How to keep earbuds from falling out?

I found the duct tape response obnoxious enough to chime in. The purpose of these boards is to help one another. Dishing and non-answers are absolutely no help.

The "new" ear buds provided by Apple with iPhones, iPods et al, are extremely wonderful to listen through but, alas, quite painful (for me) to use. The edges catch the inside of my ear and scrape them a bit and they fall out constantly which makes me push them in repeatedly thereby exacerbating the scraping.

But I found a solution that works VERY well. I had a collection of scratch guards in a drawer and it turns out the small, thin, green felt ones were EXCELLENT for providing a buffer for the ear AND making them stay.

You can find them at Amazon and Ebay under a number of names. I thought "Green Felt Dots" would work best under a search.

Here is a link to one type: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/250947631365?lpid=82&chn=ps but be advised there are quite a few.

If you want to see them first, I recommend Michaels, Walmart, Walgreen or possibly CVS.

And yes, I do have blue tooth over the ear pads that work as well as the ear buds which absolutely solved that problem.

Best,

Nathan

I've run out of duct tape so I've started using a hammer and that works really well. As an added bonus I find that the bass is really low now.

Update

...Great news - After the second day my ears have finally stopped bleeding

(Not sure if this was the bass)

I know this is years later...but was having the same problem and googled my way to this thread. I forgot my headphones at work and needed something temporary and JUST after reading some of these snarky comments the quick-fix came to me. JUST REVERSE AND FLIP THEM. So right goes in left upside down (left in right upside down) and then pull the cord over your ear. Voila! Good for walking around at least. Can't vouch for running.

I agree. Have you ever noticed that people who have to back up their answers with “its not rocket science “ usually have a lower than the normal level of intelligence? (Hence , the back up to their reply, that helps lift their low self esteem)?

margaretfromst paul wrote:

I agree. Have you ever noticed that people who have to back up their answers with “its not rocket science “ usually have a lower than the normal level of intelligence? (Hence , the back up to their reply, that helps lift their low self esteem)?

Your ability to determine a person's IQ and emotional well-being from nine words is beyond astounding. I am in awe.

I found it interesting that someone had to come to a thread started 3 years ago complaining about the way people display their intelligence by adding a post that adds no value to the original thread....talk about your rocket science....😕

guess different people have different air sizes I stopped using mine when running because that made them fall out otherwise I never had any issues

for my running troubles I bought a a2dp bluetooth behind the neck headset works perfect

**** now you made me feel guilty that it's been too long since i ran! 😝

You had to come in 4 months after this thread started to make that comment? Think about it for a moment, the earbuds have no user changeable parts, so how could anyone make a difference in how they fit into an individual's ear? They are a common size, and people do not all have the same size ear. Do you have a valid answer to the OP's question?

No, it's not rocket science, but it looks like some of the experienced folks on this list aren't either. I mean, come on, there should be a fix for these slippery earbuds that'd allow the wearer to keep the Apple controls and the buds w/o falling out.

ndata wrote:

I found the duct tape response obnoxious enough to chime in. The purpose of these boards is to help one another. Dishing and non-answers are absolutely no help.

The "new" ear buds provided by Apple with iPhones, iPods et al, are extremely wonderful to listen through but, alas, quite painful (for me) to use. The edges catch the inside of my ear and scrape them a bit and they fall out constantly which makes me push them in repeatedly thereby exacerbating the scraping.

But I found a solution that works VERY well. I had a collection of scratch guards in a drawer and it turns out the small, thin, green felt ones were EXCELLENT for providing a buffer for the ear AND making them stay.

You can find them at Amazon and Ebay under a number of names. I thought "Green Felt Dots" would work best under a search.

Here is a link to one type: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/250947631365?lpid=82&chn=ps but be advised there are quite a few.

If you want to see them first, I recommend Michaels, Walmart, Walgreen or possibly CVS.

And yes, I do have blue tooth over the ear pads that work as well as the ear buds which absolutely solved that problem.

Best,

Nathan

Buy a pair that suit your needs. It's common sense. I am allergic to green felt so I find your suggestion somewhat discriminatory.

Pete

Duct tape might help hold the brain in 😉

Surprised no-one suggested buying a a set of headphones that come with different size " bud tips" that size the earbuds to ear sizes

that is if whiners are actually looking for a solution 😮

I just found out how to secure the earbuds. It's kind of unique, but I'm not sure if it's fall proof. But it does work while sitting and listening to music or on your laptop, etc. Put the earbuds in from the back of your head. Does that make sense? Instead of the normal way, take the right ear bud and insert it from behind your ear, rather than in front, somehow this helps secure the left too. Since doing this, they never fall, even if I shake my head around. Not sure about jogging though.

I know it's been awhile since you posted. I had the same problem with my ear buds. That is until I found earhoox. They are the best thing ever! I use them when I run, and have no problem with the ear buds falling out. I highly recommend them. Here's the link: http://earhoox.com

I have tiny ear canals and have used these forever. Love them and no pain at all. http://earbudi.com/EARBUDi/EARBUDi.html Be sure to order correct one for your phone as the older ear buds are not the same as the newer ear buds. Come in fun colors as well.

Csound1 wrote:

IdrisSeabright wrote:

Your ability to determine a person's IQ and emotional well-being from nine words is beyond astounding. I am in awe.

It's not rocket science don'cha know.

I like the somewhat recursive nature of that reply.