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EarSkinz for Airpods
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I bought these foam covers and I don't like them. They slip about and come off. They're tricky to install. I don't find the sounds that much better, mor do they stay in my ears any better. It seems too much hassle for minimal gain.
I do use the EarSkinz for the gym and when exercising outside. These are much better at gripping and they really secure the AirPods. A quick tip: lick the EarSkinz before putting fitting it on the AirPod. That way, they slip on and off extremely easily. That way they don't feel like a pain in the a$$ to use - quick and easy. I still use the AirPds without indoors as I don't need that security and grip. Now, if only they made them with holes for the sensors, they'd be perfect! (I'm sure this is 'coming soon')
Mine took about 10 days. They do fit in the case with pressure. I'd save your money. They're awfeful and don't stay in place. EarSkinz are the way forward for now until there's a bespoke solution.
I have both the above pictured ones with the opening as well as the full ones and they both stay in place when in the case and while in my ears. The foam on this particular brand is fairly thick and stretchy and doesn't tear...and mine arrived via Prime in 2 days.
The white ones are (that's what I have)
HieGi Middle Empty Foam Cushions for Earphones Earbuds (6 Pairs) White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011AXWY2W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aQ4DybNPBJF2B
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Thanks! Just ordered mine! Perfect for my uses! Though gym use might not be as good since they'll get wet and gross. But for work and walks this will be perfect!
That's different to my experience. I have the ones with the holes and find the slip off easily.
You say you have the ones with full ones? How do these work with the sensors? Do they stop them from working as they should?
I cut out small 2mm holes at each sensor site and that works perfectly with the full ones.
Were you able to fit them in the case and close the case? The AirPods charge fine without having to close the case, but if we leave the case open, it seems that the case battery is draining. Did you face the similar problem?
Yaa pretty much. They might stay little better than the EarPods as there is no cable weighing them down, but don't expect a tight fit. For me the ear hooks like the Bose ear wings work best. I have tried using them with AirPods via DIY, but problem is we cannot close the case. In my case, I am able to charge the airpods fine but because I can't close the case lid completely, it looks like the case battery is constantly draining.
Do other users have the same problem (especially relating to case battery draining if the case lid is open?)
No, for me the EarPods would always jiggle out (the wire being the biggest culprit here). With the AirPods, I can wear them for hours without adjustment. Same goes for the wifey.
Of course, YMMV, but for me the AirPods fit just great with no adjustments.
How are you supposed to get the foam to stay in place? Mine came and they slip around a bit and it doesn't stay in place. Think it does fit better though.
This is exactly what I found and I was shot down as others said they say with no problems. It's just not the best solution. The EarSkins are the best solution so far. They stick like **** to a blanket!
It's not that big of a deal for me. I keep my skinz in a case in with a little pocket and the Airpod case goes in another pocket. and I just pop them on and I can use them and pop them off to charge.
Yeah. At first they're a bit tight, but after a couple of uses, they slacken off slightly and are easier to use.
probably a 1-2 second thing after they've been broken in. Mine were attached to my Earpods for a few months already. They take no time to pop on and off of my Airpods.
Had to punch some holes in a pair of the earbuddyz I grabbed off Amazon that I used on my earpods.. not exactly a perfect fit lol.. waiting for them to come out with versions for the airpods or go with earhoox
https://www.amazon.com/EarBuddyz-At...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0R56PGB03FB11T33ZQJC
https://www.amazon.com/EarBuddyz-At...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0R56PGB03FB11T33ZQJC
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