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Ear Plugs, What are you using?


JustinNck1

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I am guilty of it, I've never worn ear plugs while riding the motorcycle. Both trips home from the gap this year, I slabbed the majority of the way home and noticed I had a slight ringing at the end of the day. So, I figured I need to consider hearing protection. I've always used the cheap foam plugs for shooting guns and when working in industrial environments, but I wanted to try some of these "filtered" ear plugs that block certain frequencies. I went to my ENT specialist to see about getting molded plugs made. For a high frequency filter molded ear plug, they were gonna be $175. Insurance does not cover them either (I asked :D ) So, I just ordered a set of these to try. If i don't care for the fit, I may just bite the bullet and get the molded ones. What hearing protection are you using?

https://www.earpeace.com/products/earplugs?variant=1144791724

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I use these, but they're molded around earbuds. They work great at blocking unwanted noise, and even with the music going, I can hear what I need to around me (traffic, sirens, etc). http://earfuze.com/ It does get a little old having to plug the cord into the Sena every time I put the helmet on though.

I have been thinking about trying just the Sena speakers in my helmet and wearing earplugs, but I feel like the sound quality (of the music) would be awful. Anybody have any input on that?

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36 minutes ago, blue72beetle said:

 

I have been thinking about trying just the Sena speakers in my helmet and wearing earplugs, but I feel like the sound quality (of the music) would be awful. Anybody have any input on that?

That is the way I roll. Volume drops but is still good and quality is acceptable. Its not as good, but certainly not awful.

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12 hours ago, Tonik said:

That is the way I roll. Volume drops but is still good and quality is acceptable. Its not as good, but certainly not awful.

This works well for me. The Sena  is probably the best upgrade I have done for long distance riding.

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On 6/20/2017 at 9:14 PM, Isaac's Papa said:

Wind noise is the sole purpose for the ear plugs. Operational status. 

Exactly, that high frequency hiss for hours at a time will destroy your hearing.  Hearing aids still suck and cost as much as a good motorcycle.

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1 hour ago, CBBaron said:

Moldex 6800 pura-fit

I got a sampler pack from the earplug superstore and I liked these the best.

http://www.earplugstore.com/unfoamtrialp.html?_s_icmp=HOMEBAR1_TRIAL_PACKS

So I picked up a case. 

http://www.earplugstore.com/mopufit3bof2.html

Should last me for a few years.

These are my favorite as well.  Use on the bike, when mowing or weedeating, shooting, etc.  Cheap and disposable.  I tried molded (do it yourself) and was not impressed.  Also, the reusable/molded types need to be cleaned often.  I bought a set of the Plugfones mentioned above.  I find them a little uncomfortable and they don't stay put.  Great concept though.  Maybe if they used the foam like Moldex uses they would be better? 

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Thats Depend. No s.

Depends was in answer to Hiros question. Depends on ambient air temp, relative density of the foam, how long the have been in your ears, temp of your ear canal and believe it or not even your current altitude can impact the expansion recovery speed of foam plugs.

Or you can just put them back in your ears and ride. Thats what I do 

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