Reddit reviews Howard Leight MAX-1 Uncorded NR33 Foam Earplugs Box, 200 Pair (Orange)

I wanted to give a heads up for those looking to save money with DIY foams. I went through 3 orders of Comply tips over a 3-4 month span. They would literally tear up due to the excess earwax after 2-3 weeks of use(even with the earwax proof version). I got fed up and ordered these

I've been using these DIY tips for a long time and its been amazing.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NK5VY2/
Tips
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013A0C0Y

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Noise-Isolating-Earbud-Tips/

I've gone through about 8 pairs of DIY foam tips with my Triplefi v10 and still have tons of spare foam tips left.

Even single-use earplugs can be reused many (easily 20+) times. I rarely use them 20 times because I buy them in bulk.

Source: Motorcycle commuter who buys 200 pairs of earplugs at a time because I always use them.

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These are my favorite plugs I've tried.

These are very effective and cheap, but they're not conducive to rifle shooting because it'll kill your cheek weld.

Hello! Earplugs never hurt - I actually just buy a box of small ones once a year or so, that don't become painful even after multiple days, and have packs of them tucked away all over. ...I should've used them to study back in college too - it's so much more grounding and calming to have noises muffled. I now wear a pair whenever I go to a concert or to see a movie, but I don't mind feeling percussion. https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Honeywell-Disposable-MAX-1S/dp/B0013A0C0Y?th=1&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Earplugs-Uncorded-NRR33/dp/B0013A0C0Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1324218187&sr=8-3

For ~$20, you're hooked up with the best earplugs ever, nearly forever.

Not exactly "frugal", but by far the best purchase I've ever made was this pack of 200 earplugs for $25. I've had to deal with living in dorms with a roommate and on a busy street, and being able to get to sleep and stay that way has been invaluable. Also great for traveling, hardcore concentration, and loud rock concerts. They're all individually wrapped, so I've given pairs away to friends too.

I spent the $25 about 2.5 years ago, and I'm just finishing up the box now. You can reuse them a few times even though they're "disposable".

The best earplugs out there are rated for 33 these are the ones I use at work.

I use them until they start to get dirty, If you keep them in a clean bag in your range kit you can probably get several trips out of them.

Some people say you can clean them but at 200 for $20 its not worth it.

These are my favorite.

Howard Leight MAX-1 Uncorded NR33 Foam Earplugs Box, 200 Pair (Orange) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013A0C0Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Tkj6Cb06ZXGKG

A box of Howard Leight 33db plugs is like $25 for 250 of them on Amazon. That's what I use to sleep with. I use Hearos for concerts, also on Amazon.

the ones you linked are n30. these ones are n33. i think every 3.5 DB is twice the noise so those will at least help a little bit. I like that one because each pair is bagged and I use new ones each time.

These are the ones I use. They work pretty well if you put them in right, and I can still hear road noises and even my passenger but they block a lot of the wind and muffler sounds.

I need earplugs occasionally at Work. I sleep in hotels Plenty and i Use earplugs at home when sleeping. These are better than the ones you have shown a pic for. I have used both often.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0013A0C0Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$42 for the 200 pair box, I have it sitting by my bed and can get a week out of pair before they get to soft for my liking.

Keep in mind that NRR means "Noise reduction rating" not decibel reduction.

With those Howard Leight muffs, best case scenario is about 8 dB reduction; more likely is about 5.

Currently the best consumer hearing protection outside of a full helmet (to prevent bone conduction) is:

http://www.amazon.com/Browning-12699-Hearing-Protector-HDR/dp/B005ERRM4G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417533045&sr=8-2&keywords=browning+ear+protection

paired with

http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Earplugs-Uncorded-NRR33/dp/B0013A0C0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417533093&sr=8-1&keywords=howard+leight+max

if you slightly moisten the earplugs with clean water, the will fit much better, deeper, and have more NRR

I actually find the Howard Leight MAX earplugs to be slightly superior to the Laser Lite earplugs. They also have a slightly higher protection rating of NRR 33 vs NRR 32.

