Gear Review: Earplugs - EP7 Sonic Defenders® Ultra

Panda · August 10th, 2013, 07:21 PM

I originally started using Sonic Defenders EP4s (http://www.surefire.com/ep4-sonic-defenders-plus.html) when I went shooting. They worked great and I started using them for riding.

I found when I rode with them that the rubber flange would start to irritate the inside of my ears. I switched to the cheap disposable foam ones but for some reason I'm too much of a moron/lack the dexterity to use them.

If they are brand new I can get them in quickly but if I've used them once and taken them out it takes me forever to get them back in. Or the worst scenario is when I think they're in, I put on my helmet, I put on my gloves, I start riding, and I realize that the earplug in one ear is only partially in and I'm starting to go deaf in that ear.

I was looking for non-disposable earplugs when I came across these -

http://www.surefire.com/ep7-sonic-defenders-ultra.html

The Sonic Defender ep7s. Its the same design as the 4 but uses a disposable foam core instead of the flange. The advantage is that the disposable foam core doesn't irritate the inside of my ear canal (I just went on an 8 hour ride and my ears feel fine) and it's really easy to jam the foam into the ear canal because the foam surrounds a hard plastic cylinder. It's a win-win but the are a little pricey as far as earplugs go.

So if you use earplugs and you have trouble using the foam ones these are a great solution.

PS. This review might not be applicable to anyone as I realize I may be the only person that can't insert the disposable earplugs in their ears in less than 3 seconds.

JohnnyBravo · August 10th, 2013, 09:15 PM

Great review! I hate that rubbery plastic in my ears, foamy stuff is a lot more comfortable.

Snake · August 10th, 2013, 09:22 PM

$19.95 is not bad for a comfortable pair of ear plugs.

bkh2 · August 10th, 2013, 09:40 PM

Are those the best models for motorcycle riding? I watched the video and they rifled through a multitude of different styles for a plethora of different applications.

Panda · August 10th, 2013, 11:25 PM

I don't know if they are the best overall. They work the best (most comfortable, easy to use, block sound) for me.

August 10th, 2013, 07:21 PM	#1
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Gear Review: Earplugs - EP7 Sonic Defenders® Ultra I originally started using Sonic Defenders EP4s (http://www.surefire.com/ep4-sonic-defenders-plus.html) when I went shooting. They worked great and I started using them for riding. I found when I rode with them that the rubber flange would start to irritate the inside of my ears. I switched to the cheap disposable foam ones but for some reason I'm too much of a moron/lack the dexterity to use them. If they are brand new I can get them in quickly but if I've used them once and taken them out it takes me forever to get them back in. Or the worst scenario is when I think they're in, I put on my helmet, I put on my gloves, I start riding, and I realize that the earplug in one ear is only partially in and I'm starting to go deaf in that ear. I was looking for non-disposable earplugs when I came across these - http://www.surefire.com/ep7-sonic-defenders-ultra.html The Sonic Defender ep7s. Its the same design as the 4 but uses a disposable foam core instead of the flange. The advantage is that the disposable foam core doesn't irritate the inside of my ear canal (I just went on an 8 hour ride and my ears feel fine) and it's really easy to jam the foam into the ear canal because the foam surrounds a hard plastic cylinder. It's a win-win but the are a little pricey as far as earplugs go. So if you use earplugs and you have trouble using the foam ones these are a great solution. PS. This review might not be applicable to anyone as I realize I may be the only person that can't insert the disposable earplugs in their ears in less than 3 seconds.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

August 10th, 2013, 09:15 PM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Great review! I hate that rubbery plastic in my ears, foamy stuff is a lot more comfortable. __________________________________________________

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Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I don't know if they are the best overall. They work the best (most comfortable, easy to use, block sound) for me.