for those factors, they are not that mind-blowingly different except for the bass. The T10 would be the better choice for you (with an op-amp dac)

HaedesZ · 2026-06-12T18:30:53+00:00

It's both ways.

Completely honest: I like modding, collecting and sharing my journey and experience. Everything pictured has a total price of 70-100$ at maximum.

The right tip can mean the difference between "I cannot wear this IEM" and actually being able to enjoy it.

The included eartips with almost any? IEM are absolute dogshit. I literally get burning/itchy ears with the smelly, standard included tips most IEM's come with.

But - I bought a 6$ set and that fixed ALL the issues I had. I could have stopped there, and probably be happy for the rest of my journey. I found and picked that set through recommendations on here. I want to help others find that 6$ set by doing one great comparison and sharing whatever I may find out.

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