My ear pods (the new ones that come with iPhone 5) keep falling out when I'm at the gym or running. Anything I can buy to keep to keep them in my ears?
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Ear pods keep falling out
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Tape. Or glue.
Just kidding. I dont think there is anything you can do. Be sure the left bud is in the left ear and right bud in the right ear. You may want to invest in a nicer pair of headphones for running. Although Earpods are advertised to fit all ears, it is obviously impossible to make a pair of headphones fit EVERY single persons ear.
Just kidding. I dont think there is anything you can do. Be sure the left bud is in the left ear and right bud in the right ear. You may want to invest in a nicer pair of headphones for running. Although Earpods are advertised to fit all ears, it is obviously impossible to make a pair of headphones fit EVERY single persons ear.
I used to have that issue with the Jawbone, I bought some Jabra Ear Gels for them, they work on the headphones too.
http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-EarGels-Clear/dp/B00004WINT
It's a discontinued product, you can probably find it by other sellers or on ebay for much less, that link is just to show you what they are like. I currently use it with my Plantronics Discovery 975. 1 pkg should come with 3 full sets, left and right ear, in 3 sizes, S, M, & L.
http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-EarGels-Clear/dp/B00004WINT
It's a discontinued product, you can probably find it by other sellers or on ebay for much less, that link is just to show you what they are like. I currently use it with my Plantronics Discovery 975. 1 pkg should come with 3 full sets, left and right ear, in 3 sizes, S, M, & L.
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First of all, I apologize for all of the useless posts you've had to endure. It's really a shame that the quality of this forum is so low.
As far as your question, try using small earbud foam covers. You can find them on the rainforest site for a low price or you can pick them up at a radio shack for a higher price (but get them same day).
As far as your question, try using small earbud foam covers. You can find them on the rainforest site for a low price or you can pick them up at a radio shack for a higher price (but get them same day).
I have the same issue. I love the earpods, but they don't stay put. These have helped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Pairs-Bl...S_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5648f5029a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Pairs-Bl...S_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5648f5029a
most aftermarket ear buds (skull candy for instance) usually come with several sizes of silicone plugs to customize your ear hole size..believe it or not, everyone is asymmetric..meaning one leg is longer/shorter than the other, one foot can be wide than the other...possible your ear hole is smaller/larger than the other..thus..go with some better ear buds than the stock Apple ones.
The new earpods have very good sound quality overall (phenomenal for the price). Skull candy are renowned for having average to below average sound quality at above average prices.
OP: all you need are the foam covers as we have suggested: it's a very inexpensive solution which will likely work very well for you.
Earskinz
I got tired of sticking my shure in my ears and wanted to use the earbuds instead but they keep falling off. Then I found Earskinz and they work great. I tried it on the new ear pods and they work wonderful! You just have to stretch it a little bit to fit on to the ear pods and make sure the ear pod holes don't get covered. It also puts some thickness to the ear pods but it stays in my ears.
Earskins
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Ear Pods with Earskinz
Earbuds with Earskinz
I got tired of sticking my shure in my ears and wanted to use the earbuds instead but they keep falling off. Then I found Earskinz and they work great. I tried it on the new ear pods and they work wonderful! You just have to stretch it a little bit to fit on to the ear pods and make sure the ear pod holes don't get covered. It also puts some thickness to the ear pods but it stays in my ears.
Earskins
AMAZON
Ear Pods with Earskinz
Earbuds with Earskinz
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I've tried using silicone covers also; the earpods sound far better with the simple foam covers pictured. They also fit very well.
These "accessories" may or may not work, it's a trial&error thing, since everybody's ears are different.
But in your bucket list, everybody at some point have got to buy a pair of what we call IEM (In-Ears-Monitors), a fancy word for earphones + earplugs in 1. Not only do they fit your ears better for the active user (weird at first if u never used earplugs) but also blocks outside noises and it's just you and your music and the world disappears.
Rarely is something make such a huge difference, but a pair of IEM is. Spend at least usd$100 to make it worthwhile.
My 0.02
But in your bucket list, everybody at some point have got to buy a pair of what we call IEM (In-Ears-Monitors), a fancy word for earphones + earplugs in 1. Not only do they fit your ears better for the active user (weird at first if u never used earplugs) but also blocks outside noises and it's just you and your music and the world disappears.
Rarely is something make such a huge difference, but a pair of IEM is. Spend at least usd$100 to make it worthwhile.
