Why do I need Magic Tips or Sonic Lens™ if my earphones already sound good?Updated 3 hours ago

Even the best earphones can be improved. Both Magic Tips and Sonic Lens™ focus on something most manufacturers overlook: resonance inside the ear tip.

• Earphone drivers and electronics are highly engineered, but the ear tip itself (silicone or foam) can introduce unwanted resonance.
• This resonance adds distortion, masking fine detail and making sound feel harsher or more tiring over time.
• Magic Tips (T200-compatible tips with the acoustic lens built in) and Sonic Lens™ (an insert for Apple® AirPods® Pro and Pro 2 tips) both target this issue. The result is smoother highs, clearer mids, and a more comfortable, less fatiguing listen.

Why didn’t big brands like Apple® do this already?

It’s not that their science isn’t brilliant—it is. Their electronics, biometrics, and software are world-class. But sometimes the most obvious physical factors are overlooked.

Flare has spent over 17 years working with sound, from loudspeakers in cinemas and festivals to in-ear devices trusted by producers like Tony Visconti, Liam Howlett, and Flood. Our focus has always been on removing distortion at the source—whether in a speaker cabinet, an earphone body, or the ear canal itself.

We’re not claiming to out-engineer entire companies. We’re saying: great earphones can be made even better by addressing overlooked details. Whether you choose Magic Tips or Sonic Lens™, you’ll hear more of the sound you already love—refined, smoother, and easier to enjoy for longer.