[RohanM]

I've finally taken the iPod plunge and bought a pair of Denon 551 in-ear 'phones to go with my Touch. The problem I have is that I cannot quite get the 'phones in properly; or get them to stay there if I do! Which is a shame as when it works, it sounds good (and I've kinda got used to having something in my ears ).

I've tried all three sizes, and even mixing them up, but...

So, I'm looking to replace the supplied silicon seals. Any recommendations as what to try, and where to get them? I would prefer somewhere that supplies a mixture (I see that some manufacturers provide foam and silicon seals in varying shapes; but Denon only provided the silicon semi-spheres like those that Sennheiser supply) as opposed to 10x of one type/size only.

My preference (I think) would be for something that was quite soft and squishy on/in my ears (i.e. comfortable and not painful) but did a decent job sealing and staying in place.

I am assuming that different makes of seal are indeed interchangeable with OEM supplies...

[r@mside]

You can get Compy T-400 tips from Amazon and Advancedmp3players. These are foam that you squash to insert in your ear, they then expand to fit.

Sennheiser tips and Sony Ex tips also fit. Both are softer silicon than supplied by Denon and could make for a better fit - they come about half the price of Complys and will last a lot longer.

[RohanM]

Originally Posted by r@mside

You can get Compy T-400 tips from Amazon and Advancedmp3players. These are foam that you squash to insert in your ear, they then expand to fit.

Sennheiser tips and Sony Ex tips also fit. Both are softer silicon than supplied by Denon and could make for a better fit - they come about half the price of Complys and will last a lot longer.

Cheers. Since spoken to a mate who has ordered some "Klipsch"(?) in-ears online; and apparently he gets free spare seals - not that he has the originals for me to try, basing his order on a review on TrustedReviews (which is a site i respect, but spending over a £100 without any first hand experience... ).

Otherwise the Complys sound good (took a while to find, until the spelling mistake in your response was spotted ). will have to play with exchange rates, etc, to see if better to go direct or via amazon (if the Klipsch don't fit the bill).

[RohanM]

Originally Posted by r@mside

Sennheiser tips and Sony Ex tips also fit. Both are softer silicon than supplied by Denon and could make for a better fit.

Well, due to a mis-hap on the Tube I lost one of the Denon tips (I was messing with the different sized tips again, if you must ask! )... I was near Tottenham Court Road, and after my meeting finished, went to see if anyone had any spare tips.

After trying a few places incl. Hi-Fi Care, I was pointed to ASK Electronics who apparently sold Sennheiser CX tips - by the pair. I bought a pair of medium ones and not only do they fit my ears better, the sound quality has improved by an amazing level. Not just bass, but overall richness and soundstaging, too. And that was just on the tube train home!!!

Best £2.90 I've spent this side of a cold beer on a hot summer's day...

[mikes1]

Next time try some Comply's they are good