Hearing Protection Nirvana?

Posted by: @dirtydrThe moto specific ear plugs come with three different filters also so you can adjust as conditions require, if needed. The metal tube has a small compartment in the bottom that holds the different filters.
I wear a set when I mow the lawn or work in the shop. I am a firm believer in hearing protection.
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Thanks for the clarification Dana.Β I only saw the Moto Pro version which comes in 20 and 24 SNR.Β https://www.earpeace.com/products/moto-pro Β Had I seen the standard moto version like you have, that is what I'd have ordered to get the higher SNR.Β 😎Β
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Posted by: @thane-lewisOK, I have to sound off about any brand of earplugs that aren't the squishy kind.Β I evidently have THE SMALLEST EAR CANALS IN THE KNOWN WORLD.Β Noise canceling earbuds, high end Bose ear buds, everything - I put the smallest of the provided adapters on them and none of them will stay in my ear.Β Forever falling out.Β For this reason I have to use the squishy ones.
I did once purchase a set of the custom earplugs.Β One of them went missing shortly thereafter.
All that said, I can't bring myself to purchase any of the "better" systems because I have no confidence that they would remain in place and I'm out another $$.Β sigh.
I was struggling with the idea of spending the "big bucks", right up to the point where the struggle to get a good seal started.Β The foamies are great for noise reduction, and inexpensive. I put a new pair in each time the old pair was removed.Β
The sound quality, and ability to hear the bike is an added bonus with these new Earpeace plugs though.Β Will see how long it takes to lose them.Β lol
Currently into this project just under $100.Β $40 for the Earpeace plugs, $30 for the Motosafe plugs, $25-ish for the neck gators.Β Β One added bonus I forgot is the neck gator keeps the back of neck from getting burned by the sun.Β I'm a red neck from way back.Β Don't need the sun to confirm that fact.Β lol
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Posted by: @thane-lewisOK, I have to sound off about any brand of earplugs that aren't the squishy kind.Β I evidently have THE SMALLEST EAR CANALS IN THE KNOWN WORLD.Β Noise canceling earbuds, high end Bose ear buds, everything - I put the smallest of the provided adapters on them and none of them will stay in my ear.Β Forever falling out.Β For this reason I have to use the squishy ones.
I did once purchase a set of the custom earplugs.Β One of them went missing shortly thereafter.
All that said, I can't bring myself to purchase any of the "better" systems because I have no confidence that they would remain in place and I'm out another $$.Β sigh.
Has the Shrek man never heard of...duct tape ? It was designed and patented to close off the "ducts" that you call ear canals.
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Well, I suppose that if I were to use the 100mph tape there isn't much hair to get caught up in it...
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Started wearing ear muffs in the sixties when driving the tractor.Β
Also wore them at work when I started my apprenticeship in 72.
To the amusement of old John Furphy my bosses dad and previous boss.
What I didn't realise was the damage wind noise in a motorcyle helmet would do on 3500klm runs etc.
So tinnitus has been a companion for 40 yrs now.
Still wore plugs mostly the last few decades at work and on the bike.
And muffs now at home tinkering.
Seem to have gone full circle ⭕ muffs, plugs and muffs again.
Had issues with ear wax and dust so it's plugs only on the bike now.
To much info?
Not sure the type is as important as the wearing thereof......
Don't really remember when soft plugs became readily available.

I live in farming central.Β The number of old farmers that are deaf in their left ear is remarkable.Β
The new kids? Feh - enclosed cabs with GPS and AirCon -Β where's the adventure?!?
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I'm impressed with the quality of these newer generation earplugs.Β Being able to hear at almost a normal audio quality, while substantially reducing damaging noise is pretty cool.
Also impressed with the electronic shooting muffs.Β I have a set with stereo mics that are really good at physical placement of sound.Β Very realistic.Β Originally purchased in order to hear the range-master while wearing SNR36 foam ear plugs under them.Β They can be turned up to amplify soft sounds like a mouse chewing in a wall, varmint trying to dig under the house or an evil-doer attempting to gain entry.Β Definitely helpful in mitigating potential problems.Β
Noise cancelling earbuds with Bluetooth would be pretty great to have in the garage as the build commences on the new rig.Β 😎Β
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@scott-h Just following up on the LS2 Advant helmet:
The Advant 2 is a better fit for my head and my glasses also fit easier. Tried without ear plugs, the noise level is decent maybe even aΒ bit better than the Advant 1, once again no annoying whistles. Inner lining is different its a bit softer, i suspect that is why the fit is better. Visor is very easy to remove they changed the design from the Advant1. Vision is good certainly better than the RPHA 91. I used the Amazon return to get the right fit for Advant 1 then i returned it and reordered from Europe =) Price is better and more color options.
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Posted by: @none@scott-h Just following up on the LS2 Advant helmet:
The Advant 2 is a better fit for my head and my glasses also fit easier. Tried without ear plugs, the noise level is decent maybe even aΒ bit better than the Advant 1, once again no annoying whistles. Inner lining is different its a bit softer, i suspect that is why the fit is better. Visor is very easy to remove they changed the design from the Advant1. Vision is good certainly better than the RPHA 91. I used the Amazon return to get the right fit for Advant 1 then i returned it and reordered from Europe =) Price is better and more color options.
Great info Steve.Β Thank you for the follow up.Β Definitely helpful. 👍Β
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My tinnitus screams at a frequency of around 4000hz to 5000hz.Β All day, every day non stop. Loud noises or wind noise in my helmet sets it off and it gets much louder,vit can get loud enough that I can't sleep.Β I've tried several fancy motorcycle specific ear plugs, but I find them uncomfortable after about an hour or so.Β I keep going back to the Moldex "Spark Plug" 6604 bullet style.Β I buy the individually wrapped pairs by the case off of Amazon and they really work for me.Β Β
https://www.amazon.com/Moldex-Sparkplug-Ear-Plugs/dp/B07KSNBLFP?gQT=1&th=1

Just tried out the Earpeice BrandΒ and yup they are not cheap but they fit in my ears well.They do a better job than the foam type, not tried the different filters yet. Able to keep an ear on the bike itself which is good for any possible early warnings. Not the pro version just the standard set, now to be careful that i do not loose them!
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Steve Ives

Posted by: @noneJust tried out the Earpeice BrandΒ and yup they are not cheap but they fit in my ears well.They do a better job than the foam type, not tried the different filters yet. Able to keep an ear on the bike itself which is good for any possible early warnings. Not the pro version just the standard set, now to be careful that i do not loose them!
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