Shure EAYLF1-10 Yellow Foam Sleeves (10 Included/5 Pair), Replacements for E1, E3, E4, E5, SCL3, SCL4, SCL5, SE110, SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530, SE112, SE115, SE215, SE315, SE425, SE535 (EAYLF1-10)

I bought a 20-pack of Shure yellow foam sleeves early 2007 (for only a bit more than a 10-pack costs now), and have been using them ever since. When they all get too gross, I put them all in a sock, tie it closed, and wash it with my laundry (cold water, air dry). It works pretty well, but they do lose resiliency over time. When I finally bought this new pack, I was surprised at how large and soft they are.My original e3g headphones came with a bunch of different sleeves, including one pair of the yellow foam ones, several sizes of black foam, and some flanged plastic or silicone ones. The yellow ones fit me best, but they get dirty, so I bought more, then figured out how to wash them. I continued using them with my SE310 headphones after the e3g developed a bad connection in 2010 or so. I also sprung for a pair of custom molded silicone sleeves (hundreds of dollars, including having an audiologist make the molds), but I didn't end up using them much. They give better isolation and probably somewhat better sound quality, but they just weren't as comfortable. From what I can tell, later Shure models allow a less intrusive custom earmold design, so they might work better that way.I want to point out a subtle difference between the yellow foam sleeves I received and the ones in the picture: the ones I got (from Amazon) have tiny grilles in them to keep debris from getting in your phones.One other thing: these sleeves are "universal fit"; there also seem to be sized ones (small, medium, and large). I'm not sure there's much point, but maybe some people with smaller ear canals would find the small ones more comfortable.

Just adding to what most have already made abundantly clear: There is no match for sound fit and seal for these yellow foams. Proper fit and seal are crucial for proper frequency response and sound isolation, especially for bass frequencies. These yellow foam tips are more pliable and porous, which allows them to expand to fit exactly to your ear and create a remarkable seal. However, that same porosity means it attracts dirt and ear wax like a magnet.Regularly cleaning them off before the gunk can really take hold is your best bet for extending the life. And you'll definitely want to extend the life because these are the only tips worth buying. I wish I could buy them by the hundreds and save money for bulk purchases.

Wonderful to hear these are still being produced since they do wear out and need to be replaced more often that you think.I myself have 2 of the top of the line model 5's from last generation of the 5's to the newer generation of the 5's that have the ability for many ear side inserts including the silicon, the black cones similar to this material etc...by far these hold the most noise out of the ear so whatever you want for your ears these my favorite ends. My wife has the 4's and my Daughter has either the 4's or the 2's, She also has the studio version of the BEATS by Dre. These are by far the superior headsets for the consumer

As an Etymotic user, I really do love the sound quality and isolation provided by them, but even the smallest silicone tips aren't terribly comfortable. I've tried multiple foam tip options, from Comply, Westone, and Newbee+JLab (Using an adapter). Every non first-party tip I've tried has been uncomfortable, so I tried two types of these "very open cell" foam tips, the small beiges from Etymotic (Which are horribly rare), and these Shure Yellows.Build quality comes before anything else, since Etymotics require some force to insert any type of tip, and I've destroyed at least 1 first party foam tip from installation alone. With these tips, the core is a moderately soft material, not as soft as the silicone stems on Etymotic foam tips, but better than I expected. The foam is adhered to the core with actually good adhesive, so it's probably going to stay on the core no matter how roughly you treat the tips. The foam is hard to describe, but if you've used Ety foamies, the foam feels like the exact same material as that. The tips seemingly have an inconsistent length, so it's pretty important to pick two tips of identical length, preferably picking the ones with the least recessed opening.Usage is exactly as you'd expect, just roll up the tip, pull whichever part of your ear you prefer to widen your ear canal, slide the tip in, and hold it for 20/30 seconds, or alternatively (My personal favorite way), roll them up, shove them in as fast and deep as possible, and leave it (Hands off) to expand on its own. Removal is much easier than it is with the Ety foamies, as the glue is actually durable, so you can just yank the IEMs out without destroying the tips. The foam, like with the Ety foams, acts differently at different temps, so when they're cold, the foam is harder, and stays compressed longer, and when heated, they soften up massively, and are quicker to bounce back. Useful to know this, if your tips become deformed, just heat them up a bit, and they should spring back to their old shape.Comfort is pretty good, and something that even the Ety foamies couldn't achieve, I can lay on my side very comfortably, even with the deep insertion nature of my specific IEMs. Eating while wearing them isn't perfect, as my left canal tends to pinch the tips when I chew, and it does cause an small but audible crinkle sound, but it's not uncomfortable, or a deal-breaker. As with the Ety beiges, I can wear these for more than 6 hours easily, and that's always a hard goal for most IEMs/tips to achieve.Sound quality and isolation feel about the same (Compared to Ety foamies) to a non-audiophile like me, but the debris filter on the tips apparently can make high pitch sound reproduction a little unpleasant. Given that the whole core (Filter included) is a soft rubber, you can easily punch out the filter with a drill bit, but so far, I haven't felt the need to do that.While the black olives may be a better option for people using the tips on actual Shures, Ety users may get some value out of these yellow foam tips. They're reasonably affordable, less likely to be destroyed by rough handling, and aren't horribly difficult to buy, while still being about as comfy as official Etymotic foam tips. I'd say buy them if you own Etymotic IEMs (Not the ER6 though, that one has a different nozzle), it's probably one of the best foam tips available for them.

I have some Shure earphones, which came with multiple sizes and types of earbuds that can be snapped on. These ones fit my ears the best. They seal well and are very comfortable. They do get earwax on them over time, and it hardens, so they have to be periodically replaced. I don't mind buying packs of these every once in a while though. This is only my 2nd pack of replacements that I've bought in the last few years. It's worth the good fit and comfort.

They sound just as good as the original foam tips, but last for much much longer..... They are very comfortable and fits snuggly around the earbuds. I was worried that these would break easily, but they are made from much higher quality material than original Etymotics