An ear piece device comprising a generally cone-shaped article made of pliable material dimensioned for fitting the ear canal of a user. In one embodiment, one canal extends through a portion of the ear piece to provide an opening for communication between a person's inner ear and an environment outside the person's ear. The ear piece has a plurality of fold lines provided to facilitate the reversible collapsing of the cone into a star-like configuration when sufficient outside pressure is applied thereto.