ear plugs, are proper ones worth it?

Take it from me, someone who already has pretty bad tinnitus at the age of 22, get custom ear plugs, they are the best.

[Stu]

Originally Posted by matt_rehm_hext

Take it from me, someone who already has pretty bad tinnitus at the age of 22, get custom ear plugs, they are the best.

You got tinnitus from only wearing disposable foam eaarplugs instead of customs?

Originally Posted by Stu

You got tinnitus from only wearing disposable foam eaarplugs instead of customs?

I assume given the wording

get custom ear plugs, they are the best.

That he's merely suggesting they are best.

lots more debate on this topic than I expected, by no means a clear line but you are looking pretty lonely on your side of it Stu. The majority seem to be for them* but I'm still undecided because of your experience Stu.

* = Other than those, like myself who use foam only and are happy with them.

I'm just wondering if they are a better option, guess I need to compare db blocking levels really for a scientific rating, if not particularly realistic.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Brettus

The majority seem to be for them* but I'm still undecided because of your experience Stu.

Stu's problems sound far more likely to have been caused by poor moulding than any fault with the product...

If you're not happy with what you get send it back and ask for it to be done properly, simples

Once they're correctly fitted, which for the vast majority of people means the first time, the custom moulds are far superior to disposable foam jobbies, fact...

iv been thinking into this since i had a chat with them at boxhill.
Any ideas on how much the show ones are ?? £60 normal i think, but wondering if its worth the wait for only a little extra.

Originally Posted by BBadger

iv been thinking into this since i had a chat with them at boxhill.
Any ideas on how much the show ones are ?? £60 normal i think, but wondering if its worth the wait for only a little extra.

I don't see them on the exhibitor list, there is a custom moulded ear protection but will see closer the time I guess. I'd say if you are pondering it it may well not be worth waiting, for me it just saves a bit of hassle and would be convenient as I'm there. will see anyhow.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by BBadger

iv been thinking into this since i had a chat with them at boxhill.
Any ideas on how much the show ones are ?? £60 normal i think, but wondering if its worth the wait for only a little extra.

Ultimate ear protection £59 incl P&P at the NEC last year

£77.50 is the cheapest on their site, sounds reasonable deal if the pricing is still the same

[Mr Speirs]

Originally Posted by Brettus

I'm just wondering if they are a better option, guess I need to compare db blocking levels really for a scientific rating, if not particularly realistic.

db attenuation measurements are innacurate as a single figure and not the best judgement on whether to buy or not.

I am with Stu on this one also, I don't think they are worth it. I use disposable foam ones and am perfectly happy with them and my livelihood depends on my hearing. They do what they are supposed to and protect my ears from hearing damage.

I got some from Ultimate Ear and I am not impressed.
I hear more noise from them than the throw away ones.

I prefer the latter.