Earplugs reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 628 Reddit reviews across 74 subreddits and 137 posts to rank the best Earplugs brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/LoopEarplugs, r/Concerts, r/festivals, r/aves, r/adhdwomen. Top-rated brands include Loop (4.5/5), Eargasm (4.3/5), Loops (4.5/5).

Stats

Reviews628

Subreddits74

Posts137

Brands64

Products51

Top communities

r/LoopEarplugs48 r/Concerts46 r/festivals46 r/aves39 r/adhdwomen37

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By Brand

By Product

Loop

4.5

(204)

"Used Loop Experience 2 Plus for DJing and raves for the past 18 months and they worked perfectly."

"Yeah I've been using my Loop's for years. Everything from festivals, stadiums/arenas, and small venues. They are great."

"Experience 2 Plus are remarkable. I bartend in a loud stadium. Can hear customers just fine."

"Loop experience again. They don't leave me with an earache and preserve the quality of sound quite well."

"I love my Loops. Don't go anywhere without them."

"I tested loopearplugs last wendsday in a Club and they are absolutly insane good"

"Seconding the Loop Experience models! I use them all the time for everything from shows to when my three kids are being loud."

"My loops are absolutely perfect though!"

"I used to have the engage 2 i think? They worked fine but i wanted even more deadening so i got the quiet 2 plus and they are perfect for me."

"Loop. Love them."

Eargasm

4.3

(85)

"Love my eargasms!"

"Eargasms are legit"

"Second eargasms. you can still hear everything too"

"I personally love my eargasms. Their small size ones are super comfy"

"I switched to Eargasm and they work perfectly for me."

"Earpiece sound muffled and distorted to me. Eargasm all the way!!!"

"Eargasms were the only one that provided truly crystal clear sound."

"I would recommend eargasm or loops"

"I’ve had a pair for about a year and they’ve been amazing. Make the investment"

"Eargasm all day"

Loops

4.5

(49)

"I love my Loops. Cut out the perfect amount of nice while still being able to hear shit"

"Loops"

"Loops Quiet! They save my extremely noise sensitive ass every day!"

"LOOPS ear plugs."

"Second for loops. You can do cartwheels and them sombitches won’t fall out."

"I bought some Loops and wish I used something way before now. I’ve wore them to 3-4 shows now. They fit well and don’t come out."

"I like my Loop plugs. Great for shows, and great for loud rooms like busy restaurants etc that tend to trigger my tinnitus"

"Love my loops. Have also heard eargasms are great"

"I have the Loops Experience and they're great, fit very snug and are way more comfortable than any of the foam ones I've tried."

"Loops are pretty nice and stay in"

Alpine

4.3

(33)

"Just finished a 1k km road trip, Alpine the red ones have been great!"

"I use Alpine which come with 3 different "filters" that block different levels of noise, they are comfortable, the case is nice and I don't feel like you loose a lot of what you are listening"

"Also use Alpine and like them."

"I got these Alipine ones that are really good. You get 3 sets of filters at different levels of reduction that are easy to swap out."

"I suffer from Tinnitus, Alpine MusicSafe saved my ears!"

"They're super comfortable to sleep in and come in two sizes."

"For me Alpine plugs all the way."

"I’ve been using these guys."

"Alpine Deep Sleep are awesome."

"They're relatively inexpensive."

Earasers

4.6

(28)

"Earasers are ovular silicone that are actually shaped to fit your ear. The comfort is night and day."

"Tried several, like Earasers best for music. Very comfortable- easy in and out - can hear all the instruments."

"Plus one for earasers. By far the most comfortable I’ve tried because they’re ear hole shaped instead of just circular."

"Earasurs work great & if you put them in good the might stay even while head banging."

"Earasers for me hit the sweet spot of staying put while thrashing around, flat attenuation (clean, highs still present, not a muffled sound), comfort and quality."

"Used them on a flight and was amazed the comfort it provided without making me feel disconnected."

"They’re the most comfortable IMO."

"They are a godsend."

"They're practically invisible when you're wearing them."

"Earasers are by far the best you can get without spending more on custom fit hearing protection."

Etymotic

4.3

(19)

"I use Etymotic, they’re cheap and replaceable but super effective, plus they come with a thin ear strap so you can pop em out in between sets and hang em around your neck"

"I’ve tried a bunch but have been sticking with Etymotic. It may take trying a few different brands to find a pair that work for you."

"I buy pairs of ER20XS every year."

"Etymotic is the highest quality and usually affordable."

"They worked great!"

"They know what they’re doing."

"Etymotic make a range for this, er20"

"Honestly I just stay with the Etymotic ER20X now for like $20."

"I've been using Etymotic earplugs for years, and I feel like they work very well."

"The etymotic earplugs have always worked for me."

Earpeace

4.2

(19)

"Love my ear peace plugs, I’d recommend maybe swapping out the inserts if they’re not quite enough for you."

