Moulded ear plugs - SV650.org

Dave20046 · 26-03-20, 10:23 PM

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 · 26-03-20, 10:30 PM

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

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

Seeker · 27-03-20, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

yokohama · 27-03-20, 09:01 AM

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 · 27-03-20, 09:09 AM

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 · 27-03-20, 11:53 AM

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 · 27-03-20, 06:45 PM

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 · 27-03-20, 07:29 PM

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/

dirtydog · 27-03-20, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Ditto for me, except the sensitive ear part

daktulos · 27-03-20, 10:00 PM

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!

26-03-20, 10:23 PM	#1
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Moulded ear plugs 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 __________________

26-03-20, 10:30 PM	#2
Chris_SVS Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 511	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?

27-03-20, 09:01 AM	#4
yokohama Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 283	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
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	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. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 27-03-20 at 09:11 AM.

27-03-20, 11:53 AM	#6
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	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 __________________

27-03-20, 06:45 PM	#7
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	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. __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

27-03-20, 07:29 PM	#8
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	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/ __________________ BMW F800ST Last edited by DJ123; 27-03-20 at 07:30 PM.

27-03-20, 10:00 PM	#10
daktulos Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Albans Posts: 364	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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