March 10th, 2015, 11:33 PM | #1 |
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Name: asdfman
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What earplugs do you use?
I bought a huge pack of Howard Leight Max Lites a year ago and have been using them since. I thought were fine until I tried a pair of 3M 1100s recently and find they seem to work a LOT better for my ears. What earplugs do you guys use personally?
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March 11th, 2015, 07:46 AM | #2 |
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I use NoNoise that I picked up at my local BMW place. Just picked up my second set after seven months of reusing them (I had split the seam along the part that sticks out of my ear).
I find them comfortable, easy to insert and remove, quickly washable, and quiet enough that all day riding doesn't drive me bonkers.
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March 11th, 2015, 08:01 AM | #3 |
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Dems are awesome: http://www.hearos.com/earplugs/carracing
However, I usually just use my Etymotic Research ER-6i's earbuds, whether I play I music or not doesn't matter. They have a significant DB loss and that way I only have to carry one thing!
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March 11th, 2015, 08:07 AM | #4 |
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I use big ear custom molded ones. They are nowhere near worth the $60+ price tag, but they were well-worth the $20 I paid for them.
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March 11th, 2015, 08:07 AM | #5 |
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Generic green foamies.
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March 11th, 2015, 10:19 AM | #6 |
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I bought a big box of 3m's as well, but NASCAR Spark Plugs work slightly better. My concern is that the spark plugs are really really long, and I don't wanna damage my ear/pack wax down in there. So 3m it is.
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March 11th, 2015, 10:37 AM | #7 |
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I use a set of Surefire EP3 (now called EPS) earplugs. I appreciate the optional filter and they are supremely comfortable. Also they double as my range set when I want to go shooting.
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March 11th, 2015, 10:54 AM | #8 |
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I use these - http://www.surefire.com/ep7-sonic-defenders-ultra.html.
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March 11th, 2015, 11:13 AM | #9 |
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I usually use the generic green ones. But I hated having to squish them together and wait a bunch of time for them to settle in my ear, and then half the time I'd put on my helmet and the damn thing would fall out or loosen up just a tiny bit... which was enough to drive me NUTS.
So I bought these: http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Resea...ords=ear+plugs They are MUCH easier to install, but I must admit they do not block enough noise in my opinion. I usually just use them around town and if I'm going to go on the highway I use the regular foams... Although I admit sometimes I forget the ear plugs all together on rides... I know, I know.. BAD
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March 11th, 2015, 11:24 AM | #10 |
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Plug-up S-plug earbuds. Relatively expensive ($130+), but worth every last penny twice over.
And no, I'm not listening to music while I ride. I'm an NPR and podcast addict. For those times when I forget the iPod/phone, I keep a couple pair of generic foam plugs in the tail. Pretty much doesn't matter what I use, as long as they're comfy and stay put when I pull my helmet on.
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March 11th, 2015, 11:37 AM | #12 |
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never had a problem w/ generic foam ones!
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March 15th, 2015, 11:18 AM | #13 | |
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March 15th, 2015, 11:33 AM | #14 |
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Howard Leight LaserLight
Mostly because that's what I have at the moment.
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March 16th, 2015, 05:20 AM | #15 |
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Revzilla stocks them now.
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