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Ear plugs

Posted: 03 Nov 2015, 19:24
by jlawie
After 10 years....I've finally lost one of my Ultimate Ear squidgy ear plugs. Done me well, but they no longer fitted as they once did.

Anyone got any recommendations on what to get next??

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 03 Nov 2015, 19:34
by Blade
I've used loads of different types over the years for work and biking including custom fit and none beat these imo. Great noise attenuation and super comfy.

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Second best are these type.

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Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 03 Nov 2015, 19:44
by Kwacky
I use these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOWARD-LEIGHT ... xyUrZS86lO" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 03 Nov 2015, 20:05
by Rossgo
Go back to Ultimate Ear! Love mine couldn't ride without them!

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 03 Nov 2015, 20:23
by jlawie
2nd pair are laser lights. What are the first??

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 03 Nov 2015, 20:40
by Tricky
the second pic in blades post are the ones i use also. im sure that there are some great noise reducing ones that would drown out all the long distance bike/commuting noises but as i only ride on track i need to hear what the bike is doing, ive worn some before that were so good i kept hitting the rev limiter thus making me go more backwards than forwards, and i need all the help i can get, lol.

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 04 Nov 2015, 09:51
by DaytonAndy
I use Howard Leight as they did well in a review I dug up. I've used laser light and currently got some low pressure ones (still howard leight) as I'm useless at getting the things in my ear. According to the review, any plugs with cords or something running through them aren't as good but never tried them so couldn't say. At some point I'll try the ones Rossgo uses as they seem very highly rated too.

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 04 Nov 2015, 09:53
by Blade
I guess the pentration for the string is a leak path. Only slight but must have an effect according to the report.

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 04 Nov 2015, 09:54
by Blade
jlawie wrote:2nd pair are laser lights. What are the first??
Honest answer I don't know. I was going to say butt plugs but I'll see if I can fin out the real name.

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 04 Nov 2015, 09:58
by Blade
Howard Leight, Max

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Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 04 Nov 2015, 10:35
by jlawie
Sweet. Ordered a few of the Max last night

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 04 Nov 2015, 10:53
by Blade
Happy days I hope you like them. Obviously important their fitted correctly but if they are the noise attenuation is the best I have experienced and belief me I've tried them all in my job role.

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 05 Nov 2015, 19:26
by D41
Generic Home Depot ribbed rubber thingys (God, that reads badly!!)....really block out a lot of Dbs.

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 05 Nov 2015, 19:40
by Blade
D41 wrote:Generic Home Depot ribbed rubber thingys (God, that reads badly!!)....really block out a lot of Dbs.
If you must put condoms in your ears D, please only use new ones (giggle)

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 05 Nov 2015, 20:12
by D41
3M!!....them's the ones I was trying to think of!!

Re: Ear plugs

Posted: 08 Nov 2015, 17:30
by Tuffers
Never wear them, but I do have tinnitus (drunk)