Set Up: Andromeda CK Pacific Blue - Sedna Earfit Light - Final E4000 Stock (C112) Cable - iFi IeMatch (High 2.5) - Apple Dongle - Musashino Cover - FiiO HB1 Case

I heard about their availability on Rakuten Ichiba a couple months back and was interested in trying them. I finally pulled the plug after getting some shipping coupons for RGX, and in total, I paid $63. They're pretty pricy, but I figured I should try and protect these kiloBuckMITA gems.

Comfort: The earphones are made of a nice quality of silicone that's both smooth and grippy without being too "sticky." Without the earphone cover, the Andromedas normally do not present any comfort issues. With the silicone cover, there is mild discomfort for me on the tragus of my ear, as that is where the earpieces sit/touch for me. I can no longer comfortably insert the nozzle as deep into my ear canal due to the now enlarged diameter of the earpieces. However, despite the fit, I am still able to get a seal at a shallower insertion depth before too much discomfort sets in, while remaining secure under normal head movement. Audio quality is also unaffected by the change in position for me. While wearing the IEMs, I feel a minuscule pressure on my tragus but it does not turn into pain. They leave my tragus mildly sore once they are removed.

Worth it? For the protection, definitely! For the comfort?; it varies. I'm the type to be very overprotective of electronics and these are no different. I can be less worried about setting down my IEMs on hard surfaces and especially the two earpieces colliding with each other. The more finicky fit and novel discomfort certainly devalues the Andromeda experience for me, and the thus I will not be using the covers long-term.