Best ear protection on Reddit
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#1
Loop
4.5
(35)
"Loops are clutch, ive been wearing earplugs now for about the past 10 years."
"I'm very audio sensitive and my Loops are amazing."
"I have loops they really are great."
"I highly recommend loops, and they're a small investment."
"Definitely recommend them. no audio fidelity loss, it's pure upsides"
"I wear my loop experience earplugs to all music related events and theyre amazing."
"I wore the Loop Experience earplugs to the show! They're great."
"They're great. I took them out a few times just for the vibes."
"I like loop! I got the ones for concerts and I bring them with me literally everywhere."
"Can definitely recommend them as I didn't feel any loss of quality in the sound."
#2
Howard Leight
3.9
(26)
"They are amazing."
"Get some 2 or 3 flange silicon plugs for underneath and electronic over."
"I use Howard Leight electronic muffs over Surefire EP10 earplugs."
"The Howard Leights are hugely popular in the passive category; good sound proofing, low-profile, comfortable."
"My howard leight impacts were cheap."
"Foamies under some Howard Leight Impact Sports and you’re good to go."
"Get a pair of discounted Howard Leight Impact Sports."
"I got my Howard Leight Impact Sports used for $35 on GAFS and they’re great."
"The Walkers feel more rugged and are very comfortable."
"I'm very happy with a few pairs of howard leight impact sports."
#3
Eargasm
4.8
(21)
"Tossing another stone in the 'Eargasm' pile."
"I have a pair or loops and Eargasms and I prefer the Eargasm."
"Eargasm ear plugs off of Amazon. 10/10."
"Eargasm"
"I really like Eargasm earplugs!"
"They're soft rubber and I've found them to be the most comfortable I've used in a long time."
"Eargasm earplugs, you wont regret it"
"I use eargasm from Amazon and they work best"
"I use Eargasm for festivals and they’re great!"
"I have eargasm and have had a great time."
#4
Otto
4.6
(11)
"Far superior to everything else I’ve tried."
"You will absolutely love the Ottos with Comply tips."
"I’m using OTTO and have zero complaints."
"Don’t cheap out. The Otto’s are the only option that is worth it."
"Love my Otto’s, especially in the summer heat."
"They have some of the best clarity I've ever had."
"I’ve since bought a set of Otto’s, which are rechargeable."
"I love them but be advised that the buds and case do not last forever."
"I use my Otto ear buds."
"Iv been using these for the last 3 seasons in wildland."
#5
Earasers
4.2
(12)
"I love these, I use them for all drum related activities that don’t allow me to use my in ears."
"Huge fan of erasers. Clean sound and unusual reduction response that work well for me."
"Earasers are great. Definitely shoot for the -26 to -31 range though."
"Earasers, eargasm, or I think what you do is go to an ear specialist and get a mold for ear plugs."
"I would recommend Earasers for any event or everyday use."
"Guitar Center has earasers and hearos but the best you can do is customs from an audiologist"
"Highly rec EARasers on amazon."
"Earasers are good. Used em at the Bill Graham set and it was great"
"I've tried loops, eargasms, and earasers, and I prefer earasers."
"Earaser is just fine for me, good reduction without F*cking up the sound too much."
#6
Etymotic
4.3
(11)
"Etymotics are what I use. I liked them so much that I got my SO a pair and she loves them as well."
"I personally prefer Etymonic for high fidelity ear plugs."
"I strongly suggest the kinds of earplugs that you can get that are for musicians! My favorite is Etymotic."
"The brand I use is called Etymotic and I go to between 30-40 concerts a year."
"Etymotic. They are great."
"Etymotic hearing protection, bit pricey but very comfortable for long-term wearing and work well."
"They definitely work."
"I use etymotics at shows."
"Etymotics are also good. Just anything that’s not the foam earplugs."
"I love the earasers."
#7
Sordins
4.6
(9)
"I use NRR 33 ear plugs under my Sordins."
"I love my Sordins. Expensive but worth it."
"I love the Sorbins with gel earpieces."
