used this for a concert where I was pretty close to the front. It cut the noise to a managable level and I was still able to hear without it distorting the music and also have a conversation. They're very discreet, and I used the triple flange ones. My only complaint, and to be fair this is the same with any triple flange ear plug, they tend to 'tickle the brain' they go in so deep. I have not tried the dual flange but I appreciate it comes with both. I like the keychain case to carry them, and I actually forgot I was wearing them once the concert was over. I didn't realize until about 10 minutes after leaving the venue that things were quieter than I expected that I still had the plugs in. Read more
Makes a huge difference when working around live sound, cuts the harshness while still hearing the music clearly! Read more
Great sound dampening without distorting voices or music. Appreciate size options for good fit. I wish the removal tab was a bit wider; need to position carefully for easy removal. Read more
This is the second pair of these earplugs that I purchased - one for me and one for my partner. I have tried those soft squishy ones and they mostly distort the sound and music. These seal in to your ears well, and filter out the proper noise, leaving you to enjoy the music as it should. I like the storage case that they come in and they’re small enough to put in my purse or pocket. Read more
Thank you! Something for people with small ear canals! Can't say enough about these things. I put several people on these at work. I work in a wearhouse where ear plugs are mandatory (loud noises). They block out loud noises (but you can still hear) and are comfortable. For me, I'm allergic to half the known world, and they don't irritate my ears AT ALL. The ones provided by the job are too big for my ears and make them itch like crazy. The ONLY thing that gets on my nerves are the pull tabs are way too short. They are not easy to grab (Im 6'3, 240lbs and my hands maybe too big to grab), but I've heard from smaller people they are hard to grab as well. This is ghetto af, but if they get stuck in your ears, just use a key to loosen them up (put the key between your ear and the plugs and pull down like a lever until the seal is broken). Or you can use common sense and not shove them in your ears where they are stuck; just a fix if you do. As far as cleaning, I use isopropyl alcohol first to loosen up the ear wax, then soak in hydrogen peroxide to deep clean, then rinse with water. I keep my ears clean on a regular basis, so they arent super dirty when I take them out, but this works even when they are super dirty (and isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are cheap in the stores, so you wont spend a ton of money and no scrubbing involved). You can use the plastic containers they come in, or the metal container you travel with (my choice). Would definitely recommend. Read more
I bought these earplugs specifically for concerts, I went to a Steve Lacy concert last year in October and left with ringing in my ears that lasted a few days. Two months ago I went to the club and the speakers were so loud my chest was literally vibrating. Didn’t realize my ears were ringing horribly till I went home and was in complete silence. This time the ringing lasted for a whole week. So last month in June I attended another Steve Lacy concert and decided I need some type of protection beforehand. Went with these after being so indecisive, but the reviews were pretty convincing. So I wasn’t in the general crowd at the concert but I sat in the bleachers fairly close to the speakers right by the stage and it was also an outside event. I put the earplugs right in as soon as I sat down. ****The music sounded the same and was loud and clear, I heard every word that was sung. Mind you three other performers were there before Steve Lacy. After a while I literally had to touch my ears because I forgot the ear plugs were in. I was wondering if they were actually working, so I took them out and my god it was so freaking loud out there I couldn’t believe how much sound it blocked out! It’s just as if the volume was turned down *not* muffled. Also!!! Listen to the instructions of how to put it in EVERY TIME, that definitely helped them stay secure. I did have to adjust them here and there. I sang loud when Steve Lacy came out and it didn’t bother me, *maybe* others around me, I had them in basically the whole concert. Only to come home and realize I had SLIGHT ringing. Now, I was said to believe these would “completely” protect me from harmful frequencies/vibrations/high levels of sound. While it wasn’t crazy ringing I was very annoyed that I left with any type of ringing. That being said I would recommended these for anyone who doesn't know which brand to go with, but if you’re going to be extra close to very loud speakers this isn’t the one for you. I would also say don’t get caught up in the “specifics” of earplugs, these are pretty good for starters. Hope this helps anyone who is indecisive or whoever doesn’t have insight on earplugs! Read more
