Sony just shook up the Bose rivalry with these earbuds, and I wasn't prepared for it
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"Sony's include removable ear-fitting cushions, addressing common fit and stability issues with clip-on open-ear earbuds. Sony's inclusion of fitting cushions is ideal for people like me who shy away from clip-on earbuds due to poor fit, which often diminishes the listening experience and causes discomfort. Fortunately, these cushions are included with your purchase, similar to the eartip replacements for in-canal earbuds."
"I hardly ever wear clip-on earbuds because after a few minutes, I start to feel uncomfortable amounts of pressure; I assume I don't have the ear anatomy ideal for this style of earbuds, so I stick with my AirPods. After fitting my LinkBuds Clip with the included cushions, the gap between the earbuds' hooks and my ear closed, allowing the earbuds to clip onto a sturdier part of my ear."
"Sony's clip-on earbuds aren't fundamentally different from competitors; they all use stiffer materials in the hinges to achieve a one-size-fits-all form factor. For the unlucky few like myself, this form factor leads to ear fatigue and soreness, which was easily rectified with the fitting cushions. Instead of the earbuds relying solely on your concha for support, the cushions engage your helix as an additional support anchor."
Sony LinkBuds Clip ship with removable ear-fitting cushions that address common fit and stability problems of clip-on open-ear earbuds. The cushions close the gap between the earbuds' hooks and the ear, enabling the earbuds to clip onto a sturdier part of the ear and engage the helix as an additional support anchor. The cushions reduce ear fatigue, soreness, pressure, and pinching that some users experience after minutes of wear. Cushions are included with purchase, similar to eartip replacements for in-canal earbuds. Users with ear anatomies already compatible with clip-on designs may not need the cushions.
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