Earplugs?

jetblast10 · 02-23-2006, 12:10 PM

Which earplugs do you wear? I've been using the Mack's SafeSound Soft Foam (they're green) from the local CVS Pharmacy. Cheap, comfortable and do the job nicely. Later this year I plan on making a few thousand mile journey and to pass the time it'd be nice to fitup a MP3 player and maybe a comm unit but don't want to sacrifice too much silencing of wind, road and exhaust noise.

Suggestions?

ragdoll · 02-23-2006, 12:21 PM

Suggestion

You cant' do better than this. (Except for custom ones) Look at what else they offer, they have some audio plugs for your MP3 pleasures also.

The great thing, as you will read, is that they reduce sound at all levels. So it's not muffled, just quieter. Neato eh?

SportyChick · 02-23-2006, 12:27 PM

I don't use earplugs.....................

Bad, yes I know!

h ryder · 02-23-2006, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SportyChick

I don't use earplugs.....................

huh?

SportyChick · 02-23-2006, 01:18 PM

Not funny........

02-23-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragdoll

Suggestion

You cant' do better than this. (Except for custom ones) Look at what else they offer, they have some audio plugs for your MP3 pleasures also.

The great thing, as you will read, is that they reduce sound at all levels. So it's not muffled, just quieter. Neato eh?

Do you use them?
How far do they stick out of your ear?

Bigdaa · 02-24-2006, 07:00 AM

No earplugs while riding. Shooting? That's another story.

LittleNinja · 02-24-2006, 07:14 AM

My husband started wearing earplugs recently, he keeps telling me to try it. I guess its good for the wind noise but can you still hear everything else? He says he can.

ragdoll · 02-24-2006, 07:20 AM

You can hear what you need to. Sirens, horns, stuff like that. But it cuts down on engine and exhaust noise a lot, and no wind. I find that I can ride much better with them. Can concentrate a lot more.

NewRedRider · 02-24-2006, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleNinja

My husband started wearing earplugs recently, he keeps telling me to try it. I guess its good for the wind noise but can you still hear everything else? He says he can.

Ear plugs help a lot if you have a loud pipe or doing high speeds for long periods of time. You don't realize the dB level of the wind until you stop and take your helmet off. For normal riding I don't use them because it desensitizes me to the enviroment. If you're a rider that depends a lot on the feel of your bike for shifting as I do AND you still have a stock pipe, I'd suggest you don't wear them unless you're going on a long ride. I found myself riding in 5th thinking I was in 6th because I couldn't hear the rpm level. Well the Leo changed all that!

Kev, I use almost the exact same thing as you. I bought some orange foam ones from CVS. I like them. They don't stick out too far and are very comfortable. Plus you can pull them out of your ear just a little bit if you want to hear more.

PS Welcome over Ninja girl!

dadogs · 02-24-2006, 07:29 AM

My wife swears I'm wearing ear plugs when she speaks to me.

LittleNinja · 02-24-2006, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewRedRider

Ear plugs help a lot if you have a loud pipe or doing high speeds for long periods of time. You don't realize the dB level of the wind until you stop and take your helmet off. For normal riding I don't use them because it desensitizes me to the enviroment. If you're a rider that depends a lot on the feel of your bike for shifting as I do AND you still have a stock pipe, I'd suggest you don't wear them unless you're going on a long ride. I found myself riding in 5th thinking I was in 6th because I couldn't hear the rpm level. Well the Leo changed all that!

Kev, I use almost the exact same thing as you. I bought some orange foam ones from CVS. I like them. They don't stick out too far and are very comfortable. Plus you can pull them out of your ear just a little bit if you want to hear more.

PS Welcome over Ninja girl!

NewRedRider????? Where have i seen this screen name before?

RSixxy · 02-24-2006, 12:22 PM

I started wearing some last year especially on longer rides and fast rides, that wind noise gets deafning. I upgraded to Heros and they are very good, but yet you still can hear what you need to hear. Sometimes I do forget them and I am like ugghhhhh,.....what did ya say? heh?? LOL

NewRedRider · 02-28-2006, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleNinja

NewRedRider????? Where have i seen this screen name before?

