Moulded ear plugs

[Dave20046]

Hi all


Has anyone shopped for earplugs recently? Where's good value?
Foam earplugs simply do not work in my ears so looking at moulded (or alike).

Thanks

[Chris_SVS]

Custom Fit Guards or Ultimate Ear, really depends what features you want in the plug.

Solid(relatively) plug, filtered plug, wired with speakers?

[Seeker]

Hi all
Has anyone shopped for earplugs recently? Where's good value?
Foam earplugs simply do not work in my ears so looking at moulded (or alike).
Thanks


This isn't what you asked for but it's a useful site for non moulded earplugs. They also sell a pack of 20 randomly selected plugs for £9.95 so you can try different types.


https://sites.google.com/site/earplugsbypost/home/gallery

[yokohama]

Depends what you want to block out too. I use the Pinlock ones, which are a step up from foam and have a filter in to cut out high frequency sounds. They do the job for me and there are 2 sizes in the pack so you can choose the best fit.
They are around £20 but Infinity and Sportsbikeshop both have 10% discount codes available right now, bringing the cost down a bit. Might be worth a punt if you haven't tried them.

[maviczap]

I have Ultimate ear moulded plugs, had them for over 10+ years, good value I'd say.

Wish I'd got some with headphones.

I have a sensitive right ear, and I still have to take them out mid ride just to relieve a bit of pressure.

[Dave20046]

Thanks all, I'd thought about headphone ones but then thought I could use my headphones instead of earplugs when needed (probably not protective in the slightest). I only really ride with music on long trips and generally have a mic too so can take calls.

Will take a good look at the above. It's the wind noise that gets me, leaves me a bit tinny for the rest of the day after a good blast

[Adam Ef]

I've used the DIY mouldable R&G ones for a while now. They work pretty well if you get them moulded right. They give you enough putty for 3 so you do a practice one or afford to get one a bit wrong. I do need to get some new ones soon though. They've lasted about a year and a half so far.

[DJ123]

you do get different DB levels of foam ones, what ones have you been using?

I can't fault the ones I use; they fit really well and offer a lot of noise protection, I can still hear the intercom music & phone calls with ease and they are extremely comfortable.

What I use (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007QAZS6S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

explanation of the dB rating system
https://www.moldex-europe.com/en/service/noise-levels-hearing-protection/

[dirtydog]

I have Ultimate ear moulded plugs, had them for over 10+ years, good value I'd say.

Wish I'd got some with headphones.

I have a sensitive right ear, and I still have to take them out mid ride just to relieve a bit of pressure.

Ditto for me, except the sensitive ear part

[daktulos]

For what it's worth, I use these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Senner-protection-aluminium-motorcycling-especially/dp/B077NB9PJ3

They're really soft and comfortable, definitely better than foam, and you can hear things (including music) through them. I do really think moulded plugs would be better, so following this thread!

[Chris_SVS]

Moulded plugs are superior. Nothing else will actually fit your ear canal as snugly

[Dave20046]

you do get different DB levels of foam ones, what ones have you been using?

I can't fault the ones I use; they fit really well and offer a lot of noise protection, I can still hear the intercom music & phone calls with ease and they are extremely comfortable.

What I use (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007QAZS6S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

explanation of the dB rating system
https://www.moldex-europe.com/en/service/noise-levels-hearing-protection/
Tried those, treid the 'rhubarb ones' many times , tried the mushroom ones - as soon as I start pulling my lid on they jump out my ears. If I manage to get it on I feel them fall out as soon as I'm on the bike and pick them up off the floor next time I take off my lid. I think I just have gapingly large ear 'oles

[Dave20046]

For what it's worth, I use these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Senner-protection-aluminium-motorcycling-especially/dp/B077NB9PJ3

They're really soft and comfortable, definitely better than foam, and you can hear things (including music) through them. I do really think moulded plugs would be better, so following this thread!

Thanks, my mate who's a drummer swears by those and manages to wear them to gigs and they don't fall out.

I'll weigh up whether I try those or stump up for ultimate ears. I've tried so many things over the years and failed I might just have to go for the ultimate ears and hopefully be done with it!

[daktulos]

I'll weigh up whether I try those or stump up for ultimate ears. I've tried so many things over the years and failed I might just have to go for the ultimate ears and hopefully be done with it!

I'd be curious about the difference between UE and Custom Fit Guards, if you look into them. My understanding is you need to have them professionally fitted, so presumably will be a problem with current restrictions.

[Chris_SVS]

I'd be curious about the difference between UE and Custom Fit Guards, if you look into them. My understanding is you need to have them professionally fitted, so presumably will be a problem with current restrictions.
Yep and yep. An audiologist puts in a foam stopper then injects medical grade silicone into your ear. After that CFG/UE or whoever will make moulds, put filters or speakers in etc