less soreness

i bought the jvc air cushion in-ear phones for just under $30, by far the most expensive pair i have ever purchased.  the sound quality is by far the best i experienced, maybe even better than my full size noise canceling headphones.  they feel alright, not popping out or causing sharp pain, but still like there is something large in there.

upside:

• no unbearable pain
• great sound
• they lay flush against my head, so i can wear them while laying on my side (bedtime listening is very important)
• blocks out a lot of ambient noise
• lower price point

downside:

• i can hear everything in my head, like chewing, swallowing, breathing, my jaw clicking (just turn that shit up louder!)
• if my cat chews the wire i will be $30 pissed, instead of my usual $9.99 pissed

• pushes the cartilage at the front of my ear outward, but not as badly as everything else i have tried