Deckyon
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I have a pair of the custom earplugs I got at a motorcycle show vendor (Progressive's International show in Cleveland) 4-5 years ago and I use them. They are great, comfortable and eliminates most of the sound. Wished I had ponied up for the ones with the audio cables in them cause I do like to listen to my mp3 player when riding, so it is either my mp3 player and music and rushing air or no sound at all.If you ever try custom earplugs fitted by an audiologist, or maybe even a well-trained rally vendor (can't say, never done that) it is hard to go back to the disposable kind. I have been using the same set for four years now. All day comfort. When I used the foam ones, it seemed half the time I didn't get them seated correctly or if it was hot and my ears were sweaty, they would pop out a few miles down the road. Once the customs are in, they stay in. They always seal correctly and are quicker in and out once you learn the twist-in and twist-out technique.
Do any of you know of any alternative earplug types (meaning not the generic foam type plugs), particularly custom fit, that carry an NRR over 30?
This is good. I can't hardly hear my audio at any speed over 65. If I can filter the wind out, I'll be much happier.
For my regular commute, I wouldn't need them but after 16 or 18 hours on the bike my ears ring like after a rock concert. And I usually listen to audio books when I ride - stuff like sirens doesn't get lost in that. I think I will be ordering a set of these.The good thing is that you can not only hear the audio at speeds over 65 (or whatever) but you can hear it at low volume if you choose. You don't have to overpower the noise with the audio and thus risk hearing loss. The downside, and one of the reasons I don't wear them riding, is that you also cannot hear fire trucks and police officers who may be trying to get your attention to give you a performance award. I haven't had any cops come up behind me while mowing the grass. I have no trouble hearing sirens with 30db fitted ear plugs, but when you add the music the ability to hear emergency vehicles is effectively gone.