My 0.02
The price differential between high quality IEM's and high quality standard headphones is absolutely outrageous. You can get GREAT standard headphones for as little as $15. I can name several for under $50 easily.
OTOH, it is very difficult to find quality IEM's for under $150.
Also, god help you if you mistakenly have your volume set to max with IEM's already in your ears.
OTOH, it is very difficult to find quality IEM's for under $150.
Also, god help you if you mistakenly have your volume set to max with IEM's already in your ears.
That's just about the most idiotic suggestion anyone has ever made on this site.
agreed, this is what I do, but the only thing is your music is going to sound a bit warmer if that matters to you at all.
I always wore headphones like this under my helmet because earbuds were always falling out. I'm sure there are a 1001 different brands, quality levels, and price points. These always worked well enough for me.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/earphone/3316072.p?id=1218400853608&skuId=3316072&st=pcmcat144700050004_categoryid$abcat0204000&cp=1&lp=1
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/earphone/3316072.p?id=1218400853608&skuId=3316072&st=pcmcat144700050004_categoryid$abcat0204000&cp=1&lp=1
One more for basic foam covers, but I go one step further and put two pads on each earpod!
It takes a bit of persuasion to fit one over another but it's worth it if your ears are slightly large. Maybe having two muffles the sound a bit, I don't know, but they fit so snugly in my ears and the bass goes through the roof.
I find the covers start to flatten after a few months but they're so cheap that it's worth swapping them out when that happens. I just changed mine today.
I've tried various types of earphone - Apple iPod original type(the double foam covers trick works on these and makes them pretty darn good), Sony Groove-style, foam earplug-style and ear-canal types - and can't get on with earplug and ear canal ones. Using the earpods with double foam covers is a great trade-off because I can still hear outside sounds for extra safety and don't need to remove them when speaking to shop staff, for example(although I usually do because I think it's rude!).
I'd recommend buying a few cheap ones and testing them out because they can vary in durability and softness.
It takes a bit of persuasion to fit one over another but it's worth it if your ears are slightly large. Maybe having two muffles the sound a bit, I don't know, but they fit so snugly in my ears and the bass goes through the roof.
I find the covers start to flatten after a few months but they're so cheap that it's worth swapping them out when that happens. I just changed mine today.
I've tried various types of earphone - Apple iPod original type(the double foam covers trick works on these and makes them pretty darn good), Sony Groove-style, foam earplug-style and ear-canal types - and can't get on with earplug and ear canal ones. Using the earpods with double foam covers is a great trade-off because I can still hear outside sounds for extra safety and don't need to remove them when speaking to shop staff, for example(although I usually do because I think it's rude!).
I'd recommend buying a few cheap ones and testing them out because they can vary in durability and softness.
I have tried almost everything mentioned in this thread.
As for Earskins, I used them for a while but found them uncomfortable for long use.
Foam covers are what I use on a daily basis. They are comfortable and greatly improve the sound quality. I find that for me double foam covers decrease the mids and highs too much.
Now for exercise I found the perfect product. Earhoox. These are super comfortable and keep the earbuds in very solid. The only reason I don't use them as my regular covers is because the foam covers greatly increase bass and overall sound quality.
https://www.amazon.com/Earhoox-EarPods-Compatible-iPhone-White/dp/B00L1GWZWI?th=1&psc=1
It's a pain to switch them so I have two pairs of earbuds (from previous iPhones) and keep each one set up.
As for Earskins, I used them for a while but found them uncomfortable for long use.
Foam covers are what I use on a daily basis. They are comfortable and greatly improve the sound quality. I find that for me double foam covers decrease the mids and highs too much.
Now for exercise I found the perfect product. Earhoox. These are super comfortable and keep the earbuds in very solid. The only reason I don't use them as my regular covers is because the foam covers greatly increase bass and overall sound quality.
https://www.amazon.com/Earhoox-EarPods-Compatible-iPhone-White/dp/B00L1GWZWI?th=1&psc=1
It's a pain to switch them so I have two pairs of earbuds (from previous iPhones) and keep each one set up.
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Placed a photo for you guys. I got two pairs recently and its been working perfectly so no complaints at all
[doublepost=1470056367][/doublepost]Placed a photo for you guys. I got two pairs recently and its been working perfectly so no complaints at all
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EarPodz-S...395015?hash=item4651c23dc7:g:OXQAAOSw0fhXj4Tf