"Very comfortable."
"But worth it."
"Idk I just use sordins and they're fine."
"Got sordins theyre great but pricey."
"Been rocking Sordins. They do a great job and comfortable with the gel pads."
"Looks like Sordins are very popular."
#8
3M
4.6
(9)
"3M Worktunes are amazing for going to races with."
"They stay put (pillow doesn't pull them out), don't put too much pressure on the ear canals, and also work well for power tools/lawn mowing use."
"3M foamies under whatever muffs you want."
"3M foam earplugs have the best decibel protection."
"One of the best things I've ever spent $50 on."
"I've never had a problem with 3m brand muffs on my glasses."
"Go to a hardware store and get the big 3M ear muffs."
"I bought 3M earmuffs over at Lowe's for $30."
"I bought 3M earmuffs over at Lowe's for $30 as they have an AUX connection."
#9
Walker
4.3
(9)
"Walker’s is a great brand and you can get a passive pair for about $20 or an electronic pair for about $40."
"I’ve had my oldest pair of walkers for now 5 years and still going strong."
"I absolutely adore mine."
"I've had for a few years and really like them."
"Amazon is having a sale on Walker hearing protection."
"Walker makes good electronic ear muffs for about $50."
"Walker razers (the electronic ones)"
"I just use regular ol walker electronic ear muffs."
"Walker use to the be the best mid priced hearing protection."
#10
Sordin
4.8
(8)
"Sordins and comtac V’s."
"I shoot suppressed and with Sordins."
"Sordins"
"I use Sordins with the gel cups."
"Are worth it."
"I use Sordin Supreme pro X."
"Another vote for Sordin models, they are good IMO."
"Sordins and peltor tac sports are what I use."
#11
Walkers
4.3
(8)
"Walkers on my son work great!"
"Can’t beat a pair of Walkers."
"Get some Walkers... the passive ones."
"I got my kids pairs of Walkers passive ear muffs. They make kids sizes."
"Foam ear plugs and (earmuffs) walkers with sound transparency."
"I personally use the walkers with gel cups."
"Walkers electronic ears often go on sale this time of year."
#12
ACS
4.9
(7)
"Quite possibly one of the best purchases of my life. You won't regret it."
"I second the recommendation for ACS. Best ones you can get at the moment."
"Loop ear plugs are v reasonable and get you like 90% of the way if a custom made solution"
"They've changed my life. Cannot recommend these enough."
"ACS custom Pro 17"
"ACS Custom Pro 17 all day long."
"I’ve been using for almost 10 years."
#13
Alpine
4.7
(6)
"I got a pair of these for my son last year and he loves them."
"Alpine Muffy Kids - Noise Cancelling Headphones for Kids."
"I’ve tired etymotics, loops and esrgasms- and these are by far my favorite: Alpine PartyPlug Pro Reusable Ear."
"I’ve tired etymotics, loops and esrgasms- and these are by far my favorite."
"Or Alpine MusicSafe Pro"
"I went with the Alpine MusicSafe Pro. 3 removable filters and only €28."
#14
Custom
5.0
(5)
"You can get custom molded earplugs at an audiologist."
"Definitely go with custom ones."
"Custom molded earplugs."
"I got a pair custom made by an audiologist."
"Do custom inserts then electronic ear pro."
#15
Loops
4.0
(6)
"Loops switch 2 have three modes, they lower sound by 20/23/26db"
"Yes please protect your ears. Loops are great but even the foam ones will get the job done."
"I got loops ear plugs that have versions with anc, total sound isolation."
"I mostly use standard plugs. Loop experience 2 now."
"Loops!"
"I wear Loops but the drawback is if I want to sing along then all I can hear is myself."
#16
Peltor
3.8
(6)
"Get peltors, they are cheep and good."
"Search amazon or homedepot/lowes/etc. for corded earplugs."
"They have great voice clarity while muffling even the open guns."
"Just make sure to get the skullcrusher ear pads."
"Peltors will work fine."
"They are not that expensive and work decent enough."