"I wear the earpeace ones and it’s sublime"

"I use earpeace w the middle level dampener and they work great. Takes away the harsh highs but clears the whole sound up, and have never had an issue w them falling out while moshing"

"I've used Earpeace for about two years now and they're great!"

"EarPeace plugs that are great!"

"EarPeace for me. But any high fidelity ear plugs will do."

"Ear peace as well. Come with a case, a third ear plug bc it’s inevitable one gets lost or dropped mid-festival."

"I use ear peace with the black insert."

"I use anything with hi def filtering from brands like earpeace or eargasm."

"Earpeace is a little cheaper."

Mack's

4.1

(12)

"Mack’s Flightguard Airplane Pressure Relief Earplugs – 26dB NRR, 33dB SNR on Amazon, between $7 and $8 a pair. ... The Mack’s have worked best for me."

"Go to Amazon and search for Mack’s Earplugs."

"I wear them daily and they are THE shit."

"I use Mack's Ultra Soft earplugs. They work very well and can be reused a few times."

"The best attenuation I’ve found from earplugs are the basic cheap foam ones (like Mack’s)"

"Effective din po yung Hearos nanos pero medyo mas malaki siya."

"They almost completely block it out."

"Mac's work great. They keep water and sound out."

"The foam ones work well but you have to get the knack for inserting them correctly."

"I normally use Mack’s, but they are all just about the same."

Vibes

4.2

(9)

"They’re great for lowering the volume but keeping the experience the same."

"I’ve owned several pairs of vibes at this point... super small and unnoticeable, and very comfortable."

"I use Vibes brand. They fit my ears well, don’t reduce sound quality, it’s still kinda “loud” when I wear them, and after the show I’m the only one of my friends who doesn’t have ringing in my ears after."

"Vibes are good."

"I use Vibes earplugs, somehow they just mute the sound without distorting the quality."

"Vibes were featured on Shark Tank."

"They help a lot."

"I’ve been happy Vibes."

"I'm using the Vibes, but I guess there are even better pairs"

#10

Engage

4.8

(8)

"I love the Engage paired with my Shokz bone conducting headphones."

"I use Engage and Quiet religiously."

"Engage’s have been amazing for me."

"Engage is used most often for the grocery store, work, etc."

"I have Engage earplugs, and they help soooo much with this."

"Have been life changing."

"I would go for the Engages first and see if you think they block enough of the noice."

"Maybe they’re worth a try!"

#11

3M

4.1

(9)

"The Airbnb gave us 3M Foam Earplugs and they’re the best I’ve ever used."

"If there’s an Ace Hardware near you. They have some really good 3m earplugs. Amazing"

"3m they come with a white round case. I keep them in my riding jacket."

"I buy a bag of the 3M foam plugs and they work great."

"Nothing special, smaller 3M foam plugs for my smallish ear canals."

"Foam 3M earplugs block out the most noise"

"The foam ones from 3M are okay. Parang 50-ish pesos lang ata... no ringing sa ears ko after."

"If there’s an Ace Hardware near you. They have some really good 3m earplugs. Amazing"

"I use 3M ones from Amazon and they’re decent."

#12

1of1

5.0

(7)

"I got custom plugs from 1of1"

"I got 1of1 custom plugs and was shocked when they pulled the mold out and saw how tiny my ear canal is."

"1of1 customs"

"Had eargasm before I got customs and they were fine. Customs are a game changer - did mine through 1of1customs and I would highly recommend if you are able to swing it."

"1of1 Customs are my go-to. I've had the same pair for a decade and they are by far the most comfortable and best on the market, IMHO."

"Perfect fit, super comfortable, sounds excellent. I can’t recommend them enough."

"1-of1 Customs: ~$200, Eargasms: ~$35-$40, Loops: ~$25-$30, Generic Amazon eargasm clones: $15, Pack of 10-20 foam earplugs at the hardware store: $6"

#13

Hearos

4.1

(7)

"They stayed firmly in place all night. They also did a great job bringing the sound level down without sacrificing audio quality."

"I use hearos brand. They're blue and have a nrr of 33."

"Hearos is my go to both on motorcycle and when sleeping."

"The Guitar Center carries Hearos in store"

"I wear Hearos. Its what I use for playing music as well."

"You can get a pair of Hearos for $10 at Amazon."

"They work well."

#14

Happy Ears

4.8

(6)

"I finally found a brand that fits. Happy Ears."

"None of them even came close to Happy Ears."

"They are so comfortable."

"Happy Ears, out of Sweden but shipped from Vancouver."

"I have been using the same pair of happy ears for well over 2 years now."

"Happy Ears. 25 dB reduction. Available in 3 sizes last I checked."

#15

Quiet

4.0

(7)

"I love my quiet 2’s too."

"I prefer quiet 2 to dream, both are good but I find I get a better fit with quiet"

"Ive got the quiet 2 and they are perfect for my needs."

