When going out for longer rides, I wear Mack's Ultrasoft ear plugs. I have found that hearing protection greatly reduces my overall riding fatigue at higher speeds. That being said, there are two things I dislike:
1) I can hardly hear traffic (important at lower speeds when riding in town)
2) They get very uncomfortable after about ~75 minutes of riding
Has anyone had sustained success with a more expensive option? If there are plugs out there that allow more sound (while still protecting against some wind noise) and are more comfortable, I'm all ears (pun very much intended).
When I'm not using in-ear monitors to be able to listen to a bike audio system, I've found [url=https://www.earpeace.com/products/motorcycle-ear-plugs]these EarPeace Moto Plugs to be very effective and comfortable. They come with a couple of different filters so you can pick the level of sound dampening you prefer.
good pun! lol
Even though I should, I find ear plugs such a hassle that I don't bother wearing them. Tried the foam that look like barrels, tried the foam that are tapered, tried the foam that look like little rockets, tried the foam on a string, tried the rubber ones that look like, I don't know, tapered with a bunch of rings around them, They either won't stay in or one quiets better than the other or they hurt my ears after a short while.
Guess shooting guns from 6 years old, racing 2 stroke motocross for a decade, riding 54 years on street bikes, and listening to rock and roll as a late teenager have destroyed my hearing (tinnitus is pretty loud and constant) but I just can't get used to wearing ear plugs. Same with ear buds on the ipad trying to watch a movie, or my ear muffs that are blue toothed to my TV so I can hear the TV without driving my wife out of the room with volume. They all physically hurt my ears.
(08-25-2020, 02:56 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]good pun! lol
Even though I should, I find ear plugs such a hassle that I don't bother wearing them. Tried the foam that look like barrels, tried the foam that are tapered, tried the foam that look like little rockets, tried the foam on a string, tried the rubber ones that look like, I don't know, tapered with a bunch of rings around them, They either won't stay in or one quiets better than the other or they hurt my ears after a short while.
Guess shooting guns from 6 years old, racing 2 stroke motocross for a decade, riding 54 years on street bikes, and listening to rock and roll as a late teenager have destroyed my hearing (tinnitus is pretty loud and constant) but I just can't get used to wearing ear plugs. Same with ear buds on the ipad trying to watch a movie, or my ear muffs that are blue toothed to my TV so I can hear the TV without driving my wife out of the room with volume. They all physically hurt my ears.
Yeah, I was hoping my new Shoei would do the trick, but the wind noise is still pretty loud once I get about ~60mph.
I ALWAYS wear the Moldex Pura -Fit disposable foam ear plugs NR 33. Buy a box of 200 pairs and very comfortable to use , Made in USA .
You only have one set of ears and you want to safe your hearing . I have a good Aria helmet but the ear plugs will greatly reduce wind noise .
oh I forgot..for a while I was wearing the gel swimmers ear things you ball up then squish in your ear. They were pretty good. Can't remember why I quit wearing them??????
I use cheap foam earplugs that I cut down to size. It takes some experimenting, but you can tune the earplugs. I have small ear canals, so trimming helps the comfort factor too.
I want to hear my aftermarket pipe, makes shifting much smoother. Wind noise is still reduced significantly.
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Use these for years now, they are very comfortable.
Be sure to pull the ear while inserting. That straightens the ear canal and make insertion much more easier.
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I’ve had good success with custom-molded silicon ear plugs, about $60. They’re reusable, cleanable, and will last for years. Oh, and they fit perfectly and are not uncomfortable.
I've used Flents Quiet Contour (NRR 33) for years. Used them riding in the cargo holds of C-130s, with exterior ear protection at the firing range, mowing the lawn, going to rock concerts, and riding motorcycles. I put them in like Django's video shows. I'm in my mid 50's and my hearing is still really good for my age, at least according to my annual V.A. health checkup. Eyes...not so much. I need a stronger prescription every couple of years.