Smithers Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 I use earplugs. I find I get a head ache after a while particularly when on the motorway. I've tried loads. I find the musician one's best. I got these recently off Amazon. I can still hear the engine and sirens etc but it takes the edge off. They are comfy and have a silicon strap so the go around your neck without dropping them3 Pairs Filters Concert Ear plugs, Hearprotek Noise Cancelling High Fidelity Earplugs-Hearing Protection for Musicians, Live Music, Drummer, Percussion, DJ & Clubbing https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GSZ5TZF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1KoiDbZYR5FBB I bought the Klaisen plugs, very similar to yours. Great for live concerts but found them rubbish for bikes, they just did not cut the noise down enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I use Senner MotoPro silicone earplugs. They cut out wind noise but somehow still allow you to hear traffic and things going on around you. Also very comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I use Senner MotoPro silicone earplugs. They cut out wind noise but somehow still allow you to hear traffic and things going on around you. Also very comfy Can you post a link to them if they are available online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I use Senner MotoPro silicone earplugs. They cut out wind noise but somehow still allow you to hear traffic and things going on around you. Also very comfy Can you post a link to them if they are available online https://www.amazon.co.uk/Senner-protection-aluminium-motorcycling-especially/dp/B077NB9PJ3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I use Senner MotoPro silicone earplugs. They cut out wind noise but somehow still allow you to hear traffic and things going on around you. Also very comfy Can you post a link to them if they are available online https://www.amazon.co.uk/Senner-protection-aluminium-motorcycling-especially/dp/B077NB9PJ3 £22 for ear protection.....feck me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Can you post a link to them if they are available online https://www.amazon.co.uk/Senner-protection-aluminium-motorcycling-especially/dp/B077NB9PJ3 £22 for ear protection.....feck me Worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Never used em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I use these - never tried anything else but these are perfect, and 10p a pair. Companies putting them in a box and charging £20 are taking the piss https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323284036576 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 If you think £20 or more us expensive for ear protection then consider this - having abused my hearing for years I now require hearing aids which come in at a cool £ 3200 a pair. In my day we didn't know better and are now quite literally paying the price. What's your excuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I use these - never tried anything else but these are perfect, and 10p a pair. Companies putting them in a box and charging £20 are taking the piss https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323284036576Screenshot_20190706-232202_eBay.jpg Exactly what I have been using for a good while now . I was actually just about to post the very same picture . I'm very pleased with them and I've tried a few . Do they always send you orange ones though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack01 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 I use foam ones. At first they gave me a headache on long journeys but I now snip approx 5mm off the tip of each and have no problems with them at all. On long journey I forget I'm wearing them. They muffle sound extremely well but aren't totally sound proof which is exactly what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I use these - never tried anything else but these are perfect, and 10p a pair. Companies putting them in a box and charging £20 are taking the piss https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323284036576Screenshot_20190706-232202_eBay.jpg Exactly what I have been using for a good while now . I was actually just about to post the very same picture . I'm very pleased with them and I've tried a few . Do they always send you orange ones though ? Ha yes only ever orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 I picked up the new ear bungs yesterday and managed to road test them today. Specsavers did the impressions and the plugs were manufactured by Minerva. The negative points first; They are expensive, they cost me £115. I needed to get my ears cleaned to remove an excessive build of wax I had prior to the impressions being made and that cost me £50, so I've spent £165 on these Continuing with the negatives, they are small and it's going to be a very expensive loss if you happen to accidently drop one down a drain. They do come with a soft carrying pouch, so when you take them off they can be secured safely.The positive points; They fit the ears superbly (as you would expect). The sound insulation is just brilliant and after a continuous ride of nearly 2 hours there was no acoustic leak and they stayed in the ears as snug as when they were put in. I also found that my concentration levels were high from beginning to end of the ride because, I presume there was less fatigue due to the low noise levels. Lastly, they are quick and easy to fit and remove. Would I recommend them? Yes. Should I tell Mrs Smithers I spent all that money on them? No.PS for scale in the photo, I had to use a ten pence piece. That's all I had left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 £165! Whatever floats your boat I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogs01 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I got my super-expensive, in ear, hearing aids from Specsavers. I've used foam disposable earplugs for many years and a couple of months after getting my hearing aids I asked Specsavers if they could supply custom earplugs. They wanted another test session, fresh moulds ("your ears change shape sir") and an estimated cost of well over £100. I'm still using foam disposable earplugs ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 I don't blame you at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShouldKnowBetter Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I got my super-expensive, in ear, hearing aids from Specsavers. I've used foam disposable earplugs for many years and a couple of months after getting my hearing aids I asked Specsavers if they could supply custom earplugs. They wanted another test session, fresh moulds ("your ears change shape sir") and an estimated cost of well over £100. I'm still using foam disposable earplugs ..... If they’re telling you that your ears will have changed shape after a few months then I’d ask them for a full refund on the custom made hearing aids they recently mis-sold you!I bought a pair of these (link below - I went with the “squidgy”) at the start of the year and while they are pricey I think they are worth it. Very effective, super comfortable, come with an optional neck cord and pouch to reduce the chance of dropping and losing them. I have also had tinnitus for the past few years due to music related ear abuse and so I’d learned the hard way and wanted to limit any further damage. https://www.ultimateear.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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