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Posted: 8/15/2016 10:07:20 AM EDT
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Need advice on ear plugs for hearing protection. Tired of earmuffs, and the small foam plug inserts aren't sufficient. I've seen guys wearing what looks to be moulded inserts, any advice? Eta: I see the ones you mean Have you tried a good quality plug though? They are definitely not all created equal. Plus most of those foam ones have to be inserted perfect to achieve their rating These are what I use 
They are Howard-Leight "AirSoft" plugs and have a NRR of 27 Howard-Leight also has their "Max" foam plugs that have an NRR of 33 I'm not a big fan of foam plugs you have to squish since whatever is on your fingers get on them. Plus they are slower to put in, which gets annoying if you're putting them in and taking them out a lot |
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Posted: 8/15/2016 3:43:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/17/2016 4:08:11 PM EDT
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Need advice on ear plugs for hearing protection. Tired of earmuffs, and the small foam plug inserts aren't sufficient. I've seen guys wearing what looks to be moulded inserts, any advice? You can get truly molded earpieces. They aren't totally spendy. But someone will have to pour goo in your ears to make the mold. I don't know that any insert will be adequate for truly loud impulse noises, like large bore rifles, I typically use plugs AND muffs. Even though I have ear troubles with plugs. |
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Posted: 8/18/2016 9:13:02 PM EDT
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I used custom molder silicone plugs before, it was $40 about 10 years ago. I'm not sure what the db rating is on these, but they blocked out noise well and were easy, quick to use, and comfortable. Sometimes people will mold them at gun shows. It's recommended you get new ones after a few years as your ear canal can change shape.
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Posted: 8/19/2016 2:43:52 AM EDT
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Another hit & run OP
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Posted: 5/9/2017 10:15:15 AM EDT
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I know this is an older post, but I didn't want to start a new one. I'm struggling with ear pro. I have a set of electronic Howard Leight Impact Sport's. They work well, but I can't get a good cheek weld. I tried a set of Surefire Sonic Defenders, the 25b nrr black ones, size medium. Now, a day after the range, my left ear is ringing like a mother. I made sure they were seated correctly. Any thoughts on alternatives or my issues with the Surefire's? Thanks.
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Posted: 5/12/2017 11:50:44 PM EDT
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Peltor makes a set of green three flange soft plastic plugs. They are sold at Walmart in packs of three or five for around 6 bucks. I've used them for years at ranges and at work. 21-22 reduction rating. Soft and comfortable for all day wear. I wear them on my 12 hour shifts at a tire plant.
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Posted: 5/25/2017 11:50:49 AM EDT
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I've never put the money into molded plugs, but have heard they are nice.
I prefer electronic muffs with disposable earplugs underneath. If you do serious shooting, muffs plus plugs is absolutely the best way to #1. protect your hearing, #2. hear range commands. Plugs simply don't offer the same protection as earmuffs, and two layers of ear protection is better than one. Reducing Exposure to Lead and Noise |
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Posted: 5/25/2017 2:06:25 PM EDT
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I got custom made silicone earplugs about 15 years ago, cost about $50 back then. It was a good investment cause it blocked out noise well and easy to insert.
Overall though, I think the cheap foam plugs are the most effective for blocking sound over other ear plugs and ear muffs. There is a do it yourself kit by Radians. I haven't tried these myself. There are youtube video reviews of it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003A28P0M?tag=vglnk-c102-20 |
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Posted: 5/25/2017 5:02:22 PM EDT
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NIOSH has done some good work looking into the effectiveness of earpro. They've got it down to a science:
NIOSH recommends that hunters and shooters use double hearing protection every time a weapon is fired. Double protection involves wearing both earplugs and earmuffs. The best combination is a deeply-inserted foam earplug and a well-seated earmuff. Special care must be taken to ensure the earmuff remains sealed against the side of the wearer's head when safety glasses are worn....Earplugs were able to reduce the peak SPL by 10-30 dB and standard earmuffs yielded 20-38 dB of peak reduction....The combination of an earmuff and a deeply-inserted foam earplug can provide as much as 50 dB of peak reduction, which is adequate in most cases. That said I totally understand not being able to wear earmuffs and get a good cheek weld or squeeze muffs under a helmet. Been there, done that. If all I can do is use foam plugs, that's was I use. |
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