Cheapest price according to camelcamelcamel. I have this one, it does block some noise but falls out quite frequently during sleep.
Also
Loop Experience Noise Reduction Ear Plugs(amazon.com.au) $33.65
Loop Experience Pro Earplugs(amazon.com.au) $41.5
CamelCamelCamel.
Keen to understand this also
Got one of these from them before the sales, I find these are great when you have noisy neighbours, definitely gets the job done.
As for your question about the earplugs from the hardware stores, judging by the ones from 3M at Bunnings, I'd say the only major different is the form factor, these are tiny and fairly comfortable when in ear lying on my side. Outside of that, the function would probably be the same.
I tried to use these with the comply foams and they seem to work as well so maybe you can get these and use some comply foam to make the noise reduction better?
I wear these at loud concerts, or when my neighbours are having one.
Let’s you hear the music properly without it damaging your ears.
I think their website tends to inform people of their benefits and uses.
For me.. I have an above average hearing level.
Be heard by other, I hear and it is a permanent distraction for me.
Thus these help me focus on the actual sounds (like speech) that I want to.
Also great for most people who find, say a concert, that plays too loud, that it could damage hearing, an effective and inconspicuous device.
Another example is a DJ who still wants to hear the music they’re playing but not the level that the punters want.
Another example is a tradie with noise pollution at their work space. I know I find the sound of most power tools super annoying, so I use them for that too.
These aren’t for everyone, but if you want an easy to put in, take out device for reducing sounds and not removing them completely, these work well.
Hope this helps.
anyone know how these compare to foam earbuds… any recommendations for hearing protection when using lawn mower / power tools?
If you're using power tools, none of these will be good enough. You will need at least 27+ dB SNR, and for mowing or power tools, I recommend at least 40db SNR.
Personally I'd recommend something like this(amazon.com.au) in your ears, combined with a decent pair of over earmuffs(amazon.com.au)
Also, if you want something you can listen to music with, I'd recommend a pair of plugfones(earjobs.com.au) again, youth a decent set of over earmuffs on top
What about noise cancelling earphones and then noise cancelling headphones? Or a combination of plugs and ANC headphones?
Ear plugs and anc headphones would be okay, but I highly recommend you don't put anc on anc, they tend to result in high-pitched feedback, like putting a microphone near a speaker. Not great to have blasting in your ears.
The website tells what each different style does: https://au.loopearplugs.com/
Basically they don’t fully block sound. They only filter some frequencies, allowing you to focus more.
My GF uses them and says they're great to drown out a bit of the world but still be able to hear. We both went to a small show at a local pub and she said she could hear the music clearly. We were standing right next to a speaker, so it naturally damaged my hearing and found it hard to listen to the music, which was replicated when I jumped in the car- everything sounded off. I'm going to buy a pair to see if it makes the experience a little better.
I wouldn't use them with power tools, I'd wear active/passive muffs. I use noise cancelling earphones when I fly and if I wanted to sleep I'd probably juts chuck the foam earplugs in.
If you really want to drown out sound though (eg noise when trying to sleep), try the beeswax earplugs. Been using them for years after trying all the foam stuff.
There's a brand called "Mighty Plugs" they have a distributor in Queensland now but I still order them from USA. Pack of 24 lasts me and missus over a year.
I use Mack's (https://www.amazon.com.au/Macks-Ultra-Plugs-Bottle-Pairs/dp/…) and they work fine, doesn't fall out while I'm asleep.
Mack's 32db are the bees knees!
Went to check out some low star reviews and found this hilarious - by the author J. Driscoll
https://www.amazon.com.au/Macks-Ultra-Plugs-Bottle-Pairs/pro…
LOL
I have researched a heck load of different earplugs and the best ones are usually ones that people seldomly hear about. Which for my case is my Otiflex sleep ear plugs. It is still cheap even when not on sale, is reusable, and doesn't fall out like this amazon earplug :p I've had it for so many years and still going good!
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fyi, my one is the best one I've found. Stronger noise cancelling. High recommend to buy this instead.
i use these while riding the motorbike. Good plugs. Did a bit of research and went with this.
Highly recommended as I own one! Don’t go any lower then 27dB. I’m a light sleeper and this definitely helps a lot to get some sleep without any noise interruptions to your NREM during the night.
Awesome
For those who don't understand the benefits or the use of these, sometimes you want to BLOCK noise (chainsaw, snoring, loud bangs). Other times you want to REDUCE noise, (concerts, clubs, band gigs, performances, or even shopping or work).
For REDUCING noise (protecting your hearing but not compromising the performance) these style earplugs are great for dropping the loudness of your environment, while still being able to function. They are the low cost, no battery, easy carry, noise cancelling device really.
Bluetack anyone?
My issue with these things and any other promoted on social media is they're 90% marketing. They might quote a dB reduction but the rest is just marketing fluff. Other companies eg Flare are quite happy to post the reports from independent test labs showing the actual range of reduction, as the quoted dB reduction will only be an average or only refer to a particular frequency range.
I'm sure these work fine in terms of reduction, but with a little additional research you can find products more suited to your use case.
Genuine question, what's the difference between this and generic reusable earplugs from hardware stores? About to go on a long distance flight and might come useful.