From Streetknights. You and your husband went on that Charity ride with me I believe.

LittleNinja · 02-28-2006, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewRedRider

From Streetknights. You and your husband went on that Charity ride with me I believe.

ahhhh haaaa! I knew it! It was the slow pace ride I did with you.

Cool! What's up?

BockHawk · 02-28-2006, 10:38 AM

Though illegal, I like to wear my e2c Shure earbuds plugged into my minidisc player when doing long(ish) rides. The wind noise on a naked is awful.

dayrock · 02-28-2006, 05:13 PM

Hehehe... I used to wear the sony earbuds while riding to work. Some nice low tone music like lenny kravitz and such. Just cruzing along and watching the sun come up.

04-13-2006, 06:49 AM

A short story :

While driving with my wife in her '68 Mustang, and a friend. My wife appologized for not having a radio. My friend smiled, rolled down the window and looked at us "I hear music, a symphony of headers and tail pipes."

No ear plugs for me either, I like hearing the wind.

tvetree · 04-16-2006, 10:52 AM

After reading this I may have to give them a try use them at work,so why not on the long rides.Never noticed the wind being very loud,but thats the problem with this kinda stuff you don't notice it.(not even after the damage is done!)

vizsladog · 04-17-2006, 12:08 PM

I use the teal blue ones from publix/walmart.Best ive used so far.

The ends are tapred and i give myself a wet willy before i put it in....works great!!!!

h ryder · 04-17-2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPDKLLS

A short story :

While driving with my wife in her '68 Mustang, and a friend. My wife appologized for not having a radio. My friend smiled, rolled down the window and looked at us "I hear music, a symphony of headers and tail pipes."

...'68 Mustang???? OK, where's the pics & sound clip?

Roseknight · 07-18-2006, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragdoll

Suggestion

You cant' do better than this. (Except for custom ones) Look at what else they offer, they have some audio plugs for your MP3 pleasures also.

The great thing, as you will read, is that they reduce sound at all levels. So it's not muffled, just quieter. Neato eh?

I use the Etymotic ER6i's music and noise reduction and just plain kick ass sound quality they don't stick out of my ear unless the ear is being squished against my head.
(I also keep a set of plain old plugs in the tank bag)

ear plugs work like sunglasses for your ears.. they cut down on the audio "glare" of wind noise so you can hear the important things..

The reduction in fatigue level is amazing esp on long rides..
for those that don't use em.. buy a set of the cheapies and then go for about a 2 hour ride.. 1 hour with, 1 hour without... you will feel the differnce in your fatigue level.. I'd have never believed that noise would wear me out like that, till I tried it myself...

hooker_47 · 07-18-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roseknight

ear plugs work like sunglasses for your ears.. they cut down on the audio "glare" of wind noise so you can hear the important things..

The reduction in fatigue level is amazing esp on long rides..
for those that don't use em.. buy a set of the cheapies and then go for about a 2 hour ride.. 1 hour with, 1 hour without... you will feel the differnce in your fatigue level.. I'd have never believed that noise would wear me out like that, till I tried it myself...

I crewed helicopters in the service, and we used earplugs along with our helmets. I knew people who didn't, and believe me, they wish they had. Most people have no idea how wind noise or noise from engines and exhaust will affect their hearing. Wear earplugs, in some way, shape, or form. They can only help.

RC51_CBRXX · 07-18-2006, 03:35 PM

We carry several varieties in the various facilities. They are all good at reducing noice. But, some just feel better than others. If anyone is interested in trying a few different types drop me a line, I could USPS (snail mail) a few.

blueblur · 07-19-2006, 06:36 AM

I've liked using the Leight brand earplugs. they're soft and stay put, tapered to fit the ear better too.

Bigdaa · 07-24-2006, 12:20 PM

Wear earplugs when you shoot.

Ohhhh God. Senility has set in. I just realized I posted this before.

Droooooooooooooool

08-09-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewRedRider

Ear plugs help a lot if you have a loud pipe or doing high speeds for long periods of time. You don't realize the dB level of the wind until you stop and take your helmet off. For normal riding I don't use them because it desensitizes me to the enviroment. If you're a rider that depends a lot on the feel of your bike for shifting as I do AND you still have a stock pipe, I'd suggest you don't wear them unless you're going on a long ride. I found myself riding in 5th thinking I was in 6th because I couldn't hear the rpm level. Well the Leo changed all that!

