Best ear protection on Reddit

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Loop

4.5

(38)

"I love my Loops and always wear them for shows."

"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."

Eargasm

4.7

(27)

"They stay in well and work great."

"Wish I would have gotten them 10 years earlier."

"I've had a pair of Eargasm for a couple of years now and they are great."

"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"

Howard Leight

4.0

(29)

"Howard Leights are a steal at their price point"

"They are amazing."

"So I would go Howard Leight Impact Sport, please don’t get the Walkers like the other guy said."

"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."

"Howard leights w/in ear protection doubled up"

"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."

Etymotic

4.2

(14)

"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."

"High Fidelity Earplugs, $20 USD."

"I've been using them for over 15 years."

"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."

Earasers

4.2

(13)

"Earasers are my favorite, I’ve tried a lot."

"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."

3M

4.5

(12)

"I wear either triple flange rubber ear plugs or the 3M EAR foamy ear plugs."

"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 have a set of 3m work tunes."

"3m tac sports with gell cups and flaired fomies underneath."

"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."

Otto

4.7

(10)

"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."

"Iv been using these for the last 3 seasons in wildland."

"Otto Noizebarrier Micro"

Walkers

4.2

(11)

"Walkers on my son work great!"

"Can’t beat a pair of Walkers."

"Just buy a pair of walkers. They're good priced. I've used them for recreational shooting for years."

"The Walkers that let you hear ambient noise would work. You can find them fairly cheap."

"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."

"Foamies and then my walkers."

"I personally use the walkers with gel cups."

"Walkers electronic ears often go on sale this time of year."

Sordins

4.6

(10)

"I use NRR 33 ear plugs under my Sordins."

"Sordins Hearing loss is preventable, and not fun."

"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."

#10

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."

#11

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."

#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

Custom

5.0

(6)

"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."

"My custom earplugs are 15db and they’re perfect."

#14

Loops

4.1

(7)

"Loops have revolutionised my gig experience 🤘🏻"

"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."

#15

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."

#16

Custom molded

4.8

(5)

"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."

"There are custom molded earplugs."

#17

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."

#18

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."

#19

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."

#20

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."

#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

Vibes

4.0

4.0

3.0

(1)

"Heard theyre not The best but good for their Price."

#63

Alpine Partyplugs

2.0

(1)

"I really don’t like them tbh."

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