These little earplugs are better at anything I've ever tried both in terms of blocking noise (even snoring) and sleeping comfort. The key is to get these little things deep in the ear canal. It's a little scary at first use, because other earplugs stick out from the canal. It is this situation that leads to discomfort, inconsistent noise blocking, and falling out during sleep. Because these earplugs are smaller, they fully fill the ear canal. I found it was best to insert the earplugs while laying down and tugging the outer ear slightly backwards. This seems to straighten the canal a bit. Then roll the earplug between your thus and index finger and quickly place in the ear canal. You'll know when it is set properly. As the foam expands, the sound will disappear nearly completely. If it doesn't feel fully blocked then try again. When the earplugs are in the right position, only a tiny bit will stick out of the canal, just enough to grab a bit for removal. Some reviews say they are too small. I have average size ears, and these truly worked great... the best! One word of caution... they work so well, they unfortunately block your alarm clock too! Read more
I have a small ear and find most earplugs are uncomfortable. These are the only brand of earplugs I do not mind wearing for extended periods of time. I think they block sound a little less than others. But, the others are uncomfortable if you use them for a long time. So, it definitely is a trade-off you should be aware of. Read more
I'm a petite woman and I found regular ear plugs uncomfortable to use. These work great, and they block out almost all sound. I never hear my husband's alarm. I'd give them 5 stars, but they are more expensive than the standard ear plugs and every now and then one in the box will have a different density and not work as well. But overall, I'm quite satisfied with them. Read more
Really good quality, soft and reliable. Fits well to those who have narrow ear canal. Read more
Useless, garbage Read more
I am changing my review from an initial 2-star "Disappointed" review to a glowing 5-stars after my latest attempt at using these things. I had initially written how my ear canal is really very narrow, and that the disadvantage of these smaller plugs was that they would get squished in the process of inserting them, no matter how or which way I pulled my ears to try and straighten the canal. Last night, I decided to give it another go, since I have a tin full of the things anyway, and somehow the planets and the ear canal finally aligned perfectly, and the plug went right in all the way. Once the plug expanded to its full size, this time around the difference was monumental! My ear was completely sealed, and I could hear *nothing*! I still had to struggle to insert the plug in the other ear, but I finally managed, and then it was bliss! I have not experienced such a deep silence since I descended to the depths an a lava tuve years ago, and I did not hear a thing from the moment I finally got the plugs in right, until I took them out in the morning. For the first time in many months I was able to get a solid, full-night sleep without getting woken up by my wife's fierce snoring, and I woke up feeling fully rested and happy. So, to all of you writing that the plugs don't work, and don't suppress sound, I respectfully suggest that you're not inserting them properly, which is exactly what happened to me. Once they're in the right way, straight in and all the way inside, I assure you that the noise reduction is dramatic and astonishing. Granted, it is not necessarily easy, and for some people it may be more of a struggle than for other, but once the plugs are in the right way, they do work, and work VERY well! So please keep trying; you'll be happy you did. One last word of caution. When you get the proper alignment of the ear canal, it is possible for the plug to go in too deep. This could result in some pain deep inside. Make sure the plug goes in fully, so that when it expands no part of it protrudes from the earhole, but no deeper than that. And if it feels painful at the bottom, just gently pull it out a bit, until you feel the seal, but no pain. Good luck! Read more
I’m sad to report this - but the quality has taken a nose dive. These used to be the BEST for small ear canals. I’ve ordered these 5x over the years - previously they came in a stylish round container with a lid and were blissfully soft, causing no discomfort. My ears are sensitive and small, these were the only plugs I’ve found that have been comfortable overnight without causing soreness, a true gem. My two recent orders? The packaging is now a much cheaper disposable box- and the quality of its contents has followed suit. The size and appearance of the plugs look the same, but they feel much stiffer and instantly feel uncomfortable in my ears. I’m not sure If they have added a different coating or the material has changed but I can no longer insert them fully into my canals without causing instant itch and discomfort, so have to slip them further out with affects the noise cancellation. I’m really disappointed. I’m a repeat customer - but not sure if I will continue to be. These have gone from a sold 5*, to a 3*. They are still the smallest in size I’ve found - but it’s apparent the company has cut some corners to profit and they are not what they used to be. Read more
I’m a very light sleeper and have purchased so many ear plugs throughout the years. I have small ears and a pretty narrow ear canal. The “normal” sized ear plugs always hurt my ears, so I switched to slim fit. I bought Mack’s Slim Fit, but after COVID, the quality and material changed and they no longer stayed in my ears and caused a lot of pain. After hours of researching, I decided to give these a go and they’re better than Mack’s Slim Fit. They block out sound just as good as Mack’s, they don’t fall out of my ear, and my ears don’t hurt. Only con is the color. While they’re yellow and bright and I can easily find them, it’s hard to see when they get dirty. Read more
