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Buying earbuds is an arduous process for me, as my ears are apparently weird mutant models. In this case, the buds were great at reducing noise and producing clear sound, but even with the smallest buds, they hurt my ears and gave me headaches after a short while. I'm not sure if that's due to the vacuum-like seal they produce in the ear canal or if my ears are just too darned weird for these particular devices. Regardless, I am certain what made these buds fail for me is less a product design issue than a personal issue, which will explain why I didn't give these a 1-star review.
If you have particularly sensitive ears, these are probably not the best option for you. Me? I'll go back to the classic gummies.