Kev, I use almost the exact same thing as you. I bought some orange foam ones from CVS. I like them. They don't stick out too far and are very comfortable. Plus you can pull them out of your ear just a little bit if you want to hear more.

PS Welcome over Ninja girl!

These are the ones I wear for long trips. Of course, last time, I would forget to put them in after gas stops, until I got back on the road...so I would have to pull right back off to put them in. Almost every time!

m.

vizsladog · 08-16-2006, 06:35 AM

I use the teal blue ones you can buy at publix.

I wet my finger give my self a wet willy and roll up the ear plug and in she goes.

dd13 · 10-12-2006, 04:00 AM

I do a lot of audio work for band archiving of live performances. I see many shows a month. Westone earplugs are by far superior to any I have ever used. They might be overkill however, you cant beat the comfort and flexibility.

Westone earplugs are custom molded to your outer/middle ear by an audiologist.

My favorite thing about them is that they have different db pads that fit into the plug. -9, -14, and -25 are all optional pads. One db reduction pad comes with your purchase.

Westones are extremely low pro to you and anyone else. They still allow frequency level response which is untrue of many of the 'over the counter' brands I have purchased (I dont believe there are any I haven't used:walkman: )

I own the clear ones.

http://www.westone.com/hearing_protect.html

and, well these here are just fricken cool...

http://www.westone.com/music/

dd

edited to state:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roseknight

I use the Etymotic ER6i's music and noise reduction and just plain kick ass sound quality they don't stick out of my ear unless the ear is being squished against my head.
(I also keep a set of plain old plugs in the tank bag)

The reduction in fatigue level is amazing esp on long rides.. ...

I have to agree. Especially for the price point. I know many that use these and have no complaints. IMHO (H=humble) the ability to customize the reduction in noise to my comfort level based on a situation is key.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvetree

After reading this I may have to give them a try use them at work,

you would easily be able to have your company and/or insurance pay for the fitting and the Westone plugs....just a thought.

ccs22 · 10-12-2006, 04:43 PM

I can't remember the brand name, but they are good for a 38db reduction supposedly. I just usually turn them all over and read the rating, then go with the highest number. The bullet shaped ones tend to stay in better vs. the cylindrical ones.

RonRdRcr · 10-22-2006, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bock919

Though illegal, I like to wear my e2c Shure earbuds plugged into my minidisc player when doing long(ish) rides. The wind noise on a naked is awful.

I have the same ones that I plug into my Palm Tungsten

Ron

pianopraze · 06-15-2009, 12:55 AM

I just ordered some Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones. Does anyone else have these? What do you all think?

dream · 06-15-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pianopraze

I just ordered some Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones. Does anyone else have these? What do you all think?

They look ok. But I saw tiny flush mount buds at the international motorcycle show I'd prefer and am looking for. There were two vendors, one with a wider dynamic range, but don't remember their names? My helmet fits very snug and I'd need to "dremel gouge it" to fit regular size earbuds. Good luck!

Igneale · 06-15-2009, 07:57 AM

I have a set of Sennheiser buds. Love 'em.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roseknight

The reduction in fatigue level is amazing esp on long rides..
for those that don't use em.. buy a set of the cheapies and then go for about a 2 hour ride.. 1 hour with, 1 hour without... you will feel the differnce in your fatigue level.. I'd have never believed that noise would wear me out like that, till I tried it myself...

Just don't turn em up too loud, you never know when you'll have to avoid a helicopter!

Concerns of wearing headphones raised after helicopter death of B.C. student (Heads Up!)

Dawgstyl · 10-28-2009, 04:48 PM

I dont wear earplugs, but i do have a chaterbox and i listen to my iphone when riding
so the road/engine noise dosent bother me at all..

andrewebay1 · 10-28-2009, 05:47 PM

Shure SCL2, fits very nicely even in a snug helmet. Sounds great too.

