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26-03-20, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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Moulded ear plugs
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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
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26-03-20, 10:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
Custom Fit Guards or Ultimate Ear, really depends what features you want in the plug.
Solid(relatively) plug, filtered plug, wired with speakers? |
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
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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/earplu...t/home/gallery
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27-03-20, 09:01 AM | #4 |
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
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. |
27-03-20, 09:09 AM | #5 |
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
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.
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27-03-20, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
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
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
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.
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
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 explanation of the dB rating system https://www.moldex-europe.com/en/ser...ng-protection/ Last edited by DJ123; 27-03-20 at 07:30 PM. |
27-03-20, 08:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
Ditto for me, except the sensitive ear part
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27-03-20, 10:00 PM | #10 |
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Re: Moulded ear plugs
For what it's worth, I use these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Senner-prot.../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! |
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