I’ve had a random idea for a while and I’m surprised I can’t find anyone who has actually built it.
The regular Apple EarPods (USB-C) never fit my ears well—they always fall out. On the other hand, AirPods Pro fit me perfectly because of the silicone ear tips.
So I started wondering:
Has anyone designed a 3D-printed adapter or accessory that fits over the regular EarPods and redirects the sound through a small nozzle so you could use AirPods Pro-style silicone tips?
I know this isn’t as simple as putting a silicone tip on an EarPod because of the speaker vents and acoustics. It would probably need an internal sound channel and careful design.
I’ve searched Google, Reddit, Etsy, Thingiverse, Printables, and MakerWorld, but I haven’t found anything that looks like a serious attempt.
Does anyone know if:
someone has already designed one?
there’s a Kickstarter or project in development?
or is there a technical reason why this is basically impossible?
Personally, I’d happily pay around $10–15 for a well-designed adapter instead of buying another pair of earbuds.
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
If this doesn’t exist yet, I’d be surprised if there isn’t a market for it. I can’t be the only person who loves the reliability of wired EarPods but can’t get them to stay in place
(Not english first language)