Originally Posted by CApreppie
ScottC--whats your opinion on the triple flange's noise reduction? Are they better than the hard plastic and foam ones that come with the E2Cs?
I currently use the clear hard plastic ones because they are easier to wash and keep clean than the foam ones. The left ear fits really well, but the right ear one for some reason always needs to be readjusted and doesn't fit as comfortably.
Thanks!
I think the triple flange give the best sound isolation of all the tips. A reviewer on Head-fi.com tried all tips and custom ear molds. He ended up using the triple flanges. Just remember that the reason Shure offers so many different options is that everyone is different.
I have never had such a good seal that I get earaches from ascent or descent. The positive side of this is that you are getting the best sound and bass response. You obviously know the negative side. Sounds like you should either follow the previous suggestion of breaking that seal or not using them during descent, or try a different ear adapter that might not give such a tight seal.