Nakedniner · 10-28-2009, 06:09 PM

Hey Jetblast....I work on airplanes for the Air Force and the gov't.. Your nic might imply the same? And you live near Macdill AFB. Just curious.
As for ear plugs. I've worked around noise all my life and it shows. They ride me every time I get a hearing check. So, I wear them ALL the time now including mowing the lawn.

UJM · 10-28-2009, 06:17 PM

I prefer the disposable foam ones, the type you roll small with your fingers, insert in ear, they expand, for me, they are the best of the best - and they are dirt cheap to boot.

or

(E-A-R Classics / E-A-R TaperFit-2 - either cost around $15.00 for 25 pair, and you can find them for even less)

Google free earplugs / sample earplugs - plenty of free samples out there to try.

Here is one:

Aearo - E-A-R Samples

I use them when I ride, when I mow, when I shoot -

I've tried literally dozens of different styles, as mentioned, the more expensive ones ended up never being used.......

Serb · 10-28-2009, 10:33 PM

22's for small holes or 380 caps if you have been picking your ears instead of your nose.
30-06 come with spinners as an option

Pacojerte · 10-28-2009, 10:54 PM

i use the little foam ones we have at work... when i go to the supply room i grab a double handfull and put them in my duffle bag........ they work wonders...

i used to do the ipod thing but i found i kept the volume at such a high level i was doing more harm than good............

02-23-2006, 12:10 PM	#1
jetblast10 Site Founder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,689 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	Earplugs? Which earplugs do you wear? I've been using the Mack's SafeSound Soft Foam (they're green) from the local CVS Pharmacy. Cheap, comfortable and do the job nicely. Later this year I plan on making a few thousand mile journey and to pass the time it'd be nice to fitup a MP3 player and maybe a comm unit but don't want to sacrifice too much silencing of wind, road and exhaust noise. Suggestions?

04-13-2006, 06:49 AM	#18
SPDKLLS Guest Posts: n/a	Ear plugs ? A short story : While driving with my wife in her '68 Mustang, and a friend. My wife appologized for not having a radio. My friend smiled, rolled down the window and looked at us "I hear music, a symphony of headers and tail pipes." No ear plugs for me either, I like hearing the wind.

10-28-2009, 06:17 PM	#38
UJM Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Saint Joseph Missouri Posts: 1,689 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I prefer the disposable foam ones, the type you roll small with your fingers, insert in ear, they expand, for me, they are the best of the best - and they are dirt cheap to boot. or (E-A-R Classics / E-A-R TaperFit-2 - either cost around $15.00 for 25 pair, and you can find them for even less) Google free earplugs / sample earplugs - plenty of free samples out there to try. Here is one: Aearo - E-A-R Samples I use them when I ride, when I mow, when I shoot - I've tried literally dozens of different styles, as mentioned, the more expensive ones ended up never being used....... Last edited by UJM; 10-28-2009 at 06:21 PM.

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02-23-2006, 12:21 PM	#2
ragdoll Wookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,264 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Suggestion You cant' do better than this. (Except for custom ones) Look at what else they offer, they have some audio plugs for your MP3 pleasures also. The great thing, as you will read, is that they reduce sound at all levels. So it's not muffled, just quieter. Neato eh?

02-23-2006, 12:27 PM	#3
SportyChick Pilus Posterior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,047 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I don't use earplugs..................... Bad, yes I know!

02-23-2006, 01:18 PM	#5
SportyChick Pilus Posterior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,047 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Not funny........

02-24-2006, 07:00 AM	#7
Bigdaa Harry says "Fuck PC!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coming to you LIVE from Belahalababa Posts: 10,571	No earplugs while riding. Shooting? That's another story.

02-24-2006, 07:14 AM	#8
LittleNinja Quitting is for Quitters! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,798 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	My husband started wearing earplugs recently, he keeps telling me to try it. I guess its good for the wind noise but can you still hear everything else? He says he can.

02-24-2006, 07:20 AM	#9
ragdoll Wookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,264 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	You can hear what you need to. Sirens, horns, stuff like that. But it cuts down on engine and exhaust noise a lot, and no wind. I find that I can ride much better with them. Can concentrate a lot more.