"I really like sleeping with them and I am a side sleeper."

"Quiet 2 is probably better for that sort of thing."

"Quiet 2 is the cheapest, it’s made of silicone, and it’s comfortable to sleep in."

"The Quiet2 are not soft or flexible enough for all night sleeping."

#16

Etymotic Research

4.5

(6)

"Same I’ve tried em both and definitely prefer etymotics"

"Have liked etymotics better than eargasm, and less than half the price"

"Etymotics $15 Amazon"

"I really like etymotic er-20s, but other people have good luck with loop and other brands."

"I like the small blue tip Etymotic Research ER-20, they're relatively cheap and easy to get in/out."

"I have been very happy with Enymotics."

#17

Wax Earplugs

4.4

(5)

"I have plugs that are like wax, you put them in and force them in then they expand and pure silence combined with sleep mask."

"The wax ones block noise really well and are comfortable all night."

"I use the wax ones because I can usually manipulate them so that they are flat against my ear."

"I use wax earplugs that say they are single use but get 3-4 uses out of them."

"Only wax earplugs work for me. I've been using them for 20 years."

#18

Foam Earplugs

4.2

(5)

"For raves i usually need foam earplugs, which are cheap and give the most protection."

"White/Brown/Pink noise. AC, Humidifier, or fan on full blast plus foam earplugs are the answer."

"Most earplugs designed for concerts - to protect your hearing but still hear the music clearly - are more expensive."

"The little skin coloured foam ones that are super adjustable."

"Stick to the foams, tell your co-workers to talk louder and increase the volume on your radio."

#19

Custom Earplugs

5.0

(4)

"Get custom ones, go to your audiologist, worth the extra cost"

"Go to an ear doctor and have them make customized ones , it was around $100 for me, they fit perfect"

"So much more comfortable than foam."

"I love them."

#20

Decibullz

4.8

(4)

"I use Decibullz for playing with my band and for concerts."

"Cheap Custom Plugs: Decibullz, bout $30 and custom molded in your kitchen, do the job well."

"I was very glad I brought my Decibullz :)"

"I quite like my decibulz. I've remoulded them 3 times over that last few years their colour selection is great."

#21

Downbeats

4.5

(4)

"They are really discreet too - no one can tell you're wearing em."

"They are small enough that I can sleep on my side, but pop right into my ears without a struggle."

"I’ve been using Downbeats for a few years now without any issue. Think I paid less than $15 for them."

"I'm a big fan of downbeats if you're looking for a cheaper option!"

#22

Surfears

4.5

(4)

"Surfears are the best I've found."

"I have surfears and they work very well and I am very happy with them."

"A bit pricey, but worked for me."

"Been running surf ears for a few months they are awesome."

#23

Earplugs

4.5

(4)

"It is so much more enjoyable with earplugs - you can hear so much more texture in the sound."

"I used the earplugs I wear at night and I could hear Taylor perfectly."

"If you have some buds with active noise cancellation you can set the passthrough and limit the amount to 80-85 db"

"Definitely recommend having them - last year it wasn't necessary for most of the sets but some of them were MUCH louder than others so it is better to be prepared."

#24

Musicians Earplugs

4.3

(4)

"Highly recommend buying musicians earplugs."

"I just bought a pair of musicians earplugs for half the cost and they work better."

"Musicians earplugs might help."

"You might want to try musicians earplugs?"

#25

Eargasms

4.3

(4)

"1. Eargasms 2. Earpeace 3. Loops."

"Get eargasms. They were designed for live music."

"Love my Eargasms."

"I use eargasms for tech but I recognize that may not be the best for woodshop."

#26

Surf Ears

4.0

(4)

"I like surf ears. I just got a pair. They fit really well and are comfortable."

"I've used surf ears plugs, and they always keep water from getting in (I wipe out a lot so I can guarantee that they work)"

"Surf Ears for me. Tried several other earplugs and they do a good job of keeping water out."

"Surf ears didn't work for me."

#27

Flare Audio

3.8

2.7

(3)

"I bought one and effective naman."

"Sa anak ko useful sya kasi palagi nya ginagamit."

"DO NOT BUY LOOPS. They are really bad at providing real hearing protection."

#53

Quiets

4.0

(2)

"I use Quiets for sleep and when I want to be in my zone."

"My wife is using the quiets in and around aircrafts, and says they help."

#54

Foam Ear Plugs

4.0

(2)

"The foams ones work fine, and they stay in really well for moshing"

"For playing, moshing, and standing in the back, I still use the little foam joints."

#55

Ozlo

4.0

(2)

"Ozlo Sleepbuds. They're an updated take on the discontinued Bose sleepbuds."

"I use the Ozlo sleepbuds."

#56

Amazon

3.5

4.0

(1)

"Flents purple foam 30 dB ones. Used to be "Quiet Time.""

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