I use these Howard Leight NR33 earplugs

I always bring 10-20 pairs with me on airplanes now so that I can hand them out to people if there are screaming babies on board!

As a lot of others I also use the Howard Leight muffs, and for plugs would highly recommend the Howard Leight Max plugs. I've used both the corded and uncorded and they are the best earplugs I've found in terms of sound reduction. Whenever I can I wear the plugs and then on top the muffs turned up to near full blast. You get even more protection and can hear everything pretty much normally. Especially great for action shooting, keeps the buzzer nice and loud.

I'm a big fan of the Howard Leight muffs. Turn the volume up enough and you can hear better than you normally can. (I heard my phone vibrate in my pocket like it was right next to my ear) I used to hate wearing muffs because it made it difficult to hear people but with these I hear everything.

If you want extra protection, I'd recommend doubling up, muffs plus some little foam earplugs like these or these. In fact I always have a few of those foam types around just in case.

I use these Howard Light disposable plugs. They're comfortable, they're usable a few times and they're excellent at blocking the noise.


I get mine free from work, but you can get them for pretty cheap off of Amazon.

Earplugs.

Proper fit would be the most important thing to focus on. Get a Snell/ECE Full face (or modular) to minimize noise and maximize protection.

I would be worried about long term hearing damage from the extended exposure to wind noise. I never ride without earplugs, either some custom fit plugs I got at a gun show, or from a [box of disposeables](https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Honeywell-Disposable-MAX-1/dp/B0013A0C0Y/ "A box will last you for years"). You may also want to look into a Windjammer to further reduce wind noise.

To help with visual acuity, consider getting multiple visors and a helmet where changing visors is easy. It's simple enough to try visor removal and replacement in-store to weed out the bad ones. Think dark smoke when it's sunny, yellow for glare, and pinlock-equipped for when it's foggy. You don't really want to mess with goggles for the highway.

I'd stay away from brimmed dual-sport style helmets, the brim can act as a sail and cause discomfort at high speeds.

Consider adding a Bluetooth intercom system if you want to listen to podcasts, navigation prompts, or other entertainment during your long trips. Higher end helmets can be fit with nice, integrated systems.

For color choice, statistically, wearing a white or hi-vis colored helmet will tend to reduce SMIDSYs.

Howard Leight 33db.

Ear plugs only block out the high end damaging sound, the low end (where people are talking) wont be too muddled.

However, what ever kind of ear plug you are using, you should know how to put them in. This page describes it

I really wish that I had known about proper hearing protection when I was younger and went to shows or was shooting guns. My hearing is fucked up and I will probably need hearing aids by the time I am 50.

Are these the ones? I'm just getting into riding soon and could use these for when I work my way up to freeway speeds.

https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-MAX-1-Uncorded-Earplugs/dp/B0013A0C0Y?th=1&psc=1

These earplugs plus something like these over the top. I've lived with plenty of loud roommates, and this combination will block out any reasonable noise. With just one or the other you still get some sounds coming through.

As others have mentioned, always double up! E.g. always use both 'over-the-ear' (example: I use a combination of these over-the-ear, NRR 30db and these foam earplugs, NRR 33db)

In fact, I often use the same combo when operating loud power tools, yard equipment, and/or at air shows and auto races, etc. The foam earplugs are always with me at rock/pop concerts. Always.

If you are going to be by the speakers and need even more protection, try the Howard Leight MAX-1. I bought a box of 200 a few years ago and still have half a box left (I use them for motorcycle riding). They're $20 right now on amazon and NRR 30 rated.

http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Earplugs-Uncorded-NRR33/dp/B0013A0C0Y

just get you some foam plugs. they work better than anything ive tried, and will fit in any ear, assuming you know how to insert them. you're supposed to roll it between your fingers and insert it while its small and wait for it to expand. they arent completely disposable but arent completely reusable either.. just keep them clean. box should last a year.

http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Earplugs-Uncorded-NRR33/dp/B0013A0C0Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1420318096&sr=1-1