In ear headphones - where to try before I buy?

[Dibble]

I'm after some "in ear" headphones that will fit comfortably under my motorcycle helmet, and even possibly (should I ever return), won't fall out at the gym.

The problem is that I must have oddly shaped ear canals, and have already been through half a dozen or so pairs without finding a good fit, even with chagnebale size buds/tips. My ears seem to be "small", and I also have trouble with radio earpieces at work.

So is there anywhere I can try before I buy, or will I end up getting some custom ones made?

[mybrainhurts]

Deaf Old Fart, eh...?

Do you zimmer...?

[sneijder]

Ones that won't fall out tend to seal in the ear, thus cancelling all external noise.

I won't cycle with mine, I wouldn't be motorcycling with them that's for sure.

I doubt anywhere will let you do this for hygiene reasons.







glad I posted this, 31 years old and I had to find out how to spell 'hygiene'

[Finlandia]

Small form factor ones are your best bet, Klipsch Image X series (these are unbeatable for comfort!), q-Jays, d-Jays.

Not sure you will find a place where you can try them before buying.

ETA

Etymotic ER 4 or 6 may be a good choice too, they are small and go deep in ear, the isolation is the best you can find.

Edited by Finlandia on Monday 20th April 08:39

[Dibble]

sneijder said:

Ones that won't fall out tend to seal in the ear, thus cancelling all external noise.

I won't cycle with mine, I wouldn't be motorcycling with them that's for sure.

I wear earplugs when I'm on the bike normally, which cuts down most, if not all, of the external noise.

[johnnywgk]

tut tut tut, you really should be listening as well as looking

[Dibble]

johnnywgk said:

tut tut tut, you really should be listening as well as looking

As already said, they're not solely for use on the bike.

[bazking69]

For hygiene reasons I think you will struggle to find anywhere that will let you try in ear headphones before you buy...

[Mr_annie_vxr]

I tried some out at the APPLE store. They had lots of the rubber bits and threw them out after.