02-24-2006, 07:29 AM	#11
dadogs Official thread derailer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: right here Posts: 10,471 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 7	My wife swears I'm wearing ear plugs when she speaks to me.

02-24-2006, 12:22 PM	#13
RSixxy Imaginifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa area Posts: 465	I started wearing some last year especially on longer rides and fast rides, that wind noise gets deafning. I upgraded to Heros and they are very good, but yet you still can hear what you need to hear. Sometimes I do forget them and I am like ugghhhhh,.....what did ya say? heh?? LOL

02-28-2006, 10:38 AM	#16
BockHawk Primus Pilus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 3,247	Though illegal, I like to wear my e2c Shure earbuds plugged into my minidisc player when doing long(ish) rides. The wind noise on a naked is awful.

02-28-2006, 05:13 PM	#17
dayrock Left Hand Suzuki Method Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 844	Hehehe... I used to wear the sony earbuds while riding to work. Some nice low tone music like lenny kravitz and such. Just cruzing along and watching the sun come up.

04-16-2006, 10:52 AM	#19
tvetree Tesserarius Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 788 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	After reading this I may have to give them a try use them at work,so why not on the long rides.Never noticed the wind being very loud,but thats the problem with this kinda stuff you don't notice it.(not even after the damage is done!)

04-17-2006, 12:08 PM	#20
vizsladog Tirone Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 51	I use the teal blue ones from publix/walmart.Best ive used so far. The ends are tapred and i give myself a wet willy before i put it in....works great!!!!

07-18-2006, 03:35 PM	#24
RC51_CBRXX Chuck Norris has lost in battle with this Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 10,451 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	We carry several varieties in the various facilities. They are all good at reducing noice. But, some just feel better than others. If anyone is interested in trying a few different types drop me a line, I could USPS (snail mail) a few.

07-19-2006, 06:36 AM	#25
blueblur Track whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,530 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	I've liked using the Leight brand earplugs. they're soft and stay put, tapered to fit the ear better too.

07-24-2006, 12:20 PM	#26
Bigdaa Harry says "Fuck PC!" Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coming to you LIVE from Belahalababa Posts: 10,571	Wear earplugs when you shoot. Ohhhh God. Senility has set in. I just realized I posted this before. Droooooooooooooool

08-16-2006, 06:35 AM	#28
vizsladog Tirone Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 51	I use the teal blue ones you can buy at publix. I wet my finger give my self a wet willy and roll up the ear plug and in she goes.

10-12-2006, 04:43 PM	#30
ccs22 Milites Gregarius Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 156	I can't remember the brand name, but they are good for a 38db reduction supposedly. I just usually turn them all over and read the rating, then go with the highest number. The bullet shaped ones tend to stay in better vs. the cylindrical ones.

06-15-2009, 12:55 AM	#32
pianopraze Milites Gregarius Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ky Posts: 130 Blog Entries: 5	I just ordered some Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones. Does anyone else have these? What do you all think?

10-28-2009, 04:48 PM	#35
Dawgstyl Freelance Gynecologist Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 51	I dont wear earplugs, but i do have a chaterbox and i listen to my iphone when riding so the road/engine noise dosent bother me at all..

10-28-2009, 05:47 PM	#36
andrewebay1 Pandorian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 239	Shure SCL2, fits very nicely even in a snug helmet. Sounds great too.

10-28-2009, 06:09 PM	#37
Nakedniner Tirone Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 37	Hey Jetblast....I work on airplanes for the Air Force and the gov't.. Your nic might imply the same? And you live near Macdill AFB. Just curious. As for ear plugs. I've worked around noise all my life and it shows. They ride me every time I get a hearing check. So, I wear them ALL the time now including mowing the lawn.

10-28-2009, 10:33 PM	#39
Serb Tirone Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 2	22's for small holes or 380 caps if you have been picking your ears instead of your nose. 30-06 come with spinners as an option

10-28-2009, 10:54 PM	#40
Pacojerte Chuck Norris has lost in battle with this Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ft lauderdale fl Posts: 12,887 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	i use the little foam ones we have at work... when i go to the supply room i grab a double handfull and put them in my duffle bag........ they work wonders... i used to do the ipod thing but i found i kept the volume at such a high level i was doing more harm than good............