do the stock eartips get softer?

[kofman13]

Right now basically the medium and small sizes give terrible isolation and not a good seal/ANC. the best sound quality and seal is with the large. but they make my ears ache a little after 10-15 minutes.
(even though these large tips are still not as large as some tips from other earbuds that never gave me discomfort). ive read that the discomfort goes away for many people after 2 weeks. does that mean the silicone tips get softer then?

 

[macintoshmac]

Right now basically the medium and small sizes give terrible isolation and not a good seal/ANC. the best sound quality and seal is with the large. but they make my ears ache a little after 10-15 minutes.
(even though these large tips are still not as large as some tips from other earbuds that never gave me discomfort). ive read that the discomfort goes away for many people after 2 weeks. does that mean the silicone tips get softer then?

Silicone tips are generally going to be how they are at the time of purchase, unless they degrade. That is their property, after all, to retain their original manufacturing. So, I would think they would not change shape or softness until something causes them to, such as extreme heat or something.

How about trying aftermarket foam tips instead, if these are not working out?

 

[Htsi]

They will become oily is all. Not softer. Memory foam tips might be a good change for you, but I don’t like them