#17
Vic Firth
4.2
(5)
"You almost need to turn them down so you can hear the drums."
"I use them with students all the time."
"They work quite nice and I could hear the drums without issue."
"Vic Firth Isolation headphones are good basic option"
"I bought vic firth headphones yesterday at GC."
#18
Earpeace
4.0
(5)
"Earpeace is available in multiple sizes with changeable filters."
"EarPeace"
"Earpeace"
"I’ve used earpeace and they were pretty good!"
"I keep them clipped on my car keychain so I'm always with them."
#19
Ear Protection
5.0
(4)
"Highly suggest."
"Just get a decent pair of ear protection on Amazon for like $30."
"Double up. This gives you an extra layer of protection."
"I tried them out a bit and they feel really good to use."
#20
Custom molded
5.0
(4)
"Custom moulded are the best and well worth the investment."
"Best money I ever invested, have them for 8+ years."
"The best are custom molded. End of story."
"Custom molded by an audiologist is going to offer the best protection."
#21
Foam Earplugs
4.5
(4)
"Even the cheap foam ones do wonders and don’t kill the vibe."
"I’d just go with some of the regular old foamies."
"Orange foam earplugs from the hardware store."
"Good quality foam earplugs can work very well. I wear them at loud concerts."
#22
Surefire
4.3
(4)
"I use surefire ear plugs in addition to Walker ear muffs."
"Surefire Sonic Defenders"
"I’ve been trying out surefire sonic defenders for the last couple months."
"The surefire ear plugs are great, small, easy/fast to put in."
#23
Custom Molded Ear Plugs
5.0
(3)
"I can wear the ear plugs for hours at work or to a concert, super comfy."
"I carry custom molded ear plugs for when my hunting partners with brakes are going to shoot."
"I use the custom molded ear plugs."
#24
Sordin Supreme Pro X
5.0
(3)
"If you want high end ear pro the answer is Sordin Supreme Pro X."
"Sordin supreme pro x is the way if you have 300 bucks."
"Worth the price."
#25
Loop Experience Plus
4.7
(3)
"They are pricey but they are great, they don't dull down the actual show sound."
"I would recommend both of them. I currently use the loop experience plus, and they have been very nice."
"I have the Loop Experience Plus earplugs."
#26
Walker's
4.3
(3)
"100% Walker Razer Slim."
"Walkers Razor Slim Earmuffs. You can get the non electric version pretty cheap."
"Very high quality, cheaper than $50, and has built in coms functionality."
#27
Eargasms
4.3
(3)
"Eargasms are probably the best non-customs available."
"I use Eargasms and my wife uses Loops."
"Eargasms are what my wife and I use."
#28
3M Peltor
4.3
(3)
"I use the 3M Peltor at -35dB which is great but excessive for noise reduction at a concert."
"Honestly I know theyre expensive but 3M Peltors with the gel pads, amazing for wearing all day."
"You should be looking for active hearing protections."
#29
Shure
4.3
(3)
"I use the Shure SE215's and they are great for isolation."
"I'm completely happy with them."
"Shure SE215 are great for both"
#30
Crystal Guardian
5.0
(2)
"I have the filter earplugs and the sleep plugs-- I take them with me everywhere."
"Look up Crystal Guardian on Instagram. He makes custom earplugs."
#31
Musician Earplugs
5.0
(2)
"Do it.. yes use the ones for musicians."
"I would recommend earplugs that are designed for musicians."
#32
Disposable Foam Earplugs
4.5
(2)
"Disposable foam earplugs. They're cheap and have that ANSI rating."
"I've used them before and they work well, it just depends on how well they fit your ear shape."
#33
Axil
4.5
(2)
"AXIL. Best I have ever used."
"I really like my AXIL’s."
#34
Hearprotek
4.5
(2)
"I bought some Hearprotek earplugs off of Amazon and they sounded great for the concert."
"Hearprotek on Amazon. Very affordable. Block some noise but not completely."
#35
Rex Specs
4.0
(2)
"My boy has the recspecs ear pros."
