an ear tip apparatus for use with a hearing device is provided and comprises a malleable structure . the malleable structure is sized and configured for placement in an ear canal of a user . the malleable structure is deformable to allow an adjustable venting of the ear canal , thereby minimizing the occlusion effect . methodology for adjusting a degree of venting of the ear canal is also provided , including the automatic adjustments . adjusting the degree of venting may be done in response to one or more of detected feedback or an environmental cue .