"Rex specs makes earpro."
#36
Vibes
4.0
(2)
"A couple of my musician-friends like Vibes."
"I really like Vibes. The mute the sound without fucking it up."
#37
Downbeats
4.0
(2)
"Downbeats is my good to go anywhere, anytime."
"Downbeats on Amazon are like $20 and work pretty well."
#38
Hearos
4.0
(2)
"They have different levels of protection."
"I'm very satisfied with them for the price point."
#39
unknown
4.0
(2)
"They work pretty good, electronic and pretty good deal"
"Will last way longer and are much more effective"
#40
Molded Silicone Plugs
5.0
(1)
"Find a place that does molded silicone plugs."
#41
Foam Ear Plugs and Ear Muffs
5.0
(1)
"I would suggest foam ear plugs and ear muff style covering used in tandem."
#42
Baby Banz
5.0
(1)
"Baby banz."
#43
Loop Experience Earplugs
5.0
(1)
"They’re designed for listening to music so you lose none of the quality."
#44
Sennheiser SoundProtex Plus
5.0
(1)
"Sennheiser SoundProtex Plus, and Earasers. they are both great."
#45
Vic Firth Noise Canceling Headphones
5.0
(1)
"I've used vic firth products since I was a kid in the 1980s and trust them."
#46
Eargasm Earbuds
5.0
(1)
"I use eargasm ear buds, they work so well for me!"
#47
Alpine Musicians Earplugs
5.0
(1)
"Alpine musicians earplugs on amazon work wonders for me."
#48
Foam Plugs
5.0
(1)
"All you need is foam plugs. They'll do the trick."
#49
Loop Earplugs
5.0
(1)
"I personally love the Loop earplugs made specifically for loud events - I thought it was going to be a chore to get used to them, but now I can't do concerts without them."
#50
Foam Inserts and Ear Muffs
5.0
(1)
"Always double up hearing protection. Wear foam inserts with ear muffs over them."
#51
Earplugs
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend wearing earplugs!"
#52
MSA Sordins
5.0
(1)
"Practically live in them."
#53
Honeywell Shooting Sports Impact Series Electronic Earmuffs
5.0
(1)
"These work great."
#54
Walker Razor Slims
5.0
(1)
"Walker razor slims + Gel ear pads from Amazon."
#55
Amplified Ear Muffs
5.0
(1)
"They allow you to have a conversation with someone and when you shoot they block out the harmful noise."
#56
Earpiece
4.0
(1)
"I use earpeace and have felt like they really make a difference."
#57
Walker Slims
4.0
(1)
"The walker slims are fine for handgun shooting."
#58
3M Peltor Tactical Sport 100
4.0
(1)
"I really liked my 3M Peltor Tactical Sport 100."
#59
Comtac
4.0
(1)
"Comtacs, sordins."
#60
Construction Ear Muffs
4.0
(1)
"I just have a set of construction ear muffs (they have a -30dB rating) that I got for about $20."
#61
Shokz
4.0
(1)
"The headphones I prefer are the shokz bone conducting ones."
#62
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I can hear people talk when needed between sets but it filters enough to protect hearing."
#63
Rubbery/Silicone
4.0
(1)
"I’m a fan of the style that are rubbery/silicone."
#64
Decibull
4.0
(1)
"I used to keep a pair of decibull plugs in my bino harness. They work fine"
#65
Squishiest and Walker's
4.0
(1)
"I can go through a day of USPSA competition without a problem."
#66
Harbor Freight
4.0
(1)
"Anything that has a posted Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) helps."
#67
Fitted Earplugs
4.0
(1)
"Getting properly fitted earplugs. Not cheap, not overly expensive either, but worth it."
#68
Pluggerz
3.0
(1)
"I use a pair of Pluggerz concert earplugs I got for $1 on Mercari."
#69
Apple
2.0
(1)
"Headphones with a passive listening mode do not block out sound."
#70
Boss
2.0
(1)
"I had boss earphones. 200+ euros. They only work to deafen a sound if they have batteries."
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